Knitted Dishrag

Using 100% cotton yarn, this knitted dishrag is made with needles about the same size as my pinkie finger (15 US or 10 mm).  It can be made with smaller needles, but more rows will need to be added.  I usually start de-crocheting when I have 32-35 stitches on.

Make a slip knot and slip onto needle (first stitch).  Cast on two more stitches.

Row 1:  Knit in two stitches, increase, knit in final stitch.

Row 2:  Knit three stitches, increase, knit remaining stitches.

Row 2 will be repeated until you count 32-35 stitches on the needle.  This "increase" is what gives the extra space in the frame around the outsides.

Beginning Decrease:  Knit 2 stitches, decrease (knit two stitches from previous row at the same time, leaving one stitch were there were two on the previous row.)  Then for the design to continue you will need to "increase" then "decrease" (cancelling each other out so it doesn't get bigger or smaller, but gives the space around the border).  Knit the remaining stitches.

When you have six stitches left on the needle you will need to stop the "increase - decrease" step and finish until all stitches are removed on the final row.  Pull the yarn through the final stitch to make a tight knot, allowing it to be cut.

Alteration:  I have found that I get bored with one color, and can add more colors by making a square knot to join another color.  It is easiest for me to make the knot with one stitch remaining so that it is tight and spaced perfectly between the two rows.