{"id":12252,"date":"2022-07-31T10:57:03","date_gmt":"2022-07-31T07:57:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.knitgrammer.com\/?p=12252"},"modified":"2023-01-06T08:17:25","modified_gmt":"2023-01-06T06:17:25","slug":"best-yarn-for-dishcloths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.knitgrammer.com\/blog\/best-yarn-for-dishcloths\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Yarn for Dishcloths \u2013 A Complete Guide for Yarn Selection (2023)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p>If you want your hand-made dishcloths to be durable and reusable it&#8217;s important to choose a yarn that<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>can withstand repeated rubbing and washings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>absorbs water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>doesn&#8217;t stretch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you make the best choice, I&#8217;ve put together a guide to the best yarn for dishcloths. At the end of this post, I&#8217;ll also provide a list of suitable yarns for dishcloths!<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-table-of-contents uagb-toc__align-left uagb-toc__columns-1  uagb-block-fa1c37c6     \"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-scroll= \"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset= \"30\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTable Of Contents\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__list-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#1-best-materials-for-a-dishcloth\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">1. Best Materials for a Dishcloth<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#2-yarn-construction\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">2. Yarn construction<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#3-color\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">3. Color<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#4-care\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">4. Care<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#5-best-yarns-for-dishcloth\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">5. Best Yarns for Dishcloth<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#knitpicks-dishie\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">KnitPicks Dishie<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#hobbii-rainbow-bamboo\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Hobbii Rainbow Bamboo<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#red-heart-scrubby-cotton\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Red Heart Scrubby Cotton<\/a><\/ul><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Best Materials for a Dishcloth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The two best options are bamboo and cotton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cotton <\/strong>matches all of the characteristics I&#8217;ve listed above: it&#8217;s durable, doesn&#8217;t stretch and absorbs water well. So I think it&#8217;s the best fiber for this use case.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bamboo <\/strong>is a good choice especially if blended with cotton. It&#8217;s actually more absorbent than cotton, but not as durable and also a little bit more expensive. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Polyester <\/strong>is also an ok option if the yarn construction is suitable (more of that below).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The following materials I would avoid:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Acrylic<\/strong> is not as absorbent as cotton or bamboo. It&#8217;s also made of plastic and melts at high temperatures so I wouldn&#8217;t use it even though some people do.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wool <\/strong>does not withstand repeated rubbing and washing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Yarn construction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The thicker the yarn, the more durable it will be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best dishcloth yarns are those that are tightly plied and have a tight twist. This helps the yarn withstand repeated washings and rubbing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thinner, single-ply, or loosely plied yarns are not as strong and thus not suitable for dishcloths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Color<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The lighter the color the more it shows stains and spills so that&#8217;s why I prefer darker colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I prefer washing my dishcloths at high temperatures 140F (60\u00b0) so that I get them properly cleaned but 104F (40\u00b0) is good enough.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Best Yarns for Dishcloth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the yarn is OEKO-TEX\u00ae certified it means that it has been manufactured with respect for the environment \u2013 completely without the use of chemical pesticides and artificial fertilisers etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">KnitPicks Dishie<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns reverse-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>This yarn is a hardworking worsted weight 100% cotton yarn with a tight spin and high absorbency. This makes&nbsp;Dishie&nbsp;not only easy to knit with but extremely durable as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=726901&amp;u=2651433&amp;m=59159&amp;urllink=www%2Eknitpicks%2Ecom%2Fhorizontal%2Dwrapped%2Dstitch%2Ddishcloth%2Fp%2F56155&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Here&#8217;s a free dishcloth pattern for this yarn.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"no-style-list\">\n<li><strong>Weight:<\/strong>&nbsp;Worsted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fiber Content:<\/strong>&nbsp;100% Cotton<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Care:<\/strong> Machine Wash Cold<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Certification:<\/strong>&nbsp;OEKO-TEX\u00ae<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=726901&amp;u=2651433&amp;m=59159&amp;urllink=www%2Eknitpicks%2Ecom%2Fyarn%2Fdishie%2Fc%2F5420207&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy on KnitPicks<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full no-margin-top\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"277\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\/\/www.knitgrammer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/KnitPicks-Dishie.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12181\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u00a9&nbsp;<\/em>KnitPicks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hobbii Rainbow Bamboo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns reverse-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>This is a glossy and soft yarn made of 100% natural materials. The yarn consists of high quality cotton and bamboo fibers, making it extra strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-100654844-14500254?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhobbii.com%2Fsweet-mess-dish-cloth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Here&#8217;s a free dishcloth pattern for this yarn.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"no-style-list\">\n<li><strong>Weight:<\/strong>&nbsp;Sport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong style=\"color: var(--ast-global-color-1); font-size: 1rem;\">Fiber Content:<\/strong><span style=\"color: var(--ast-global-color-1); font-size: 1rem;\">&nbsp;60% Bamboo Viscose, 40% Cotton<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Care:<\/strong> Machine Wash 60\u00b0C (140\u00b0F)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Certification:<\/strong>&nbsp;OEKO-TEX\u00ae<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-100654844-14500254?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhobbii.com%2Frainbow-bamboo-1004098\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy on Hobbii<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full no-margin-top\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.knitgrammer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Hobbii-Rainbow-Bamboo.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.knitgrammer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Hobbii-Rainbow-Bamboo.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.knitgrammer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Hobbii-Rainbow-Bamboo-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.knitgrammer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Hobbii-Rainbow-Bamboo-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.knitgrammer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Hobbii-Rainbow-Bamboo-500x500.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/www.knitgrammer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Hobbii-Rainbow-Bamboo-600x600.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.knitgrammer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Hobbii-Rainbow-Bamboo-100x100.jpeg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u00a9&nbsp;<\/em>Hobbii<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Red Heart Scrubby Cotton<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns reverse-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-13 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The cotton version of this yarn is more absorbent than the original Scrubby that was 100% polyester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The yarn gets softer when it is wet so it is perfect for washcloths as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"no-style-list\">\n<li><strong>Weight:<\/strong>&nbsp;Heavy Worsted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fiber Content:<\/strong>&nbsp;100% Cotton<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Care:<\/strong> Machine Wash and Dry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=753822&amp;u=2651433&amp;m=60450&amp;urllink=www%2Eanniescatalog%2Ecom%2Fdetail%2Ehtml%3Fprod%5Fid%3D160776%26cat%5Fid%3D442&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy on Annie&#8217;s Craft Store<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full no-margin-top\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.knitgrammer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Red-Heart-Scrubby-Cotton.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.knitgrammer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Red-Heart-Scrubby-Cotton.jpeg 400w, 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