Pattern Description:
The Patterned Tapestry Dishcloth Set features four vibrant dishcloths worked flat in simple single crochet rows.
Using the tapestry crochet method, each cloth showcases bold geometric designs created by carrying and switching colors seamlessly.
A clean single-round border frames the finished piece for a polished look. With clear charts and repetitive rows, these dishcloths offer a fun, colorful project suitable for confident beginners and tapestry enthusiasts alike.
Materials Needed & Measurements:
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
- Width: 9¾”
- Length: 9¾”
MATERIALS (Yarn): The pattern uses Premier® Yarns Home Cotton® (85% Recycled Cotton, 15% Polyester; 2.65 oz/75g, 131 yards/120 m).
- MC (Main Color): 38-01 White – 3 balls
- CC1 (Contrast Color 1): 38-06 Orange – 1 ball
- CC2: 38-09 Fuchsia – 1 ball
- CC3: 44-73 Green Speckle – 1 ball
- CC4: 44-72 Yellow Speckle – 1 ball
HOOKS & NOTIONS:
- US Size 7 (4.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
- Tapestry needle
- GAUGE: 16 sc x 16 rows = 4”
Abbreviations Used:
- beg – begin(ing)
- CC – contrast color
- ch(s) – chain(s)
- MC – main color
- rnd(s) – round(s)
- sc – single crochet
- sl st(s) – slip stitch(es)
Instructions for Making the Patterned Tapestry Dishcloth Pattern:
Dishcloth Construction (CC1)
The instructions for the CC1 Dishcloth serve as the basis for all four dishcloths, substituting the appropriate CC color and chart.
Setup
- With the MC, ch 38.
- Setup Row: Working in the back bumps of the ch(s), sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across, turn. This results in 37 sc.
Tapestry Chart Work
- Beg with Row 1 of the chart.
- Work in sc and change yarn color following the chart.
- Continue following the chart rules (working over the unused color and pulling through the last loop with the new color) until all 35 rows of the chart have been completed.
- Fasten off the CC1.
Last Row and Border Round
After completing the 35 chart rows, the piece is turned into the border round.
- Last Row: With MC, ch 1, sc across to the last sc.
- Work 3 sc in the last sc.
- Do not turn or fasten off. Rotate the piece to beg working along the row ends.
- Border Rnd:
- Evenly space 34 sc along the left side edge.
- Work 3 sc in the bottom left corner.
- Work 1 sc in each unworked loop of the foundation ch.
- Work 3 sc in the bottom right corner.
- Evenly space 34 sc along the right side edge.
- Work 3 sc in the top right corner.
- Join to the beg sc with a sl st.
- Fasten off.
Creating the Other Dishcloths
All other dishcloths (CC2, CC3, and CC4) are worked using the same instructions as the CC1 Dishcloth, but substituting the contrast color and following the corresponding chart.
- CC2 Dishcloth: Work as for CC1, using MC and CC2, and following the CC2 color chart.
- CC3 Dishcloth: Work as for CC1, using MC and CC3, and following the CC3 color chart.
- CC4 Dishcloth: Work as for CC1, using MC and CC4, and following the CC4 color chart.
Finishing
Weave in all ends.
