Materials
- Yarn: 8ply unmercerised cotton
- Hook: 3.5mm hook
- Gauge: Not necessary
AUSTRALIAN TERMS USED
Notes:
- This is an addictive pattern to make.
- No foundation chain to work into.
- Easy to modify the size.
- Only uses two stitches- chain and double crochet.
Abbreviations:
- dc – double crochet,
- sts – stitches
Pattern:
Chain 3, 3 dc in first chain worked, turn. (3 sts)
Row 1: Ch 2, 2 dc, in first st, ch 1, skip 1 st, 2 dc in last st, turn. (5 sts)
Row 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in first st, (ch 1, skip 1 st, dc in next ch1 space), ch 1, skip 1 st, 2 dc in last st
Repeat Row 2, repeating ( ) until dishcloth is desired size.
Next Row (start decreasing): Ch 2, skip 2 sts, (dc in next ch 1 space, ch 1), repeat ( ) across to last ch 1 space, dc in ch 1 space, skip 1 st, dc in last st.
Repeat this row, until 3 sts remain. Turn, ch 1, skip 2 sts and dc into 2ch space.
Border
Chain 3, slip stitch into edge of cloth. Repeat around. slip stitch to beginning of round. Break yarn and finish.