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New for 2008!
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Melissa's Garden Wheelbarrow

New for 2008!
Melissa's Garden Wheelbarrow Knitted Dishcloth Design.
 
I love to garden, so I'm still designing with all-things-gardening in mind!  :-)
 
Click on either the picture of the wheelbarrow, or the picture of the schoolhouse,
to go to the page with my newest patterns!
 
And, be sure to bookmark my newest designs page:
so that you can still access my newest patterns,
as my original site is usually unavailable for viewing
towards the end of most months.

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Melissa's Little Red Schoolhouse Knitted Dishcloth!

Hello and welcome to my original, knitted dishcloth designs page.

I've just added an additional site to house my newest designs:
http://home.earthlink.net/~mmburnham/
Just click on the picture of Melissa's Little Red Schoolhouse (above)
to see my newest designs, and be sure to scroll down this page to find several
(free) themed dishcloth designs,
including designs for Christmas,
Valentine's Day, Easter,
and Melissa's Little Cabin,
my most popular design.

Please remember that my original designs (on this page)
are being shared with you for your personal use only.
Please respect copyright laws.
You may not mass reproduce or distribute
these patterns for your own profit.
My designs are not to be posted to any other website
without my written permission,
to do so is a violation of copyright.

Special thanks to my friends
Jean Amundson for her help in test-knitting my designs,
and to my favorite 4-H knitting leader,
Janeen Hills Cleland,
who patiently taught me to knit,
and made all of this possible! ;-)

Happy knitting!
Melissa (Oscarsdotter)

My second publication!
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Baby Washcloths to Knit

To order Baby Washcloths to Knit from Amazon.com, click here

For USA residents: To order Baby Washcloths to Knit from Leisure Arts, click here

 

I'm happy to announce that my second publication:
Baby Washcloths to Knit
has just been published by Leisure Arts!

Inspired by my little granddaughter, these nine, original, knitted baby washcloth designs are all about little babies!

 

For that special newborn, knit up a stack of these baby washcloths (using pretty pastel cotton yarns), tie with a gossamer ribbon, package with some other baby bath toys,

and you have the perfect baby shower gift!  :-)


To order your copy of Baby Washcloths to Knit,

click on the above links.

 

***For my Canadian friends***

Because the Leisure Arts web site isn't set up to handle internationl orders yet,

you'll need to place a phone order through Leisure Arts.

Just call 1-800-526-5111,

to order your copy of Baby Washcloths to Knit,

or ask for it at your local yarn shop.

 

Happy knitting!

Melissa

Garden Dishcloths to Knit
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12 designs by Melissa Bergland Burnham

To order Garden Dishcloths to Knit from Amazon.com, click here.

These twelve, original, knitted dishcloth designs
are all about things that you might find in the garden.
Designed with easy knitting in mind, and using only knit and purl stitches,
they create a picture in the middle of the dishcloth,
just as the patterns that I've designed previously do.

To order your copy of Garden Dishcloths to Knit,
just click on the Amazon.com link above.

***For my Canadian friends***
 Because the Leisure Arts web site isn't set up to handle international orders yet, you'll need to place a phone order (through Leisure Arts). Just call 1-800-526-5111 to order your copy today,
or ask for it at your local yarn shop.

I hope that you enjoy knitting my designs.
Let me know how they turn out for you!
Melissa
 
P.S. I'm often asked what my favorite knitting books are.
I love books (and in this case, a nifty desktop calendar)
that feature different knitting stitches.
Here are three of my favorites--ask for them at your local library,
or take a look at them on Amazon:

200 Knitted Blocks
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Great knitting inspiration!

200 Knitted Blocks

365 Knitting Stitches Year Perpetual Calendar
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A wonderful knitting stitch resource!

365 Knitting Stitches Yearly Perpetual Calendar

Harmony Guide to Knitting Techniques & Stitches
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One of my personal favorites!

Harmony Guide to Knitting Techniques & Stitches

More knitting books on Amazon.com!

New for Spring 2006!
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Melissa's Daffodils
Melissa's Garden Daffodils Knitted Dishcloth

© Copyright April 2, 2006
Designed, knit & scanned by Melissa Bergland Burnham
Oscarsdotter@earthlink.net
Materials: Lion Kitchen cotton yarn, "Maize", Size #7 US knitting needles
My finished cloth measured 7" x 7 1/4"
Abbreviations: K=Knit, P=Purl, RS=Right Side of cloth,
WS=Wrong Side of cloth, Garter Stitch=Knit all rows,
Stockingette Stitch=Knit one row, purl the next.

This cloth has 4 stitches Garter Stitch at the beginning and ending of each row for side border stitches.
Daffodils design is worked on RS of cloth in P stitches.

