Riddle Me This – September Dishcloth

Published by Claire on August 31, 2013 | 93 Responses

I was so pleased with the overwhelming response from our first dishcloth KAL in August. If you didn’t get to participate, it’s not too late, the full pattern is still available! I had many ladies tell me they knit more than one, and with the holidays coming, why not? If you are a returning Knit-A-Longer, or a first timer WELCOME and ENJOY!

How it works –

Come back to THIS post every day through September, and I’ll add additional rows to the pattern, listing the new rows under the date they are posted. Don’t worry if you miss a day, I will just add the rows, never remove them. Most days I’ll add 2 rows, but I may throw in a few more, you never know!

Use any worsted weight cotton yarn you like, (but a solid color will show up the design better).

Knit so that you create a ‘firm’ fabric, to really show off the relief stitches. For most of you, this will be a size 7 needle.

Just for fun, if/when you have a guess as to the design leave a comment, the FIRST person to guess correctly will win a prize from The Quarter Stitch in Wilmington, NC!

HERE WE GO! Good Luck!

Cast on 41 stitches.

Row 1- *K1,P 1, repeat from *across row, ending with a K1.

Row 2- *K1,P 1, repeat from *across row, ending with a K1.

Row 3- *K1,P 1, repeat from *across row, ending with a K1.

Row 4- K1, P1, K1, P35, K1, P1, K1.

Row 5-K1, P1,K37,P1,K1.

Row 6-K1, P1, K1, P35, K1, P1, K1.

Row 7-K1, P1, K37, P1, K1.

Row 8-K1, P1, K1, P35, K1, P1, K1.

Row 9-K1, P1, K37, P1, K1.

Row 10-K1, P1, K1, P9, K3, P1, K3, P8, K4, P2, K3, P2, K1, P1, K1.

Row 11-K1, P1, K1, (K2, P1, K1, P1)twice, K9, (P1, K1)4 times, K9, P1, K1.

Row 12-K1, P1, K1, P9, (K1, P1)4 times, P8, (K1, P1, K1, P2)twice, K1, P1, K1.

Row 13- K1, P1, K1, (K2, P1, K1, P1) twice, K9, (P1, K1) 4 times, K9, P1, K1.

Row 14- K1, P1, K1, P9, (K1, P1) 4 times, P8, (K1, P1, K1, P2) twice, K1, P1, K1.

Row 15- K1, P1, K1, (K2, P1, K1, P1) twice, K9, (P1, K1) 4 times, K9, P1, K1.

Row 16- K1, P1, K1, P9, (K1, P1) 4 times, P8, (K1, P1) twice, K5, P1, K1, P1, K1.

Row 17- K1, P1, K2, P7, K1, P2, K8, P8, K9, P1, K1.

Row 18- K1, P1, K1, P7, K21, P1, K5, P1, K1, P1, K1.

Row 19- K1, P1, K2, P6, K1, P21, K7, P1, K1.

Row 20- K1, P1, K1, P5, K21, P1, K1, P1, K5, P1, K1, P1, K1.

Row 21- K1, P1, K2, P6, K1, P1, K1, P20, K5, K1, P1, K1.

Row 22- K1, P1, K1, P5 K21, P1, K7, P1, K1, P1, K1.

Row 23- K1, P1, K2, P8, K1, P20, K6, P1, K1.

Row 24- K1, P1, K1, P5, K21, P1, K7, P1, K1, P1, K1.

Row 25- K1, P1, K2, P8, K1, P20, K6, P1, K1.

Row 26- K1, P1, K1, P5, K21, P1, K7, P1, K1, P1, K1.

Row 27- K1, P1, K2, P8, K1, P7, K1, P12, K6, P1, K1.

Row 28- K1, P1, K1, P5, K21, P1, K7, P1, K1, P1, K1.

Row 29- K1, P1, K2, P8, K1, P7, K1, P12, K6, P1, K1.

Row 30- K1, P1, K1, P5, K13, P1, (K7, P1) twice, K1, P1, K1.

