Add a touch of handmade charm to your kitchen with the Crochet Botanical Dishcloth. This delightful project lets you play with colors as you work through a leafy pattern that's as fun to make as it is practical to use. Perfect for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike, this dishcloth is a quick way to freshen up your space while honing your skills.
Crochet Botanical Dishcloth
Materials Needed:
- Lily Sugar and Cream Cotton yarn
- A pair of scissors
- A tapestry needle (optional but recommended)
- A crochet hook
- The free written pattern (linked in the video's description)
Starting the Dishcloth:
- Begin with a slip knot on your hook.
- Chain 27 stitches.
First Row:
- Single crochet in the second chain from the hook.
- Single crochet in each chain across until the end of the row. You should have 26 single crochets.
Second Row:
- Chain 1, which counts as the first stitch (turning chain).
- Turn your work.
- Single crochet back across the entire row.
Third Row and Beyond (Following the Pattern Chart):
- Chain 1 and turn your work.
- Based on the chart, some stitches will be in the main color, some will require changing to the accent color.
- The chart is explained that each square represents a single crochet.
- The chart will also show when to switch colors as you work the leaf pattern.
- Carry the unused yarn across the top of your work, working over it to avoid having too many ends to weave in later.
Middle Section of Dishcloth (After Leaf Pattern):
- Work four rows of single crochet, continuing to carry the accent color underneath the stitches for the tapestry crochet effect.
Next Leaf Pattern Section:
- Follow the PDF pattern (linked in the video description) to create the botanical leaf pattern.
- Continue with the described color changes and single crochets, according to the chart, until you reach the last row of the pattern before the border.
Border:
- After completing the leaf pattern, pick up the loop and turn your work.
- Chain 1.
- For the corners, place 3 single crochets to turn the corner naturally.
- Single crochet in each stitch around the entire dishcloth.
- As you reach each corner, place 3 single crochets to create a 90-degree turn.
- Once you're back at the beginning, place the final single crochet of the border and slip stitch into the first single crochet to join.
Finishing:
- Cut the yarn leaving a tail.
- Pull the tail through the loop on the hook to fasten off.
- Weave in any remaining ends with a tapestry needle.
Notes:
- The pattern suggests carrying the accent color even when not in use, to reduce the number of ends.
- You are encouraged to untwist your yarns as needed to prevent tangles when changing colors.
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