Directions: Cast on 35 stitches.
Rows 1-6: Garter Stitch (Knit each row) for 6 rows.
Rows 7: (RS) K across all 35 stitches.
Row 8: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 9: (RS) K across all 35 stitches.
Row 10: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 11: K4 then K17, P3, K1, P2, K4, then K4.
Row 12: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 13: K4 then K15, P3, K2, P3, K4, then K4
Row 14: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 15: K4 then K3, P2, K9, P2, K3, P2, K1, P2, K3, then K4
Row 16: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 17: K4 then K3, P3, K7, P2, K3, P2, K2, P2, K3, then K4
Row 18: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 19: K4 then K2, P6, K1, P2, K1, P2, K3, P2, K3, P3, K2, then K4
Row 20: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 21: K4 then K3, P5, K1, P4, K3, P2, K4, P3, K2, then K4
Row 22: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 23: K4 then K2, P6, K1, P2, K4, P2, K5, P3, K2, then K4
Row 24: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 25: K4 then K3, P3, K8, P2, K6, P3, K2, then K4.
Row 26: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 27: K4 then K3, P2, K4, P2, K1, P3, K1, P2, K4, P3, K2, then K4
Row 28: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 29: K4 then K7, P12, K4, P2, K2, then K4
Row 30: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 31: K4 then K8, P3, K1, P2, K1, P3, K5, P2, K2, then K4
Row 32: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 33: K4 then K7, P3, K1, P4, K1, P3, K4, P2, K2, then K4
Row 34: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 35: K4 then K5, P4, K1, P6, K1, P4, K2, P2, K2, then K4
Row 36: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 37: K4 then K6, P3, K1, P6, K1, P3, K4, P1, K2, then K4
Row 38: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 39: K4 then K9, P2, K4, P2, K7, P1, K2, then K4
Row 40: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 41: K4 then K9, P2, K4, P2, K7, P1, K2, then K4
Row 42: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 43: K4 then K10, P6, K8, P1, K2, then K4
Row 44: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 45: K4 then K11, P4, K12, then K4
Row 46: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 47: K35 across
Row 48: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 49: K35 across
Row 50: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Rows 51-57: Garter Stitch (Knit all rows) binding off on Row 57.
Sew in ends and watch Melissa's Garden Daffodils spring up in your sink!
For all frog lovers!
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A happy, waving, frog design for you!
Melissa’s Waving Frog Knitted Dishcloth

© Copyright May 10, 2005
Designed, knit & scanned by Melissa Bergland Burnham
Oscarsdotter@earthlink.net
Materials: Peaches &Cream cotton yarn, “Sage” Size #7 US knitting needles
My finished cloth measured 7” x 7 1/4”.
Abbreviations: K=Knit, P=Purl, RS=Right Side of cloth, WS=Wrong Side of cloth, Garter Stitch=Knit all rows, Stockingette Stitch=Knit one row, purl the next.
This cloth has 4 stitches Garter Stitch at the beginning and ending of each row for side border stitches.
Frog design is worked on RS of cloth in P stitches.

Directions: Cast on 37 stitches.
Rows 1-6: Garter Stitch (Knit each row) for 6 rows.
Rows 7: (RS) K across all 37 stitches.
Row 8: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4.
Row 9: (RS) K across all 37 stitches
Row 10: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4.
Row 11: (RS) K4 then K7, P2, K1, P2, K17 then K4
Row 12: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4.
Row 13: K4 then K8, P4, K11, P2, K1, P2, K1 then K4
Row 14: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4.
Row 15: K4 then K9, P5, K8, P5, K2, then K4
Row 16: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4.
Row 17: K4 then K5, P8, K1, P3, K3, P5, K4, then K4
Row 18: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4.
Row 19: K4 then K4, P7, K1, P6, K1, P3, K7, then K4
Row 20: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4.
Row 21: K4 then K5, P5, K1, P8, K1, P3, K6, then K4
Row 22: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4.
Row 23: K4 then K11, P8, K1, P4, K5, then K4
Row 24: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4.
Row 25: K4 then K3, P7, K1, P9, K1, P4, K4, then K4.
Row 26: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4.
Row 27: K4 then K2, P24, K3, then K4
Row 28: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4
Row 29: K4 then K2, P3, K3, P11, K1, P6, K3, then K4
Row 30: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4
Row 31: K4 then K3, P1, K5, P10, K2, P4, K4, then K4
Row 32: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4
Row 33: K4 then K9, P9, K4, P2, K5, then K4
Row 34: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4
Row 35: K4 then K6, P13, K10, then K4
Row 36: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4
Row 37: K4 then K6, P14, K9, then K4
Row 38: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4
Row 39: K4 then K6, P8, K3, P3, K9, then K4
Row 40: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4
Row 41: K4 then K5, P9, K4, P2, K9, then K4
Row 42: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4
Row 43: K4 then K5, P2, K1, P6, K4, P2, K9, then K4
Row 44: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4
Row 45: K4 then K9, P5, K4, P3, K8, then K4
Row 46: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4
Row 47: K4 then K9, P2, K6, P5, K7, then K4
Row 48: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4
Row 49: K4 then K18, P1, K1, P1, K8, then K4
Row 50: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4
Row 51: K across 37 stitches
Row 52: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4
Rows 53-59: Garter Stitch (Knit all 7 rows) binding off on Row 59.

