Crochet Cottage Block Dishcloth

Introducing the Crochet Cottage Block Dishcloth, a charming and practical addition to your kitchen or bathroom. This delightful dishcloth is expertly crafted using the art of crochet, resulting in a unique and eye-catching design that will add a touch of elegance to any space. The intricate pattern of the cottage block creates a cozy and inviting atmosphere, reminiscent of a quaint countryside cottage. Crafted from high-quality cotton yarn, this dishcloth is not only durable but also easy to care for. Simply toss it in the washing machine and it will come out looking as good as new, ready to tackle your next cleaning task. The Crochet Cottage Block Dishcloth is a versatile and practical accessory that combines functionality with a touch of rustic charm, making it a must-have for any home.

Skill: Easy

Size: About 9½” square

Materials: Worsted Weight Cotton: Purple – ½ oz, 25 yd (15 g, 23 m); Lilac – ½ oz, 25 yd (15 g, 23 m); White – 1 oz, 50 yd (30 g, 46 m)(Sugar ‘n Cream/Bernat Cottontots)

Crochet Hook: Size H-8 (5.00 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

Cluster with 3 Double Crochets (3-cl): Keeping last loop of each st on hook, work 3 dc in st or sp indicated, yo and pull through all loops on hook.

Cluster with 2 Double Crochets (2-cl): Keeping last loop of each st on hook, work 2 dc in st or sp indicated, yo and pull through all loops on hook.

DISHCLOTH

Rnd 1: (Right Side) Starting at center, with Purple, ch 5, (tr, [dc, 3 tr] 3 times, dc, tr) in 5th ch from hook; join with sl st to 5th ch of ch-5. (17 sts)

Work continues in Rows.

Row 2: With right side facing, ch 3 (counts as first dc now and throughout), dc in same st as joining, dc in next 3 sts, (dc, 3 tr, dc) in next (center) tr, dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next (center) tr. Leave remaining sts unworked. (15 sts)

Row 3: Ch 3, turn, dc in next 6 sts, (dc, 3 tr, dc) in next (center) tr, dc in next 7 sts. (19 sts)

Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across, working 3 sc in center tr (corner). (21 sc) Finish off Purple and weave in ends.

Row 5: With right side facing, join Lilac with sc to back loop of first sc, working in back loops only, [sc in next st] across, working 3 sc in center sc of corner 3-sc group. (23 sc)

Row 6: Ch 3, turn, [dc in next st] across, working (dc, 3 tr, dc) in center sc of corner 3-sc group. (27 sts)

Row 7: Ch 3, turn, * skip next 3 dc, cl-3 in next dc, [ch 3, cl-2 in 3rd ch from hook] twice, cl-3 in same dc *; rep from * to * across to corner, [ch 3, 2-cl in 3rd ch from hook] twice, skip next (center) tr, rep from * to * across, ending with skip next 3 dc, dc in last dc.

Row 8: Ch 6 (counts as first dc and ch 3), turn, [sc in top of first 2-cl, ch 3] across to corner, (3-cl, ch 5, 3-cl) in top of corner 2-cl, ch 3; rep from [ to ] across, ending with dc in last dc.

Row 9: Ch 3, turn, 3 dc in first ch-3 sp, [dc in next sc, 3 dc in next sp] across to corner, (3 dc, 3 tr, 3 dc) in corner ch-5 sp, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, [dc in next sc, 3 dc in next sp] across, ending with dc in last dc.

Row 10: Rep Row 4. Finish off and weave in ends.

Row 11: With right side facing, join White with sc to back loop of first sc, working in back loops only, [sc in next sc] across, working 3 sc in center tr of corner 3-tr group.

Rows 12-14: Ch 3, turn, [dc in next st] across, working (dc, 3 tr, dc) in center sc of corner 3-sc group

At the end of Row 14, DO NOT FINISH OFF.

Edging

Rnd 1: Ch 1, turn (right side facing), sc evenly around, working 3 sc in each corner; join with sl st to first sc.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, working 3 sc in each corner; join. Finish off and weave in ends.