This Easy Textured Crochet Dishcloth is both beautiful and practical. It features the Slanted Ridge Stitch. A simple yet eye-catching crochet stitch that adds diagonal texture and a modern twist to a classic dishcloth design.
Equipment
1 Crochet Hook Size I 5.5mm
1 Scissors:
1 Tapestry Needle
Materials
85YardsLion Brand Yarn 24/7 Cotton. #4 medium weight 100% cotton yarn. Each Skein is 186 yards.Each dishcloth uses about 85 yards.I made this dishcloth in two yarn colors: Ecru, Camel
Estimated Cost 5
Instructions
Start with a Slip Knot. Place a slip knot on your crochet hook.
85 Yards Lion Brand Yarn 24/7 Cotton. #4 medium weight 100% cotton yarn. Each Skein is 186 yards.
Work a starting chain using any number of stitches.
For my gauge, I worked a foundation chain of 30 stitches.
Row 1
Insert hook into the second CH and work a SC and in each stitch across. Turn (29 STs)
Row 2
CH 2 (Counts as a DC). In the next ST work 1 DC. [In the next ST, YO and insert the hook into the front bottom loop on the left lower leg of the DC ST you just worked, then in the next ST. YO and pull up a loop. There should be 4 loops on the hook, YO and pull through 3 loops. YO and pull through the last two loops on the hook. Repeat between [ ] to the end.
Rows 3 through Row 19
Repeat row 2.
Finishing
When you have reached your desired length, cut the yarn leaving about a 12-inch yarn tail. Pull the yarn tail through the last stitch.
Use the yarn needle to weave the yarn through the crochet stitches to secure.
Notes
Skill Level
Confident Beginner Crocheter.You should be able to read a crochet pattern and work double crochet stitches and chain stitches.
Gauge
Approximately 13 stitches and 8 rows every 4X4 inch square.
Size
9 X 9 inch squareChange the size by working any number of chain stitches and any number of rows.