Criss-Cross-Scrub Dishcloth

This easy dishcloth has a single crochet center followed by a round of single crochet, criss-cross double crochet and then a few more rounds of single crochet. How are you celebrating National Crochet Month?

One of the hardest crocheting items for me to figure out has been the placement of borders on the sides of my crocheting. As part of celebrating National Crochet Month, I decided to challenge myself by designing a dishcloth with a focus on a fun border.

Stitches and Abbreviations:
CH = Chain
ST = Stitch
SC = Single Crochet
DC = Double Crochet

Supplies:
Size I Crochet Hook
Cotton Dishcloth Yarn- Approximately 70 yards
Scissors
Yarn Needle

Special Stitches:
Criss-Cross DC - skip one ST, DC in next, go back and DC in skipped ST.

Center of Dishcloth:
Chain 21 Row 1: SC in the 2nd CH from hook, SC across, chain one, turn (20 stitches) Row 2: SC in each stitch across, chain one, turn Repeat Row 2 until square (I did 21 rows)

Borders:

Round 1: ch 1, sc around the entire dishcloth, placing 3 SC at each corner. Make sure that the sides have 20 evenly spaced SC Round 2: CH 3, 10 Criss-Cross DC on each side, 3 DC in each corner Round 3 & 4: CH 1, SC in each ST around, placing 3 SC at each corner Note: I used a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.

 

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💗 Grandma Duck 💗