Crochet Firecracker Dishcloth Square

The Crochet Firecracker Dishcloth Square is the perfect addition to your kitchen decor, adding a touch of charm and functionality to your daily routine. This fun and festive pattern is great for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike, allowing you to create your own handmade dishcloths with ease. The vibrant colors and unique design of the firecracker motif will surely bring a pop of excitement to your kitchen. Whether you're looking to add a splash of color to your space or gift a homemade treasure to a loved one, this crochet pattern is sure to spark joy and creativity. Get your yarn and hook ready to craft these adorable dishcloth squares that will brighten up your kitchen in no time!

Finished size: 7 inches

Materials: Small amounts of red, white, and blue worsted weight yarn, size I crochet hook

Rnd 1: With white, ch 5, in 5th ch from hook work (dc, ch 1) 11 times, join with a sl st in 4th ch of beg ch-5. Drop white. Do not finish off.
Rnd 2: Join red with a sl st in first ch-1 sp of Rnd 1, ch-1, sc in same sp, ch 2, * sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 2; rep from * around, join with a sl st in beg. ch-1.Drop red. Do not finish off.
Rnd 3: Pick up white with a sl st into first ch-2 sp, ch 3, dc in same sp, ch 1, * 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1; rep from * around, join with a sl st in top of beg. ch 3. (24 dc, 12 ch-2 sps). S; st in next dc. Drop white, do not finish off.
Rnd 4: Pick up red with a sl st in first ch-1 sp, ch 1, * sc in same sp, ch 3, ; rep from * around, join with a sl st in beg. ch-1. Drop red, do not finish off.
Rnd 5: Pick up white with a sl st into first ch-3 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, ch 1, * 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1; rep from * around, join with a sl st in top of beg. ch 3. (36 dc, 12 ch-3 sps). S; st in next 2 dc. Drop white, do not finish off.
Rnd 6: Pick up red with a sl st in first ch-1 sp, ch 1, * sc in same sp, ch 5, ; rep from * around, join with a sl st in beg. ch-1. Finish off red.
Rnd 7: Pick up white with a sl st in first sc of Rnd 6, ch 4, in same sc work (trc, ch 2, 2 trc), ch 1, work 5 dc over next ch-5 loop, ch 1, work 5 sc over next ch-5 loop, ch 1, work 5 dc over next ch-5 loop, ch 1, * in next sc work (2 trc, ch 2, 2 trc), ch 1, work 5 dc over next ch-5 loop, ch 1, work 5 sc over next ch-5 loop, ch 1, work 5 dc over next ch-5 loop, ch 1; rep from * twice more, join with a sl st in top of beg ch-4. Sl st in next trc. Drop white, do not finish off.
Rnd 8: Join blue with a sl st in first ch-2 corners sp of Rnd 7, ch 1, * in corner sp work (sc, ch 3, sc), ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, sk next 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, sk next 2 sc, sc in next sc, ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, sk next 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3; rep from * 3 times more, join with a sl st in beg ch-1. Drop blue, do not finish off.
Rnd 9: Pick up white with a sl st in first ch-3 sp, ch 3, in same sp work (dc, ch 2, 2 dc), 2 dc in each ch-3 sp across to next ch-2 corner sp, * in same sp work (2 dc, ch-2, 2 dc), 2 dc in each ch-3 sp across to next ch-3 corner sp; rep from * twice more, join with a sl st in top of beg. ch-3. Finish off white.
Rnd 10: Pick up blue with a sl st in first ch-2 corner sp, ch 1, * work 5 sc in same sp, sc in each dc across to next ch-2 corner sp; rep from * three times more, join with a sl st in beg. ch-1. Finish off blue and weave in all ends.