Crochet Woodland Otter Dishcloth

The Crochet Woodland Otter Dishcloth is an adorable addition to any kitchen, bringing a touch of charm and whimsy to your daily chores. With its charming otter design, this dishcloth not only adds a fun element to your kitchen decor but also offers practicality with its absorbent and durable crochet construction.

Whether you're washing dishes or wiping down countertops, this dishcloth will quickly become your favorite go-to kitchen accessory. Its unique design is sure to put a smile on your face every time you reach for it. Make your kitchen clean-up routine more enjoyable with the delightful Crochet Woodland Otter Dishcloth - a cute and functional addition to your home.

Materials

Dk / weight 3 yarn I used Paintbox Simply DK in Slate Green for the background colour (276 metres per 100g) and various different colours for the animals.

4ply yarn in black and white for the eyes on the 4, 5 and 6.5”

3 and 4 mm crochet hooks

Needle

Scissors

Written in English US terms

Abbreviations

sc = single crochet (double crochet UK)

hdc = half double crochet (half treble crochet UK)

dc = double crochet (treble crochet UK)

tr = treble crochet (double treble crochet UK)

sc2tog / sc3tog = sc 2/3 stitches together (double crochet 2/3 stitches together)

slst = slip stitch

blo = back loop only (crochet into the back loop of the stitch)

[ ] = in the same stitch

* * = repeat between

ch = chain

Loop stitch

Gauge

9 dc x 4 rows = 2” x 2”

Eyes

If making small, medium and large use a 3mm hook and black 4 ply yarn.

If making extra large use dk black yarn and a 4mm hook.

Round 1: In a magic circle, ch1, 6 sc, slst to the first and pull tight. (6)

Fasten off with a long end for sewing, sew one white line for small, medium and large and two white lines for extra large.

Otter

Make circle in beige

Small 4” / Medium 5” Square

Muzzle

Using cream

Make a magic circle, ch2, 15 dc into the circle, pull tight, slst to the first. (15) Fasten off with a long end for sewing.

Nose

Using black

Make a magic circle, ch1, 6 sc into the circle, slst to the first, pull tight. (6)

Fasten off and sew at the top of the muzzle, sew a black line down, sew 3 white whiskers at each side using white cotton.

Ears

Make two using brown

Make a magic circle, ch1, 6 sc into the circle, pull tight. Fasten off with a long end for sewing.

Large 6.5” Square

Muzzle

Using cream

Round 1: Make a magic circle, ch2, 18 tr into the circle, pull tight, slst to the first. (18)

Nose

Using black

Make a magic circle, ch1, 8 sc into the circle, slst to the first, pull tight. (8)

Fasten off and sew at the top of the muzzle, sew a black line down, sew 3 white whiskers at each side using white cotton.

Ears

Make two using brown

Make a magic circle, ch2, 8 sc into the circle, pull tight. Fasten off with a long end for sewing.