Crochet Framed Puff Stitch Dishcloth

Create a charming dishcloth with a unique design by using the crochet framed puff stitch technique. This method involves creating a border around each puff stitch, giving the dishcloth a textured and visually appealing look. The framed puff stitch adds dimension and interest to the dishcloth, making it a fun and creative project to work on. The framed puff stitch technique is a great way to elevate a simple dishcloth into a stylish and decorative piece for your kitchen. Experiment with different colors and yarn weights to customize your dishcloth and make it truly one-of-a-kind. Enjoy the process of crocheting this unique dishcloth and admire the beautiful texture and design that the framed puff stitch creates.

Skill: Easy

Size: About 9” square.

Weight Cotton Yarn: Multicolor – 1 oz, 50 yds (30 g, 45 m); Green – 1 oz, 50 yds (30 g, 45 m); (Lily Sugar ‘n Cream – Mod Ombre #2223, Mod Green #1223)

Crochet Hook: Size J-10 (6.00 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.

Special Stitches

Double Crochet Cluster (dc-cl): * Yo hook, insert hook in st or sp indicated, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook; rep from * once more in same st or sp, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

DISHCLOTH (ch multiple = 3+ 2)

Note: Do NOT cut dropped yarn.

Row 1: (Right Side) Starting with Green, ch 32, sc in 2nd ch from hook, [sc in next ch] across. (31 sc)

Row 2: Ch 5 (counts as first dc and ch 2 now and throughout), turn, skip next 2 sc, dc in next sc, * ch 2, skip next 2 sc, dc in next sc; rep from * across. (10 ch-2 sps, 11 dc) Remove hook from lp of Green yarn. Do not cut yarn, but keep lp ready for Row 4.

Row 3: With right side facing, join Multicolor with sc in first dc, * working behind next ch-2 sp, dc-cl in each of next 2 skipped sc on row below, sc in next dc; rep from * across. (20 dc clusters)

Remove hook from working lp.

Row 4: DO NOT TURN. Pick up Green lp from Row 2, ch 5, skip next 2 sts, dc in next sc, * ch 2, skip next 2 sts, dc in next sc; rep from * across.

Remove hook from lp of green yarn.

Row 5: Pick up Multicolor lp, ch 2, turn, sc in first dc, * working in front of next ch-2 sp, dc-cl in each of next 2 dc-cl sts two rows below, sc in next dc; rep from * across. Remove hook from working lp.

Row 6: DO NOT TURN. Pick up Green lp, ch 5, skip next 2 sts, dc in next sc, * ch 2, skip next 2 sts, dc in next sc; rep from * across.

Remove hook from lp of green yarn.

Row 7: Pick up Multicolor lp, ch 2, turn, sc in first dc, * working behind next ch-2 sp, dc-cl in each of next 2 dc-cl sts two rows below, sc in next dc; rep from * across. Remove hook from working lp.

Row 8-23: Rep Rows 4-7 four times.

At the end of Row 23, DO NOT FINISH OFF Green. Finish off Multicolor and weave in ends.

Edging

Rnd 1: DO NOT TURN. Pick up Green lp, ch 1, 3 sc in first st, [sc in next st] across to last st, 3 sc in last (corner) st, * working is sides of rows, evenly sc across *, working in unused lps of starting ch, 3 sc in first ch, [sc in next ch] across to last ch, 3 sc in last ch; rep from * to * once; join with sl st to first sc.

Rnd 2: Sl st in next sc (corner), ch 1, sc in same sc, [ch 3, skip next sc, sc in next sc] around; join with sl st to first sc. Finish off Green and weave in ends.

Rnd 3: Working behind first ch-3 lp of Rnd 2, join Multicolor with sc in first skipped st, * [ch 3, working in front of next ch-3 lp, sc in skipped sc, ch 3, working behind next ch-3 lp, sc in skipped sc] around; join with sl st to first sc. Finish off and weave in ends.