Crochet Zig Zag Dishcloth

Create a charming dishcloth with a zigzag pattern using the art of crochet. This project involves using a crochet hook and yarn to form a series of interconnected loops that result in a unique zigzag design. The dishcloth can be made in various colors to match your kitchen decor or to add a pop of color to your cleaning routine. Crocheting a zigzag dishcloth is a fun and creative way to add a handmade touch to your home while also being practical and functional. Once you have completed your zigzag dishcloth, you can use it in your kitchen for washing dishes, wiping countertops, or even as a decorative accent. Crocheting is a versatile craft that allows you to express your creativity and make items that are both decorative and functional.

Skill: Easy

Size: About 8” square.

Materials: Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn: Blue – 1 oz, 50 yds (30 g, 46 m) Orange – ½ oz, 25 yds, (15 g, 23 m) Green – ½ oz, 25 yds, (15 g, 23 m)(Lily Sugar ‘n Cream – Hot Blue, Hot Orange, Mod Green)

Crochet Hook: Size J-8 (5.00 mm)

To Change Colors

Work last stitch before color change to last step, with new color, yo and pull new color through remaining lps on hook. Drop unused color to wrong side. Do not work over unused color.

JOINING WITH SC

When instructed to join with sc, begin with sl knot on hook, insert hook in st or sp indicated, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through both loops on hook.

Pattern Stitches

beg zig zag st: Yo, insert hook in st or sp indicated, pull up loop, yo, draw through 2 loops on hook; skip next st, yo, insert hook in next st or sp, pull up loop, yo, draw through 2 loops on hook, yo, draw through remaining 3 loops.

zig zag st: Yo, insert hook in same st (or sp) as last st worked, pull up loop, yo, draw through 2 loops on hook; skip next st, yo, insert hook in next st or sp, pull up loop, yo, draw through 2 loops on hook, yo, draw through remaining 3 loops.

Stripe Sequence: [1 row Blue, 1 row Orange, 1 row Green] 3 times, last row in Blue.

DISHCLOTH

Row 1: (Right Side) With Blue, ch 35, beg zig zag in 6th ch from hook, [ch 1, zig zag st] across, ending with ch 1, dc in last ch; change to Orange. (14 zig zags)

Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch 1), turn, working in ch-1 sps, beg zig zag st (starting in first ch-1 sp), [ch 1, zig zag st] across, ending with ch 1, dc in last dc, change color to next color in sequence.

Rows 3-13: Rep Row 2 following Stripe Sequence.

At the end of Row 13, DO NOT FINISH OFF.

Border

Rnd 1: With right side facing, ch 1, 3 sc in last dc worked (corner), sc evenly around each side of dishcloth, working 3 sc in each corner st;join with sl st to first sc.Finish off and weave in ends.