Sew in ends and watch Melissa’s Waving Frog hop from dish to dish in your sink!

Melissa's Garden Swan Knitted Dishcloth
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New for 2005!
Melissa's Garden Swan Knitted Dishcloth

© Copyright June 8, 2005
Designed, knit & scanned by Melissa Bergland Burnham Oscarsdotter@earthlink.net
Materials: Peaches &Cream cotton yarn, "Light Blue"
Size #7 US knitting needles
My finished cloth measured 7" x 7 1/4"
Abbreviations: K=Knit, P=Purl, RS=Right Side of cloth, WS=Wrong Side of cloth, Garter Stitch=Knit all rows, Stockingette Stitch=Knit one row, purl the next.
This cloth has 4 stitches Garter Stitch at the beginning and ending of each row for side border stitches.
Swan design is worked on RS of cloth in P stitches.

Directions: Cast on 37 stitches.
Rows 1-6: Garter Stitch (Knit each row) for 6 rows.
Rows 7: (RS) K across all 37 stitches.
Row 8: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4.
Row 9: (RS) K across all 37 stitches
Row 10: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4.
Row 11: (RS) K across all 37 stitches
Row 12: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4.
Row 13: K4 then K8, P16, K5, then K4
Row 14: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4.
Row 15: K4 then K7, P18, K4, then K4
Row 16: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4.
Row 17: K4 then K6, P19, K4, then K4
Row 18: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4.
Row 19: K4 then K6, P19, K4, then K4
Row 20: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4.
Row 21: K4 then K6, P19, K4, then K4
Row 22: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4.
Row 23: K4 then K6, P19, K4, then K4
Row 24: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4.
Row 25: K4 then K6, P11, K3, P5, K4, then K4.
Row 26: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4.
Row 27: K4 then K5, P11, K4, P4, K5, then K4
Row 28: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4
Row 29: K4 then K4, P3, K2, P6, K4, P4, K6, then K4
Row 30: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4
Row 31: K4 then K9, P4, K5, P4, K7, then K4
Row 32: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4
Row 33: K4 then K8, P3, K6, P3, K9, then K4
Row 34: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4
Row 35: K4 then K16, P3, K3, P1, K6, then K4
Row 36: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4
Row 37: K4 then K15, P3, K3, P2, K6, then K4
Row 38: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4
Row 39: K4 then K15, P2, K3, P4, K5, then K4
Row 40: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4
Row 41: K4 then K15, P3, K2, P4, K5, then K4
Row 42: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4
Row 43: K4 then K16, P7, K6, then K4
Row 44: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4
Row 45: K4 then K17, P5, K7, then K4
Row 46: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4
Row 47: K37 across
Row 48: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4
Row 49: K37 across
Row 50: (WS) K4 then P29, then K4
Rows 51-57: Garter Stitch (Knit all rows) binding off on Row 57.

Sew in ends and watch Melissa's Garden Swan swim in your sink with your dishes!
For My Gardening Friends!
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Melissa's Garden Watering Can Knitted Dishcloth

Melissa’s Garden Watering Can Knitted Dishcloth
© Copyright July 30, 2004
Designed, knit & scanned by Melissa Bergland Burnham
Oscarsdotter@earthlink.net

Materials: Lily Sugar & Cream cotton yarn, “Soft Teal” Size #7 US knitting needles
My finished cloth measured 7” x 7 1/4”.
Abbreviations: K=Knit, P=Purl, RS=Right Side of cloth, WS=Wrong Side of cloth, Garter Stitch=Knit all rows, Stockingette Stitch=Knit one row, purl the next.
This cloth has 4 stitches Garter Stitch at the beginning and ending of each row for side border stitches.
Watering Can design is worked on RS of cloth in P stitches.

