03 May

Free Pattern: Breastfeeding Advocacy Cloth

Posted by: Lizzie

Breastfeeding Dishcloth

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Breastfeeding Dishcloth Pattern (876)

With US #6 or 7 needles, cast on 37 Stitches.

Rows 1-3: (K1, P1) to end of row
Row 4: K1, P1, K1, P to last three stitches, K1, P1, K1
Row 5: K1, P1, K to last two stitches, P1, K1
Row 6: Same as Row 4
Row 7: K1, P1, K17, P7, K to last two stitches, P1, K1
Row 8 (and all even rows to follow): K1, P1, K1, P to last three stitches, K1, P1, K1
Row 9: K1, P1, K16, P11, K to last two stitches, P1, K1
Row 11: K1, P1, K10, P5, K1, P12, K to last two stitches, P1, K1
Row 13: K1, P1, K8, P7, K2, P12, K to last two stitches, P1, K1
Row 15: K1, P1, K7, P8, K7, P7, K to last two stitches, P1, K1
Row 17: K1, P1, K6, P8, K7, P8, K to last two stitches, P1, K1
Row 19: K1, P1, K5, P7, K4, P2, K4, P8, K to last two stitches, P1, K1
Row 21: K1, P1, K5, P6, K6, P2, K4, P6, K to last two stitches, P1, K1
Row 23: K1, P1, K5, P5, K8, P2, K3, P6, K to last two stitches, P1, K1
Row 25: K1, P1, K6, P4, K8, P10, K to last two stitches, P1, K1
Row 27: K1, P1, K7, P4, K6, P11, K to last two stitches, P1, K1
Row 29: K1, P1, K8, P4, K4, P11, K to last two stitches, P1, K1
Row 31: K1, P1, K9, P17, K to last two stitches, P1, K1
Row 33: K1, P1, K10, P15, K to last two stitches, P1, K1
Row 35: K1, P1, K11, P13, K to last two stitches, P1, K1
Row 37: K1, P1, K to last two stitches, P1, K1
Row 39: K1, P1, K14, P7, K to last two stitches, P1, K1
Row 41: K1, P1, K13, P9, K to last two stitches, P1, K1
Row 43: K1, P1, K12, P11, K to last two stitches, P1, K1
Rows 45, 47, 49: Same as Row 43
Row 51: Same as Row 41
Row 53: Same as Row 39
Row 55: K1, P1, K to last two stitches, P1, K1
Row 56: K1, P1, K1, P to last three stitches, K1, P1, K1
Row 57: Same as Row 55
Rows 58-60: (K1, P1) to end of row
BO & weave in ends


This pattern is free to use and distribute to knitting groups, but donations are always welcome.

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31 Responses to “Free Pattern: Breastfeeding Advocacy Cloth”

  1. Emily Says:
    May 3rd, 2007 at 8:28 pm

    Oh, how cool!! We have to do playgroup at your house next so you can show off all your projects!!! And the PIANO! I’m totally jealous…. I hope it brings you many years of happiness! :) Oh, that and that A/C–LOL! I have to admit, seeing the Enterprise commercials, I always think “What am I going to do or say w/ a guy picking me up w/ a rental car?? We’ll have to talk or something…and I don’t know if I’m comfortable w/ that…..” So I feel ya! I hope there aren’t any more strangers in your near future!

  2. Anonymous Says:
    May 4th, 2007 at 6:59 am

    Cool….can you convert this to a crochet pattern?? I don’t knit very well, but can whip out some crochet pretty quickly and would love to make some of these!!

  3. Heather Says:
    May 5th, 2007 at 2:43 pm

    You rock. Thanks for the pattern!

  4. Amie Says:
    May 7th, 2007 at 4:43 am

    I have some yarn for you……remind me next time I see you. Amie :)

  5. Kari Says:
    May 7th, 2007 at 8:55 pm

    I found your pattern from a KAL group and have to applaud you. This is fantastic. Thank you very much!

  6. Anonymous Says:
    May 18th, 2007 at 7:11 pm

    Hi! I’d like to ask you about using the beautiful pattern for a KAL with our yahoo based charity group called “From the Heart of Texas.” Would you e-mail me and let me know that’s ok? My name is Victoria, and e-mail is vickiespot@excite.com Thank you so much for this pattern!! :)

  7. Heather Says:
    May 28th, 2007 at 12:38 pm

    What an amazing pattern! Would you mind if I made these to sell, citing you as the designer?

  8. Lizzie Says:
    May 28th, 2007 at 1:41 pm

    I don’t mind if anyone uses this pattern to make cloths to sell. :)

  9. Heather Says:
    May 31st, 2007 at 9:12 am

    Thank you!!

