Textured Geometric Dishcloth Pattern

Materials:

• Worsted weight cotton yarn (approximately 100 yards)
• 4.5 mm (US 7) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Gauge:

16 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches in pattern stitch

Finished Size:

Approx. 10" x 10" square

Stitches Used:

• Chain (ch)
• Single crochet (sc)
• Double crochet (dc)
• Slip stitch (sl st)

Instructions:

1. Chain 36.
2. Row 1: In the 2nd chain from hook, sc. Sc in each chain across (35 sc total). Turn.
3. Row 2: Chain 3 (counts as 1 dc), dc in next stitch, *skip next stitch, (sc, dc) in next stitch; repeat from * across to the last stitch, sc in last stitch. Turn.
4. Row 3: Chain 1, sc in first stitch, *2 dc in next sc, sc in next dc; repeat from * across to the last stitch, sc in last stitch. Turn.
5. Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until the dishcloth measures approximately 10 inches from the start.
6. Last Row: Chain 1, sc across. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Optional Border:

For a neat finish, add a row of slip stitches around the edge of the dishcloth. Start in any corner, sl st in each stitch around.

Care Instructions:

Machine wash and tumble dry low or lay flat to dry.

Variations:

Try using different colors for each row or alternating between solid and variegated yarns to create your own unique patterns!