Directions: Cast on 35 stitches.
Rows 1-6: Garter Stitch (Knit each row) for 6 rows.
Row 7-12: Stockingette Stitch, beginning with a K row, knitting the first 4 & last 4 stitches (of each row) in Garter Stitch for the sideborder stitches.
Row 13: (RS) K4 then K5, P11, K11, then K4.
Row 14: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 15: K4 then, K5, P11, K11, then K4.
Row 16: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 17: K4 then K5, P11, K11, then K4.
Row 18: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 19: K4 then K5, P12, K10, then K4.
Row 20: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 21: K4 then K4, P14, K9, then K4.
Row 22: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 23: K4 then K3, P1, K1, P14, K8, then K4
Row 24: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 25: K4 then K2, P1, K2, P16, K6, then K4.
Row 26: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 27: K4 then K1, P1, K3, P11, K3, P3, K1, P2, K2, then K4
Row 28: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 29: (RS) K4 then K1, P1, K3, P11, K6, P4, K1, then K4.
Row 30: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 31: K4 then K1, P1, K3, P11, K7, P2, K2, then K4.
Row 32: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 33: K4 then K1, P15, K11, then K4.
Row 34: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 35: K4 then K5, P1, K9, P1, K11, then K4
Row 36: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 37: K4 then K5, P1, K9, P1, K11, then K4
Row 38: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 39: K4 then K6, P1, K7, P1, K12 then K4
Row 40: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 41: K4 then K7, P1, K5, P1, K13, then K4
Row 42: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 43: K4 then K8, P5, K14 then K4
Row 44: K4, then P27,then K4
Rows 45-49: Stockingette Stitch, beginning with a K row, knitting the first 4 & last 4 stitches (of each row) in Garter Stitch for the sideborder stitches.
Row 50-57: Garter Stitch for 7 rows, binding off on Row 57.

“Version B with a Heart” Omit Rows 19-27 above, and knit these rows if you’d like a heart added to the side of your watering can:
Row 19: K4 then K5, P5, K1, P6, K10, then K4.
Row 20: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 21: K4 then K4, P5, K3, P6, K9, then K4.
Row 22: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 23: K4 then K3, P1, K1, P3, K5, P6, K8, then K4
Row 24: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 25: K4 then K2, P1, K2, P2, K3, P1, K3, P7, K6, then K4.
Row 26: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 27: K4 then K1, P1, K3, P3, K2, P1, K2, P3, K3, P3, K1, P2, K2, then K4

Sew in ends and Melissa’s Garden Watering Can dishcloth is all done!

A gift for my Canadian friends!
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Melissa's Garden Maple Leaf Knitted Dishcloth

Melissa's Garden Maple Leaf Knitted Dishcloth

© Copyright August 31, 2004
Designed, knit & scanned by Melissa Bergland Burnham
Oscarsdotter@earthlink.net
Materials: Peaches & Cream cotton yarn,"Red" Size #7 US knitting needles
My finished cloth measured 7" x 7 1/4"
Abbreviations: K=Knit, P=Purl, RS=Right Side of cloth, WS=Wrong Side of cloth, Garter Stitch=Knit all rows, Stockingette Stitch=Knit one row, purl the next.
This cloth has 4 stitches Garter Stitch at the beginning and ending of each row for side border stitches.
Maple Leaf design is worked on RS of cloth in P stitches.

Directions: Cast on 35 stitches.
Rows 1-6: Garter Stitch (Knit each row) for 6 rows.
Rows 7: (RS) K across all 35 stitches.
Row 8: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 9: (RS) K across all 35 stitches.
Row 10: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 11: (RS) K4 then K13, P1, K13, then K4
Row 12: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 13: K4 then K13, P1, K13, then K4
Row 14: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 15: K4 then K13, P1, K13, then K4
Row 16: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 17: K4 then K13, P1, K13, then K4
Row 18: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 19: K4 then K13, P1, K13, then K4
Row 20: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 21: K4 then K7, P13, K7, then K4
Row 22: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 23: K4 then K9, P9, K9, then K4
Row 24: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 25: K4 then K8, P11, K8, then K4
Row 26: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 27: K4 then K6, P15, K6, then K4
Row 28: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 29: K4 then K4, P19, K4, then K4
Row 30: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 31: K4 then K5, P17, K5, then K4
Row 32: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 33: K4 then K3, P6, K1, P7, K1, P6, K3, then K4
Row 34: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 35: K4 then K5, P2, K3, P7, K3, P2, K5, then K4
Row 36: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 37: K4 then K4, P1, K5, P7, K5, P1, K4, then K4
Row 38: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 39: K4 then K9, P9, K9, then K4
Row 40: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 41: K4 then K9, P2, K1, P3, K1, P2, K9, then K4
Row 42: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 43: (RS) K4 then K8, P1, K3, P3, K3, P1, K8, then K4
Row 44: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 45: (RS) K4 then K13, P1, K13, then K4
Row 46: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 47: (RS) K4 then K13, P1, K13, then K4
Row 48: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 49: (RS) K across all 35 stitches
Row 50: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Rows 51-57: Garter Stitch (Knit all rows) binding off on Row 57.

Sew in ends and Melissa's Garden Maple Leaf is all done!

Melissa's Christmas Bell Knitted Dishcloth 2004
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For more Christmas patterns, scroll down a bit...

