When I moved into my first apartment in college, my great aunt gave me a dishcloth and hot pad set in a very pretty yellow striped cotton. I've used them both in the two plus years since and they are prized kitchen essentials in my home.

This pattern, like my easy dishcloth is a very simple design because who needs an elaborate pattern when a simple one will do. Like all my kitchen item patterns, 100% cotton is a must, this will give you an absorbent and long lasting dishcloth that is easy to clean.