Textured Crocheted Dishcloth

Submitted by Marcy Smith on 25 June 2009 - 12:16pm. Categorized As:

In today's enewsletter, CrochetMe More (if you're not getting this, click on the button at the right), we wrapped up our discussion of crocheting in the front loop only (flo) and back loop only (blo) to produce different fabrics.

This washcloth features a stitch that utilizes both the front and back loop of the same stitch to create a sturdy fabric.
When I went to fetch the cloth from the kitchen to firm up the details of the pattern, I couldn't find it by the sink where I left it. I glanced about and found it IN the sink – some intrepid dish-washer had USED the cloth. How was he (she?) to know that it was technically a WIP, since I hadn't finished writing the pattern.
No complaints – good to know someone's doing the dishes! And it works well. I squeezed it out and here's the pattern:

Flo/blo Textured Washcloth

This makes an 8-inch square washcloth. To make it bigger, add more stitches. You will also need more yarn, as this cloth takes up almost the full ball.

materials
1 ball Sugar & Cream (Lily, 100% cotton) (I used color 01011)
hook: 7
abb:

rev sc: reverse single crochet (work sc from left to right across row)

dc: double crochet

blo: back loop only

flo: front loop only

directions
Chain 32. Work dc in 3rd chain from hook and all chains across (30 st). Do not turn.

Row 1: ch 1 (does not count as st) rev sc flo

Row 2: ch 2 (does not count as st) dc blo

Repeat rows 1 and 2 11 times. Do not break off yarn.

Work Rev sc around border of cloth, working two or three rev scs in corners.

Cut yarn and pull through final loop. Weave in ends.

Happy washing!

Marcy

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Thank you for the washcloth pattern, and thanks even more for the great e-newsletter content so far from both Marcy and Toni!

I really like the way the Crochet Me newsletter is being handled---this newsletter is actually USEFUL, and it focuses on techniques, information, and inspiration that are really educating readers! It, and the various links it points out to the Crochet Me blog, are presenting the kind of information that helps readers to learn new skills, look at what they are doing in new ways, pay attention to details that make a difference in their work, and raise the level of their crocheting overall. We really need this kind of communication!

Some other yarn-related newsletters out there are pretty low on content and seem more like advertisements to encourage readers to buy various books, magazines, or products. Keep up the terrific work!

Submitted by yarnity on 25 June 2009 - 2:18pm.

Thanks, Yarnity! We love crochet and can't help sharing the love. Thanks for your good words.
Best,
Marcy

Submitted by Marcy Smith on 25 June 2009 - 2:46pm.

I am confused as to what exactly reverse single crochet is... I guess the description doesn't really help me because I am left handed anyway, so I always crochet from left to right. So, I am trying to conceptualize what you are talking about, and I just keep getting confused...

Submitted by mmashelly on 26 June 2009 - 6:46am.

Awesome idea. Going on my take-along project list.

So you never turn the work?

I'm finishing up an afghan with a reverse HALF-double crochet, decided to call it the lobster stitch :) Or, pain in the butt stitch ... I'm very slow at it.

Submitted by alovelything on 26 June 2009 - 7:26am.

Yes, it's true that you never turn the work.
And mmashelly: Try this: To do the single crochet from left to right, you are probably inserting the hook from the top of the loop to the bottom of the loop. For the reverse single crochet, insert the hook from the bottom of the loop to the top of the loop. It should create the twisted stitch you see above. Let me know how it works out!
Marcy

Submitted by Marcy Smith on 26 June 2009 - 3:47pm.

Thanks for this wash cloth pattern. It seems to be a very simple and quick pattern to whip up. Look forward to getting my hook at it. :)

Kcrystina
Mixed Media Jewelry Artist & Crocheter
www.kcrystina.com

Submitted by kcrystina on 15 July 2009 - 7:20pm.

Thanks for this pattern it has become my new waiting room project(my Mom has numerous Doctors appointments and I usually drive her). I have already made two washcloths. Karen

Submitted by doglover 2 on 23 July 2009 - 1:50pm.

This is my first crochet dishcloth.... I just love how easy & quick it is plus it looks so great.... I have knit all my dishcloths before....

Submitted by caylemandy on 31 October 2009 - 3:51pm.