Crochet Sandcastles Dishcloth Pattern

Introducing the Crochet Sandcastles Dishcloth, a delightful and practical addition to your kitchen essentials. This unique dishcloth is expertly crafted using the art of crochet, resulting in a charming design that will bring a touch of whimsy to your daily chores. The intricate pattern resembles miniature sandcastles, evoking memories of sunny beach days and carefree summer vacations. Made from high-quality cotton yarn, this dishcloth is not only visually appealing but also highly functional. The crochet stitches create a textured surface that is perfect for scrubbing away stubborn stains and food residue, ensuring your dishes and countertops are sparkling clean. The soft and absorbent nature of the cotton yarn allows for efficient drying, making it an ideal choice for all your dishwashing needs.

Skill Level

Intermediate

Dimensions

About 9” wide, 8” long

Materials Required

• Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn:
  • Gold (A) – 1½ oz, 75 yd (45 g, 68 yd)
  • Light Yellow (B) – 1 oz, 50 yds (30 g, 45 m)
  • White (C) – 1 oz, 50 yds (30 g, 45 m) (Sugar ‘n Cream – Soft Gold, Lemon Chiffon, White)
• Crochet Hook: Size H-8 (5.00 mm)

Gauge

?? sts = 2”, ?? rows = 2”

Abbreviations

• ch - chain
• rnd - round
• dc - double crochet
• sc - single crochet (s)
• hdc - half double crochet
• sl st (s) - slip stitch (es)
• lp (s) - loop (s)
• sp (s) - space (s)
• rem - remaining
• st (s) - stitch (es)
• rep - repeat
• yo - yarn over

Joining with Single Crochet

When instructed to join with sc, begin with a slip knot on the hook, insert the hook in the stitch or space indicated, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through both loops on the hook.

To Change Colors

Work the last stitch before the color change to the last step; with the new color, yarn over and pull the new color through the remaining loops on the hook. Drop the unused color to the wrong side. Do not work over the unused color.

Dishcloth Instructions

Row 1: (Right Side) With Color A, ch 31, dc in 4th ch from the hook (skipped ch counts as first dc), * ch 1, skip the next ch, dc in the next 5 ch; rep from * 3 times, ch 1, skip the next ch, dc in the next 2 ch. (24 dc) Change to Color B.

Row 2: With Color B, ch 3 (counts as first dc now and throughout), turn, skip the first dc, dc in the next dc, * long-dc into the corresponding skipped ch of Row 1, dc in the next 2 dc, ch 1, skip the next dc, dc in the next 2 dc; rep from * across, ending with long-dc into the corresponding skipped ch of Row 1, dc in the next 2 dc. Change to Color C.

The following Rows form the pattern. The color sequence is: (Color C, Color A, Color B) repeated.

Row 3: Ch 3, turn, skip the first dc, dc in the next dc, * ch 1, skip the next dc, dc in the next 2 dc, long-dc, dc in the next 2 dc; rep from * across, ending with ch 1, skip the next dc, dc in the next 2 dc. Change Color.

Row 4: Ch 3, turn, skip the first dc, dc in the next dc, * long-dc, dc in the next 2 dc, ch 1, skip the next dc, dc in the next 2 dc; rep from * across, ending with long-dc, dc in the next 2 dc. Change Color.

Rows 5-16: Following the color sequence, repeat Rows 3-4 six times.

At the end of Row 16, DO NOT FINISH OFF.

Edging Instructions

Rnd 1: Ch 1, turn, (right side facing), 3 sc in the first dc, [sc in the next dc or ch] across to the last dc, 3 dc in the last dc; * working in the sides of rows, evenly work 21 sc *; working in unused loops of the starting ch, 3 sc in the first ch, [sc in the next ch] across to the last ch, 3 sc in the last ch; rep from * to * once; join with a slip stitch to the first sc.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, working 3 sc in the center sc of each corner 3-sc group; join. Finish off and weave in ends.