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.