Of all the things I’ve crocheted over the years, I think dishcloths are my favorites. They’re quick and easy to crochet, and are a welcome break from larger projects like baby blankets and afghans, while still keeping hands busy making something useful. Dishcloths and washcloths make great gifts, especially when something comes up at the last minute. One ball of kitchen cotton yarn is usually enough to make two dishcloths.
This super simple dishcloth pattern is a new favorite of mine. It can be completed by anyone who is a beginner to crochet and would make a good first project to teach someone who has never picked up a crochet hook before. It's a very basic stitch, but still shows a little bit of texture; it also makes a nice scarf. When following the pattern as written, this dishcloth measures approximately 8" square, but can easily be made larger or smaller.
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Abbreviations:
Ch = chain
SC = single crochet
DC = double crochet
Sk = skip
Simple single double dishcloth
With size I (5.5mm) crochet hook, ch 25
Row 1: DC in 3rd ch from hook,* SC next ch, DC, next ch. Repeat from * to end, ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Sk 1st st, DC next st, *SC next st, DC next, st. Repeat from *, ending with DC in turning ch.
Repeat row 2 until piece looks square. If desired, you may work a SC border around all four sides to finish off, but it works out fine without it.
That’s it! You’ll be making your SC on top of where a DC was in the previous row, and a DC on top of where the SC was in the previous row, so that the rows won’t be uneven.
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