Crochet Bountiful Petals Dishcloth

Discover the art of creating a stunning Crochet Bountiful Petals Dishcloth that will add a touch of elegance to your kitchen. This unique crochet pattern allows you to create a dishcloth that is not only functional but also visually appealing. The intricate design of the bountiful petals gives the dishcloth a three-dimensional look, making it a beautiful addition to your home decor.

This pattern is perfect for those who love to experiment with different crochet techniques and create something truly extraordinary. The dishcloth features an array of bountiful petals that are meticulously crocheted to form a stunning floral design. The combination of colors and textures adds depth and dimension to the dishcloth, making it a true work of art. Whether you use it for washing dishes or as a decorative piece, the Crochet Bountiful Petals Dishcloth is sure to impress with its intricate details and unique charm.

Materials

Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn in 2 different colors
(Center color, Petal color)
Size G hook (4.25)
Yarn needle (to weave in ends)

Finish Size

Almost 7 inches round, including picots and all.

Different Stitches

Front Post Double Crochet Decrease (FPDCDEC): [Yarn over, insert hook from front to back around post of next stitch and then to the front going through the other side of stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops] Do this 2 times, yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on hook.

Picot: Ch2, sl st in 2nd chain from hook.

Front Post Treble Crochet (FPTC): Yarn over twice, insert hook from front to back around post of specified stitch and then to the front going through the other side of stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, [yarn over, pull through 2 loops] Do this 3 times.

Directions

Rnd 1: With center color, ch5, join with sl st to first chain to form ring, ch2, 12 dc in ring, join with sl st to front loop of first dc.
(12 dc) (ch2 does not count as dc)

Rnd 2: [Ch3, sl st in front loop only of next stitch] Do this 11 times, ch3, join with sl st to joining sl st of Rnd 1.
(12 sl sts, 12-ch3 loops)

Note: On Rnd 3, you are working into the back loops left free from working Rnd 2 in front loops only. Do not work into any of the sl sts and ch3 loops from Rnd 2.

Rnd 3: Ch1, sl st in first free back loop, ch2, 2 dc in same back loop, 2 dc in each of the next 11 back loops, join with sl st to front loop of first dc.
(24 dc) (ch2 does not count as dc)

Rnd 4: [ch2, sl st in front loop only of next stitch] Do this 23 times, ch2, join with sl st to joining sl st of Rnd 3.
(24 sl sts, 24-ch2 loops)

Finish off center color.

Note: On Rnd 5, you are working into the back loops left free from working Rnd 4 in front loops only. Do not work into any of the sl sts and ch3 loops from Rnd 4.

Rnd 5: Join petal color with sl st to first free back loop, ch4, 1 dc in same back loop, 1 dc in next back loop, [(1 dc, ch2, 1 dc) all in next back loop, 1 dc in next back loop] Do this 11 times, join with sl st to 3rd chain of beginning ch4.
(36 dc, 12-ch2 spaces) (Beginning ch4 counts as dc and a chain space)

Rnd 6: Sl st in next chain space, ch3, (1 dc, ch2, 2 dc) all in same chain space, [skip next 3 dc, (2 dc, ch2, 2 dc) all in next ch2 space] Do this 11 times, skip next 3 dc, join with sl st to top of beginning ch3,
(48 dc, 12-ch2 spaces) (Beginning ch3 counts as dc)

Note: On Rnd 7 when working a FPTC, you are working into the dc on Rnd 5. On Rnd 5 there are 12 groups of 3 dc separated by ch2 spaces. When working a FPTC, you are working into the middle dc of each group of 3 dc.

Rnd 7: Ch2, FPDCDEC first 2 stitches together, (2 dc, Picot, 2 dc) all in next ch2 space, FPDCDEC next 2 stitches together, FPTC in middle dc on Rnd 5, [FPDCDEC next 2 stitches together, (2 dc, Picot, 2 dc) all in next ch2 space, FPDCDEC next 2 stitches together, 1 FPTC in middle dc on Rnd 5] Do this 11 times, join with sl st to first FPDCDEC.
(48 dc, 24 FPDCDEC, 12 FPTC, 12 Picots) (Beginning ch2 does not count as a stitch)

Finish off and weave in ends.