Christmas Tree (Dish/Wash) Cloth

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The Christmas Tree Dish/Wash Cloth is a festive blend of function and holiday cheer! Perfect for adding a little merry touch to every sink and shower … in your kitchen or bath … these cloths are as practical as they are decorative.

A simple, heartfelt way to spread cheer all season long!

Clean up with Christmas cheer! Use them for washing dishes, cleaning surfaces, or pampering yourself in the bath —they bring a little extra holiday joy to every task.

Handmade, practical, festive, and full of Christmas joy and spirit, these cloths make wonderful gifts, holiday markets, stocking stuffers, or a charming addition to your own holiday décor.

Materials

➤ Yarn: 100% Cotton (or other natural absorbent fiber)

➤ Yardage: 70 - 100 yds

➤ Hook: 5.0 mm

Stitches & Abbreviations

US Terminology

➤ * * = Repeat stitch pattern between * *

➤ Ch# = Chain number of times specified

➤ St/Sts = Stitch/Stitches

➤ SS = Slip Stitch

➤ SK# = Skip number of sts specified

➤ SC = Single Crochet➤ HDC = Half Double Crochet

➤ DC = Double Crochet

➤ BO = Bobble: DC5TOG (Double Crochet 5 TOGether) in same st

➤ SHELL = (5) Double Crochet worked in same st

Notes & Special Instructions

➤ Chains at beginning of a round/row NEVER count as a stitch.

➤ I suggest using the invisible join for a seamless look when finishing off.

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CHRISTMAS TREE CLOTH PATTERN

CLOTH PATTERN

NOTES:	TURN at end of EVERY row. EVEN rows = RIGHT/FRONT side facing you. End of row st count will remain the same throughout (23) this section. For a tighter weave & smaller cloth, substitute SC for *all* HDC in this section.
Row 1:	Chainless Foundation HDC 23 sts. OR Chain 24, 1 HDC in 2^nd back bump from hook, 1 HDC in each back bump across.
Row 2:	Ch1, 1 HDC in each of first 10 sts, , 1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in next st, 1 BO in next st. 1 HDC in each of next 10 sts.
Row 3:	Ch1, 1 HDC in each st across.
Row 4:	Repeat Row 2.
Row 5:	Ch1, 1 HDC in each st across.
Row 6:	Ch1, 1 HDC in 1^st & 2^nd sts. *1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in each of next 2 sts.* Repeat across.
Row 7:	Ch1, 1 HDC in each st across.
Row 8:	Ch1, 1 HDC in each of first 3 sts. *1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in each of next 2 sts.* Repeat again. *1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in next st.* Repeat again. *1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in each of next 2 sts.* Repeat 2 more times. 1 HDC in last st.
Row 9:	Ch1, 1 HDC in each st across.
Row 10:	Ch1, 1 HDC in each of first 4 sts, 1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in each of next 2 sts, 1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in each of next 7 sts, 1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in each of next 2 sts, 1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in each of last 4 sts.
Row 11:	Ch1, 1 HDC in each st across.
Row 12:	Ch1, 1 HDC in each of first 5sts, 1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in each of next 2 sts, 1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in each of next 5 sts, 1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in each of next 2 sts, 1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in each of last 5 sts.
Row 13:	Ch1, 1 HDC in each st across.
Row 14:	Ch1, 1 HDC in each of first 6 sts, 1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in each of next 2 sts, 1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in each of next 3 sts, 1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in each of next 2 sts, 1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in each of last 6 sts.
Row 15:	Ch1, 1 HDC in each st across.
Row 16:	Ch1, 1 HDC in each of first 7 sts, 1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in each of next 2 sts, 1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in next st, 1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in each of next 2 sts, 1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in each of last 7 sts.
Row 17:	Ch1, 1 HDC in each st across.
Row 18:	Ch1, 1 HDC in each of first 8 sts, 1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in each of next 2 sts, 1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in each of next 2 sts, 1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in each of last 8 sts.
Row 19:	Ch1, 1 HDC in each st across.
Row 20:	Ch1, 1 HDC in each of first 9 sts, 1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in each of next 3 sts, 1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in each of next 9 sts.
Row 21:	Ch1, 1 HDC in each st across.
Row 22:	Ch1, 1 HDC in each of first 11 sts, 1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in each of last 11 sts.
Row 23:	Ch1, 1 HDC in each st across. Do NOT fasten off. Proceed to BORDER Pattern.

BORDER PATTERN

NOTES:	FRONT/RIGHT side (with Bobbles sticking out) should be facing you at all times. Do NOT turn at end of each round. Each side must have a st count *multiple of 4 +3.*
Rnd 1:	*TIP:* Be sure to place same number of SC on both raw edges/sides. *With FRONT/RIGHT side still facing you, rotate work:* Ch1, Evenly place SC down LEFT side. Ch2 to turn corner. 1 SC in each st across BOTTOM (beginning chain). Ch2 to turn corner. Evenly place SC up RIGHT side. Ch2 to turn corner. 1 SC in each st across TOP. Ch2 to turn corner. SS join & do NOT turn.
Rnd 2:	SS to next/2^nd st of rnd. *Sk1, SHELL in next st, Sk1, SS in next st.* Repeat across. Sk last st, [Ch1, 6 DC, Ch1] in corner Ch2 space. Sk 1^st st, SS in next st, *Sk1, SHELL in next st, Sk1, SS in next st.* Repeat across. Sk last st, [Ch1, 6 DC, Ch1] in corner Ch2 space. Repeat around. *NOTE:* For final SS, use invisible join to top of 1^st SS/join of rnd. Fasten off and weave in ends.