Cartwheel Cloth Free Knitting Pattern
This design is inspired by the wheels on an old wooden cart we had a very bumpy ride on during a visit to a farm museum. It was such a fun day out.
To replicate the look of the spokes, I used garter stitch with paired increases around single stitches of stocking stitch that create the spokes. The cloth has a pleated edge recalling the bumpiness of the trip! I worked it up in colourful stripes to add interest to the simple design.
It’s a relaxing and fun knit with an easily remembered stitch pattern and a design that is motivating to complete.
Give a nod to its inspiration with tan, or brown shades or simply pick your kitchen/ bathroom colours or the favourite shades of its new owner. It’ll look great in any colour!
Enjoy making your cloth!
Sizes: One size with adjustment tips at end.
Tension: 16 sts x 30 rows = 10cm x 10cm / 4” x 4” measured over garter stitch
Working method: worked in the round from centre out.
Finished measurements
a. diameter: 23 cm / 9”
Requirements
Drops Paris aran/worsted weight: 75m (82 yd) per 50g skein; 100% cotton or similar (Sample worked in C1 Red 12 and C2 Cerise 06)
C1: 45 m / 50 yd
C2: 20 m / 25 yd
4.5mm/US 7 needles suited to working 8-200 sts in the round
Yarn needle and scissors
8 stitch markers (including contrast one for first inc of rounds (BOR)
Optional: similar size crochet hook if using crochet chain centre cast on
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