Create a Unique Crochet Framed Puff Stitch Dishcloth
Create a charming dishcloth with a unique design by using the crochet framed puff stitch technique. This method involves creating a border around each puff stitch, giving the dishcloth a textured and visually appealing look. The framed puff stitch adds dimension and interest to the dishcloth, making it a fun and creative project to work on. The framed puff stitch technique is a great way to elevate a simple dishcloth into a stylish and decorative piece for your kitchen. Experiment with different colors and yarn weights to customize your dishcloth and make it truly one-of-a-kind. Enjoy the process of crocheting this unique dishcloth and admire the beautiful texture and design that the framed puff stitch creates.
Skill Level
Easy
Dishcloth Size
About 9” square.
Materials
Weight Cotton Yarn:
- Multicolor – 1 oz, 50 yds (30 g, 45 m);
- Green – 1 oz, 50 yds (30 g, 45 m);
- (Lily Sugar ‘n Cream – Mod Ombre #2223, Mod Green #1223)
Crochet Hook
Size J-10 (6.00 mm)
Joining with Single Crochet
When instructed to join with sc, begin with a slip knot on hook, insert hook in stitch or space indicated, yarn over (yo) and pull up a loop, yo and draw through both loops on hook.
Special Stitches
Double Crochet Cluster (dc-cl)
* Yo hook, insert hook in stitch or space indicated, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook; repeat from * once more in same stitch or space, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook.
DISHCLOTH Instructions
Note: Do NOT cut dropped yarn.
Row 1
(Right Side) Starting with Green, chain (ch) 32, single crochet (sc) in 2nd ch from hook, [sc in next ch] across. (31 sc)
Row 2
Ch 5 (counts as first double crochet (dc) and ch 2 now and throughout), turn, skip next 2 sc, dc in next sc, * ch 2, skip next 2 sc, dc in next sc; repeat from * across. (10 ch-2 spaces, 11 dc) Remove hook from loop of Green yarn. Do not cut yarn, but keep loop ready for Row 4.
Row 3
With right side facing, join Multicolor with sc in first dc, * working behind next ch-2 space, dc-cl in each of the next 2 skipped sc on row below, sc in next dc; repeat from * across. (20 dc clusters)
Remove hook from working loop.
Row 4
DO NOT TURN. Pick up Green loop from Row 2, ch 5, skip next 2 stitches, dc in next sc, * ch 2, skip next 2 stitches, dc in next sc; repeat from * across.
Remove hook from loop of green yarn.
Row 5
Pick up Multicolor loop, ch 2, turn, sc in first dc, * working in front of next ch-2 space, dc-cl in each of the next 2 dc-cl stitches two rows below, sc in next dc; repeat from * across. Remove hook from working loop.
Row 6
DO NOT TURN. Pick up Green loop, ch 5, skip next 2 stitches, dc in next sc, * ch 2, skip next 2 stitches, dc in next sc; repeat from * across.
Remove hook from loop of green yarn.
Row 7
Pick up Multicolor loop, ch 2, turn, sc in first dc, * working behind next ch-2 space, dc-cl in each of the next 2 dc-cl stitches two rows below, sc in next dc; repeat from * across. Remove hook from working loop.
Rows 8-23
Repeat Rows 4-7 four times.
At the end of Row 23, DO NOT FINISH OFF Green. Finish off Multicolor and weave in ends.
Edging Instructions
Round 1
DO NOT TURN. Pick up Green loop, ch 1, 3 sc in first stitch, [sc in next stitch] across to last stitch, 3 sc in last (corner) stitch, * working in sides of rows, evenly sc across *, working in unused loops of starting chain, 3 sc in first ch, [sc in next ch] across to last ch, 3 sc in last ch; repeat from * to * once; join with sl st to first sc.
Round 2
Sl st in next sc (corner), ch 1, sc in same sc, [ch 3, skip next sc, sc in next sc] around; join with sl st to first sc. Finish off Green and weave in ends.
Round 3
Working behind first ch-3 loop of Round 2, join Multicolor with sc in first skipped stitch, * [ch 3, working in front of next ch-3 loop, sc in skipped sc, ch 3, working behind next ch-3 loop, sc in skipped sc] around; join with sl st to first sc. Finish off and weave in ends.