Row 31- K1, P1, K2, P8, K1, P7, K1, P12, K6, P1, K1.

Row 32- K1, P1, K1, P5, K13, P1, (K7, P1) twice, K1, P1, K1.

Row 33- K1, P1, K2, P8, K1, P7 K1, P12, K6, P1, K1.

Row 34- K1, P1, K1, P5, K13, P1, K15, P1, K1, P1, K1.

Row 35- K1, P1, K2, P7, K1, P1, K1, P19, K6, P1, K1.

Row 36- K1, P1, K1, P5, K20, P1, K8, P1, K1, P1, K1.

Row 37- K1, P1, K3, P8, K1, P12, K1, P1, K1, P7, K3, P1, K1.

Row 38- K1, P1, K1, P1, K2, P2, (K3, P1) twice, K3, P2, K14, P3, K1, P1, K1.

Row 39- K1, P1, K5, P12, K2, P4, K5, P4, K2, P1, K2, P1, K1.

Row 40- K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K2, P1, K2, P5, K5, P1, K10, P6, K1, P1, K1.

Row 41- K1, P1, K16, P1, K1, P5, K5, P1, K3, (P1, K1) twice, K1, P1, K1.

Row 42- K1, P1, K1, (P1, K1) twice, P3, K2, P3, K3, P2, K1, P1, K1, P15, K1, P1, K1.

Row 43- K1, P1, K16, P1, K1, P5, K5, P5, K1, P1, K2, P1, K1.

Row 44- K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K2, P2, K1, P5, K1, P2, K2, P1, K1, P15, K1, P1, K1.

Row 45- K1, P1, K16, P1, K2, P4, K5, P4, K2, P1, K2, P1, K1.

Row 46- K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P6, K1, P3, K1, P6, K1, P15, K1, P1, K1.

Row 47- K1, P1, K16, P2, K15, P2, K2, P1, K1.

Row 48- K1, P1, K1, P2, K3, P2, K7, P2, K3, P16, K1, P1, K1.

Row 49- K1, P1, K19, P4, K5, P4, K5, P1, K1.

Row 50- K1, P1, K1, P35, K1, P1, K1.

September 26- By now I hope you are seeing a RAM! The first person to guess Ram was Amy on September 19th, but I am also awarding Cherie, who guessed sheep on the 10th. I hope y’all have enjoyed this as much as I have, and look out next month! The October Dishcloth is AMAZING, it WILL have a mystery picture, but it will also include some basic cables, (with complete instructions). I hope you’ll join us again, on October 1st! And for each of our winners a beautiful Tarheel Ram Blue skein of K1C2, Crock-o-Dye! Enjoy!

Knit One, Crochet Too Crock-O-Dye Yarn - 639 Atlantic

Row 51- K1, P1, K37, P1, K1.

Row 52- K1, P1, K1, P35, K1, P1, K1.

Row 53- K1, P1, K37, P1, K1.

Row 54- K1, P1, K1, P35, K1, P1, K1.

September 27

Row 55- K1, P1, K37, P1, K1.

Row 56- K1, P1 across, end K1.

Row 57- K1, P1 across, end K1.

Row 58- K1, P1 across, end K1.

Row 59- BO in seed stitch.

I hope you have all enjoyed this KAL as much as I have! Join me again, on October 1st, for the next one, (pick a solid FALL color)!

