Vintage Valentine Dishcloth

For a little Valentine cheer, I decided to stitch up a couple of dishcloths.  I usually give away the dishcloths I make to accompany a gift I've selected for someone.  I decided to keep these, with their vintage feel, for myself...

These are very easy to make using basic stitches; single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet.  A simple border completes them and reminds me of days gone by...

Vintage Valentine Dishcloth

by Heather P.

Hook:  I

Worsted Weight 100% cotton yarn (I just used what I had on hand)

Finished size:  9 x 10

Note:  If you prefer a smaller dishcloth, try using a smaller hook such as an "h" or "g", or you could use a dk yarn vs. a worsted weight yarn.

Ch 27

1. sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1, turn.  (26 sts now and throughout)
2. hdc in 1st sc and in each sc across, ch 2, turn. 
3. dc in 1st hdc and in each hdc across, ch 1, turn.
4. hdc in 1st dc and in each dc across, ch 1, turn. 
5. sc in 1st hdc and in each hdc across, ch 1, turn. 
6. hdc in 1st sc and in each sc across, ch 1, turn. 
7. Repeat row 6 to 1" short of desired length. 
8. sc in 1st hdc and in each hdc across, ch 1, turn. 
9. hdc in 1st sc and in each sc across, ch 2, turn.
10. dc in 1st hdc and in each hdc across, ch 1, turn.
11. hdc in 1st dc and in each dc across, ch 1, turn.
12. sc in 1st hdc and in each hdc across, ch 1, turn. 

Border

• sc evenly around cloth with (3 sc) in each corner, sl st in beg sc, fasten off.
• Attach red in any corner, ch 1, sc evenly around cloth with (3 sc) in each corner, sl st in beg sc, fasten off. 
• Attach white in any corner, ch 1, *sc, ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc in next sc, repeat from * around placing (sc, ch 1, sc in each corner), sl st in beg sc, fasten off. 
• Weave in ends. 

HDP