Crochet Country Heart Dishcloth

Create your very own charming dishcloth with a lovely country heart design using the art of crochet. This handmade dishcloth will add a touch of warmth and coziness to your kitchen while also being practical for everyday use. The intricate crochet stitches will give your dishcloth a unique and personalized touch, making it a special addition to your home decor. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this project is a fun and rewarding way to showcase your skills and creativity.

Skill: Easy

Size: About 8½” square.

Materials: 

• Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn:
• Twists – 1.25 oz, 60 yds (35 g, 55 m)
• Red – 1 oz, 50 yds (30 g, 45 m)
• (Sugar ‘n Cream – Barnyard Twists, Country Red)
• 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.

TO CHANGE COLORS

Work last stitch before color change to last step, with new color yo and pull new color through remaining loops on hook. Drop unused color to wrong side. Do not work over unused color.

Special Stitches

V-Stitch (v-st): (Dc, ch 2, dc) in same st or sp indicated.

Dishcloth

Row 1: (Right Side) With Twists, ch 26, sc in 2nd ch from hook, (sc in next ch) across. (25 sc)

Rows 2-3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across.

Rows 4-23: Working in sc, follow chart making necessary color changes between Twists and Red.

Rows 24-26: With Twists, ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across.

At the end of Row 26, DO NOT FINISH OFF.

Edging

Rnd 1: Ch 1, turn, (right side facing), sc evenly around, working 3 sc in each corner and 24 sc across each side; join with sl st to first sc. (108 sc) Finish off and weave in ends.

Rnd 2: With right side facing, join Red in center sc of any 3-sc group, ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch-1) (dc, ch 2, v-st) in same sc, * skip next 2 sc, (v-st in next sc, skip next 2 sc) 8 times, (v-st, ch 2, v-st) in center sc of 3-sc group; rep from * around, omitting last corner of final rep; join with sl st to first dc. Finish off and weave in ends. (40 v-sts)