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93 Responses

Bonnie Rosenmeier August 31, 2013 at 9:17 pm | Permalink | Reply

You are on top of things…cant wait to start. Leaving yarn and Mt sistering law is trying it!!!!
1. Claire September 1, 2013 at 10:10 pm | Permalink | Reply
  
  Yea! Hope she enjoys it!
Betty Winn August 31, 2013 at 9:42 pm | Permalink | Reply

A black panther hiding in a tree in a forest at midnight ? A green snake slithering in the grass in a clover field ? A mouse sneaking into the chicken house in a rain storm ? Oh ok, time to cast on and just knit : )
1. Claire September 1, 2013 at 10:10 pm | Permalink | Reply
  
  Ummm, NO.
Elizabeth August 31, 2013 at 11:23 pm | Permalink | Reply

I am looking forward to trying this. It will be only be my second KAL!
1. Claire September 1, 2013 at 10:09 pm | Permalink | Reply
  
  Welcome!
Cherie K. Fischer September 2, 2013 at 7:00 am | Permalink | Reply

Casting on today. Always like a riddle. How fun!
Vivian September 2, 2013 at 1:01 pm | Permalink | Reply

My 1st KAL, let’s see how this goes 🙂
Cherie September 3, 2013 at 2:27 pm | Permalink | Reply

Is there a clue for today September 3rd?
1. Claire September 3, 2013 at 11:37 pm | Permalink | Reply
  
  September 3rd’s clues are row 5 and row 6. I am sorry I forgot to add the date!
Marcy September 3, 2013 at 3:40 pm | Permalink | Reply

Could it be a scarecrow on a hay bale, a haunted house or pumpkin on a hay bale?
Lou Belo September 3, 2013 at 6:23 pm | Permalink | Reply

Martha, Claire and family,
Was at your store today and heard about your Grandma’s passing. You have my deepest sympathy and are in my prayers.
LOU
1. Claire September 3, 2013 at 11:35 pm | Permalink | Reply
  
  Thanks Lou, we appriciate the prayers!
Cherie K. Fischer September 3, 2013 at 7:36 pm | Permalink | Reply

My deepest sympathy on your loss. My your memories comfort you.
1. Claire September 3, 2013 at 11:35 pm | Permalink | Reply
  
  Thanks
Marcy September 3, 2013 at 8:21 pm | Permalink | Reply

I am so sorry about your loss.
1. Claire September 3, 2013 at 11:34 pm | Permalink | Reply
  
  Thank you! I am too!
Lynda September 4, 2013 at 8:37 am | Permalink | Reply

So sorry , Claire about your Grandmother. I want to say “thank you” to your sweet daughter for keeping us all updated on our last KAL. She certainly is special.
Bonnie Rosenmeier September 4, 2013 at 9:17 pm | Permalink | Reply

Caroline is so special…thank you
Bonnie Rosenmeier September 5, 2013 at 10:24 am | Permalink | Reply

A cat
Karen September 5, 2013 at 4:50 pm | Permalink | Reply

OK, row 10 is a dooooooosie!!!
Vivian September 7, 2013 at 8:54 am | Permalink | Reply

Is it a cat, for Halloween?
Cherie September 7, 2013 at 9:42 am | Permalink | Reply

Is it a Schoolhouse?
Amy September 8, 2013 at 9:45 am | Permalink | Reply

I thinks it’s a house. 🙂
Bonnie Rosenmeier September 8, 2013 at 10:01 am | Permalink | Reply

No idea
Emily September 9, 2013 at 7:39 pm | Permalink | Reply

My first mystery knit along and it’s really fun. I look forward to the next step, they zip right along and I get to stare at my knitting trying to picture where it’s going next.
1. Claire September 9, 2013 at 10:21 pm | Permalink | Reply
  
  So glad you are enjoying it!
Hazel September 9, 2013 at 7:42 pm | Permalink | Reply

Claire!
I got the yarn….It is fabulous! I see a nice pair of socks for ME in its future!
1. Claire September 9, 2013 at 10:22 pm | Permalink | Reply
  
  I’m so glad! Thanks so much for your understanding!
Cherie K. Fischer September 10, 2013 at 6:16 am | Permalink | Reply

A Horse? or maybe a Sheep?
Diane September 10, 2013 at 8:10 am | Permalink | Reply

Is it a cow?
Bonnie Rosenmeier September 10, 2013 at 9:54 am | Permalink | Reply

A tree or trees
Lynda September 10, 2013 at 6:04 pm | Permalink | Reply

Maybe an elephant?
Marcy September 10, 2013 at 7:36 pm | Permalink | Reply

How about a bear or dog? Or goat?
Emily September 10, 2013 at 9:21 pm | Permalink | Reply

