Crochet Africa Flower Dishcloth
The Crochet Africa Flower Dishcloth is a beautiful and functional addition to any kitchen. Made with vibrant colors and intricate stitches, this dishcloth features a stunning Africa-inspired flower pattern that adds a touch of exotic charm to your kitchen decor. The soft, absorbent cotton yarn makes it perfect for wiping up spills and cleaning dishes, while the durable construction ensures it will withstand repeated washing and use. This unique and colorful dishcloth is not only practical but also makes a thoughtful gift for the cook in your life.
Skill: Easy
Size: About 8″ diameter
Materials:
Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn: Yellow – Small amount Pink – ½ oz, 25 yds (15 g, 23 m) Green – 1 oz, 50 yds (30 g, 46 m) White – ½ oz, 25 yds (15 g, 23 m) Orange – ½ oz, 25 yds (15 g, 23 m) (Lily Sugar ‘n Cream, Bernat Cottontots)
Crochet Hook: Size H-8 (5.00 mm)
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
Long Single Crochet (l-sc): Insert hook in corresponding ch-1 sp on Rnd 2 (working over ch-1 sp on Rnd 3) and pull up loop, yo, draw through both loops on hook.
V-Stitch (v-st): (dc, ch 1, dc) in same st or sp indicated.
DISHCLOTH:
Rnd 1: (Right Side) Starting at center, with Yellow, ch 5, join with sl st to first ch to form ring; ch 3 (counts as first dc now and throughout), dc in ring, ch 1, [2 dc in ring, ch 1] 5 times; join with sl st to first dc. (12 dc and 6 ch-1 sps) Finish off and weave in ends.
Rnd 2: With right side facing, join Pink with sl st to any ch-1 sp, ch 5 (counts as first dc and ch2), 2 dc in same sp, [ch 1, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-1 sp] around, ending ch 1, dc in first ch-1 sp; join as before. (24 dc, 6 ch-2 sps and 6 ch-1 sps)
Rnd 3: Sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 3, 6 dc in same sp, ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, [7 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp] around; join as before. (42 dc and 6 ch-1 sps) Finish off and weave in ends.
Rnd 4: With right side facing, join Green with sc to first dc of any 7-dc group, sc in next 6 dc, l-sc (in ch-1 sp on Rnd 2), [sc in next 7 dc, l-sc in next ch-1 sp on Rnd 2] around; join with sl st to first sc. (42 sc and 6 l-sc) Finish off and weave in ends.
Rnd 5: With right side facing, join White with sl st to first sc after any l-sc, ch 3, dc in next 2 sc, * v-st in next (center) sc, dc in next 3 sc, ch 1, skip next l-sc, dc in next 3 sc; rep from * around, ending v-st in next (center) sc, dc in next 3 sc, ch 1, skip next l-sc; join with sl st to first dc. Finish off and weave in ends.
Rnd 6: With right side facing, join Orange with sl st to ch-1 sp of any v-st, ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch 1), dc in same sp (first v-st made), * dc in next 4 dc, dc in next ch-1 sp, dc in next 4 dc, v-st in next v-st; rep from * around, omitting last v-st on final repeat; join as before. Finish off and weave in ends.
Rnd 7: With right side facing, join Green with sl st to ch-1 sp of any v-st, ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch 1), dc in same sp (first v-st made), [dc in next 11 dc, v-st in next v-st] around, omitting last v-st on final repeat; join as before. Finish off and weave in ends.