Vibrant African Sunset Dishcloth Crochet Pattern

Create a vibrant dishcloth inspired by the beautiful colors of an African sunset using the art of crochet. This unique project allows you to incorporate various shades of red, orange, yellow, and purple to mimic the stunning hues of the sky as the sun dips below the horizon. The intricate stitches and patterns used in crochet will bring depth and texture to your dishcloth, making it both functional and visually appealing.

Whether you are an experienced crocheter looking for a new challenge or a beginner eager to learn a new skill, this project offers a fun and rewarding way to explore the world of fiber arts. Imagine the satisfaction of using a handmade dishcloth that not only serves a practical purpose but also serves as a work of art in your kitchen.

Skill Level

Easy

Size

About 8” square.

Materials

• Worsted Weight Cotton: Off-White – 1½ oz, 75 yd (45 g, 69 m)
• Variegated – ½ oz, 25 yd (15 g, 23 m) (Sugar ‘n Cream – Soft Ecru, Oriental Ochre)

Crochet Hook

Size H-8 (5.00 mm)

Joining with Single Crochet (sc)

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 (yo) and pull up a loop, yo and draw through both loops on the hook.

Dishcloth Instructions

Round 1

(Right Side) Starting at center, with Off-White, ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring; ch 3, 2 dc in ring, ch 2, [3 dc in ring, ch 2] 3 times; join with sl st to first dc. (12 dc and 4 ch-2 spaces)

Round 2

Sl st in next 2 dc, sl st in ch-2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same space, ch 1, [(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 space, ch 1] around; join. (24 dc, 4 ch-1 spaces and 4 corner ch-2 spaces) Finish off and weave in ends.

Round 3

With right side facing, join Variegated with sc to any corner ch-2 space, ch 2, sc in same space, * ch 1, skip next dc, sc in next dc, skip next dc; working in front of ch-space, 3 tr in center dc of next 3-dc group on round before last; on this round, skip next dc, sc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next corner ch-2 space; repeat from * 3 times, ending at on final repeat; join with sl st to first sc. (12 tr and 16 sc)

Round 4

Sl st in next ch-space, ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in same space, * ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next ch-space, ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next tr, ch 1, skip next tr, sc in next tr, ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next ch-space, ch 1, skip next sc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next corner ch-2 space; repeat from * 3 times, ending at on final repeat; join. (24 sc, 20 ch-1 spaces and 4 corner ch-2 spaces) Finish off and weave in ends.

Round 5

With right side facing, working in ch-spaces, join Off-White with sl st to any corner ch-2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same space, * [ch 1, skip next ch-1 space, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] twice, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch-space; repeat from * 3 times, ending at on final repeat; join.

Round 6

Sl st in next 2 dc, sl st in ch-2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same space, * [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 3 times, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch-space; repeat from * 3 times, ending at on final repeat; join.

Round 7

Sl st in next 2 dc, sl st in ch-2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same space, * [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 4 times, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch-space; repeat from * 3 times, ending at on final repeat; join.

Round 8

With right side facing, join Variegated with sc to any corner ch-2 space, ch 2, sc in same space, * [ch 1, skip next dc, sc in next dc, skip next dc; working in front of ch-space, 3 tr in center dc of next 3-dc group on round before last] 5 times; on this round, skip next dc, sc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next corner ch-2 space; repeat from * 3 times, ending at on final repeat; join with sl st to first sc. Finish off and weave in ends.