Leaf Tunisian Crochet Dishcloth Pattern

Autumn is my favorite time of year … I just love the sun-filled days, the cool nights, and of course the colorful and crisp leaves! It’s the perfect time to work up this Leaf Tunisian Crochet Dishcloth Pattern … although I think leaf decor is beautiful all year long!

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Leaf Tunisian Crochet Dishcloth Pattern

Here is what you will need:

• worsted weight cotton yarn (approx. 82 yds)
• J10/6mm Tunisian hook
• scissors and yarn needle

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Finished dishcloth measures approximately 8½ in. × 8½ in.

Tunisian Crochet Abbreviations (you can click on links to review the “how to” for each stitch):

Tks – Tunisian Knit Stitch

Trs – Tunisian Reverse Stitch

Ch 30.

Set up row: Pull up through the back ridge of each ch across — 30 sts.

Work pattern as charted below taking note of the following:

• when working your forward pass, the loop on your hook counts as the first stitch (indicated as a circle in the chart)
• the last stitch is made through the two end loops of row below (also indicated as a circle in the chart).
• a  basic return pass should be used throughout (i.e., yo, draw through 1 loop, *yo, draw through 2 loops, rep from * across).
• Row 35 should be worked as a bind off row; work Trs bind off.

KEY:  Circle = first/last stitch;  Green = Trs;  White = Tks.

Block finished dishcloth if desired (-> How to Block Knit and Crochet Items).

You may also like this charming free Pumpkin Tunisian Crochet Dishcloth pattern for a perfect autumn set!