Crochet Tops-Tails Dishcloth
Let me tell you about the delightful Crochet Tops-Tails Dishcloth! With its charming design featuring tops and tails, this dishcloth adds a touch of whimsy to your kitchen chores. Its textured pattern provides excellent scrubbing power while remaining gentle on delicate dishes. Handcrafted with care, this crochet dishcloth is not only functional but also a lovely addition to your kitchen decor. Say goodbye to boring old dishcloths and hello to a fun and practical kitchen essential with the Crochet Tops-Tails Dishcloth!
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations UK
- ch. Chain
- dc. Double Crochet
- tr. Treble Crochet
- rpt. Repeat
- Base of ch. Work in first stitch.
Approx Finished Size: 7.5 inches x 8 inches
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:-
- 100 grams of King Cole Cottonsoft yarn
- 4.50mm crochet hook
UK INSTRUCTIONS:
To add some colour at the beginning of the dishcloth you can use a different shade of yarn for some rows.
Made in multiples of 3 + 2.
Make 35ch loosely, work 1dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1dc into each ch to end. Turn. (34dc)
2nd Row – 2ch, work (1dc, 2tr) into the stitch at the base of the 2ch, * miss 2dc, work (1dc, 2tr) into dc, * rpt from * to * to last 3dc, miss 2dc, 1dc into last dc. Turn. (11, (1dc, 2tr) groups)
3rd Row – 2ch, work (1dc, 2tr) into the stitch at the base of the 2ch, * miss 2tr, work (1dc, 2tr) into next dc, * rpt from * to * to last 2tr and 1dc, miss 2tr, work 1dc into last dc. Turn.
Rpt 3rd Row until 26 rows have been worked (including dc row at the beginning). Fasten off.
Finishing – Weave in and trim off any loose ends of yarn.
USA FORMAT:
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations USA
- ch. Chain
- sc. Single Crochet
- dc. Double Crochet
- rpt. Repeat
- Base of ch. Work in first stitch.
Approx Finished Size: 7.5 inches x 8 inches
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:-
- 100 grams of King Cole Cottonsoft yarn
- An equivalent yarn would be a light worsted #3 cotton
- 4.50mm crochet hook
USA INSTRUCTIONS:
To add some colour at the beginning of the dishcloth you can use a different shade of yarn for some rows.
Made in multiples of 3 + 2.
ch35 loosely, work 1sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1sc in each ch to end. Turn. (34sc)
2nd Row – ch2, work (1sc, 2dc) in the stitch at the base of the ch2, * skip 2sc, work (1sc, 2dc) in sc, * rpt from * to * to last 3sc, skip 2sc, 1sc in last sc. Turn. (11, (1sc, 2dc) groups)
3rd Row – ch2, work (1sc, 2dc) in the stitch at the base of the ch2, * skip 2dc, work (1sc, 2dc) in next sc, * rpt from * to * to last 2dc and 1sc, skip 2dc, work 1sc in last sc. Turn.
Rpt 3rd Row until 26 rows have been worked (including sc row at the beginning). Fasten off.
Finishing – Weave in and trim off any loose ends of yarn.