Crochet a Beautiful Granny Spokes Dishcloth
Create a charming dishcloth using the traditional crochet technique known as the Granny Spokes pattern. This design features a circular motif with spokes radiating outwards, giving it a unique and eye-catching look. By using a combination of chain stitches, double crochets, and slip stitches, you can easily replicate this classic design.
Whether you are a beginner looking to practice your basic stitches or an experienced crocheter wanting to try out a new pattern, this dishcloth is the perfect choice. You can customize it by using different colors of yarn to match your kitchen decor or create a set of coordinating dishcloths for a thoughtful handmade gift. Let your creativity shine as you crochet this delightful and functional piece!Skill Level
Easy
Size
About 9½” round.
Materials
- Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn;
- Yellow – ½ oz, 25 yds (15 g, 23 m)
- White – 1 oz, 50 yds (30 g, 46 m)
- Green – 1 oz, 50 yds (30 g, 46 m)
Crochet Hook
Size H-8 (5.00 mm)
Color Changing Technique
Work last stitch before color change to last step, with new color, yo and pull new color through remaining lps on hook. Drop unused color to wrong side. Do not work over unused color.
Joining with Single Crochet (sc)
When instructed to join with sc, begin with a slip knot on the hook, insert hook in stitch or space indicated, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through both loops on hook.
Dishcloth Instructions
Round 1
(Right Side) Starting in the center with Yellow, ch 6, sl st in first ch to form a ring; ch 6 (counts as first dc and ch 3), [dc in ring, ch 3] 7 times; join with sl st to first dc. (8 dc and 8 ch-3 spaces) Finish off Yellow and weave in ends.
Round 2
With right side facing, join White with sl st to any ch-3 space, ch 3 (counts as first dc now and throughout), 3 dc in the same space, ch 2, [4 dc in next space, ch 2] around; join. (32 dc and 8 ch-2 spaces) Finish off White and weave in ends.
Round 3
With right side facing, join Yellow with sl st to any ch-2 space, ch 3, 5 dc in the same space, ch 1, 6 dc in the next space, ch 3, [6 dc in the next space, ch 1, 6 dc in the next space, ch 3] around; join. Finish off and weave in ends.
Round 4
With right side facing, join White with sc to any ch-1 space, [ch 3, skip next 3 dc, sc in space before next dc (center of 6-dc group), ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3 space, ch 3, skip next 3 dc, sc in space before next dc, ch 3, sc in next ch-1 space] around, omitting last sc on final repeat; join with sl st to first sc. Finish off and weave in ends.
Round 5
With right side facing, join Green with sl st to any corner ch-3 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the same space, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-3 space, ch 2, sc in next space, ch 3, sc in the next space, ch 2, 3 dc in the next ch-3 space, ch 1, * (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner ch-3 space, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-3 space, ch 2, sc in next space, ch 3, sc in the next space, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-3 space, ch 1; repeat from * around; join with sl st to first dc.
Rounds 6-7
Sl st to ch-2 space, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the same space, ch 1, [3 dc in next ch-3 space, ch 1] across to the next corner, * (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner ch-2 space, ch 1, [3 dc in next ch-3 space, ch 1] across to the next corner; repeat from * around; join.
At the end of Round 7, finish off and weave in ends.
Round 8
With right side facing, join White with sl st to any corner ch-2 space, ch 3, sc in the same space, [ch 3, skip next dc, sc in next dc, ch 3, sc in next space] around, working [ch 3, sc] twice in each corner; join with sl st to first sc. Finish off and weave in ends.