This pattern makes a wonderfully cushy, ribbed dishcloth. It would also make a nice washcloth, in my opinion. I recommend using 100% cotton yarn because it actually gets wet and is very washable. It will stretch out a bit when it’s wet but once it’s washed and dried it goes right back to the original size. In the example shown I used Peaches & Cream cotton yarn and a size H hook.
The wonderful thing about this pattern is you can make it whatever size you want without any real alterations in the pattern. It’s not one of those “six plus one” patterns. To make it especially easy I’ve written the patterns for both an even number of stitches and an odd number of stitches. Once you get going on this, it’s pretty obvious what you’re doing and there will be NO COUNTING involved once you determine whether you have an even or odd number of stitches! For the sake of example I’m going to insert numbers into the pattern but like I said, you do not have to use these numbers.
[Throughout the pattern you should crochet through both loops rather than just the front or back loop. Unless I specify something else, assume that is the technique. You also will be making stitches around the front and back posts. As a BONUS I’ve included pictorial explanations of loops and posts below the pattern.]
(odd number of stitches)
ch 28
row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, continue to sc in each ch for a total of 27 sc, turn
row 2: ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each sc for total of 27 dc, ch 2, turn
row 3: (the ch 2 counts as first hdc) hdc in next dc. *dc front post (fp) then dc around next back post (bp)* repeat from * 10 more times, then dc fp once more. hdc in two remaining stitches, ch 2, turn
row 4: hdc in next stitch (hdc), *dc bp then dc fp* repeat from * 10 more times then dc bp once more. hdc in two remaining stitches, ch 2, turn
rows 5+: repeat rows 3 and 4 until desired length is reached. At end of last row ch 1, turn
next-to-last row: sc in each hdc and dc (total 27 sc), ch 1 turn
last row: sl st each sc (total 27 sl st), fasten off.
(even number of stitches)
ch 27
row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, continue to sc in each ch for a total of 26 sc, turn
row 2: ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each sc for total of 26 dc, ch 2, turn
row 3: (the ch 2 counts as first hdc) hdc in next dc. *dc front
post (fp) then dc around next back post (bp)* repeat from * 10 more
times. hdc in two remaining stitches, ch 2, turn
rows 4+: repeat row 3 until desired length is reached. At end of last row ch 1, turn
next-to-last row: sc in each hdc and dc (total 26 sc), ch 1 turn
last row: sl st each sc (total 26 sl st), fasten off.
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Hook is inserted in back loop. |
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The hook is pointing to the space where you make the stitch. |
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Hook inserted in front post. |
Hi Mat. Anna,
This has absolutely nothing to do with this post, but I was curious to know if you are likely to be affected by Tropical Storm/potential Hurricane Isaac? I hope you are going to be far away from the storm's path!
-Another weather geek π
P.S. I love your weather related posts. π
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Hi Anon.! (: Have you seen my weather blog on the sidebar? “The Siren's Call” I actually put up a post about TS Isaac yesterday! (And I haven't checked this morning's stats yet to see where it is. As of yesterday I would say that we *might* get some breezy rain.)
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Hi Just wanted to say this is now my go to dishcloth pattern. Absolutely love this dishcloth. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you, Anonymous! π
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So wonderful to open up my email this AM and see your postings! I have missed reading your blog.
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I decided to reactivate all of the patterns that Ravelry had previously refused to remove. I know those links have been deleted by now, so here they are! (I know people will relink them on Ravelry but at least I wonβt be the one who did it, unlike last time.)
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Also, I *do* plan to start posting again!
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