Crochet Chickpea Dishcloth: A Fun and Functional Kitchen Accessory

The Crochet Chickpea Dishcloth is a cheerful and practical addition to any kitchen. This charming dishcloth features a lovely chickpea pattern that not only adds a touch of whimsy to your home but also helps with your cleaning needs. Crocheted with care and attention to detail, this dishcloth is not only functional but also durable, making it a long-lasting eco-friendly alternative to disposable cleaning cloths. Whether you're doing the dishes or wiping down counters, the Crochet Chickpea Dishcloth is sure to bring a smile to your face each time you reach for it. It's a delightful way to add a pop of color and texture to your daily routine!

Materials Needed

Yarn: Any 100% worsted cotton yarn.

Hook: H/8 5mm

Notions: Tapestry needle, regular sewing needle.

Size: 12 by 15 inches

Gauge: 8 sc x 6 rows = 4 inches

Stitches Used: Chain (ch), Slip Stitch (sl st), Single crochet stitch (sc), Front post double crochet (fpdc), Popcorn stitch.

Special Stitches

• fpdc: yo 1 time, insert hook around desired stitch from front to back, yo and pull through for a total of 3 loops on the hook, (yo and pull through 2 loops) 2 times.
• Popcorn stitch: yo 1 time, insert hook around desired stitch from front to back, yo and pull through for a total of 3 loops on the hook, (yo and pull through 2 loops) 1 time. Repeat to 3 times (you will have 5 loops on the hook), yo and pull through all the loops on the hook.

Instructions

Row 1: Ch 27, sc in 2nd ch from hook, and in each ch across for a total of 26 sts.

Row 2 and Every Even Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st. (26 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each of the 1st 3 sts, fpdc around the 4th st 2 rows down, sk 1 st, sc in the next 7 sts, fpdc around the 13th st 2 rows down, sk 1 st, sc in the next 2 sts, fpdc around the 14th st 2 rows down, sk 1 st, sc in the next 7 sts, fpdc around the 23rd st 2 rows down, sk 1 st, sc in the last 3 sts. (22 sc, 4 fpdc)

Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc in each of the 1st 3 sts, fpdc around the fpdc, sk 1 st, sc in the next 6 sts, fpdc around the next fpdc, sk 1 st, sc in the next 4 sts, fpdc around the next fpdc, sk 1 st, sc in the next 6 sts, fpdc around the next fpdc, sk 1 st, sc in the last 3 sts. (22 sc, 4 fpdc)

Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc in each of the 1st 3 sts, fpdc around the fpdc, sk 1 st, sc in the next 5 sts, popcorn stitch around the front post of the fpdc, sk 1 st, sc in the next st, fpdc around the 13th st 2 rows below, sk 1 st, sc in the next 2 sc, fpdc around the 14th st 2 rows below, sk 1 st, sc in the next st, popcorn stitch around the front post of the fpdc, sk 1 st, sc in the next 5 sc, fpdc around the fpdc, sk 1 st, sc in the last 3 sts. (20 sc, 4 fpdc, 2 popcorn stitch)

Rows 8-28: Repeat rows 5-8 5 times.

Rows 29-30: Repeat rows 5 and 6.

Row 31: Ch 1, turn, sc in each of the 1st 3 sts, fpdc around the fpdc, sk 1 st, sc in the next 5 sts, popcorn stitch around the front post of the fpdc, sk 1 st, sc in the next 6 sts, popcorn stitch around the front post of the fpdc, sk 1 st, sc in the next 5 sc, fpdc around the fpdc, sk 1 st, sc in the last 3 sts. (22 sc, 2 fpdc, 2 popcorn stitch)

Row 32: Repeat row 2.

Row 33: Ch 1, turn, sc in each of the 1st 3 sts, fpdc around the fpdc, sk 1 st, sc in the next 18 sts, fpdc around the fpdc, sk 1 st, sc in the last 3 sts. (24 sc, 2 fpdc)

Finish off. Weave in your ends.