These quick dishcloths are made using basic double crochet stitches in rounds. The rounds increase gradually to keep the circle flat and finish with a pretty scalloped edge to give them the appearance of a flower. These cloths are soft and absorbent. They are a cute addition to the kitchen and make a great hostess gift. Use them as a hand wash cloth and give as part of a spa gift with gorgeous smelling soap and bath salts. Consider helping others and make these to donate to a woman's shelter.
For the smaller dishcloth which is nearly 7” in diameter with out the scalloped edge:
You will need:
2 balls of Sugar ‘n Cream in contrasting colors.
Size F crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Scissors
measuring tape
Scissors
measuring tape
Round 1: Chain 2, Work 11 DC into the ring. Slip stitch the last DC to the top of the Ch2. – total 12 stitches
Tighten up adjustable ring.
Round 2: Chain 2, work 1DC into same stitch. Work 2 DC into all other stitches. Slip stitch the last DC to the top of Ch2. – total 24 stitches.
Round 3:Chain 2, *Work 2 DC into next stitch and then 1 DC into the following stitch. * Repeat from * to *. Slip stitch the last DC to the top of Ch2. – total 36 stitches.
Round 4: Chain 2, *Work 2 DC into next stitch and then 1 DC into the next two stitches. * Repeat from * to *. Slip stitch the last DC to the top of Ch2. – total 48 stitches.
Round 5: Chain 2, *Work 2 DC into next stitch and then 1 DC into the next three stitches. * Repeat from * to *. Slip stitch the last DC to the top of Ch2. – total 60stitches.
Round 6: Chain 2, *Work 2 DC into next stitch and then 1 DC into the next four stitches. * Repeat from * to *. Slip stitch the last DC to the top of Ch2. – total 72 stitches.
Round 7: Chain 2, *Work 2 DC into next stitch and then 1 DC into the next five stitches. * Repeat from * to *. Slip stitch the last DC to the top of Ch2. – total 84 stitches.
Switch colors.
Slip stitch new color onto circle. *Skip next stitch. 5DC into next stitch. Skip next stitch. 1 sc into next stitch.* Repeat from * to *. Work 1 sc on first slip stitch.
Sew in all tails.
HINT: If the circle is bending into a bowl shape, then your stitches may be too tight, Switch to a hook one size larger. Or loosen up the adjustable ring, you may have pulled it too tight.
If the circle is ruffling a bit along the edges, you can go down one hook size to tighten things up. As this is cotton yarn, some ruffles may be steam ironed flat at the end. Try adjusting your hook size first or titghten the adjustable ring.
For the larger dishcloth which is nearly 8” in diameter with out the scalloped edge:
You will need:
3 balls of Sugar ‘n Cream in contrasting colors.
Size F crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Scissors
measuring tape
Scissors
measuring tape
Round 1: Chain 2, Work 11 DC into the ring. Slip stitch the last DC to the top of the Ch2. – total 12 stitches
Tighten up adjustable ring.
Round 2: Chain 2, work 1DC into same stitch. Work 2 DC into all other stitches. Slip stitch the last DC to the top of Ch2. – total 24 stitches.
Switch colors.
Round 3:Chain 2, *Work 2 DC into next stitch and then 1 DC into the following stitch. * Repeat from * to *. Slip stitch the last DC to the top of Ch2. – total 36 stitches.
Round 4: Chain 2, *Work 2 DC into next stitch and then 1 DC into the next two stitches. * Repeat from * to *. Slip stitch the last DC to the top of Ch2. – total 48 stitches.
Round 5: Chain 2, *Work 2 DC into next stitch and then 1 DC into the next three stitches. * Repeat from * to *. Slip stitch the last DC to the top of Ch2. – total 60stitches.
Round 6: Chain 2, *Work 2 DC into next stitch and then 1 DC into the next four stitches. * Repeat from * to *. Slip stitch the last DC to the top of Ch2. – total 72 stitches.
Round 7: Chain 2, *Work 2 DC into next stitch and then 1 DC into the next five stitches. * Repeat from * to *. Slip stitch the last DC to the top of Ch2. – total 84 stitches.
Switch colors.
Round 8: Chain 2, *Work 2 DC into next stitch and then 1 DC into the next six stitches. * Repeat from * to *. Slip stitch the last DC to the top of Ch2. – total 96 stitches.
Slip stitch new color onto circle. *Skip next stitch. 5DC into next stitch. Skip next stitch. 1 sc into next stitch.* Repeat from * to *. Work 1 sc on first slip stitch.
Sew in all tails. LINK
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