Sedge Stitch Dishcloth

I don't know about all of you, but I love making quick and useful projects.  Some of my friends call me the "Washcloth Queen!"  HAHA!!  The Sedge Stitch Dishcloth is one of my favorite patterns.  It uses a combination of SC, HDC and DC crochet stitches worked into the same chain.  This creates a slanted, almost fan shape stitch with a fabulous texture.  

My first published original dishcloth design, Sedge Stripe Dishcloth,  uses a combination of alternating rows of the sedge stitch, single crochet, and double crochet to create a fun texture.  Be sure to check out that fun pattern!  

Sedge Stitch Pattern:

Chain 32 (or any multiple of 3 +2)
Row 1: SC in 2nd CH from hook, 1 HDC, 1 DC in same CH.  [skip 2 CH, (SC, HDC, DC) in next CH] repeat until 3 CH remaining.  skip 2 CH, SC in last CH. Turn.
Row 2: CH 1, (SC, HDC, DC) in first stitch (last SC from previous row) [skip 2 stitches, (SC, HDC, DC) in next stitch] repeat until 3 remaining.  Skip 2 stitches, SC in last stitch. Turn.
Repeat Row 2 until the dishcloth is square or desired size.

Abbreviations:

CH = Chain

SC = Single Crochet

HDC = Half Double Crochet

DC = Double Crochet

Supplies:

Crochet Hook H or I

Cotton Yarn 

Yarn Needle

Scissors

I am on a mission to use up the cotton yarn that I have so that I can purchase some new colors.  You can see in the picture below some of my dishcloths I made to use up bits and scraps of yarn.  The dark pink and lime green yarn I've had for 10+ years.  

The texture is perfect for scrubbing dishes.

I think that the Sedge Stitch would make a beautiful baby blanket crocheted in a soft baby yarn.  I'll have to put that on my list to try.

 Happy Crafting!

💗 Grandma Duck 💗

Ripple Puff Dishcloth

I love this pattern!  This fun dishcloth uses a combination of puff stitches and sc to create this awesome ripple effect.  This is pretty quick to make.   It is beautiful when worked in a striped yarn like Ocean Waves.  The puff stitch looks complicated at first, but trust me, it is easy.  I love how this works in the kitchen for scrubbing.  

    

The pattern linked below starts with 33 chains.  This produces about a 9-inch dishcloth.  I prefer a 7 to 7.5 inch dishcloth, so I started with 25 chains instead. You can use any multiple of 8 plus 1.  Note, the pattern calls for a G hook.  I used a size I because I tend to crochet tightly.

 

Supplies: Crochet Hook, Cotton Yarn, Yarn Needle, Scissors

Crochet Stitches: Chain, Single Crochet, Puff Stitch

Pattern:  Ripple Puff Crochet Cleaning Cloth

 Happy Crafting!

💗 Grandma Duck 💗

Dreaming of Spring Dishcloth

Is anyone else dreaming of spring?  During my quiet time over Christmas, I worked on some crochet and sewing pattern ideas, drawn towards springtime colors and designs.  This is one that I sketched out but didn't make until last weekend.  I'm in love with this beautiful round dishcloth/washcloth!  Although it looks complex, this design is beginner-friendly.

If you are looking for another fun round dishcloth, the Ferris Wheel pattern is one of my favorites.  For more free dishcloth, washcloth and facial rounds click here.  

Supplies:
Cotton yarn, 50-60 yards (samples created with Premier Home Yarn)
Crochet hook size I, or preferred size for your choice of yarn.  Gauge is not important.
Scissors
Yarn Needle

Stitches Used:
Slip stitch
Double Crochet
Half Double Crochet
Chain
Three Double Crochet Puff stitch

Puff stitch directions: Yarn over, insert the hook in the stitch, yarn over, draw the yarn through the stitch, yarn over, and draw the yarn through the 2 loops on the hook.  2 loops remain on the hook.  In the same stitch, repeat the preceding step twice. You should have 4 loops on your hook. Yarn over and draw the yarn through all 4 loops on the hook.  The puff stitch is complete.

Note: Chain at the beginning of each round counts as a stitch

Chain four, slip stitch in the last loop to make a circle.  (Alternatively, you can start with a magic circle.)

