Ridged Chevron Stich Dishcloth/Washcloth

If you don't use handmade cotton Dishcloths and Washcloths here is your chance! Today for my "Make it Monday" project I am sharing a free crochet pattern created by me.

I love using these for doing the dishes, no more germy and smelly sponges. They hold up forever! I had a cotton handmade dishcloth given to me as a wedding present and it lasted over 15yrs before it vanished (things like that happen when you have kids).

The washcloths that you purchase at the store are expensive, if you buy quality, but even then they really don't last long once the family starts to use and abuse them. These do! As far as care, I put them through the washer and dryer (yes they will shrink so make them a little larger to allow for that). As they shrink it seems to really lock together the yarn to make a very durable cloth. Can you tell that I love these?

 

Ridged Chevron Stich Dishcloth/Washcloth

Materials: Lion Brand Recycled Cotton in "Sunshine" & Size I/9 (5.50mm) Crochet Hook

Instructions: Chain 39

1st Row: Skip first 3ch (counts as 1dc), 1dc into next ch, *1dc into each of next 3ch, [over next 2ch work dc2tog] twice, 1dc into each of next 3ch, [2dc into next ch] twice; rep from * ending last rep with 2dc once only into last ch, turn.

2nd Row: 3ch (count as 1dc), 1dc into first st, always inserting hook into back loops only of each st *1dc into each of next 3 sts, [over next 2 sts work dc2tog] twice, 1dc into each of next 3 sts, [2dc into next st] twice; rep from * ending last rep with 2dc once only into top of tch, turn.

Repeat 2nd Row 13 more times and bind off, weaving in ends to finish.



If you don't know how to crochet or are confused by any of the terms, there are tutorials on www.RedHeart.com and YouTube. I personally learned the old fashioned way, from books. This Kindle book Crochet 101: Master Basic Skills and Techniques Easily through Step-by-Step Instruction is rated 4.9 stars if you like eBooks or  A to Z of Crochet: The Ultimate Guide for the Beginner to Advanced Crocheter if you like to have an actual book in hand like I do. It's rated 4.7 stars and is great for all skill levels.

This pattern took about an hour to make one cloth and I was able to make two cloths with one ball of yarn. If you use other cotton yarns like Lily brand, usually one ball makes one cloth this size. I try to learn new stiches from time to time to incorporate into my dishcloth collection. I will share others with you as I create them. If you don't have time to make these yourself, I do sell them online in my Etsy shop, www.LivingSewGreen.etsy.com along with several other colors and patterns.

I'll try not to miss a Monday in the future. At you later!

Tina :)