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The Hall Dish/Wash Cloth is named in honor of one of my wonderful students in the crochet class I teach at my church. Designed with simplicity in mind, as well as a way to practice making all of the basic stitches, it offers a quick and easy crochet experience.
This dish/wash cloth looks great in any color combination, making it a stylish and practical addition to your kitchen or bath essentials. It also makes a great gift for family and friends and it's sure to be a best seller at your next market.
Materials
➤Yarn: 100% Cotton
➤Yardage: 50-70 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
➤ TLO = Third Loop Only
Notes & Special Instructions
➤ Stitch pattern increment: Any EVEN number
➤ Chains at beginning of a round/row NEVER count as a stitch.
➤ I tend to crochet TIGHT, so you may need to adjust your hook size to accommodate.
➤ I suggest using the invisible join for a seamless look when finishing off.
HALL DISH / WASH CLOTH PATTERN
NOTES: | TURN at end of EVERY row. End of row st count will remain the same throughout. (24) EVEN = FRONT/RIGHT side. Use your preferred method for 1st DC of each row. (See Notes & Special Instructions for options.) |
START | NOTE: You can adjust size by chaining any ODD number. Chain 25 |
Row 1: | 1 SC in 2nd back bump from hook, 1 DC in next back bump. 1 SC in next back bump, 1 DC in next back bump. Repeat across. |
Rows 2-3: | Ch1, 1 SC in 1st st, 1 DC in next st. 1 SC in next st, 1 DC in next. Repeat across. |
Row 4: | Ch1, 1 HDC in 1st & each st across. |
Row 5: | NOTE: 1st & last sts are worked into full/normal st. All other sts are worked in TLO, which will be facing you.
Ch1, 1 SC in 1st st. 1 TLO-DC in next st, 1 TLO-SC in next st. Repeat across. 1 DC in last st. |
Rows 6-7: | Ch1, 1 SC in 1st st. 1 DC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat across. 1 DC in last st. |
Rows 8-*15: | Repeat Rows 4-7 (2 more times OR *as many times as needed to reach desired height.) After final repeat, do NOT fasten off. Proceed to BORDER Pattern |
BORDER PATTERN
NOTES: | BORDER is worked with FRONT/RIGHT side (with ridges) facing you at all times. Do NOT turn at end of each rnd. St count on EACH side must be an ODD number. |
Rnd 1: | Begin working across TOP (with FRONT/RIGHT side facing you): Ch1, 1 SC in 1st st, 1 BLO-SC in each st across, 1 SC in last st. NOTE: Place 2 SC in same st around middle of row to reach an ODD number. Ch2 at corner & rotate work. Continue down SIDE: Work SC evenly along side edges. (I recommend 2 SC at end of each DC row, 1 SC at end of each SC & HDC row.) NOTE: MUST end with an ODD number. Ch2 at corner & rotate work. Continue across BOTTOM: 1 SC in 1st st, 1 BLO-SC in each st across, 1 SC in last st. NOTE: Place 2 SC in same st around middle of row to reach an ODD number. Ch2 at corner & rotate work. Continue up side: Work SC evenly along side edges. (I recommend 2 SC at end of each DC row, 1 SC at end of each SC & HDC row.) NOTE: MUST end with an ODD number. Ch2 at corner & rotate work. SS join to 1st SC of rnd. |
Rnd 2: | SS to next/2nd st of row. Ch1, [1 SC, Ch2, 1 SC] in same st as SS.. Sk1, [1 SC, Ch2, 1 SC] in next st. Repeat across. Sk last st. Ch1, [2 SC, Ch2, 2 SC] in corner Ch2 space, Ch1. **Sk 1st st, [1 SC, Ch2, 1 SC] in next st. Sk1, [1 SC, Ch2, 1 SC] in next st. Repeat across. Sk last st. Ch1, [2 SC, Ch2, 2 SC] in corner Ch2 space, Ch1.** Repeat 2 more times. Use invisible join to top of 1st SC of rnd. Fasten off and weave in ends. |