Row 1: Chain two, 11 DC in the circle. Slip stitch to join.   (12 stitches total)

Row 2: Chain two, complete one puff stitch in the same stitch as the chain.  {chain 2, complete one puff stitch in the next stitch, repeat 11 times} Slip stitch to join. (12 puff stitches, 24 chains total)

     

Row 3: Slip stitch in next stitch, slip stitch into the first chain two space.  Chain 2, 3DC in the chain space.  {4 DC in each chain space, repeat 11 times} Slip stitch to join.  (48 stitches total)

Row 4: Chain two, DC in the same stitch, DC in each of the next three stitches.  {2 DC in next stitch, DC in next three stitches, repeat 11 times} Slip stitch to join.  (60 stitches total)

Row 5:  Chain two, DC in the same stitch, DC in each of the next four stitches.  {2 DC in next stitch, DC in next four stitches, repeat 11 times} Slip stitch to join.  (72 stitches total)

Row 6:  Chain one, HDC in the same stitch, HDC in each of the next five stitches.  {2 HDC in next stitch, HDC in next five stitches, repeat 11 times} Slip stitch to join.  (84 stitches total)

Row 7: Slip stitch in the first stitch.  Skip one stitch.  5 DC in next stitch.  Skip one stitch.  Slip stitch in next {Skip one stitch, 5DC in next stitch, skip one stitch, slip stitch in next.  Repeat 19 times} Slip stitch to join.  Bind off.  Weave in ends.

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 Happy Crafting!

💗 Grandma Duck 💗

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Lemon Peel Dishcloth

This dishcloth is a beginner friendly pattern.  The Lemon Peel stitch makes a fairly dense dishcloth, perfect for cleaning.  It's also fantastic for washcloths.  It's one of my favorites and one of my "go to" stitches!  I've used it in other projects too, so watch for more Lemon Peel fun coming soon!

I prefer about a 7.5 inch square dishcloth, so I start with 29 chains.   Any odd number will work for the starting chain.  

Supplies:

Crochet Hook (H or I.)

Cotton Yarn 

Yarn Needle

Scissors

Crochet Stitches:

Chain

Single Crochet

Double Crochet

Pattern:

Ch-29, sc in second ch from hook, dc in next.  {Sc in next, dc in next repeat until end} Chain 1 and then turn. (28 Stitches)

Rows 2-24 (or until square): sc in first st, dc in second.  {sc in next, dc in next to end.}  Chain 1, turn.  Repeat until dishcloth is the desired size.  Fasten off and then weave in the ends.  This is a quick dishcloth that can be made in less than an hour.  

Superhero Capes

Are you looking for a fun idea to chase away the winter blues?  Do you have a little one who loves superheroes?  I made these Superhero capes as gifts for two special little girls.  They loved them!  The girls put them on and ran endless circles through my living room, dining room and kitchen.  I believe the capes even made them run faster.  (OK, they believed that but who am I to doubt them?)

The website linked in the pattern section below has a wonderful step-by-step tutorial to make these fun capes.  Pattern sizes include 18 months through adult.

Materials and supplies to make one cape:

• Red cotton fabric, 1 yard
• Blue fabric, 1 yard
• Velcro
• Blue and White Felt, 12" square of each
• Printer and paper
• Temporary marking pen.  I used a FriXon pen.  

Tips & Tricks:

• Do not iron felt!  I melted the felt onto my iron and had a huge mess to clean up.   My original thought was to use an iron-on adhesive to attach the white and blue layers to make the emblem.   What a mess!  
• I google searched Superman alphabet, found an A and a B.  I used Google Docs to resize the letter to the size I wanted for the applique.  
• After printing out the letter, I cut it out and then used a FriXon pen to trace it onto the white felt.  After cutting out the white letter, I pinned it onto the blue felt background.  I machine appliqued around the letter using a buttonhole stitch and white thread.  After I completed the machine applique, I trimmed the blue felt.  
• Note: Any markings from a FriXon pen can be removed with heat.  Normally, I use my iron, but in this case, I used my hair dryer to remove the markings from the white felt.  
• The Superhero letter was machine appliqued onto the back of the cape before sewing the cape pieces together.

Pattern: Superhero Cape from Made by Me Monday

Happy Crafting!

💗Grandma Duck💗

Criss-Cross Dishcloth

This past winter, I stepped out of my crochet comfort zone and started to experiment using new stitches and stitch combinations for dishcloths.  This was my first attempt at stitches that cross over each other!  "Criss-Cross" Pattern from Crochet Styles 4U.  One 7.5" dishcloth took me about 45 minutes to make.  Easy and quick!

I love the texture in this stitch!

Supplies:

Crochet Hook (Pattern calls for H, I used size I.)

Cotton Yarn (Peaches & Creme, Ocean Stripes.)

Yarn Needle

Scissors

Crochet Stitches:

Chain

Double Crochet

Pattern:  

Criss Cross Dishcloth

Notes:  

I use a slightly bigger crochet hook because I tend to crochet tight.  The ergonomic crochet hook from Boyl eases the strain on my hand.  I'll be investing in other sizes as I need them for projects!

Happy Crafting!

💗 Grandma Duck 💗