Inside: Full pattern for the needle knit C2C Eyelet Square including row instructions and links to fully captioned tutorial videos for left and right handed knitters.
This light and lacy C2C Eyelet Square adds a decorative design to the classic Grandma’s Favorite Dishcloth pattern. This easy corner to corner knit pattern features a garter border with evenly spaced eyelets throughout the stockinette center.
I designed this square to use as part of another project, but you can easily customize the size to fit your needs. Use dishcloth cotton to make a beautiful washcloth for a spa gift, or make a chunky decorative throw for your couch. You can also include these squares in a pieced afghan.
This pattern includes detailed written instructions and links to fully captioned tutorial videos for both right and left handed knitters.
Needle Knit C2C Eyelet Square
By Kristen Mangus
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MATERIALS
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Yarn
Medium (#4) worsted weight yarn – 35 yds
Yarn Bee Fundamental Cotton (164 yds./3.5 oz., 150 m/100 g) 1 ball needed. Color Camel used in samples.
Needles
US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needle with 16” cord
Knitters Pride Mindfull Collection Lace Tips used in sample.
Tapestry needle
ABBREVIATIONS
K = Knit
K2tog = Knit 2 together
P2tog = Purl 2 together
Psso = Pass slipped stitch over
Rep = Repeat
RS = Right side
Sl = Slip
Ssk = Slip slip knit
St(s) = Stitch(es)
WS = Wrong side
YO = Yarnover
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GAUGE
17 sts x 30 rows = 4” x 4” (10 x 10 cm) in eyelet pattern (after blocking)
SKILL LEVEL Easy
MEASUREMENTS
Approx 6.5” x 6.5” (16.5 x 16.5 cm)
NOTES
Longtail cast on is recommended.
This square is smaller in size than a standard dishcloth because it is intended to be used as part of another design. If you would like to make a larger square, simply continue the 4-row repeat (Rows 19-22*) until you reach your desired size. *In Row 19 continue to rep from * to last 5 sts then K5. Rows 20-22 are worked as written.
INSTRUCTIONS
Cast on 3 sts.
Foundation Row (WS): Knit 3.
Increases:
Row 1 (RS): K2, yo, k1. [4 sts]
Row 2: K2, yo, knit to end of row. [5 sts]
Row 3: K2, yo, knit to end of row. [6 sts]
Row 4: K2, yo, purl to last 2 sts, k2. [7 sts]
Row 5: K2, yo, knit to end of row. [8 sts]
Row 6: K2, yo, purl to last 2 sts, k2. [9 sts]
Row 7: K2, yo (twice). Knit to end of row. [11 sts]
Row 8: K2, yo, purl to last 2 sts, k2. [12 sts]
Row 9: K2, yo, knit to end of row. [13 sts]
Row 10: K2, yo, purl to last 2 sts, k2. [14 sts]
Row 11: K2, yo (twice). Ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, knit to end of row. [15 sts]
Row 12: K2, yo, purl to last 2 sts, k2. [16 sts]
Row 13: K2, yo, knit to end of row. [17 sts]
Row 14: K2, yo, purl to last 2 sts, k2. [18 sts]
Row 15: K2, yo (twice). Ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k2, k2tog, yo. K5 [19 sts]
Row 16: K2, yo, purl to last 2 sts, k2. [20 sts]
Row 17: K2, yo, knit to end of row. [21 sts]
Row 18: K2, yo, purl to last 2 sts, k2. [22 sts]
Row 19: K2, yo (twice). Ssk, k1, k2tog, yo. *K2, k2tog, yo. Rep from * once. Knit to end of row. [23 sts]
Row 20: K2, yo, purl to last 2 sts, k2. [24 sts]
Row 21: K2, yo, knit to end of row. [25 sts]
Row 22: K2, yo, purl to last 2 sts, k2. [26 sts]
Row 23: K2, yo (twice). Ssk, k1, k2tog, yo. *K2, k2tog, yo. Rep from * twice. K5. [27 sts]
Row 24: K2, yo, purl to last 2 sts, k2. [28 sts]
Row 25: K2, yo, knit to end of row. [29 sts]
