Crochet Greenfields Dishcloth
Create your very own handmade dishcloth with this crochet pattern for the Greenfields Dishcloth. Using a combination of basic crochet stitches, you can easily whip up this practical and eco-friendly kitchen accessory. The Greenfields Dishcloth features a lovely green color that will brighten up your kitchen while also being durable and long-lasting. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this pattern is perfect for anyone looking to add a personal touch to their home decor. With the Greenfields Dishcloth, you can say goodbye to disposable paper towels and hello to a sustainable alternative. Crocheting your own dishcloths not only allows you to customize the colors and designs to match your kitchen aesthetic, but it also helps reduce waste and promote a more environmentally friendly lifestyle. Treat yourself to a fun and rewarding crochet project by making the Greenfields Dishcloth - your dishes will thank you!
Skill: Intermediate
Size: About 10 1/2″ square
Materials: Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn: White – ½ oz, 25 yd (15 g, 23 m); Dark Green – 1 ½ oz, 75 yd (45 g, 69 m); Green – 1 oz, 50 yd (30 g, 46 m) (Sugar ‘n Cream)
Crochet Hook: Size H-8 (5.00 mm)
Gauge: 3 dc = 1″, 2 rows (sc row, dc row) = 1″.
JOINING WITH SC
When instructed to join with sc, begin with sl knot on hook, insert hook in st or sp indicated, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through both loops on hook.
Special Stitches
Elongated Single Crochet (esc): Work an sc loosely in the indicated st or sp.
Front Post Double Crochet: (FPdc): Yo hook, insert hook from front to back to front around post of indicated st, yo hook, pull up lp, [yo hook, pull through 2 lps] twice.
DISHCLOTH
Rnd 1: (Right Side) Starting at center, with Dark Green, ch 3, 15 dc in 3rd ch from hook; join with sl st to first dc. (15 dc) Finish off and weave in ends.
Rnd 2: With right side facing, join White with sc to any dc, sc in same sc, esc in center of Rnd 1, skip next sc, [2 sc in next sc, esc in center of Rnd 1, skip next sc] around; join with sl st to first sc. Finish off and weave in ends. (24 sc)
Rnd 3: With right side facing, join Green with sl st to first sc on Rnd 2, ch 3, dc in next sc, 2 dc in esc, [dc in next 2 sc, 2 dc in next esc] around; join with sl st to first dc. (32 dc)
Rnd 4: Ch 3, FPdc in same st as joining, [dc, FPdc in next dc] around; join. (64 dc)
Rnd 5: Ch 3, FPdc in next FPdc, [dc in next dc, FPdc in next dc] around; join. (64 dc)
Rnd 6: Ch 5 (counts as first dc and ch 2 now and throughout), dc in same st as joining, FPdc in next FPdc, [dc in next dc, FPdc in next fpdc] 7 times, * (dc, ch 2, dc) in next dc, FPdc in next FPdc, [dc in next dc, FPdc in next Fpdc] 7 times; rep from * around; join with sl st to first dc. (68 dc and 4 ch-2 sps)
Rnd 7: Sl st to ch-2 sp, ch 5, dc in same sp, [dc in next dc, FPdc in next FPdc] 7 times, dc in next dc, * (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-2 sp, [dc in next dc, FPdc in next FPdc] 7 times, dc in next dc; rep from * around; join. (76 dc and 4 ch-2 sps) Finish off and weave in ends.
Rnd 8: With right side facing, join Dark Green with sl st to any ch-2 sp, ch 5, dc in same sp, [dc in next dc] around, working (dc, ch 2, dc) in each corner ch-2 sp; join.
Rnd 9: Sl st to ch-2 sp, ch 1, 3 sc in same sp, [sc in next dc] around, working 3 sc in each corner ch-2 sp; join with sl st to first sc. Finish off and weave in ends.
Rnd 10: With right side facing, join White with sc in center sc of any corner 3-sc group, 2 sc in same sc, [sc in next sc] around, working 3 sc in each center sc of corner 3-sc group; join.
Rnd 11: Ch 1, (sc, ch 2, dc) in same st as joining, skip next sc, [(sc, ch 2, dc) in next sc, skip next sc] around; join. Finish off and weave in ends.