Knit These Cotton Dishcloths to Donate to Charity

Posted on April 13, 2009 at 3:14 pm, by Knitting Stitches
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One of the first projects to knit to donate to charity is a dishcloth. It’s easy to make, requiring only a few hours when using a basic pattern for beginning knitters or a more elaborate one for advanced and speed knitters.

Dishcloths are very popular at craft bazaars and fundraising events and sell pretty quickly; so if you are raising money for a favorite charity; then get a few knitters to make lots of dishcloths.

Type of Yarn to Use

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The best yarn to use to make dishcloths to donate to charity is cotton yarn. Cotton is a natural fiber that’s perfect to use when washing dishes, pots, pans and counter tops.

Cotton yarns are great for sturdy and functional kitchen knitting projects. They can also be used for knitted face cloths and wash cloths as they are naturally soft and absorbent.

One of the best quality and inexpensive cotton yarns is Sugar ’n Cream by Lily Cotton of Canada. Lily Brand cottons are machine washable and dryable, and they come in a large assortment of colors and color combinations. They can be purchased online or at discount department stores and craft stores.

FREE Dishcloth Patterns to Knit to Donate to Charity

There are numerous patterns to knit cotton dishcloths to donate to charity. Most manufacturers of cotton yarns make them available for FREE download from their websites. You may have to register as a member to access the patterns; but membership is FREE. Here are a few of my favorites:

Knit these dishcloths to donate to charity on your lunch hour, while commuting to and from work (if someone else is driving) or as a rainy day knitting project; and then sign-up for a craft bazaar or fundraising event and raise money for the charity of your choice.

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