Easy dishcloth Free Crochet pattern

Easy dishcloth or washcloth

Skill Level:   Easy

Materials:

·      worsted weight cotton yarn

·      5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook

·      Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Gauge:   16 stitches and 9 rows in hdc = 4” (10 cm)

CHECK YOUR GAUGE - adjust hook size if needed

Abbreviations:  

ch = chain                        hdc = half double crochet

st(s) = stitch(es)              sc = single crochet

ss = slip stitch                

Instructions

ROW 1  Ch 26, hdc in 3^rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 2, turn. (24 hdc)

ROW 2  Working in back loops only, hdc in each st across. Ch 2, turn. (24 hdc)

ROW 3 – 12  Repeat ROW 2. Do not turn or fasten off at the end of ROW 12.

ROUND 1  Ch 1, sc 2 in each row end down 1^st side, sc 24 evenly across bottom, sc 2 in each row end up the other side, sc 24 across top. DO NOT TURN.

ROUND 2  sc in first 4 sts, ch 1 and ss in same  space as 4^th sc. Continue in this manner around the entire cloth.  Ss to first sc to join. Fasten off and weave in ends.