How to Create a Black Tie Dishcloth
Create a sophisticated and elegant dishcloth by crocheting a black tie design. This unique pattern will add a touch of class to your kitchen decor while also being functional for everyday use. The black color will hide stains and dirt, keeping your dishcloth looking fresh and clean for longer periods of time.
Crocheting this dishcloth allows you to customize the size and shape to fit your specific needs, whether you prefer a smaller square design or a larger rectangular one. The black tie dishcloth is a stylish and practical addition to any kitchen, making it a great gift for friends and family. Crocheting this dishcloth is a fun and relaxing way to spend your free time, allowing you to unleash your creativity and create something beautiful and useful. The intricate design of the black tie pattern will impress guests and make washing dishes a more enjoyable task.
So grab your crochet hook and some black yarn, and get started on making your very own black tie dishcloth today!
Skill Level
Easy
Size
About 10” wide and 8” long.
Materials
Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn: Black – 2 oz, 100 yds (60 g, 92 m) (I Love This Cotton)
Crochet Hook: Size H-8 (5.00 mm)
Special Stitches
Shell
(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same st or sp indicated.
Reverse Single Crochet (rev-sc)
Working from left to right, insert hook in next st to right, pull up a loop, yo, draw through both loops on hook.
Dishcloth Instructions
Row 1
(Right Side) Ch 34, hdc in 3rd ch from hook (skipped ch count as first hdc), [hdc in next ch] across. (33)
Row 2
Ch 3 (counts as first hdc and ch 1), turn, skip next hdc, hdc in next hdc, [ch 1, skip next hdc, hdc in next hdc] across. (17 hdc and 16 ch-1 sps)
Row 3
Ch 2, turn, [hdc in next ch, hdc in next hdc] across. (33)
Row 4-19
Rep Rows 2-3, eight times. At end of Row 19, finish off and weave in ends.
Knot Instructions
Cut a 48” piece of yarn and thread in large tapestry needle. Double and tie a knot at ends. With the right side of the dishcloth facing and starting at the bottom in the center stitch (17th hdc from either end), hide the knot on the wrong side, bringing the needle through to the right side, weave through the center stitch of each row. Pull thread to gather slightly, making a Bow shape, turn to back side and run thread through some of the stitches on the back. Wrap the thread around the tie, two times and secure at the middle of the back. Finish off and weave in ends.