Crochet Merry-Go-Round Dishcloth Pattern

Introducing the Crochet Merry-Go-Round Dishcloth, a delightful and whimsical addition to your kitchen essentials. This charming dishcloth is not only functional but also adds a touch of playfulness to your daily chores. With its intricate crochet pattern, it resembles a merry-go-round, bringing a sense of joy and nostalgia to your kitchen.

Skill Level

Beginner

Finished Size

9” Diameter

Materials

• Worsted weight cotton
• Crochet hook size H / 5.0 mm
• Tapestry needle

Stitch Guide

Dc = double crochet

Special Stitches

V-st: In sp or st indicated work (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc).

Commence Pattern

Ch 5, join with sl st to form a ring.

Rounds Instructions

Rnd. 1: Ch 3 (count as dc now and throughout), work 11 dc in ring, join with sl st to beg ch 3, (12 dc)

Rnd. 2: Ch 4 (count as dc, ch 1, now and throughout), [dc in next dc, ch 1] rep around, join with sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch-4. (12 ch-1 sps)

Rnd. 3: Sl st into next ch-1 sp, ch 3, dc in same sp, [ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp] rep around ending with ch-1, join with sl st to beg ch-3.

Rnd. 4: Sl st to next ch-1 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp] rep around ending with ch-1, join with sl st to beg ch-3.

Rnd. 5: Sl st to next ch-1 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, [ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp] rep around ending with ch-2, join with sl st to beg ch-3.

Note: To change colors here, finish off color A, attach color B to middle dc, begin at #.

Rnd. 6: Sl st to middle dc, # ch 4, dc in same st, *V-st in next ch-2 sp**, skip next dc, V-st in next dc, skip next dc, rep from * around ending last rep at **, join with sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch-4.

Rnd. 7: Sl st to next ch-1 sp, ch 4, dc in same sp, [ch 1, V-st in next V-st], rep around ending with ch-1, sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch-4.

Rnd. 8: Sl st to next ch 1 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, ch 2, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 2, sc in middle of next V-st, [ch 2, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 2, sc in next V-st] around, ch 2, join to beg sc. Finish off.