Crochet Stone Creek Dishcloth
The Crochet Stone Creek Dishcloth is a delightful addition to any kitchen. With its intricate design and soft texture, this handmade dishcloth brings charm and functionality to your daily routine. Whether you're drying dishes or wiping down countertops, this lovely dishcloth is sure to make the task a bit more enjoyable. Its cozy feel and stylish look make it a lovely gift for a friend or a treat for yourself. Say goodbye to mundane dishcloths and add some warmth and personality to your kitchen with the Crochet Stone Creek Dishcloth!
Pattern Details
Skill Level
Easy
Materials
- 95 yards, size 4 cotton yarn. I used 1 skein of I Love This Cotton <3.5 oz/100 g> <180 yds/165 m> in the Aspyn colorway.
- US size H/8 crochet hook (5.00 mm)
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
- Stitch Markers
Gauge
15 stitches x 12 rows = 4″ square
Pattern used for gauge: rows of hdc
Finished Size
Approximately 9.5″ w x 9.5″ h
Stitch Abbreviations
US Crochet Terminology
- ch(s) – chain(s)
- hdc – half double crochet
- sc – single crochet
- sk – skip
- sl st – slip stitch
- sp – space
- st(s) – stitch(es)
Pattern Notes
- The ch 1 at the beginning of a row does not count as a st.
- The ch 2 at the beginning of a row counts as 1 hdc.
- Stitch markers can be used to assist with stitch placement.
Special Stitches
Shell – 3 hdc in same st
How to Make a Crochet Dishcloth
Part 1: Body
Ch 35
Row 1: hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. <34 hdc>
Row 2: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <34 hdc>
Row 3: ch 2 (counts as 1 hdc here and throughout), hdc in next st, sk next st, [Shell in next st, sk 2 sts] 9 times, Shell in next st, sk next st, hdc in each of next 2 sts, turn. <34 hdc>
Row 4: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each of next 32 sts, sc in top of turning ch, turn. <34 sc>
Row 5: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <34 hdc>
Row 6: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <34 hdc>
Row 7: ch 2, hdc in next st, sk next st, [Shell in next st, sk 2 sts] 9 times, Shell in next st, sk next st, hdc in each of next 2 sts, turn. <34 hdc>
Row 8: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each of next 32 sts, sc in top of turning ch, turn. <34 sc>
Rows 9 – 24: repeat Rows 5 – 8 4 times
Row 25: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <34 hdc>
Row 26: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <34 hdc>
At the end of Row 26, do not turn and do not fasten off. Proceed to border.
Part 2: Border
Rotate 90 degrees
Left side: ch 1, work 26 sc evenly along the left side of the dishcloth by placing 1 sc in the end of each row, rotate 90 degrees. <26 sc>
Bottom: 2 sc in bottom of 1st ch, 1 sc in each of next 32 chs, 2 sc in last ch, rotate 90 degrees. <36 sc>
Right side: work 26 sc evenly along the right side of the dishcloth by placing 1 sc in the end of each row, rotate 90 degrees. <26 sc>
Top: 2 sc in 1st st, 1 sc in each of next 32 sts, 2 sc in last st, sl st in top of sc to join. <36 sc>
Fasten off and weave in ends.