Flamingos are fascinating animals and are omnipresent - on fabric, home accessories, clothes and here on a dishcloth which you can easily create only with knits, purls and a bit of counting.

The pattern explains very detailed and stitch by stitch how you can knit this dishcloth, so even beginners with basic knitting skills will succeed. And if there should be any questions, I`ll be happy to help!

More knitting patterns suitable for beginners you will find in this collection:
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/users/view_collection/2767/wunderschoen-und-ganz-einfach

For advanced knitters there is also a double knit pattern for the same motif available:

https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/62236/strickanleitung-topflappen-flamingo-love-in-doubleface

Required skills:

• basic knitting skills (cast on, cast off, knit and purl)
• optional (for the handle): basic crocheting skills (chain, sling stitch, single stitch)

You will get very detailed directions on 7 pages with written instructions for each row. In addition you will get a knitting chart for the motif in a separate file. You can choose if you go with the written instructions or prefer working with the knitting chart.

With a gauge of 25 stitches x 36 rows = 10 x 10 cm, size of the dishcloth will be approx. 23,5 cm x 23,5 cm.

• DROPS Loves You 9 (100 % cotton, running length 125 / 50 gr), approx. 40-50 gr in coral; alternatively you can use any similar yarn
• 2,5 mm (US 1 or 2) knitting needles
• Crochet hook 3 mm (optional, for the handle)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors