Create A Stunning Crochet Dishcloth With Intricate Designs

Introduction

Create a stunning dishcloth with intricate crochet designs that will leave a lasting impression on anyone who sees it. This dishcloth is not just for practical use, but also serves as a beautiful piece of art that can elevate the look of your kitchen or dining area. The delicate stitches and patterns used in this crochet project will showcase your skills and creativity, making it a unique and eye-catching addition to your home decor. Whether you choose to display it in your kitchen or use it for everyday tasks, this dishcloth is sure to make a statement and leave a lasting impression on everyone who sees it.

Project Details

Skill Level

Easy

Size

About 8½” square

Materials

• Worsted Weight Cotton:
  • White – 1 oz, 50 yd (30 g, 46 m)
  • Lilac – 1 oz, 50 yd (30 g, 46 m)
  • Purple – 1 oz, 50 yd (30 g, 46 m)

Crochet Hook

Size I-9 (5.50 mm)

Joining Techniques

When instructed to join with sc, begin with sl knot on hook, insert hook in st or sp indicated, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through both loops on hook.

Special Stitches

Beginning Treble Cluster (beg-tr-cl)

Ch 4, * yo twice, insert hook in st or sp indicated, yo and draw lp through, [yo, draw through 2 lps] twice; rep from * once, yo and draw through 3 lps on hook.

Treble Cluster (tr-cl)

* Yo twice, insert hook in st or sp indicated, yo and draw lp through, [yo, draw through 2 lps] twice; rep from * twice, yo and draw through 4 lps on hook.

Beginning Cluster (beg-cl)

Ch 3, [yo, insert hook in st or sp indicated, yo and draw lp through, yo, draw through 2 lps] twice, yo and draw through 3 lps on hook.

Cluster (cl)

[Yo, insert hook in st or sp indicated, yo and draw lp through, yo, draw through 2 lps] 3 times, yo and draw through 4 lps on hook.

Dishcloth Instructions

Round 1

Rnd 1: (Right Side) Starting at center, with White, ch 4, st st in first ch to form ring, beg-tr-cl in ring, ch 3, [tr-cl in ring, ch 3] 7 times; join with sl st to first tr-cl. (8 tr-cl, 8 ch-3 sps) Finish off and weave in ends.

Round 2

Rnd 2: With right side facing, join Purple with sc to any ch-3 sp, 4 sc in same sp, [5 sc in next sp] around; join with sl st to first sc. (40 sc) Finish off and weave in ends.

Round 3

Rnd 3: With right side facing, join Lilac with sc in center sc of any 5-sc group, sc in same sc, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in center sc of next 5-sc group, [2 sc in center of next 5-sc group, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in center sc of next 5-sc group] around; join. (8 sc, 24 dc, 8 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-2 sps)

Round 4

Rnd 4: Ch 3 (counts as first dc now and throughout), dc in next sc, dc in next ch, dc in next 3 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next corner ch-2 sp, dc in next 3 dc, dc in next ch, [dc in next 2 sc, dc in next ch, dc in next 3 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next corner ch-2 sp, dc in next 3 dc, dc in next ch] around; join with sl st to first dc. (56 dc, 4 ch-2 sps) Finish off and weave in ends.

Round 5

Rnd 5: With right side facing, join Purple with sc to any corner ch-2 sp, 2 sc in same sp, [sc in next dc] around, working 3 sc in each corner ch-2 sp; join with sl st to first sc. Finish off and weave in ends.

Round 6

Rnd 6: With right side facing, join White with sl st to center sc of any corner 3-sc group, [beg-cl, (ch 2, cl) twice] in same sc, ch 2, [skip next sc, cl in next sc, ch 2] 8 times, * [cl, (ch 2, cl) twice] in center sc of next 3-sc group, ch 2, [skip next sc, cl in next sc, ch 2] 8 times; rep from * around; join. Finish off and weave in ends.

Round 7

Rnd 7: With right side facing, join Purple with sc to any ch-2 sp, sc in same sp, ch 1, [2 sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1] around; join with sl st to first sc. Finish off and weave in ends.