Crochet Dreaming of Spring Dishcloth

The "Crochet Dreaming of Spring Dishcloth" is a delightful and fun project that brings a touch of warmth and color to your kitchen. With its lovely pastel hues and intricate crochet stitches, this dishcloth is sure to brighten up your daily chores. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter looking for a quick and satisfying project or a newbie eager to learn a new skill, this pattern is perfect for all skill levels.

Supplies:
Cotton yarn, 50-60 yards (samples created with Premier Home Yarn)
Crochet hook size I, or preferred size for your choice of yarn. Gauge is not important.
Scissors
Yarn Needle

Stitches Used:
Slip stitch
Double Crochet
Half Double Crochet
Chain
Three Double Crochet Puff stitch

Puff stitch directions: Yarn over, insert the hook in the stitch, yarn over, draw the yarn through the stitch, yarn over, and draw the yarn through the 2 loops on the hook. 2 loops remain on the hook. In the same stitch, repeat the preceding step twice. You should have 4 loops on your hook. Yarn over and draw the yarn through all 4 loops on the hook. The puff stitch is complete.

Note: Chain at the beginning of each round counts as a stitch

Chain four, slip stitch in the last loop to make a circle. (Alternatively, you can start with a magic circle.)

Row 1: Chain two, 11 DC in the circle. Slip stitch to join. (12 stitches total)

Row 2: Chain two, complete one puff stitch in the same stitch as the chain. {chain 2, complete one puff stitch in the next stitch, repeat 11 times} Slip stitch to join. (12 puff stitches, 24 chains total)

Row 3: Slip stitch in next stitch, slip stitch into the first chain two space. Chain 2, 3DC in the chain space. {4 DC in each chain space, repeat 11 times} Slip stitch to join. (48 stitches total)

Row 4: Chain two, DC in the same stitch, DC in each of the next three stitches. {2 DC in next stitch, DC in next three stitches, repeat 11 times} Slip stitch to join. (60 stitches total)

Row 5: Chain two, DC in the same stitch, DC in each of the next four stitches. {2 DC in next stitch, DC in next four stitches, repeat 11 times} Slip stitch to join. (72 stitches total)

Row 6: Chain one, HDC in the same stitch, HDC in each of the next five stitches. {2 HDC in next stitch, HDC in next five stitches, repeat 11 times} Slip stitch to join. (84 stitches total)

Row 7: Slip stitch in the first stitch. Skip one stitch. 5 DC in next stitch. Skip one stitch. Slip stitch in next {Skip one stitch, 5DC in next stitch, skip one stitch, slip stitch in next. Repeat 19 times} Slip stitch to join. Bind off. Weave in ends.