Melissa's Christmas Bell Knitted Dishcloth 2004
© Copyright October 11, 2004
Designed, knit & scanned by Melissa Bergland Burnham
Oscarsdotter@earthlink.net

Materials: Peaches & Cream cotton yarn, "Christmas Green"
Size #7 US knitting needles Jingle Bell (optional)
My finished cloth measured 7" x 7 1/4".
Abbreviations: K=Knit, P=Purl, RS=Right Side of cloth, WS=Wrong Side of cloth, Garter Stitch=Knit all rows, Stockingette Stitch=Knit one row, purl the next.
This cloth has 4 stitches Garter Stitch at the beginning and ending of each row for side border stitches.
Bell design is worked on RS of cloth in P stitches.
A real jingle bell may be added on top of the knit clapper.... just be sure to remove the metal jingle bell before washing those dishes!

Directions: Cast on 35 stitches.
Rows 1-6: Garter Stitch (Knit each row) for 6 rows.
Rows 7: (RS) K across all 35 stitches.
Row 8: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 9: (RS) K across all 35 stitches.
Row 10: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 11: (RS) K4 then K12, P3, K12, then K4
Row 12: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 13: K4 then K12, P3, K12, then K4
Row 14: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 15: K4 then K6, P15, K6, then K4
Row 16: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 17: K4 then K6, P15, K6, then K4
Row 18: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 19: K4 then K7, P13, K7, then K4
Row 20: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 21: K4 then K8, P11, K8, then K4
Row 22: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 23: K4 then K9, P9, K9, then K4
Row 24: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 25: K4 then K9, P9, K9, then K4
Row 26: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 27: K4 then K2, P3, K4, P9, K4, P3, K2, then K4
Row 28: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 29: K4 then K2, P4, K3, P9, K3, P4, K2, then K4
Row 30: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 31: K4 then K3, P4, K2, P9, K2, P4, K3, then K4
Row 32: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 33: K4 then K5, P3, K2, P7, K2, P3, K5, then K4
Row 34: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 35: K4 then K6, P3, K2, P5, K2, P3, K6, then K4
Row 36: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 37: K4 then K4, P6, K3, P1, K3, P6, K4, then K4
Row 38: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 39: K4 then K3, P2, K4, P2, K1, P3, K1, P2, K4, P2, K3, then K4
Row 40: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 41: K4 then K3, P2, K3, P3, K1, P3, K1, P3, K3, P2, K3, then K4
Row 42: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 43: (RS) K4 then K4, P6, K7, P6, K4, then K4
Row 44: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 45: (RS) K4 then K5, P3, K11, P3, K5, then K4
Row 46: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 47: (RS) K across all 35 stitches
Row 48: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 49: (RS) K across all 35 stitches
Row 50: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Rows 51-57: Garter Stitch (Knit all rows) binding off on Row 57.

Sew in ends and Melissa's Christmas Bell is all done.
Knit up this bell in soft pastel colors...it would be a great wedding shower gift, too.

Just in time for Easter 2004!
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Melissa's Little Chick Knit Dishcloth

Melissa's Little Chick Knit Dishcloth
© Copyright March 20, 2004
Designed, knit & scanned by Melissa Bergland Burnham
Oscarsdotter@earthlink.net

Materials: Lily Sugar & Cream cotton yarn, "Yellow"
Size #7 US knitting needles
My finished cloth measured 6 ˝" x 6".
Abbreviations: K=Knit, P=Purl, RS=Right Side of cloth, WS=Wrong Side of cloth, Garter Stitch=Knit all rows, Stockingette Stitch=Knit one row, purl the next.
This cloth has 4 stitches Garter Stitch at the beginning and ending of each row for side border stitches. Chick design is worked on RS of cloth in P stitches.

Directions: Cast on 35 stitches.
Rows 1-6: Garter Stitch (Knit each row) for 6 rows.
Row 7-14: Stockingette Stitch, beginning with a K row, knitting the first 4 & last 4 stitches (of each row) in Garter Stitch for the sideborder stitches.
Row 15: (RS) K4 then K11, P2, K1, P2, K11, then K4.
Row 16: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 17: K4 then K 13, P1, K1, P1, K11, then K4.
Row 18: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 19: K4 then K 14, P1, K1, P1, K10, then K4.
Row 20: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 21: K4 then K10, P8, K9, then K4.
Row 22: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 23: K4 then K9, P10, K8, then K4.
Row 24: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 25: K4 then K8, P12, K7, then K4
Row 26: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 27: K4 then K8, P13, K6, then K4.
Row 28: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 29: K4 then K8, P10, K9, then K4
Row 30: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 31: (RS) K4 then K6, P7, K14, then K4.
Row 32: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 33: K4 then K8, P5, K14, then K4.
Row 34: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 35: K4 then K9, P3, K15 then K4.

Rows 36-43: Stockingette Stitch, beginning with a WS, P row, knitting the first 4 & last 4 stitches (of each row) in Garter Stitch for the side border stitches.

