Crochet Kelsey’s Dishcloth
Discover the art of crocheting by creating your very own Kelsey's Dishcloth. This delightful project will not only enhance your crochet skills but also provide you with a practical and beautiful addition to your kitchen. With just a few simple steps, you can transform a ball of yarn into a functional and stylish dishcloth. Unleash your inner artist and let your fingers dance across the yarn, weaving intricate patterns and stitches. As you work your way through the project, you'll witness the magic of crochet unfold before your eyes, transforming a simple thread into a useful and visually appealing dishcloth. So grab your crochet hook, select your favorite yarn, and get ready to embark on a crochet adventure like no other.
SKILL LEVEL:
Easy
MATERIALS:
1 oz. Worsted weight cotton
Crochet hook size I/5.5 mm
SIZE:
9” X 10”
ABBREVIATIONS:
Ch = chain
Dc = double crochet
Hk = hook
Lp = loop
Rep = repeat
St = stitch
Tch = Turning Chain
WS = Wrong Side
SPECIAL STITCHES:
Popcorn = Work 5 dc into next st, drop lp from hk, insert hk from front to back in first dc of group, pull dropped lp through st.
COMMENCE PATTERN:
Ch 33.
Row 1: (WS) Dc in 4th ch from hk, dc in each of next 5 ch, *ch 1, skip next ch, dc in each of next 7 ch, rep from * across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), skip first dc, dc in each of next 2 dc, *popcorn in next dc, dc in each of next 3 dc**, ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, dc in each of next 3 dc, rep from * across, ending last rep at **, with last dc in 3rd ch of tch, turn.
Row 3: Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in each of next 6 sts, *ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, dc in each of next 7 sts, rep from * across, ending with last dc in 3rd ch of tch, turn.
Row 4: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), skip first 2 dc, *dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next st, rep from * across to tch, dc in 3rd ch of tch, turn.
Row 5: Ch 3, skip first dc, *(dc in next ch-1 sp, dc in next dc) 3 times**, ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, dc in next dc, rep from * across, ending last rep at **, with last dc in 3rd ch of tch, turn.
Repeat Rows 2 – 5 twice more.
Then repeat Rows 2 – 3 once more. Do not finish off.
Border:
Ch 1, work 3 sc in corner, work any number of sc evenly across sides of cloth and 3 sc in corners, join with sl st to beg sc. Finish off, weave in ends, block.