Da Tong

Da Tong

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Da Tong
Da Tong
Da Tong
Lola, my alter-ego, has always wanted to design a dishcloth, and who am I to get in the way of life’s simple pleasures...

MATERIALS

98 yd [90 m] fingering weight yarn (held doubled throughout)

Yarn I Used:
Sandnes Garn, Mandarin Petit, (100% Cotton; 197 yd [180 m]/ 1.78 oz [50 g]); one ball will make two tongs

US Size 5 [3.75 mm] needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle

GAUGE
20 stitches x 32 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Garter Stitch with yarn held double, unblocked
18 stitches x 36 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Garter Stitch with yarn held double, blocked

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approx 8 inches [20 cm] wide x 9.5 inches [24 cm] long including loop