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The Heart Flower Dish/Wash Cloth was designed in memory of my mother, who loved flowers. I chose to use a heart for the flower to represent my love for her.
It looks great in any color combination, making it a stylish and practical addition to your kitchen or bath essentials. It would make a perfect Mother’s Day gift. It would also make a great gift for family and friends, and it’s sure to be a hot seller at your next market.
Materials
➤Yarn: 100% Cotton
➤Yardage: 80-100 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
➤ HDC = Half Double Crochet
➤ DC = Double Crochet
➤ BO = Bobble
➤ SHELL = (5) Double Crochet worked in same st
Notes & Special Instructions
➤ 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.
HEART FLOWER DISH / WASH 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). |
Row 1: | Chainless Foundation HDC 23 sts. OR Chain 24, 1 HDC in 2nd back bump from hook, 1 HDC in each back bump across. |
Row 2: | Ch1, 1 HDC in 1st & each of next 10 sts, 1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in each of next 11 sts. |
Row 3: | Ch1, 1 HDC in each st across. |
Row 4: | Ch1, 1 HDC in 1st & each of next 10 sts, 1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in each of next 11 sts. |
Row 5: | Ch1, 1 HDC in each st across. |
Row 6: | Ch1, 1 HDC in 1st & 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 next 4 sts, 1 BO in next st. Repeat again. 1 HDC in each of next 2 sts, 1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in each of next 3 sts. |
Row 7: | Ch1, 1 HDC in each st across. |
Row 8: | Ch1, 1 HDC in 1st st, 1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in each of next 6 sts, 1 BO in next st. 1 HDC in each of next 2 sts, 1 BO in next st. Repeat again. 1 HDC in each of next 6 sts, 1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in next st. |
Row 9: | Ch1, 1 HDC in each st across. |
Row 10: | Ch1, 1 HDC in 1st & 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 next 3 sts, 1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in next st, 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 next 3 sts. |
Row 11: | Ch1, 1 HDC in each st across. |
Row 12: | Ch1, 1 HDC in 1st & each of next 7 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 8 sts. |
Row 13: | Ch1, 1 HDC in each st across. |
Row 14: | Ch1, 1 HDC in 1st & each of next 5 sts, 1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in each of next 9 sts, 1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in each of next 6 sts. |
Row 15: | Ch1, 1 HDC in each st across. |
Row 16: | Ch1, 1 HDC in 1st & each of next 3 sts, 1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in each of next 13 sts, 1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in each of next 4 sts. |
Row 17: | Ch1, 1 HDC in each st across. |
Row 18: | Ch1, 1 HDC in 1st & each of next 2 sts, 1 BO in next st. 1 HDC in each of next 7 sts, 1 BO in next st. Repeat again. 1 HDC in each of next 3 sts. |
Row 19: | Ch1, 1 HDC in each st across. |
Row 20: | Ch1, 1 HDC in 1st & 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 3 sts. Repeat again. |
Row 21: | Ch1, 1 HDC in each st across. |
Row 22: | Ch1, 1 HDC in 1st & each of next 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 5 sts. Repeat again |
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 Rnd. Each side must have a st count increment of 4 +3. |
Rnd 1: | Rotate work to begin working down left side of piece: Ch1, Evenly place SC down side. Ch2 to turn corner. 1 SC in each st across BOTTOM (beginning chain). Ch2 to turn corner. Evenly place SC up side. Ch2 to turn corner. 1 SC in 1st & each st across TOP to corner. Ch2 to turn corner. SS join. |
Rnd 2: | SS to next/2nd 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 1st 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 remaining 2 sides. NOTE: Final SS of repeat will be worked in 1st SS/join of rnd. Use invisible join to top of 1st SS/join of rnd. Fasten off and weave in ends. |