Row 44-50: Garter Stitch for 7 rows, binding off on Row 50.
Sew in ends and Melissa's Little Chick Cloth is all done!

New for Spring 2004!
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Melissa's Knit Bunny Dishcloth
Melissa's Knit Bunny Dishcloth

© Copyright Feb 3, 2004
Designed, knit & scanned by Melissa Bergland Burnham
Oscarsdotter@earthlink.net

Materials: Lion Brand cotton yarn-"Maize"
Size #7 US knitting needles
My finished cloth measured 7"x7".
Abbreviations: K=Knit, P=Purl, RS=Right Side of cloth, WS=Wrong Side of cloth, Garter Stitch=Knit all rows, Stockingette Stitch=Knit one row, purl the next.
This cloth has 4 stitches Garter Stitch at the beginning and ending of each row for side border stitches.
Bunny design is worked on RS of cloth in P stitches.
Directions: Cast on 35 stitches.
Rows 1-6: Garter Stitch (Knit each row) for 6 rows.
Row 7-12: Stockingette Stitch, knitting the first 4 & last 4 stitches (of each row) in Garter Stitch for the sideborder stitches.
Row 13: (RS) K4 then K10, P7, K10, then K4.
Row 14: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 15: K4 then K9, P9, K9, then K4.
Row 16: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 17: K4 then K9, P9, K9 then K4.
Row 18: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 19: K4 then K9, P9, K9, then K4.
Row 20: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 21: K4 then K10, P7, K10, then K4.
Row 22: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 23: K4 then K11, P5, K11, then K4
Row 24: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 25: K4 then K12, P3, K12, then K.
Row 26: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 27: K4 then K11, P5, K11, then K4
Row 28: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 29: (RS) K4 then K11, P5, K11, then K4.
Row 30: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 31: K4 then K11, P5, K11, then K4.
Row 32: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 33: K4 then K11, P5, K11 then K4.
Row 34: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 35: K4 then K11, P1, K3, P1, K11, then K4.
Row 36: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 37: K4 then K10, P2, K3, P1, K11, then K4.
Row 38: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 39: K4 then K7, P2, K1, P2, K3, P2, K10, then K4
Row 40: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 41: K4 then K7, P5, K3, P2, K10, then K4.
Row 42: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 43: K4 then K15, P2, K10, then K4
Row 44: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Rows 45: K4, then K15, P3, K9, then K4.
Rows 46-51: Stockingette Stitch (Knit one row, Purl the next, beginning with a Purl row) with first 4 & last 4 stitches of each row in Garter Stitch.
Rows 52-58: Garter Stitch for 7 rows, binding off on Row 58.

Sew in ends, add a Pom Pom or some gathered white netting for an attached Scrubbie for the tail,
and Melissa's Bunny Cloth is all done!
Hop to it now, do those dishes!

New for Valentine's Day 2004!
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Melissa's Knit Valentine Dishcloth 2004

Melissa's Knit Valentine Dishcloth 2004

©Copyright January 12, 2004.
Designed, knit & scanned by Melissa Bergland Burnham
Oscarsdotter@earthlink.net

Materials: Peaches & Cream cotton yarn Size #7 US knitting needles
My finished cloth measured 7”x7”.
Abbreviations: K=Knit, P=Purl, RS=Right Side of cloth, WS=Wrong Side of cloth, Garter Stitch=Knit all rows, Stockingette Stitch=Knit one row, purl the next
This cloth has 4 stitches Garter Stitch at the beginning and ending of each row for side border stitches. Heart design is worked on RS of cloth in P stitches.
Directions: Cast on 35 stitches.
Rows 1-6:Garter Stitch (Knit each row) for 6 rows.
Row 7-12: Stockingette Stitch, knitting the first 4 & last 4 stitches (of each row) in Garter Stitch for the side border stitches.
Row 13: (RS) K4 then K13, P1, K13, then K4.
Row 14: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 15: K4 then K12, P3, K12, then K4.
Row 16: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 17: K4 then K11, P5, K11 then K4.
Row 18: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 19: K4 then K10, P7, K10, then K4.
Row 20: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 21: K4 then K9, P9, K9, then K4.
Row 22: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 23: K4 then K8, P11, K8, then K4
Row 24: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 25: K4 then K8, P5, K1, P5, K8, then K4.
Row 26: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 27: K4 then K9, P4, K1, P4, K9, then K4
Row 28: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 29: (Begin bottom of second heart) (RS) K4 then K13, P1, K13, then K4.
Row 30: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 31: K4 then K12, P3, K12, then K4.
Row 32: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 33: K4 then K11, P5, K11 then K4.
Row 34: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 35: K4 then K10, P7, K10, then K4.
Row 36: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 37: K4 then K9, P9, K9, then K4.
Row 38: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 39: K4 then K8, P11, K8, then K4
Row 40: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 41: K4 then K8, P5, K1, P5, K8, then K4.
Row 42: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 43: K4 then K9, P4, K1, P4, K9, then K4
Row 44: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Rows 45-49: Stockingette Stitch (Knit one row, Purl the next) with first 4 & last 4 stitches of each row in Garter Stitch.
Rows 50-56: Garter Stitch for 7 rows, binding off on Row 56.
Sew in ends and Melissa's Knit Valentine Cloth is done!
My favorite design!
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Melissa's Christmas Reindeer Knit Dishcloth
Melissa's Christmas Reindeer Knit Dishcloth

