Fresh Bread Dishtowel by Purl Soho

Fresh Bread Dishtowel

Knitting
June 2026
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
30 stitches and 42 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
275 yards (251 m)
One Size
English
This pattern is available for free.

MATERIALS

  • 2 balls of Purl Soho’s Oleander, 50% cotton and 50% linen. Each ball of this fingering-weight yarn is 205 yards/ 50 grams; approximately 275 yards required. We used the colors Blue Sage, Dijon Yellow, Pignoli Nut, and Toasted Sesame.
  • US 2 (3 mm), straight or 24-inch circular knitting needles
  • If using straight needles: Two US 2 double pointed needles for I-cord
  • Stitch markers

NOTE: Want to make a couple of dishtowels? 3 balls of Oleander is enough yarn for 2 towels!

GAUGE
30 stitches and 42 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

SIZE
Finished Dimensions: 11¾ inches wide x 19 inches long

Pattern designed and written by Purl Soho designer, Gaby Bush.