Crochet Bountiful Petals Dishcloth

Discover the art of creating a stunning Crochet Bountiful Petals Dishcloth that will add a touch of elegance to your kitchen. This unique crochet pattern allows you to create a dishcloth that is not only functional but also visually appealing. The intricate design of the bountiful petals gives the dishcloth a three-dimensional look, making it a beautiful addition to your home decor. This pattern is perfect for those who love to experiment with different crochet techniques and create something truly extraordinary. The dishcloth features an array of bountiful petals that are meticulously crocheted to form a stunning floral design. The combination of colors and textures adds depth and dimension to the dishcloth, making it a true work of art. Whether you use it for washing dishes or as a decorative piece, the Crochet Bountiful Petals Dishcloth is sure to impress with its intricate details and unique charm.

Materials:

Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn in 2 different colors
(center color, petal color)
Size G hook (4.25)
Yarn needle (to weave in ends)

Finish Size: Almost 7”inches round picots and all.

Different Stitches:

Front Post Double Crochet Decrease (FPDCDEC)-[Yarn over, insert hook from front to back around post of next st and then to the front going thru other side of st, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull thru 2 loops] Do this 2 times, yarn over and pull thru all 3 loops on hook.

Picot- Ch2, sl st in 2nd chain from hook.

Front Post Treble Crochet (FPTC)-Yarn over twice, insert hook from front to back around post of specified st and then to the front going thru other side of st, yarn over, pull up a loop, [yarn over, pull thru 2 loops] Do this 3 times.

Directions:

Rnd 1: With center color, ch5, join with sl st to first chain to form ring, ch2, 12 dc in ring, join with sl st to front loop of first dc.
(12dc) (ch2 does not count as dc)

Rnd 2: [Ch3, sl st in front loop only of next st] Do this 11 times, ch3, join with sl st to joining sl st of Rnd 1.
(12 sl sts, 12-ch3 loops)

Note: On Rnd 3 your working into the back loops left free from working Rnd 2 in front loops only. Do not work into any of the sl sts and ch3 loops from Rnd 2.

Rnd 3: Ch1, sl st in first free back loop, ch2, 2 dc in same back loop, 2 dc in each of the next 11 back loops, join with sl st to front loop of first dc.
(24dc) (ch2 does not count as dc)

Rnd 4: [ch2, sl st in front loop only of next st] Do this 23 times, ch2, join with sl st to joining sl st of Rnd 3.
(24 sl sts, 24-ch2 loops)

Finish off center color.

Note: On Rnd 5 your working into the back loops left free from working Rnd 4 in front loops only. Do not work into any of the sl sts and ch3 loops from Rnd 4.

Rnd 5: Join petal color with sl st to first free back loop, ch4, 1 dc in same back loop, 1 dc in next back loop, [(1 dc, ch2, 1 dc) all in next back loop, 1 dc in next back loop] Do this 11 times, join with sl st to 3rd chain of beginning ch4.
(36dc, 12-ch2 spaces) (Beginning ch4 counts as dc and a chain space)

Rnd 6: Sl st in next chain space, ch3, (1 dc, ch2, 2 dc) all in same chain space, [skip next 3 dc, (2 dc, ch2, 2 dc) all in next ch2 space] Do this 11 times, skip next 3 dc, join with sl st to top of beginning ch3,
(48dc, 12-ch2 spaces) (Beginning ch3 counts as dc)

Note: On Rnd 7 when working a FPTC you’re working into the dc on Rnd 5. On Rnd 5 there’s 12 groups of 3 dc separated by ch2 spaces. When working a FPTC you’re working into the middle dc of each group of 3 dc.

Rnd 7: Ch2, FPDCDEC first 2 sts together, (2 dc, Picot, 2 dc) all in next ch2 space, FPDCDEC next 2 sts together, FPTC in middle dc on Rnd 5, [FPDCDEC next 2 sts together, (2 dc, Picot, 2 dc) all in next ch2 space, FPDCDEC next 2 sts together, 1 FPTC in middle dc on Rnd 5] Do this 11 times, join with sl st to first FPDCDEC.
(48dc, 24 FPDCDEC, 12 FPTC, 12 Picots) (Beginning ch2 does not count as a st)

Finish off and weave in ends.