©Copyright 2003 Designed, knit & scanned by
Melissa Bergland Burnham November 5, 2003
Oscarsdotter@earthlink.net

Materials: Cotton yarn (I used Peaches & Cream's "Christmas Green" for this cloth).
Size US 7 needles
This cloth's finished dimensions: 7" x 7 1/8"
Abbreviations used: K=Knit P=Purl RS=Right side WS=Wrong side of work

Directions:
Cast on 35.
Rows 1-6: Garter Stitch (knit each row)
Rows 7-12: Stockingette Stitch (knit one row, purl the next) keeping the first 4 and the last 4 stitches in each row as knit (side border stitches).

Reindeer pattern begins on Row 13, RS of cloth.
Row 13: K4 then K7, P2, K1, P2, K2, P2, K11, then K4.
Row 14: (WS) K4, then P27 then K4.
Row 15: K4 then K7, P2, K1, P2, K2, P2, K11, then K4.
Row 16: (WS) K4, then P27 then K4.
Row 17: K4 then K7, P2, K1, P2, K2, P2, K1, P2, K8 then K4.
Row 18: (WS) K4, then P27 then K4
Row 19: K4 then K7, P2, K1, P2, K2, P2, K1, P3, K7 then K4.
Row 20: (WS) K4, then P27 then K4.
Row 21: K4 then K7, P2, K1, P2, K2, P2, K2, P2, K7 then K4.
Row 22: (WS) K4, then P27 then K4.
Row 23: K4 then K7, P2, K1, P2, K2, P2, K2, P2, K7 then K4.
Row 24: (WS) K4, then P27 then K4.
Row 25: K4 then K7, P13, K7 then K4
Row 26: (WS) K4, then P27 then K4.
Row 27: K4 then K6, P13, K8 then K4
Row 28: (WS) K4, then P27 then K4.
Row 29: K4 then K5, P13, K9 then K4
Row 30: (WS) K4, then P27 then K4.
Row 31: K4 then K4, P14, K1, P1, K7 then K4
Row 32: (WS) K4, then P27 then K4.
Row 33: K4 then K5, P18, K4 then K4.
Row 34: (WS) K4, then P27 then K4.
Row 35: K4, then K11, P12, K4 then K4.
Row 36: (WS) K4, then P27 then K4.
Row 37: K4 then K15, P7, K5 then K4.
Row 38: (WS) K4, then P27 then K4.
Row 39: K4 then K15, P3, K9 then K4.
Row 40: (WS) K4, then P27 then K4.
Row 41: K4 then K13, P3, K1, P3, K7 then K4.
Row 42: (WS) K4, then P27 then K4.
Row 43: K4 then K12, P3, K3, P3, K6 then K4.
Row 44: (WS) K4, then P27 then K4.
Row 45: K4 then K12, P1, K1, P1, K3, P1, K1, P1, K6 then K4.
Rows 46-51: 6 rows Stockingette Stitch (beginning with a WS, Purl row).
Be sure to continue the side border pattern of 4 Knit stitches at each end of row.
Rows 52-58: 7 Rows Garter Stitch (Knit each row, binding off on Row 7)
Weave in your ends, add a cute little bow or jingle bell around your reindeer's neck,
(to be removed before washing dishes) a little red pom-pom for his nose if you'd like, and Melissa's Christmas Reindeer Cloth is ready-to-go!
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Melissa's Knit Christmas Tree Dishcloth
Melissa's Knit Christmas Tree Dishcloth Pattern

©Copyright 2003. Designed, knit & scanned by Melissa Bergland Burnham,
June 5, 2003.
Oscarsdotter@earthlink.net

