How to Crochet Adorable Dishcloths for Your Kitchen
Add Charm to Your Kitchen with Crocheted Dishcloths
If you're looking to add a touch of charm to your kitchen, why not try crocheting adorable dishcloths? Crafting these delightful items can not only spruce up your space but also provide a fun and practical way to keep things clean. With a variety of patterns and colors to choose from, you can personalize your dishcloths to match your kitchen decor or create a set of unique designs.
Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, making these sweet dishcloths can bring a smile to your face every time you reach for one. So grab your crochet hook, pick out some soft yarn, and get ready to make your kitchen a little more lovely, one stitch at a time!Materials Needed
For this project, you'll need the following materials:
- Small amounts of four contrasting colors of worsted weight cotton yarn (such as Sugar'N Cream)
- An H hook
- A yarn needle to tuck in ends
The finished Granny Dishcloth measures 8 1/2" square.
Directions
Round One
With Color A, ch 5, join with sl st to form ring. Ch 5, [work 3 dc in ring, ch 2] three times; work 2 dc in ring and join round with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch 5 (do not turn work at any time).
Round Two
Sl st into next ch, ch 5, work 3 dc in same space, [ch 2, in next ch space work 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] three times; ch 2, work 2 dc in next corner space and join rnd with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch 5; end off.
Round Three
Attach Color B with a sl st in any corner ch space, ch 5, work 3 dc in same space, [ch 2, work 2 dc in next ch 2 space, ch 2, in next corner space work 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] three times; ch 2, work 2 dc in next ch 2 space, ch 2; work 2 dc in next corner space and join rnd with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch 5.
Round Four
Sl st into next ch, ch 5, work 3 dc in same space, [ch 2, work 2 dc in next ch space, dc in each of next two dc, work 2 dc in next ch sp, ch 2, in next corner space work 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] 3 times; ch 2, work 2 dc in next ch sp, dc in each of next two dc, work 2 dc in next ch sp, ch 2; in next corner sp work 2 dc and join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch 5; end off.
Round Five
Attach Color C with a sl st in any corner ch space, ch 5, work 3 dc in same space, [ch 2, work 2 dc in next ch space, dc in each dc across (in this row dc in each dc means the next two dc, in the next row this same direction will mean the next 6 dc and so on), work 2 dc in next ch sp, ch 2, in next corner space work 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] 3 times; ch 2, work 2 dc in next ch sp, dc in each dc across, work 2 dc in next ch sp, ch 2; in next corner sp work 2 dc and join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch 5.
Rounds Six and Seven
Repeat Round Five, changing colors at the end of Round Six to Color D; do not end off.
Edging
Continuing with the same color, sl st in next ch, ch 1, sc in the same corner sp, ch 2; *[work sc decrease over next two dc (sc decrease is worked by inserting the hook in next st or space and drawing up a loop, insert hook into next st or space and draw up another loop, YO and take off all three loops on hook), ch 2; sc decrease over next dc and ch 2 space, ch 2; work sc decrease in the same sp and next dc, ch 2; [work sc dec over next two dc, ch 2] across row then dec over last dc and next sp, ch 2; dec in same sp and next dc, ch 2; dec over next two dc, ch 2; [sc in corner sp, ch 2] twice; repeat from * around, ending with sc in last corner space, ch 2 and join rnd with sl st in beg sc; end off.