Crochet Decrease DishCloth

Unleash your creativity and embark on a delightful journey into the world of crochet with the mesmerizing Crochet Decrease DishCloth. This unique and versatile pattern will not only enhance your crochet skills but also provide you with a practical and beautiful dishcloth that you can proudly display in your kitchen. The Crochet Decrease DishCloth pattern is designed to teach you the art of decreasing stitches, a technique that allows you to create intricate and visually appealing designs. With this pattern, you will learn how to decrease stitches in a controlled manner, giving your dishcloth a professional and polished finish. The step-by-step instructions will guide you through the process, ensuring that you understand each stitch and technique.

Measures 11-1/2 W x 11 L

MATERIALS:

4 ply cotton yarnHook Size H
Stitches: ch, sl st, sc, dc, dc dec.
Difficulty: EASY/MEDIUM

R1: Ch 41, dc in 4th ch from hook. Dc in ea rem ch. Ch3, turn. (39 dc)

R2: Dc dec 2tog, (Ch 2, dc dec 3tog) across. Ch3, turn.

R3: Dc in same st as beg ch-3. 2dc in ch-2 sp. (Dc in dc dec, 2dc in ch-2 sp) across to last dc dec st. 2dc in last dc dec st. Ch3, turn.

Rs4-15: Rep R2 & R3.

R16: Rep R2.

R17: Dc in same st as beg ch-3. 2dc in ch-2 sp. (Dc in dc dec, 2dc in ch-2 sp) across to last dc dec st. 2dc in last dc dec st. Ch1, do not turn.

BORDER: Working down the side, place 2sc around the post of each stitch at the end of each row.
Ch 2 for corner. Sc bet posts of all dc stitches (except the corner stitches) on R1. Ch 2 for corner. Working back up other side, place 2 sc around the post of each stitch at the end of each row. Chain 2 for corner. Sc bet posts of all dc stitches (except the corner stitches) on R17. Join with a sl st.

FASTEN OFF.

NOTE

This pattern can be worked in a multiple of 3+2 and made into any size you want for an afghan.