Sunday, July 19, 2009

Scallop Edge Dishcoth (My original pattern)


Scallop Edge Dishcloth
(Crochet)


Materials:

1 ball Lily Sugar 'n Cream (100% cotton) -- I used Sugar 'n Cream Stripes in Lime Stripes

Size H hook

Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)

Ch 31

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, *sc in each ch across.* (30 sts.)

Row 2: ch 1, sc in st, sc in each st across.*

Rows 3 - 33: Repeat row 2
Row 34 (shells around): ch 3, 3 dc in first st on left side of dishcloth, sk next st, sc in following st, sk next st, 4 dc in following st, *sk next st, sc in following st, sk next st, 4 dc in following st,* around entire dishcloth. Sl st in ch 1 of beg ch 4.

Fasten off.

Weave in loose ends.


Finished dimensions:

Approx. 9.5" by 9.5"

Crochet Time: 1 to 3 hours (depending on ability)

4 comments:

Anna said...

I love this! You'll have to teach me to crochet some day. I've tried learning by book, but it hasn't been successful.

Lady Blogger said...

We'll swap -- someday I'd like to learn how to knit! :)

Anna said...

Sounds good to me! :)

Serena said...

this looks great!