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Crochet dishcloth tied with a bow.

Moss Stitch Crochet Dishcloth

Free moss stitch crochet dishcloth pattern. This crochet dishcloth is easy and fast to make, and is a great crochet project for beginners.
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Skill Level : Easy
Makes: 1
Author :Harriet

What You Will Need

Yarn

  • Worsted weight yarn (10ply), 100% cotton, any color, approximately 98 yards (90 meters)

Hook

  • G/6, 4 mm or size to obtain a gauge.

Notions

  • Scissors
  • Yarn needle

Gauge

  • 18 single crochet stitches and 18 rows = 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10 cm)

Finished Size

  • The dishcloth is approximately 9 x 9 inches (23 x 23cm)

Stitches and Abbreviations Used (US Terms)

  • ch - chain
  • sc - single crochet
  • sk - skip
  • sp - space

Notes

  • The length and width of the pattern can be increased or decreased by reducing or increasing the number of rows and having an even number of foundation chain stitches.

Instructions

  • Foundation - Create a foundation chain of 40 stitches. 
  • Row 1 - Sc in 2nd ch from hk, *ch1, sk 1 ch, sc in next st; rpt from * across ending with sc in last st, turn. = 20 sc
  • Row 2 -  Ch1, sc in ch-1 sp, * ch1, sk 1 sc, sc in next ch1-1 sp, rpt from * across ending with sc in turning ch of the previous row, turn. = 20sc
  • Row 3 - 36 - repeat row 2, or until your reach your desired length. Cut yarn and fasten off
  • Finish - Use a yarn needle to weave in loose ends.