Crochet Knots and Crosses Dishcloth

Introducing the Crochet Knots and Crosses Dishcloth, a delightful and practical addition to your kitchen essentials. This unique dishcloth is expertly crafted using the art of crochet, resulting in a stunning design that is both functional and visually appealing. The intricate knots and crosses pattern adds a touch of elegance to your kitchen decor, making it a perfect accessory for any style of home. Handmade with love and attention to detail, the Crochet Knots and Crosses Dishcloth is not just a regular dishcloth, but a work of art. The skilled artisans behind its creation have carefully chosen the finest quality yarn, ensuring that it is soft, durable, and highly absorbent. This means that not only will it effortlessly clean your dishes, but it will also dry quickly, preventing any unpleasant odors or bacteria growth.

Skill: Easy

Size: About 8” square.

Materials: Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn: Yellow – 2 oz, 100 yds (60 g, 92 m) Red – ½ oz, 25 yds, (15 g, 23 m) (Lily Sugar ‘n Cream)

Crochet Hook:Size G-6 (4.25 mm)

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

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.

DISHCLOTH

Row 1: (Right Side) Ch 40, tr in 6th ch from hook, ch 1; working behind last tr made, tr in 4th skipped ch, * skip next 2 ch, tr in next ch, ch 1; working behind last tr made, tr in first skipped ch; repeat from * across ending with dc in last ch. (12 cross stitches and 2 dc)

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc now and throughout), turn; skip next 3 sts, tr in next tr (will be in a tr), ch 1, working behind last tr made, tr in 2nd skipped st, * skip next 2 sts, tr in next st, ch 1; working behind last tr made, tr in first skipped st; repeat from * across ending with dc in last dc (top of turning ch). Change color to Red in last st.

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (38 sc) Change color to Yellow in last st.

Rows 4-5: Rep Row 2.

Row 6: Rep Row 3.

Rows 7-12: Rep Rows 4-6.

Rows 13-14: Rep Row 2.

At the end of Row 14, DO NOT FINISH OFF.

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