Taupe Lace; the pattern

Taupe Lace Spa Cloth

by Staci~~snippetsandstash.blogspot.com

(ETA:  I've just realized the washcloth is pictured upside-down!  I hope this hasn't caused too much confusion!!!)

Materials: 

~1  50g/155yd skein sportweight cotton yarn

~size 5 needles (or needles that give you a fabric you like, gauge not a big deal)

~2 stitch markers (optional)

Measurements:  approx 10inches square after blocking

Pattern:

Cast on 56 stitches.  Knit 4 rows in garter stitch.

Row 1 (RS):  Knit 3 stitches and place marker.  Begin pattern;  *YO, k3, sl 1, k2 tog, psso, k3, YO, k1*, repeat * 4 more times.  Place marker, knit last 3 stitches.  (Knit first 3 and last 3 stitches on every row.)

Row 2 (WS) and all WS rows:  Knit first 3 and last 3 stitches, purl all remaining stitches.

Row 3 (RS):  Knit 3.  *K1, YO, k2, sl 1, k2 tog, psso, k2, YO, k2*, repeat * 4 more times.  Knit 3.

Row 5 (RS):  Knit 3.  *K2, YO, k1, sl 1, k2 tog, psso, k1, YO, k3*, repeat * 4 more times.  Knit 3.

Row 7 (RS):  Knit 3.  *K3, YO, sl 1, k2 tog, psso, YO, k4*, repeat * 4 more times.  Knit 3

Row 8 (WS):  Knit first and last 3 stitches, purl all remaining stitches.

Work rows 1-8 seven times.  Work rows 1-7 once.  Knit 4 rows in garter stitch and bind off.

Dampen and block to approximately 10 inches square.  Let washcloth dry completely before removing pins.

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