Crochet Granny Spokes Dishcloth
Create a charming dishcloth using the traditional crochet technique known as the Granny Spokes pattern. This design features a circular motif with spokes radiating outwards, giving it a unique and eye-catching look. By using a combination of chain stitches, double crochets, and slip stitches, you can easily replicate this classic design. Whether you are a beginner looking to practice your basic stitches or an experienced crocheter wanting to try out a new pattern, this dishcloth is the perfect choice. You can customize it by using different colors of yarn to match your kitchen decor or create a set of coordinating dishcloths for a thoughtful handmade gift. Let your creativity shine as you crochet this delightful and functional piece!
Skill: Easy
Size: About 9½” round.
Materials: Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn; Yellow – ½ oz, 25 yds (15 g, 23 m) White – 1 oz, 50 yds (30 g, 46 m) Green – 1 oz, 50 yds (30 g, 46 m)
Crochet Hook: Size H-8 (5.00 mm)
To Change Colors
Work last stitch before color change to last step, with new color, yo and pull new color through remaining lps on hook. Drop unused color to wrong side. Do not work over unused color.
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.
DISHCLOTH
Rnd 1: (Right Side) Starting in center with Yellow, ch 6, sl st in first ch to form ring; ch 6 (counts as first dc and ch 3), [dc in ring, ch 3] 7 times; join with sl st to first dc. (8 dc and 8 ch-3 sps) Finish off Yellow and weave in ends.
Rnd 2: With right side facing, join White with sl st to any ch-3 sp, ch 3 (counts as first dc now and throughout), 3 dc in same sp, ch 2, [4 dc in next sp, ch 2] around; join. (32 dc and 8 ch-2 sps) Finish off White and weave in ends.
Rnd 3: With right side facing, join Yellow with sl st to any ch-2 sp, ch 3, 5 dc in same sp, ch 1, 6 dc in next sp, ch 3, [6 dc in next sp, ch 1, 6 dc in next sp, ch 3] around; join. Finish off and weave in ends.
Rnd 4: With right side facing, join White with sc to any ch-1 sp, [ch 3, skip next 3 dc, sc in sp before next dc (center of 6-dc group), ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, skip next 3 dc, sc in sp before next dc, ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp] around, omitting last sc on final repeat; join with sl st to first sc. Finish off and weave in ends.
Rnd 5: With right side facing, join Green with sl st to any corner ch-3 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 2, sc in next sp, ch 3, sc in next sp, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, * (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner ch-3 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 2, sc in next sp, ch 3, sc in next sp, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1; rep from * around; join with sl st to first dc.
Rnds 6-7: Sl st to ch-2 sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same sp, ch 1, [3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1] across to next corner, * (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner ch-2 sp, ch 1, [3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1] across to next corner; rep from * around; join.
At the end of Rnd 7, finish off and weave in ends.
Rnd 8: With right side facing, join White with sl st to any corner ch-2 sp, ch 3, sc in same sp, [ch 3, skip next dc, sc in next dc, ch 3, sc in next sp] around, working [ch 3, sc] twice in each corner; join with sl st to first sc. Finish off and weave in ends.