Crochet Soft Textured Striped Dishcloth Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Cotton Blend Yarn (100% Cotton or a cotton blend; approximately 200 yds total)
• Colors: Light Blue, Cream, and Lavender
• Crochet Hook: G (4.00 mm)
• Tapestry needle for weaving ends
• Scissors

Gauge:

15 sts x 15 rows = 4 inches in textured stripes pattern.

Finished Measurements:

Approximately 8 inches square after blocking.

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• st = stitch
• sl st = slip stitch

Pattern Instructions:

1. With Light Blue, ch 31.
2. Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next 2 ch, *sc in next ch, dc in next 3 ch; repeat from * across row; turn.
3. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next 2 dc, *sc in next sc, dc in next 3 dc; repeat from * across; add single crochet in last st; turn.
4. Change to Cream.
5. Row 3: Repeat Row 2.
6. Change to Lavender.
7. Row 4: Repeat Row 2.
8. Continue alternating between colors every 2 rows until you reach approximately 8 inches of fabric or desired length.
9. Once you've reached the desired height, finish off and weave in ends.

Edging:

With your chosen color, make a round of single crochet around the entire dishcloth, creating a clean edge. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc to finish.

Care Instructions:

Machine wash, dry flat if desired.

Enjoy your soft textured striped dishcloth!