After knitting a dishcloth and using it for some time I realized that dishcloths really are awesome.  I then made another one using the same yarn but smaller needles.  Then I decided to use some leftover cotton to make a crochet one.  At first I had no idea what to do with them, then found out that they are pretty little things that make wiping counters and drying dishes so much more fun.  Some people use them to wash dishes but I prefer to use my tawashis for that.

I’ve also learned:

• Cotton is better for dishcloths because it is more absorbent.
• The tighter the fabric is the better.  Dishcloths need to be dense.
• You can throw them in the washing machine without worrying.
• They are environmentally friendly,  they can be used to soak up spills instead of kitchen towels.
• They are great for practicing different stitches.
• They are quick to make and can also be used as washcloths and facecloths.

Want to make one?

Here’s how:

Stitches between asterisks ** are to be repeated

I used Coats India Cinderella and 3.5 mm hook

Starting Chain: Chain 37 {or any odd number depending on the size you want to make}

Row 1 : SC in the next 36 stitches. [36 SC]

Row 2: Turn, chain 1 and SC in same stitch, DC in next stitch *SC, DC* across [36 stitches]

Row 3 – 30 : Repeat row 2.

In the next rows you will be SCing in DCs and DCing in SCs.

Row 31: Turn, chain 1 and SC in same stitch, SC across [36 SC]

Finish off and weave in ends.

You can SC around the dishcloth for a neater edge but I liked the raw bumpy edge.

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This is my own pattern please do not copy it, I don’t mind if you make these and sell them, but it would be nice if you reference this pattern.