  10. Jessica Says:
    May 31st, 2007 at 6:20 pm

    On row 57, it says “same as row 57″. What is the true direction for this? :)

  11. Lizzie Says:
    June 1st, 2007 at 5:43 am

    Thanks for catching that mistake! I fixed it–the top border now matches the bottom. :)

  12. Darcy knotty Knitter Says:
    June 1st, 2007 at 3:59 pm

    I noticed the error and jess was nice enough to ask you about 57 also another typing error and the only other one is:Row8(and all even rows to follow): K1, P1, K1, P to last 3 stitches then, K1, P1, K1 is what row 8 should say but it says right now purl to the end k1 p1 k1.I love this dishcloth it is my favorite ever please let me know if you design anymore:) t_watts29@yahoo.com

  13. Lizzie Says:
    June 4th, 2007 at 6:20 am

    Thanks–fixing it now…:)

  14. Darcy knotty Knitter Says:
    June 7th, 2007 at 2:03 am

    Iam more than half way done knitting it so pretty sending it to a friend in the uk:)Darcy

  15. Kathi Says:
    December 1st, 2007 at 6:09 pm

    That is a great pattern – thanks for sharing!! I’ve already started one and I know a bunch more people who would love one!!

  16. Anonymous Says:
    April 9th, 2008 at 3:08 pm

    Hi, I was wondering what BO method did you use for it? I need to bind off mine but don’t know which method to use.

  17. Lizzie Says:
    April 10th, 2008 at 6:03 am

    I used the standard bind-off method seen here: http://www.knittinghelp.com/videos/casting-off.

    If you used the long-tail cast-on method, there is also a bind-off that matches it well: http://www.purlbee.com/the-purl-bee/2008/1/5/whits-knits-a-better-bind-off-tutorial.html.

    Hope this helps!

  18. Knitting with a Purpose Says:
    June 28th, 2008 at 6:18 am

    This is wonderful! I love knitting dishcloths and with my third BF baby here (almost 7 weeks old), these are patterns I can almost finish! I’ve actually managed to knit while nursing. :) I’m going to be starting one of these today!

  19. Farmer Betsy Says:
    August 21st, 2008 at 11:31 pm

    I’ve already made two of these (one is giant because I used a size 7 needle but my daughter loves it in th bathtub). The other I made for my physical therapist in thanks for fixing my neck so I could knit again. Brilliant pattern, thanks so much for figuring it out. Congratulations on your pregnancy #4. I just checked out 3dpregnancy.com because I did the original editing on the pregnancy calendar about 6 months ago before it got tarted up and turned into a massive advertisement. Trust me that it was a lot more mother-baby, breastfeeding and natural childbirth friendly before nickelodeon got ahold of it — with suggestions like “buy used baby stuff! let the baby sleep with you! breastfeed on demand” not “Buy more stuff!”

  20. Alison Webb Says:
    March 23rd, 2009 at 6:36 am

    Thanks so much for this! I’m a LLL peer supporter and plan to give one of these cloths to all our team :o )

  21. Pump style backpack Says:
    May 14th, 2009 at 12:28 am

    This is really very interesting, I am totally impressed, keep coming with posts like this.

    Megan

  22. Joanne Says:
    July 12th, 2009 at 10:12 pm

    Hi There,
    Just wondering if you could help me design a pattern using the Australian Breastfeeding Association Symbol, i would love to get our local group to knit these for fundraising. Your help would be really appreciated, Thanks, Joanne

  23. Lizzie Says:
    July 13th, 2009 at 4:30 am

    I’d love to help you. This week is a little crazy, but I’ll have some time later in the month!

  24. Suzy Q Homemaker » Blog Archive » Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week Says:
    August 2nd, 2009 at 7:46 pm

    [...] Knit up one of my Breastfeeding Advocacy Dishcloths. [...]

  25. Jaye Says:
    November 25th, 2009 at 9:53 am

    Lizzie… I just adapted your pattern to include a mother and her two babies tandem nursing – where can I email you the changes in pattern instructions and a photo?

  26. Lizzie Says:
    November 25th, 2009 at 10:25 am

    Jaye,

    You can email me at elizabeth {at} suzyqhomemaker {dot} com

    Thanks!

  27. Breastfeeding advocacy crafts : KellyMom.com Says:
    July 15th, 2010 at 5:51 pm

    [...] Pattern: Breastfeeding Advocacy Knitted Dishcloth [...]

  28. Jane Says:
    July 18th, 2010 at 2:28 pm

    Hi, Lizzie,

    Do you have a pattern for the Breastfeeding Avvocacy Dishcloth with “two” babies? I noticed that Jaye, (#15) under responses mentioned she designed a pattern and you invited her to send it on to you. Was just wondering if that worked out. Would be very excited to learn there is a pattern for “twins”. Thanks, Lizzie, for sharing your talent.

    Sincerly,
    Jane Coughlin

  29. Lizzie Says:
    July 19th, 2010 at 8:52 am

    Jane, I do! I’ll post it ASAP. :)

  30. Harmony Says:
    August 17th, 2010 at 3:03 pm

    I was just wondering if you thought it would turn out well if I did it on size #5 needles. Or if you already tried that, and 6 and 7 look better (I think I prefer a tighter weave, but not if it will take away from the design). I LOVE this!

  31. Pat Says:
    December 17th, 2010 at 4:37 pm

    Hi Lizzie, I just wanted to say thank you for your wonderful design! I have used it to make a scarf as a gift for my daughter who has just re-qualified as a Lactation Consultant. I used Aran weight yarn and 5.5mm needles. I worked the rows from the chart, then carried on in k1, p1 moss stitch until the scarf was nearly the length i wanted, then repeated the design again, but working the rows in reverse order giving a mirror image at the other end. After casting off I added a fringe to both ends. I will try to e-mail you photos of the finished project, thank you once again for the inspiration!!

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