Row 26: K2, yo, purl to last 2 sts, k2. [30 sts]
Row 27: K2, yo (twice). Ssk, k1, k2tog, yo. *K2, k2tog, yo. Rep from * three times. K5. [31 sts]
Row 28: K2, yo, purl to last 2 sts, k2. [32 sts]
Row 29: K2, yo, knit to end of row. [33 sts]
Row 30: K2, yo, purl to last 2 sts, k2. [34 sts]
Row 31: K2, yo (twice). Ssk, k1, k2tog, yo. *K2, k2tog, yo. Rep from * four times. K5. [35 sts]
Row 32: K2, yo, purl to last 2 sts, k2. [36 sts]
Row 33: K2, yo, knit to end of row. [37 sts]
Row 34: K2, yo, purl to last 2 sts, k2. [38 sts]
Decreases:
Row 35: K1, k2tog, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo. *K2, k2tog, yo. Rep from * five times. K6. [37 sts]
Row 36: K1, k2tog, yo, p2tog, purl to last 2 sts, k2. [36 sts]
Row 37: K1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, knit to end of row. [35 sts]
Row 38: K1, k2tog, yo, p2tog, purl to last 2 sts, k2. [34 sts]
Row 39: K1, k2tog, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo. *K2, k2tog, yo. Rep from * four times. K6. [33 sts]
Row 40: K1, k2tog, yo, p2tog, purl to last 2 sts, k2. [32 sts]
Row 41: K1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, knit to end of row. [31 sts]
Row 42: K1, k2tog, yo, p2tog, purl to last 2 sts, k2. [30 sts]
Row 43: K1, k2tog, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo. *K2, k2tog, yo. Rep from * three times. K6. [29 sts]
Row 44: K1, k2tog, yo, p2tog, purl to last 2 sts, k2. [28 sts]
Row 45: K1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, knit to end of row. [27 sts]
Row 46: K1, k2tog, yo, p2tog, purl to last 2 sts, k2. [26 sts]
Row 47: K1, k2tog, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo. *K2, k2tog, yo. Rep from * twice. K6. [25 sts]
Row 48: K1, k2tog, yo, p2tog, purl to last 2 sts, k2. [24 sts]
Row 49: K1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, knit to end of row. [23 sts]
Row 50: K1, k2tog, yo, p2tog, purl to last 2 sts, k2. [22 sts]
Row 51: K1, k2tog, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo. *K2, k2tog, yo. Rep from * once. K6. [21 sts]
Row 52: K1, k2tog, yo, p2tog, purl to last 2 sts, k2. [20 sts]
Row 53: K1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, knit to end of row. [19 sts]
Row 54: K1, k2tog, yo, p2tog, purl to last 2 sts, k2. [18 sts]
Row 55: K1, k2tog, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k2, k2tog, yo, k6. [17 sts]
Row 56: K1, k2tog, yo, p2tog, purl to last 2 sts, k2. [16 sts]
Row 57: K1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, knit to end of row. [15 sts]
Row 58: K1, k2tog, yo, p2tog, purl to last 2 sts, k2. [14 sts]
Row 59: K1, k2tog, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k6. [13 sts]
Row 60: K1, k2tog, yo, p2tog, purl to last 2 sts, k2. [12 sts]
Row 61: K1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, knit to end of row. [11 sts]
Row 62: K1, k2tog, yo, p2tog, purl to last 2 sts, k2. [10 sts]
The last 6 rows vary in their decrease from above. Pay attention to rows and stitch count.
Row 63: K1, k2tog, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, k2. [8 sts]
Row 64: K1, k2tog, yo, p2tog, p1, k2. [7 sts]
Row 65: K1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, k2. [6 sts]
Row 66: K1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, k1. [5 sts]
Row 67: K1, k2tog (twice) [3 sts]
Row 68: Sl1, k2tog, psso.
Cut tail and pull through last loop to fasten off. Weave in ends.
Block to a 6.5” (16.5 cm) square. Without blocking the shape settles into a slightly elongated diamond. Blocking ensures you get a perfect square.
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