Have you seen our newest dishcloths book, Kitchen Kaleidoscope? Dishcloths are a perfect way to learn new techniques on a small scale, use up cotton leftovers, and make fun and useful gifts!
![The cover of Kitchen Kaleidoscope Dishcloths Collection by Knit Picks. A stack of rainbow colored dishcloths sits on a table next to a stack of brightly colored mugs.](https://eore4vit998.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/MC20_Dishcloths_Cover-Smaller-791x1024.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
This collection includes 52 patterns in assorted difficulty levels and styles, and they are all sorted by the rainbow!
![A photo of the book's table of contents. Each pattern name is accompanied by a thumbnail swatch of its stitch pattern.](https://eore4vit998.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/tableofcontents-1024x662.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
There are plenty of simple, textured designs, for newer knitters or anyone looking for something more mindless. Beaded Ribs is just knits and purls, but has a really cool textured effect!
![An orange colored knitted dishcloth with an interesting texture.](https://eore4vit998.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/BeadedRibs-1024x682.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
If you want to learn lace knitting, the Diamond Lace pattern is a good introduction to charted lace:
![A gray knitted dishcloth with a diamond pattern.](https://eore4vit998.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/DiamondLace-1024x682.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
Likewise, if you’re wanting to practice cable knitting, Strawberry Twist would be a great way to do that:
![A pink knitted dishcloth with a thick cabled pattern.](https://eore4vit998.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/StrawberryTwist-1024x682.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
Or maybe a dishcloth is a good way to practice working with two yarn colors, with a simple colorwork pattern like Pebbly:
![A teal and brown knitted dishcloth with an alternating color pattern.](https://eore4vit998.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Pebbly-1024x682.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
Whether your stash is full of solids or multi-colored cottons, there are patterns perfect for every kind of yarn colorway in this colorful collection!
![A stack of green dishcloths on a table top. One knitted dishcloth is draped in a green bowl.](https://eore4vit998.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Greens-1024x682.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
A stitch pattern like this one on the Ridged Feather design is made more interesting by using a tonal or multi-colored yarn:
![A teal knitted dishcloth with a wavy pattern.](https://eore4vit998.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/RidgedFeather-1024x682.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
The Woven Polka Dots pattern will allow a multi to pop off a neutral background—this would look even more playful with a many-colored yarn for the dots, like the Route 66 or Friendship Bracelet colors of Dishie Multi.
![An off-white knitted dishcloth with a woven green pattern.](https://eore4vit998.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/WovenPolkaDots-1024x682.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
The Mitered Quarters pattern would be the perfect way to use up some small-yardage leftovers remaining from other dishcloth projects:
![A knitted dishcloth with a color-blocked diagonal pattern in grays and greens.](https://eore4vit998.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/MiteredQuarters-1024x682.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
And for more advanced knitters, things can get more complicated if that’s what you want in a dishcloth, like the beautiful Candleberry pattern, with lace worked in the round:
![A green knitted dishcloth with a lacy pattern.](https://eore4vit998.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Candleberry-1024x682.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
Kitchen Kaleidoscope is available as a print book or eBook, and you can also check out the individual patterns for download on the website here.
![A stack of gray, white, and black dishcloths on a countertop.](https://eore4vit998.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Greys-1024x682.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)