Is it a bridge?
Cherie September 10, 2013 at 9:56 pm | Permalink | Reply

Just wanted to verify the odd number rows are the right side correct?
1. Claire September 12, 2013 at 9:48 pm | Permalink | Reply
  
  Yes Ma’am!
Kasey September 10, 2013 at 10:21 pm | Permalink | Reply

Was in your shop the other day and it is wonderful! I bought my first “fancy” yarn and from now on your shop will be a must stop at when visiting my mother-in-law who lives about 10 minutes from the store! 🙂

thereadingknitter on ravelry
1. Claire September 12, 2013 at 9:47 pm | Permalink | Reply
  
  Terrific! I hope I get to meet you one day!!
Diana September 11, 2013 at 6:22 am | Permalink | Reply

Inverted Twin Towers?
1. Miranda September 14, 2013 at 8:14 pm | Permalink | Reply
  
  That’s actually what I was thinking when I first started this KAL.
Diane September 11, 2013 at 8:31 am | Permalink | Reply

Is it a buffalo…or moose?
Judy September 11, 2013 at 11:31 pm | Permalink | Reply

Hi Claire… I was trying to comment on my i-phone but it was not working. Just wanted to let you know that my sister in law, Bonnie, left me one of her August washcloths and your website and I couldn’t wait to start.. After a long work day, I am excited to pick up the needles and do my two rows… Thanks to you and Bonnie I am inspired again… (and the fact that my two year old beagle, Scooter, has finally stopped grabbing the yarn and running off with it) Let the knitting begin!!!!
1. Claire September 12, 2013 at 9:46 pm | Permalink | Reply
  
  Glad you are having fun! Bonnie is one of my favorite people on the planet!
Bonnie Rosenmeier September 12, 2013 at 8:48 am | Permalink | Reply

S dinosaur
Amy September 12, 2013 at 9:56 am | Permalink | Reply

Very mysterious. 🙂
Diane September 12, 2013 at 1:43 pm | Permalink | Reply

How about a Reindeer? Or a Lion?
Amy September 12, 2013 at 10:15 pm | Permalink | Reply

Is it a watermill?
Diane September 13, 2013 at 8:47 am | Permalink | Reply

Lighthouse?
Dana Silver September 13, 2013 at 10:24 am | Permalink | Reply

A sheep ?
Kasey September 13, 2013 at 2:28 pm | Permalink | Reply

A steer?
Diane September 13, 2013 at 10:47 pm | Permalink | Reply

A plane?
Diane September 13, 2013 at 10:50 pm | Permalink | Reply

A pig?…
Amy September 14, 2013 at 5:51 pm | Permalink | Reply

A bull/mechanical bull/bull and rider?
Miranda September 14, 2013 at 8:17 pm | Permalink | Reply

This is my very first KAL! I just got back into knitting after almost a year long hiatus. I’m super excited for future updates. C:

Is it a bathtub? With someone bathing? Or maybe an Alpaca!
Marcy September 14, 2013 at 8:29 pm | Permalink | Reply

Could it be a witch’s cauldron?
Marcy September 14, 2013 at 8:32 pm | Permalink | Reply

An airplane or horse?
Amy September 14, 2013 at 10:52 pm | Permalink | Reply

A llama or alpaca?
Bonnie Rosenmeier September 15, 2013 at 3:28 pm | Permalink | Reply

A moose
Sharon September 15, 2013 at 8:07 pm | Permalink | Reply

Apple trees???
Diane September 16, 2013 at 9:02 am | Permalink | Reply

A trailer or truck? You picked a good one….can’t see it yet….lol!
Diane September 16, 2013 at 9:13 am | Permalink | Reply

