Crochet African Sunset Dishcloth

Create a vibrant dishcloth inspired by the beautiful colors of an African sunset using the art of crochet. This unique project allows you to incorporate various shades of red, orange, yellow, and purple to mimic the stunning hues of the sky as the sun dips below the horizon. The intricate stitches and patterns used in crochet will bring depth and texture to your dishcloth, making it both functional and visually appealing. Whether you are an experienced crocheter looking for a new challenge or a beginner eager to learn a new skill, this project offers a fun and rewarding way to explore the world of fiber arts. Imagine the satisfaction of using a handmade dishcloth that not only serves a practical purpose but also serves as a work of art in your kitchen.

Skill: Easy

Size: About 8” square.

Materials: Worsted Weight Cotton: Off-White – 1½ oz, 75 yd (45 g, 69 m); Variegated – ½ oz, 25 yd (15 g, 23 m)(Sugar ‘n Cream – Soft Ecru, Oriental Ochre)

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.

DISHCLOTH

Rnd 1: (Right Side) Starting at center, with Off-White, ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring; ch 3, 2 dc in ring, ch 2, [3 dc in ring, ch 2] 3 times; join with sl st to first dc. (12 dc and 4 ch-2 sps)

Rnd 2: Sl st in next 2 dc, sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same sp, ch 1, [(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 1] around; join. (24 dc, 4 ch-1 sps and 4 corner ch-2 sps) Finish off and weave in ends.

Rnd 3: With right side facing, join Variegated with sc to any corner ch-2 sp, ch 2, sc in same sp, * ch 1, skip next dc, sc in next dc, skip next dc; working in front of ch-sp, 3 tr in center dc of next 3-dc group on rnd before last; on this round, skip next dc, sc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc **, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next corner ch-2 sp; rep from * 3 times, ending at ** on final repeat; join with sl st to first sc. (12 tr and 16 sc)

Rnd 4: Sl st in next ch-sp, ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in same sp, * ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next ch-sp, ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next tr, ch 1, skip next tr, sc in next tr, ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next ch-sp, ch 1, skip next sc **, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next corner ch-sp; rep from * 3 times, ending at ** on final repeat; join. (24 sc, 20 ch-1 sps and 4 corner ch-2 sps) Finish off and weave in ends.

Rnd 5: With right side facing, working in ch-sps, join Off-White with sl st to any corner ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same sp, * [ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp] twice, ch 1 **, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch-sp; rep from * 3 times, ending at ** on final repeat; join.

Rnd 6: Sl st in next 2 dc, sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same sp, * [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp] 3 times, ch 1 **, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch-sp; rep from * 3 times, ending at ** on final repeat; join.

Rnd 7: Sl st in next 2 dc, sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same sp, * [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp] 4 times, ch 1 **, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch-sp; rep from * 3 times, ending at ** on final repeat; join.

Rnd 8: With right side facing, join Variegated with sc to any corner ch-2 sp, ch 2, sc in same sp, * [ch 1, skip next dc, sc in next dc, skip next dc; working in front of ch-sp, 3 tr in center dc of next 3-dc group on rnd before last] 5 times; on this round, skip next dc, sc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc **, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next corner ch-2 sp; rep from * 3 times, ending at ** on final repeat; join with sl st to first sc. Finish off and weave in ends.