Crochet Center of My Heart Dishcloth

Indulge in the art of crocheting with the charming "Heartfelt Dishcloth" pattern. This delightful design features a beautiful heart motif at the center, making it a perfect addition to your kitchen decor. The intricate stitches and soft yarn create a luxurious texture that is both functional and stylish. Whether you are a seasoned crocheter or a beginner looking to expand your skills, this pattern is sure to capture your heart. The soothing rhythm of crocheting combined with the satisfaction of creating something handmade will bring joy to your daily routine. This dishcloth is not just a practical item, but a symbol of love and care that you can use every day. Treat yourself to a touch of handmade luxury with the "Heartfelt Dishcloth" pattern.

Skill: Easy

Size: About 9 inches diameter.

Materials: 

• Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn:
• Pink – 1 oz, 48 yds (28 g, 43 m)
• White – 1 oz, 48 yds (28 g, 43 m)
• Crochet Hook: Size H-8 (5.00 mm)

Special Stitches

Shell: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same st or sp indicated.

Shell #2: (dc, 3 htr, dc) in same st or sp indicated.

V-st: (dc, ch 1, dc) in same st or sp indicated.

HEART

Row 1: (Right Side) With Pink, ch 2, (hdc, sc, hdc) in 2nd ch from hook. (3 sts)

Rows 2-3: Ch 1, turn, (hdc, sc) in first hdc, hdc across to last hdc, (sc, hdc) in last hdc. (5, 7 sts)

Rows 4-5: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (7 sc)

Row 6: Ch 1, turn, skip first sc, Shell #2 in next sc, skip next sc, sl st in next sc, skip next sc, Shell #2 in next sc, sl st in last sc. Finish off leaving 12” end.

Shell Ring

Rnd 1: (Right Side) With White, ch 40, taking care not to twist, join with sl st to first ch to form ring, ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch-1 now and throughout), dc in same ch as joining, skip next ch, (V-st in next ch, skip next ch) around; join with sl st to first dc. (20 V-sts)

Rnd 2: Sl st in ch-1 sp, ch 4, dc in same sp, (V-st in next V-st) around; join.

Rnd 3: Sl st in ch-1 sp, ch 3 (counts as first dc), (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp, (Shell in next V-st) around; join. (20 Shells) Finish off and weave in ends.

Rnd 4: With right side facing, join Pink with sl st in sp between any 2 Shells, (5 dc in next ch-2 sp, sl st between next 2 Shells) around; join. Finish off and weave in ends.

Finishing– Using long end of Heart, tack Heart to the inside to Shell Ring.