This group holds 2 KALs (knit alongs) per month. I will send an email to the group with about 7 lines of a pattern a day for about 7 days. You’ll end up with a dishcloth to use or pass along. The KAL rows are sent to Special Notice members too. If you missed the rows for the day, please check the group’s site under messages. Search for "(the month) KAL Day #1". Or go to: http://monthlydishclothoverflow.blogspot.com/

1st of the Month KAL: These KALs have a monthly theme and usually have a picture of something pertaining to the month/season. Usually a solid color is best for pictured dishcloths.

16th of the Month KAL: These KALs are usually a repeating pattern of some type. I try to incorporate a “new” stitch, maybe something that you haven’t tried yet. Variegated yarns are usually good to use for these KALs. Feel free to ask as many questions as you need to finish the KAL. There are some wonderful knitters in our group who are more than willing to help.

We archive past dishcloth patterns for you to work on at your own pace. Patterns from 2007-2011 (part) are on this group. Newer patterns are on an announcement-only group, Monthly Dishcloth Pattern Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MonthlyDishclothGroupPatterns/ You will need to join this group to access the completed patterns - make sure to mention you are already a member of Monthly Dishcloths. The rest of the month is for knitting tips, help, suggestions and just chatting about knitted dishcloths. We will have fun with knitting year round.

REMEMBER: ALL posts MUST be knitting related.

Please check the file section (under Monthly Dishcloths) for suggested colors. 100% worsted weight cotton yarn is always best for dishcloths.