Knitting pattern washcloth / dishcloth "Lighthouse" - easy

This wash- or dishcloth is perfect for all coast dwellers and friends of a maritime style. Maybe it also brings good memories of a great vacation? Either way this cloth with the lighthouse is a decorative and useful accessory for your kitchen or bathroom.

The cloth is very easy to work with only knits and purls.

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

If you like, there is also a double knit version:
https://www.crazypatterns.net/en/items/104163/potholders-sea-love-double-knitting-pattern

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

Required skills:

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

You will get very detailed directions 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 Schachenmayr cotton bamboo (156 m / 50 gr), size of the finished cloth is approx. 21 cm x 21 cm.

With Schachenmayr organic cotton (155 m / 50 gr), size of the finished cloth is approx. 22,5 x 22,5 cm.

With Schachenmayr Catania (125 m / 50 gr), size of the finished cloth is approx. 23,5 cm x 23,5 cm.

• Schachenmayr Organic Cotton 100 % cotton (155 m / 50 gr), approx. 30 gr in your favourite colour (suitable for a dishcloth or washcloth as it is very soft)
• alternative for a washcloth: mix of cotton and bamboo, e.g. Schachenmayr Baby Smiles Cotton Bamboo (156 m / 50 g), approx. 30 gr in your favourite colour
• alternative for a thicker dishcloth: 100 % cotton, e.g. Schachenmayr Catania (100 % cotton, 125 m/ 50 gr), approx. 40-50 gr in your favourite colour
• 2,5 mm (US 1 or 2) knitting needles
• crochet hook 3 mm (optional, for the handle)
• tapestry needle
• scissors