Crochet Red Radiance Dishcloth

Introducing the vibrant and eye-catching Crochet Red Radiance Dishcloth! This stunning dishcloth is a must-have addition to your kitchen essentials. Crafted with love and care, it brings a touch of elegance and style to your daily chores. The rich red color of this dishcloth is sure to brighten up your kitchen and add a pop of color to your countertop. Its intricate crochet pattern not only enhances its visual appeal but also provides a textured surface that is perfect for scrubbing away stubborn stains and grime. Whether you're a seasoned crochet enthusiast or a beginner looking to try something new, this dishcloth is a delightful project that will bring joy and functionality to your kitchen. 

Skill: Easy

Size: About 8” square.

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

Crochet Hook: Size I-9 (5.50 mm)

DISHCLOTH:

Rnd 1: (Right Side) Starting at center, with Red, ch 6; join with sl st to first ch to form ring; ch 3 (counts as first dc now and throughout), 3 dc in ring, ch 1, [4 dc in ring, ch 1] 3 times; join with sl st to first dc. (16 dc and 4 ch-1 sps)

Rnd 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, ch 1, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, sc in ch-1 sp, [dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 1, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, sc in ch-1 sp] around; join as before. (24 dc, 4 sc and 4 ch-1 sps)

Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-1 sp, dc in next 3 dc, sc in next sc, [dc in next 3 dc, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-1 sp, dc in next 3 dc, sc in next sc] around; join as before. (40 dc, 4 sc and 4 ch-1 sps)

Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in next 4 dc, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-1 sp, dc in next 5 dc, sc in next sc, [dc in next 5 dc, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-1 sp, dc in next 5 dc, sc in next sc] around; join as before. (56 dc, 4 sc and 4 ch-1 sps)

Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in next 6 dc, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-1 sp, dc in next 7 dc, sc in next sc, [dc in next 7 dc, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-1 sp, dc in next 7 dc, sc in next sc] around; join as before. (72 dc, 4 sc and 4 ch-1 sps)

Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in next 8 dc, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-1 sp, dc in next 9 dc, sc in next sc, [dc in next 9 dc, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-1 sp, dc in next 9 dc, sc in next sc] around; join as before. (88 dc, 4 sc and 4 ch-1 sps) Finish off and weave in ends.

Edging

Rnd 1: With right side facing, join Black with sl st to any corner ch-1 sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same sp, dc in next 11 dc, sc in next sc, dc in next 11 dc, [(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-1 sp, dc in next 11 dc, sc in next sc, dc in next 11 dc] around; join with sl st to first dc. (104 dc, 4 sc and 4 ch-1 sps) Finish off and weave in ends.