Daydreaming Dishcloth
by Heather Prusia
© 2010 - 2012
Materials:
· MC - 2.5 oz 100% cotton (I used Lily Sugar'n Cream - Rose Pink)
· CC - 1 oz 100% cotton (I used Lily Sugar'n Cream - Lava Lamp)
· I (5.50 mm) crochet hook
· Blunt-end needle for weaving in ends
Finished Size: 9.5 inches square
Gauge: 4 inches = 7 shells across x 13 rows
Skill Level: Easy
Special Stitches Used:
· Shell: (sc, ch 2, sc) in indicated stitch
Note: Turning chain (tch) has not been included in the stitch count.
Directions:
Ch 27
Row 1 - (RS) sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (26 sc).
Row 2 - ch 2, turn, sk 1st sc, shell (see special stitches) in next sc, *sk 1 sc, shell in next sc, repeat from * across to last 2 sc, sk 1 sc, sc in last sc (12 shells).
Row 3 - ch 2, turn, working in ch-2 sps only, shell in each ch-2 sp across, sc in top of tch (12 shells).
Row 4 - Repeat row 3 to desired length.
End Row-ch 2, turn, working in ch-2 sps only, (2 sc) in each ch-2 sp across, sc in top of tch (25 sc). Do not fasten off.
Border:
Round 1- With RS facing, ch 1, sc evenly around work with (3 sc) in each corner, sl st to beg sc, fasten off.
Round 2- With RS facing, attach CC in any corner, ch 1, sc evenly around cloth with (3 sc) in each corner, sl st to beg sc. Do not fasten off, do not turn work.
Round 3- ch 1, rev sc evenly around cloth, sl st to beg st, fast off.
Finishing:
· Weave in ends
Abbreviations:
beg.... begin/beginning
CC..... contrasting color
ch....... chain stitch
ch-..... refers to chain or space previously made (i.e. ch-1 space)
ch sp. chain space
MC..... main color
mm..... millimeter(s)
oz....... ounce(s)
rem.... remain/remaining
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
Pretty spring colors - now you've got me daydreaming about Spring. Thanks for sharing your pattern. :)
ReplyDeleteHow pretty! They look like Easter! Love them.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. Love the colors ..and the pattern!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful stitch and I love the reverse single crochet edging. I recently used it on a round ripple afghan and just love how it finishes off a crocheted item so nicely.
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely, thank you for sharing xxx
ReplyDeletelove the colors - very spring like indeed!
ReplyDeleteSee what happens when you need a change of scenery? A new pattern in gorgeous colors, that's what! LOL.
ReplyDeleteRenee :)
Love them Heather! Thanks for sharing the pattern. :o)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the nice comments. I appreciate it. :-)
ReplyDeleteOh, I'll have to try this. It looks very pretty. Nice colors.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the pattern. I have only made the knitted ones, but I should make some crochet too! Love those colors too!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting the pattern. I love the crocheted dish cloths so much better than the store bought ones. I can't wait to try the pattern. We have had a very mild Winter here in Ohio, but I am dreaming of Spring also.
ReplyDeleteThese are so pretty and fresh looking. Thanks for sharing your pattern too.
ReplyDeleteTeresa
They remind me of Easter. I just had to look up a reverse sc as I've not done it before. Easy-peasy. Why did I think it would be something complicated? I might make some up this weekend. :) Best wishes, Tammy
ReplyDeleteI have been searching for the perfect washcloth pattern to make for my friend's birthday. I find it when I stumbled upon yours. Thanks for posting it.Love the colors you used.
ReplyDeleteThese look so pretty!! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the pattern! :D
Can you tell me if I can use merino wool to make dishcloths?
I'm a beginner on crochet, still have to learn a lot about wool! But where I live I can't find that brand Lily Sugar's Cream =/ I do have a lot of merino wool in pretty colors :) but don't know if it works for this.. any opinion would be welcome! :) thank you!!
Hi Nia, thanks for your nice comment. I wouldn't recommend wool for dishcloths; it will felt. Save your wool for a pretty accessory (hat, scarf, gloves, etc). You could use any cotton yarn to make these, it doesn't have to be Lily Sugar-n-Cream. Best wishes and thank you again. :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you Heather! It's always nice to have an opinion from someone who knows best ;) Thanks!! :)
ReplyDeleteThese turned out beautifully.. Thank you for sharing! :D
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