Cotton worsted yarn (I used Peaches & Cream Cotton yarn, color "Christmas Green" for this cloth)
Size 8 (US) knitting needles. My finished cloth: 7 ˝" wide x 9" long.
Instructions: Cast on 35
Rows 1-6: Knit (K) each row
Rows 7-19: Stockingette stitch (knit one row, purl the next
for 12 rows, knitting the first 4 stitches & last 4 stitches of each row for side border.
Tree design begins with Row 20, RS (right side) of work.
Design stitches to be worked in Purl (P) on RS of work.
Row 20: K4, K12, P3, K12, K4
Row 21: K4, Purl across, K4
Row 22: K4, K12, P3, K12, K4
Row 23: K4, Purl across, K4
Row 24: K4, K3, P21, K3, K4
Row 25: K4, Purl across, K4
Row 26: K4, K4, P19,K4, K4
Row 27: K4, Purl across, K4
Row 28: K4, K5, P17,K5, K4
Row 29: K4, Purl across, K4
Row 30: K4, K6, P15, K6, K4
Row 31: K4, Purl across, K4
Row 32: K4, K7, P13, K7, K4
Row 33: K4, Purl across, K4
Row 34: K4, K8, P11, K8, K4
Row 35: K4, Purl across, K4
Row 36: K4, K9, P9, K9, K4
Row 37: K4, Purl across, K4
Row 38: K4, K10, P7, K10, K4
Row 39: K4, Purl across, K4
Row 40: K4, K11, P5, K11, K4
Row 41: K4, Purl across, K4
Row 42: K4, K12, P3, K12, K4
Row 43: K4, Purl across, K4
Row 44: K4, K13, P1, K13, K4 (top of tree row)
Rows 45-55: 10 rows Stockingette stitch
(knit one row, purl the next) being sure to knit the
first 4 & last 4 stitches of each row for side border.
Row 56-63: Knit each of the next 8 rows, binding off as you knit the 8th row (R63).

Sew in ends, add a cute felt star or loosely add a jingle bell (instead of a star, to be removed before dishwashing) and you're all set. Happy Holidays!
Another of my favorite designs!
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Melissa's Little Cabin Knit Dishcloth

Melissa's Little Cabin Knit Dishcloth Pattern

©Copyright 2003. Designed, knit & scanned by Melissa Bergland Burnham, July 24, 2003
Oscarsdotter@earthlink.net

Materials: US size 8 needles
100% Cotton yarn
(I used Lily's Sugar & Cream 100% cotton yarn, "Sage Green" for this cloth)
My finished cloth size: 8" tall x 7 ˝" wide.
Knit first & last 4 stitches of each row for side border. Cabin design to be in Purl stitches on right side (RS) of cloth.
Abbreviations: Knit (K) Purl (P) Right side (RS) Wrong side (WS)
Directions: Cast on 35
Rows 1-6: Garter stitch (Knit each row)
Rows 7-20: Stockingette stitch (Knit one row, purl the next row.) Be sure to knit the first and last four stitches of the Purl rows for the side borders.
Row 21: K4 then K3, P21, K3, then K4
Row 22: (WS of cloth) K4, P27, then K4
Row 23: K4 then K3, P13, K4, P4, K3 then K4
Row 24: (WS of cloth) K4, P27, then K4
Row 25: K4, then K3, P13, K4, P4, K3 then K4
Row 26: (WS of cloth) K4, P27, then K4
Row 27: K4 then K3, P4, K5, P4, K2, P1, K1, P4, K3 then K4
Row 28: (WS of cloth) K4, P27, then K4
Row 29: K4 then K3, P4, K5, P4, K4, P4, K3, then K4
Row 30: (WS of cloth) K4, P27, then K4
Row 31: K4 then K3, P4, K5, P4, K4, P4, K3, then K4
Row 32: (WS of cloth) K4, P27, then K4
Row 33: K4 then K1, P 25, K1 then K4
Row 34: (WS of cloth) K4, P27, then K4
Row 35: K4 then K2, P 23, K2, then K4
Row 36: (WS of cloth) K4, P27, then K4
Row 37: K4 then K3, P 21, K3, then K4
Row 38: (WS of cloth) K4, P27, then K4
Row 39: K4 then K4, P 19, K4, then K4
Row 40: (WS of cloth) K4, P27, then K4
Row 41: K 4 then K5, P 17, K5, then K4
Row 42: (WS of cloth) K4, P27, then K4
Row 43: K4 then K6, P 15, K6, then K4
Row 44: (WS of cloth) K4, P27, then K4
Row 45: K4 then K6, P5, K16, then K4
Row 46: (WS of cloth) K4, P27, then K4
Row 47: K4 then K6, P5, K16, then K4
Rows 48-56: Stockingette stitch for 9 rows. Be sure to knit the first and last four stitches of the Purl rows for the side borders.
Rows 57-64: Garter stitch (K) Knit all rows, binding off on Row 64.
Weave in ends and Melissa's Little Cabin cloth is all done!

I'm sharing my designs with you for your personal use only. Please respect copyright laws. You may not mass reproduce or distribute these patterns for your own profit. My designs are not to be posted to any other website without my written permission, to do so is a violation of copyright.

I hope that you enjoy knitting these dishcloths that I've designed.
Please let me know how they knit up for you!
Melissa (Oscarsdotter)

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