This is a little something I've been working on this week. I'm calling it Blue Lagoon Spa Cloth. I think these would make a cute little shower gift when paired with a freshly scented body scrub and lotion.
The main stitch used is half double crochet (hdc) with a simple mesh mixed in every 4th row. They have a slight texture to them and I think the mesh rows add interest.
These could also be made using some brightly colored cotton and tuck them into your next baby gift.
Either way, I think they'd make a nice little addition to any gift you may be giving.
Below are the instructions to my cloths...
Blue Lagoon Spa Cloth
By Heather P.
Materials:
- Rico Creative Cotton 100% Cotton (50g)
- 1 skein (MC)
- Scrap cotton yarn (CC) (approx. 3 - 4 yds)
- G Hook (6-4.25 mm)
- Blunt-End Needle for Weaving in Ends
Finished Size: Approximately 8.5" x 9"
Gauge: Not important for this project
Skill Level: Easy
Special Stitches Used: See bottom of Page for a list of abbreviations.
Notes:
- Turning chain (tch) counts as a stitch throughout and is reflected in the stitch count at the end of Row 1.
- Remember to check your stitch count periodically to ensure you don't lose a stitch.
Directions:
With MC, ch 32.
Row 1 - (RS) hdc in third ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 2, turn. (31 stitches now and throughout).
Row 2 - sk first hdc, hdc in next hdc and in each st across, ch 2, turn.
Row 3 - sk first hdc, hdc in next hdc and in each st across, ch 3 (Counts as a hdc, ch 1 in next row), turn.
Row 4 - sk 2 hdc, *hdc in next hdc, ch 1, sk 1 hdc, hdc in next hdc, repeat from * across, ch 2, turn.
Row 5 - sk first hdc, *hdc in next ch-1 sp, hdc in next hdc, repeat from * across, ch 2, turn. (This is a good row to check your stitch count.)
Row 6-9 - Repeat Rows 2-5.
Repeat Rows 2-5 just short of desired length, then repeat Rows 2 and 3 once more, ch 1, turn. Do not fasten off.
Edging and Border:
Round 1 - sc evenly around work with (3 sc) in each corner, sl st in first sc, fasten off.
Round 2 - turn cloth to RS, attach CC in any corner, sc evenly around cloth with (3 sc) in each corner, sl st in first sc, fasten off.
Finishing: Weave in ends.
Abbreviations:
ch........ chain stitch
ch-....... refers to chain or space previously made (i.e. ch-1 space)
ch sp... chain space
dc....... double crochet
g......... grams
hdc...... half double crochet
MC...... main color
oz........ ounce(s)
rem...... remain/remaining
rep...... repeat(s)
rnd(s)... round(s)
RS....... right side
sc........ single crochet
sk........ skip(ped)
sl st..... slip stitch
sp(s).... space(s)
st(s)..... stitch(es)
tch........turning chain
WS...... wrong side
yd(s).... yard(s)
yo....... yarn over
HDP
