Sometimes the simplest stitches and a simple project give me the greatest satisfaction. These easy dishcloths make a great carry along project and are quick to work up. They are a last minute gift idea and wonderful hostess gifts. You can use them in the kitchen or bath.
Materials: 100% cotton yarn (approximately 2 ounces per cloth)
size H (5.0. mm) crochet hook
Finished size: both cloth patterns measure approximately 8 ½ inches square
Gauge: exact gauge is not necessary for these
Pattern #1
The textured look of this cloth is achieved by alternating single crochet stitches in
the back and front loops.
Row 1: Ch 34, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (33 sc)
The textured look of this cloth is achieved by alternating single crochet stitches in
the back and front loops.
Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc in first sc. *Sc in back loop only of next sc, sc in front loop only of next sc. Rep from * across to last 2 sc. Sc in BL of next sc, sc in both loops of last sc.
Rep row 2 for pattern until cloth is square. Do not fasten off.
Edging: ch 1, turn, (sc, ch 1, sc) in first sc for corner st. Sc evenly around the entire cloth making sure to work (sc, ch 1, sc) in each of the 3 remaining corners. Sl st to beg sc. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Pattern #2
This texture is achieved by working sc sts into chain spaces of the previous row.
Row 1: Ch 33, sc in 3rd ch from hook, *ch 1, skip next ch, sc in next. Rep from * across. (32 sts total (16 sc, 16 spaces, including beginning space)).
Row 2: ch 2, turn, skip first sc, *sc in next ch 1 space, ch 1, skip next sc. Rep from * across to last space, sc in ch 2 space.
Rep row 2 for pattern until cloth is square. Do not fasten off.
Edging: ch 1, turn, (sc, ch 1, sc) in first sc for corner st. Sc evenly around the entire cloth making sure to work (sc, ch 1, sc) in each of the 3 remaining corners. Sl st to beg sc. Fasten off and weave in ends.
I hope you enjoy making these patterns as much as I have!
Photos and content © 2011 Red Berry Crochet. These patterns are intended for your personal use only. Please do not copy, redistribute or sell these patterns. But please feel free to post and share the link to this blog page:
For a free pdf download of this pattern, click here 
