Neat and Tidy Dishcloth

 A free crochet pattern

I started thinking about the idea for this dishcloth a few weeks ago and I thought for sure someone had already come up with the design, so I started looking around different pattern sites and I didn't see anything that was the same. I decided I should go ahead and type it up. 

This dishcloth is a lot of fun to make. I can make it in an hour and, and it has great visual appeal. I love that I can customize the colors for any theme, and I of course love the texture that the front post stitches give the dishcloth. 

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Pattern

Designer: Julia Schwartz

Yarn: Any 100% worsted cotton yarn. 

Hook: H/ 8 5mm

Notions: Tapestry needle, regular sewing needle, 

Size: 6 by 6 inches

Gauge: 8 sc x 6 rows = 2 inches

Stitches Used: Chain (ch), Slip Stitch (sl st), Single crochet stitch (sc), single crochet around the front post (scfp), single crochet 3 together around the front post (scfp3tog), i-cord, attached i-cord

Special Stitches

• Scfp3tog: Insert hook front to back, underneath the horizontal lines, pass 3 stitch posts (A), bring hook forward from back to front, yo, pass the hook back through all the stitches, yo (B), and pull through both loops on the hook. 

• Attached i-cord: With a new color, make a slip knot, ch 3, pull up a loop in each ch, insert the hook in a corner st, yo and pull up a loop for a total of 4 loops on the hook, {take the back 3 loops off the hook and put them on the cable needle, (yo and pull through one loop on the hook, take the next st off the cable needle and onto your hook) repeat (to) 2 times, take the last loop off the cable needle, place the loop on the hook, insert the hook into the next st of dishcloth, yo and pull through, yo and pull through 2 loops} You should have 4 loops on your hook again. Repeat {to} for the total needed stitches.

• I-cord: Take the back 3 loops off the hook and put them on the cable needle, (yo and pull through one loop on the hook, take the next st off the cable needle and onto your hook) repeat (to) 3 times. 

Copyright: Julia Schwartz.

Do not reproduce, copy, distribute, or sell this pattern without permission of the designer. This pattern must not be translated, reproduced, or circulated in another language without prior consent. If you have questions about this pattern please contact Julia.diligence@gmail.com.

Instructions

Row 1: Ch 42, sc in the second ch from hook and in each chain for a total of 41 sc sts. 

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, scfp around each of the next 18 sts, scfp3tog, scfp around each of the next 18 sts, sc in the last st. (39 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, scfp around each of the next 17 sts, scfp3tog, scfp around each of the next 17 sts, sc in the last st. (37 sts)

Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, scfp around each of the next 16 sts, scfp3tog, scfp around each of the next 16 sts, sc in the last st. (35 sts)

Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, scfp around each of the next 15 sts, scfp3tog, scfp around each of the next 15 sts, sc in the last st. (33 sts)

Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, scfp around each of the next 14 sts, scfp3tog, scfp around each of the next 14 sts, sc in the last st. (31 sts)

Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, scfp around each of the next 13 sts, scfp3tog, scfp around each of the next 13 sts, sc in the last st. (29 sts)

Row 8: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, scfp around each of the next 12 sts, scfp3tog, scfp around each of the next 12 sts, sc in the last st. (27 sts)

Row 9: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, scfp around each of the next 11 sts, scfp3tog, scfp around each of the next 11 sts, sc in the last st. (25 sts)

Row 10: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, scfp around each of the next 10 sts, scfp3tog, scfp around each of the next 10 sts, sc in the last st. (23 sts)

Row 11: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, scfp around each of the next 9 sts, scfp3tog, scfp around each of the next 9 sts, sc in the last st. (21 sts)

Row 12: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, scfp around each of the next 8 sts, scfp3tog, scfp around each of the next 8 sts, sc in the last st. (19 sts)

Row 13: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, scfp around each of the next 7 sts, scfp3tog, scfp around each of the next 7 sts, sc in the last st. (17 sts)

Row 14: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, scfp around each of the next 6 sts, scfp3tog, scfp around each of the next 6 sts, sc in the last st. (15 sts)

Row 15: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, scfp around each of the next 5 sts, scfp3tog, scfp around each of the next 5 sts, sc in the last st. (13 sts)

Row: 16: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, scfp around each of the next 4 sts, scfp3tog, scfp around each of the next 4 sts, sc in the last st. (11 sts)

Row 17: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, scfp around each of the next 3 sts, scfp3tog, scfp around each of the next 3 sts, sc in the last st. (9 sts)

Row 18: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, scfp around each of the next 2 sts, scfp3tog, scfp around each of the next 2 sts, sc in the last st. (7 sts)

Row 19: ch 1, turn, sl st in first and and last st together, sl st 2nd stitch and 6th st together, sl stitch 3rd and 5th st together.

Finish off and weave in your ends. 

