I have another kitchen crochet pattern for you today … This time a happy and colorful crochet dishcloth pattern. As you can see, I stayed with with red and white to coordinate with my crochet edged tea towels and crochet potholders. I am loving all the bright and cheery colors in my kitchen!
Happy Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
Here’s what you need:
- 2 colors worsted weight cotton yarn
- H hook
- scissors and tapestry needle
Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this pattern: Crochet Abbreviations, U.S. to U.K. Crochet Conversion Chart, Crochet Stitch Chart Symbols.
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With CA, ch 28.
Row 1: Work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, *ch 1, skip next ch, 1 sc in each of the next 2 ch, rep from * across until 2 ch remain, ch 1, skip next ch, 1 sc in last, drop CA, turn — 18 sc and 9 ch-1 sps.
Row 2: Join CB, ch 1 (does not count as st here or throughout), work 1 sc in first st, 1 sc in ch-1 sp, *ch 2, skip next 2 sts, 1 sc in ch-sp, rep from * across, 1 sc in last st, turn — 11 sc and 8 ch-2 sps.
Row 3: Ch 1, work 1 sc in 1st st, ch 1, skip next st, *work 2 sc in ch-2 sp, ch 1, skip next st, rep from * across, work 1 sc in last st, drop CB, turn — 18 sc and 9 ch-1 sps.
Row 4: Join CA ch 1 (does not count as st here or throughout), work 1 sc in first st, 1 sc in ch-1 sp, *ch 2, skip next 2 sts, 1 sc in ch-sp, rep from * across, 1 sc in last st, turn — 11 sc and 8 ch-2 sps.
Row 5: Ch 1, work 1 sc in 1st st, ch 1, skip next st, *work 2 sc in ch-2 sp, ch 1, skip next st, rep from * across, work 1 sc in last st, drop CA, turn — 18 sc and 9 ch-1 sps.
Rows 6 through 25: Repeat Rows 2 through 5. Fasten off CA.
Edging: Pick up CB from side and ch 1, work 1 sc at the end of each row along side edge until corner, work 3 sc in corner, work 1 sc in each foundation ch across bottom edge, work 3 sc in corner, work 1 sc at the end of each row along other side edge until corner, work 3 sc in corner, work 1 sc in each st and ch across top, 3 sc in last corner, work 1 sc along edge of next row and join.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
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JoAnn says
this dish cloth, 2 of them, along with a few purchased things, will be my wedding shower gift for my grandson’s fiancé . I used deep blue and white….it’s beautiful . Thanks for the darling pattern
Kara says
What a wonderful gift idea!
Nancy says
this turned out really nice, Kara!
Marlin says
Looking forward to making this.
Looks so pretty.
Thanks for sharing it with us.
God Bless
Marlin
wendy says
so pretty, thanks for sharing!
Kara says
My pleasure, Wendy!
Melanie says
That color is just so cheerful!
Kara says
They make me smile too 🙂
katelyn says
Love it! reminds me of houndstooth.
Speaking of which…
Do you know any patterns to make it more houndstooth looking?
Love all your work!
nita says
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKz61HSH3Kw
Crochet Houndstooth tutorial
Kara says
Thanks Nita!
Kate Lantry says
Very pretty 🙂 Thanks for the pattern. Have a great day!