Crochet Scrap Dishcloth

Discover the art of crochet with the mesmerizing Crochet Scrap Dishcloth! This delightful creation combines the beauty of handmade craftsmanship with the practicality of a functional kitchen accessory. With its vibrant colors and intricate patterns, this dishcloth is sure to add a touch of charm to your daily chores. Crafted from a medley of scrap yarns, each dishcloth becomes a unique masterpiece. No two dishcloths are alike, making them a wonderful way to showcase your creativity and resourcefulness. Whether you choose to use a single color or create a kaleidoscope of hues, the possibilities are endless. 

Skill: Easy

Size: About 9” square.

Materials: Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn: Light Blue – 1 oz, 50 yd (30 g, 46 m); Various colors.

Crochet Hook: Size I-9 (5.50 mm)

Gauge: 3 sc = 1″, 3 sc rows = 1″.

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

Long Single Crochet (long-sc): Skip two previous rows, insert hook in sc in next row, pull up long lp, yo, draw through both lps on hook.

(The long-sc row is worked in Light Blue and the long sc is worked in the previous Light Blue row.)

DISHCLOTH

Each Row is done in a different color and finished off at the end of the Row.

Row 1: (Right Side) With any color, ch 25, sc in 2nd ch from hook, (sc in next ch) across. (24 sc) Finish off.

Row 2: Turn, with Light Blue, join with sc to first sc, [sc in next sc] across. (24 sc) Finish off.

Rows 3-4: Turn, with next color, join with sc to first sc, [sc in next sc] across. (24 sc) Finish off.

Row 5: Turn, with Light Blue, join with sc to first sc, sc in next 3 sc, long-sc in next sc, [sc in next 3 sc, long-sc in next sc] 4 times, sc in last 3 sc. (24 sc) Finish off.

Rows 6-7: Rep Rows 3-4.

Row 8: Turn, with Light Blue, join with sc to first sc, sc in next 2 sc, long-sc in next sc, [sc in next 3 sc, long-sc in next sc] four times, sc in last 4 sc. (24 sc) Finish off.

Rows 9-32: Rep Rows 3-8 four times.

Rows 33-35: Turn, with next color, join with sc to first sc, [sc in next sc] across. (24 sc) Finish off.- Trim yarn at beginning and ends of rows to 1”, to create fringe.