How about a bull?
Diane September 16, 2013 at 9:14 am | Permalink | Reply

My husband says its a hippo….?
7letterDeborah September 16, 2013 at 9:50 am | Permalink | Reply

a caterpillar?
Marcy September 17, 2013 at 10:22 am | Permalink | Reply

Is it a bathtub or bathtub/shower?
Bonnie Rosenmeier September 17, 2013 at 7:33 pm | Permalink | Reply

This is impossible…
Diane September 17, 2013 at 10:41 pm | Permalink | Reply

Is there a baby giraffe in it?
Signa September 18, 2013 at 9:13 am | Permalink | Reply

I’m really enjoying this one. I like the fact that I can’t figure out what it is yet – just makes it that much more interesting!
Diane September 18, 2013 at 9:31 am | Permalink | Reply

A bathtub?
Amy September 18, 2013 at 8:53 pm | Permalink | Reply

Still thinking llama or alpaca, but a knitter in a chair seems like a possibility. I think someone must be getting a good laugh over our guesses! ;.)
Diane September 18, 2013 at 11:45 pm | Permalink | Reply

A sleigh? Is it plant or animal….lol!!!
Diane September 18, 2013 at 11:47 pm | Permalink | Reply

How about a bear?
Amy September 19, 2013 at 5:10 am | Permalink | Reply

A sheep or a ram perhaps?
Vivian September 19, 2013 at 2:47 pm | Permalink | Reply

I still think it’s a whale somehow…
Diane September 20, 2013 at 8:56 am | Permalink | Reply

Kitchen sink?
Diane September 20, 2013 at 9:02 am | Permalink | Reply

A camel?
Miranda September 20, 2013 at 11:40 am | Permalink | Reply

Skull and cross bones?
Miranda September 20, 2013 at 12:12 pm | Permalink | Reply

Major shot in the dark, Frankenstein? XD
Amy September 22, 2013 at 12:20 am | Permalink | Reply

Is this a yak?
Wendy September 22, 2013 at 5:18 am | Permalink | Reply

Is it a musk ox?
Amy September 22, 2013 at 10:43 am | Permalink | Reply

I think it’s probably a ram, ready for shearing. He’s very cute if that is what it is. 🙂
Diane September 22, 2013 at 11:27 am | Permalink | Reply

How about a Llama?
Diane September 22, 2013 at 11:31 am | Permalink | Reply

Ok didn’t see prior post….haha…how about a mountain goat…billy goat,nanny goat?
Bonnie Rosenmeier September 23, 2013 at 8:04 am | Permalink | Reply

The suspense builds and I have given it my best guesses….believe it or not I still don’t get it…you guys are tough!!!
7letterDeborah September 25, 2013 at 11:57 am | Permalink | Reply

a ram or a billy goat. a sea monster.
Marcy September 25, 2013 at 8:07 pm | Permalink | Reply

Do we have a winner yet?
Amy September 26, 2013 at 8:39 am | Permalink | Reply

Squeee!!! Thank-you thank-you thank-you!!!
I enjoy knitting these mystery dish cloths. No matter what I am up to, it’s easy to squeeze in a couple of rows a day, and then I get to use my imagination to (almost literally) top it off! 🙂
Bonnie Rosenmeier September 26, 2013 at 9:09 am | Permalink | Reply

I still cant see it maybe I made a mistake
Diane September 26, 2013 at 9:40 am | Permalink | Reply

So much fun!
Cherie September 27, 2013 at 10:52 pm | Permalink | Reply

Thank you so much.
Cherie September 27, 2013 at 10:53 pm | Permalink | Reply

Thank you so much.
Judy Meyer September 29, 2013 at 5:38 pm | Permalink | Reply

WOW! I have made my first dishcloth!!! Bonnie has made many for me but I had a great time following the pattern, looking forward every night for the next two rows…. I have a blue ram!!!! Thanks Claire for making this such a fun project..Can’t wait for October…
1. Claire October 1, 2013 at 9:05 am | Permalink | Reply
  
  I am so happy you enjoyed it and found the ram! You’ll love October!!