This corner-to-corner dishcloth is one of my favorites! Get into a rhythm with this intuitive stitch, and watch it yield a beautiful yet practical result.
Materials
40 grams or 75 yards any worsted weight cotton yarn. Sample uses WeCrochet Dishie
4.5mm crochet hook
Scissors and a yarn needle
Gauge
It is not necessary to achieve a certain gauge for this dishcloth, but if you would like the same dimension as the sample I suggest checking.
10 stitches and 9 rows = 2 inches in linen/moss stitch, worked flat
Abbreviations
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
sk: skip
sp: space
ea: each
st(s): stitch(es)
Helpful Tutorial
Full Step by Step Tutorial:
Pattern Notes
Find the yarn featured in this pattern here.
This dishcloth is worked flat, so be sure to turn your work after each row.
Pattern
Ch 2
Row 1
sc 3 into the second ch from the hook
Row 2
ch 2 and turn. sc in the first st, ch 1, sk 1, [sc, ch 1, sc] in the last st.
Rows 3-25 (or desired size)
ch 2 and turn. *sc in the next ch 1 sp, ch 1* until you reach the ch 2 sp at the end of the row, [sc, ch 1, sc] in the ch 2 sp.
Rows 26-49 (or until two ch spaces rem)
ch 2 and turn. sk the first ch 1 space, *sc in the next ch 1 sp, ch 1* until you reach the ch 2 sp at the end of the row, sc in the ch 2 sp.
Row 50
ch 1 and turn. working in the ch 1 space and the final ch 2 space, sc2tog.
Finishing
Pull through the last st, cut yarn, and weave in any ends.
Dishcloths aren’t typically in need of blocking, but feel free to do so. If you chose a 100% cotton yarn, I recommend simply washing these dishcloths in the washer and dryer just like clothes. They will last for years to come!
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Until next time,
Amy Kate
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