log cabin cloths

What if we gave people instructions on how to improvise? That’s what these six cloths are: the fundamental lessons of log cabin construction. As washcloths or dishrags (or whatever other fun purpose you might choose for them), they are beautiful and easy to knit. But they also introduce a few of the many different ways you can work with the log cabin technique.

MATERIALS
Handknit Cotton by Rowan [1.75 oz (50 g) balls, each approx 93 yds
(85 m), 100% cotton]
Each cloth takes very approximately 1 ball of yarn.

Size US 6 (4 mm) short, straight needles, or size needed to achieve gauge
Two size US 6 (4mm) circular needles, 16″ (40 cm) (for Cloth 6 only)
Size US 6 (4mm) double-pointed needles for I-Cord (optional)
Stitch marker

GAUGE
20 sts and 40 rows (20 garter ridges) = 4″ (10 cm) garter st (knit every row), after blocking