Have you ever knitted a mitered square? They are super simple to do and great for any beginner knitter. They also make excellent dishcloths let me show you how.

What is a knitted mitered square?
Essentially when you cast on for a miter square you are casting on for 2 sides of the square not just one.
Then by decreasing two stitches every other row until you are left with two stitches it fold this first row to 45 degrees. Just like what an actual miter square is.
It is a very cool technique one that looks complicated but really isn’t. That is why it is great for any knitter whether new or old I think we can all appreciate a knitted mitered square.

A perfect dishcloth
I didn’t realize how picky I was about dishcloths until I started thinking about it.
It needs to be the right size, material and feel.
It is nice to have handmade cloths but most of them I have found are too thick and stiff, or they’re too big or small. I have others voice the same opinion too.
So what with that said this pattern to me is perfect. It isn’t a tight knit which makes it so nice and easy to use. Size wise it’s just slightly larger than a hand in size. And it is also made out of a plain cotton that has a great texture for holding water and cleaning dishes, that means is is not mercerized cotton which looks shiny.
So lets get knitting

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Tools and material you will need
- 7 mm needles. I love to use circular needles for all of my knitting projects, they aren’t as awkward to use. Click here for the ones I use.
- Medium weight (worsted) cotton yarn. I used everyday cotton by loops and threads from Michaels. If you are unable to get to a Michaels store then I would recommend this one from amazon, click here
- Embroidery needle. This is to sew in your ends
- Scissors

How to knit your mitered square dish cloth
Begin by casting on 40 stitches, for any mitered square you need an even number of stitches
I like to use the long tail method. See my video if you would like to see how to do a long tail cast on.

Row 1. Knit 20 place a marker. Continue knitting to the end. For a marker I have used jewelry rings before but I did buy these rings instead specifically for knitting, they come in a pack with a few so if I lose any its not the end of the world. Click here to see what I recommend.

Row 2. Knit until you are two stiches before marker knit these 2 stiches together. move marker from the left needle to the right. Now we are going to do a SSL stitch, this means you are going to slip (move) two stitches (knit wise) from the left needle to the right, one at a time, then move them back to the left needle and knit the two stitches in the back together. Again see my video I will show you how this is done. Knit to the end.

Row 3. Just knit across.
Repeat row 2 and 3 until you have 2 stitches remaining.

Knit these 2 remaining stiches together and tie off.
All that remains is to weave in the ends using your embroidery needle.

If you enjoyed this pattern or if you are looking for something a bit simpler, then you will love my easy knit coaster pattern, click here.

Mitered Square Knit Dishcloth
A super easy knit that looks complicated. This is a great knit for beginners and is also practical.
Materials
- 1 ball Medium weight (worsted) everyday cotton yarn
Tools
- 7 mm knitting needles
- Embroidery needle
- Scissors
Instructions
- Begin by casting on 40 stitches, for any mitered square you need an even number of stitches. I use the long tail method.
- Row 1. Knit 20 place a marker. Continue knitting to the end.
- Row 2. Knit until you are two stiches before marker knit these 2 stiches together. Move marker across. Slip Slip Knit. Knit to the end.
- Row 3. Knit.
- Repeat row 2 and 3 until you have 2 stitches remaining.
- Knit these 2 remaining stiches together and tie off.
- Weave in the ends using your embroidery needle.
Notes
Please watch my how to video if you like to see how to do a long tail cast on and how to do a slip slip knit stitch. I break down and show you how I male this pattern.
I don't recommend using a mercerized cotton yarn.
I love using circular needles for all of my knitting projects. Highly recommend them.

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