If you’re looking for a fun, beginner-friendly crochet project, the Springtime Dishcloth is the perfect choice! This simple yet elegant dishcloth is not only practical but also adds a handmade touch to your kitchen decor. Whether you’re making it for yourself or as a thoughtful gift, this pattern is quick to work up and requires just one ball of yarn.
Project Details
- Skill Level: Easy
- Finished Size: 9 inches (23 cm) square
- Yarn Required: 1 ball of Sugar ‘n Cream worsted-weight yarn (solid or variegated)
- Hook Size: H-8 (5.0mm) or as needed for gauge
- Gauge: 13 single crochets and 14 rows = 4 inches (10 cm)
Materials Needed
To create your Springtime Dishcloth, you will need:
- Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn (Sugar ‘n Cream recommended)
- Crochet Hook: Size H-8 (5.0mm) or size required to meet gauge
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)
Stitch Abbreviations
- ch – Chain
- sc – Single crochet
- hdc – Half double crochet
- dc – Double crochet
- sl st – Slip stitch
- st(s) – Stitch(es)
- sp(s) – Space(s)
- beg – Beginning
- rem – Remain(ing)
- V-st – (Hdc, ch 1, hdc) in indicated stitch or space
Crochet Instructions
Step 1: Foundation Chain
Ch 36.
Step 2: First Row (Right Side)
- Work a V-stitch in the 4th chain from the hook (the first 3 skipped chains count as hdc, ch 1).
- Skip 2 chains, V-stitch in next chain. Repeat from * to * until the last 2 chains.
- Skip the next chain, then hdc in the last chain.
- Turn your work. (You should have 11 V-stitches.)
Step 3: Second Row
- Ch 2 (counts as first hdc).
- V-stitch in the chain-1 space of the next V-stitch. Repeat across.
- Hdc in the 2nd chain of the skipped chain-3 from the previous row.
- Turn your work.
Step 4: Continue the Pattern
- Repeat Row 3 until the piece measures 9 inches from the beginning.
- End on a right-side row, but do not fasten off.
Step 5: Create a Hanging Loop
- Ch 16.
- Slip stitch into the next hdc.
- Fasten off and weave in all ends with a tapestry needle.
Final Touches
Congratulations! You’ve just created a beautiful Springtime Dishcloth. This dishcloth is durable, reusable, and an eco-friendly alternative to store-bought sponges. Experiment with different yarn colors to match your kitchen decor or make a set to give as gifts.
Enjoy your crochet time, and happy crafting!
Note: This pattern is provided by Mary Maxim, Inc. and is protected under copyright laws. Reproduction or distribution without authorization is prohibited.
