The yarn pictured is Omega Sinfonia in Rosa Tierno. It’s a 5 ply sportweight yarn with a beautiful sheen. The yarn label suggests using US Size 4 needles; I used US Size 2 so that the pattern really pops.

If you plan to use the finished cloth, cotton works well. Gauge is not important; use a needle that will give you a tight knit to show the design.

This pattern is published in the 2010 Calendar of Hope Dishcloth Calendar. The 2010 Calendar of Hope contains 14 never-before-published patterns for knitted dishcloths that are just too nice and clever to use to do the dishes. Several incorporate the pink ribbon in a unique way while other cloths are interesting lace patterns, pictures, and a combination of both. Even though the patterns are copyrighted, the designers are generously allowing the purchasers of this calendar to use them to knit for the charity of their choice.

All proceeds (minus PayPal fees) are donated to Army of Women. For more information about the organization please visit http://www.armyofwomen.org/.