 Edging

Row 1: With the same color, and working up the sides of the rows, attach yarn with a ch st, sc in each row for 19 sts, 3 sc in the corner st, sc in each row for 19 more sts. 

Row 2: Attached i-cord: With a new color, ch 3, pull up a loop in each ch, insert the hook in a corner st, yo and pull up a loop for a total of 4 loops on the hook, {take the back 3 loops off the hook and put them on the cable needle, (yo and pull through one loop on the hook, take the next st off the cable needle and onto your hook) repeat (to) 2 times, take the last loop off the cable needle, place the loop on the hook, insert the hook into the next st of dishcloth, yo and pull through, yo and pull through 2 loops} You should have 4 loops on your hook again. Repeat {to} for a total of 20 stitches. 

At the corner st, change to just making a regular i-cord for 16 sts, or until your desired loop length, sk 1 st, continue making the attached i-cord for the last 20 sts. 

Finish off and weave in your ends.

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Ruth's Kitchen Towel

A Free Knitting Pattern

It's been a while since I have shared a free knitting pattern. I recently made a crochet version of this towel. You can find it on Ravelry here. When I was finished with it I knew I wanted to make a knit version and so here it is. 

This is the hanging kitchen towel you always wanted. It is soft with the perfect subtle texture to get your hands dry. It is constructed just right so that it will hang in place without going anywhere.  Make a couple of matching dishcloths for the perfect house warming gift. 

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Ruth's Kitchen Towel

Designer: Julia Schwartz

Yarn: Any worsted cotton. 2 colors needed. Model used Lion Brand yarn: Re-up, 85% cotton, 15% polyester, 114 yards, 2.5 oz.

Needle: 7/ 4.5mm

Notions: Tapestry needle

Size: I wasn’t sure how to measure this. 5 ½ by 15 ½

Gauge: 18 sts x 28 rows = 4 in

Stitches Used: K (knit), P (purl), k2tog (knit 2 together)

Copyright: Julia Schwartz.

Do not reproduce, copy, distribute, or sell this pattern without permission of the designer. This pattern must not be translated, reproduced, or circulated in another language without prior consent. If you have questions about this pattern please contact Julia.diligence@gmail.com.

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Pattern Instructions

Main towel section

With Color A, cast on 60 stitches using your favorite cast on method

Rows 1-3: (K2, P2) Repeat 14 xs for a total of 60 stitches

Rows 4-6: (P2, k2) repeat 14 xs for a total of 60 stitches

Rows 7-9: (K2, P2) Repeat 14 xs for a total of 60 stitches

Row 10: With color B, k for a total of 60 stitches

Row 11: P for a total of 60 stitches

Row 12: K for a total of 60 stitches

Row 13: P for a total of 60 stitches

Row 14: With color A, k for a total of 60 stitches

Rows 15- 63: Repeat rows 1 and 2.

Cast off and break yarn.

Towel topper

Have the colored stripe towards the bottom with the knit side facing out. Fold the sides toward the middle so that the sides touch each other.


Row 1: With color B, pull up a loop through both sections of fabric in each stitch until you have 30 loops evenly across the folded towel.

Row 2- 40: K for a total of 30 sts

Row 41: K 1, k2tog, k 24, k2tog, k 1

Row 42: K for a total of 28 sts

Row 43: K 1, k2tog, k 22, k2tog, k 1

Row 44: K for a total of 26 sts

Row 45: K 1, k2tog, k 20, k2tog, k 1

Row 46: K for a total of 24 sts

Row 47: K 1, k2tog, k 18, k2tog, k 1

Row 48: K for a total of 22 sts

Row 49: K 1, k2tog, k 16, k2tog, k 1

Row 50: K for a total of 20 sts

Row 51: K 1, k2tog, k 14, k2tog, k 1

Row 52: K for a total of 18 sts

Row 53: K 1, k2tog, k 12, k2tog, k 1

Row 54: K for a total of 16 sts

Cast off and break yarn.

Band

With color B, cast on 5 stitches along the side of the towel topper starting at row 40 and working down toward row 30.

Row 1-37(or until the band stretches across the towel topper): K for a total of 5 sts.

Cast off and break yarn with a long tail. Using the long tail, wip stitch the band to the other side of the towel topper.

Weave in all your ends.

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Tunisian Spike Stitch Tutorial

A Free Tunisian Crochet Pattern

I have a new stitch pattern I want you to learn. That means like always I have a new little dishcloth pattern to help you learn. After you learn how to make the dishcloth I will have a triangle scarf pattern that will have the new stitch pattern in it. I'm really excited about all the texture of this stitch.

A lot of times I struggle with finding good patterns that go well with variegated or hand painted yarns. Often times the yarn pools funny or the texture gets lost in all the different colors. I think this stitch pattern really knocks it out of the park for showing of the yarn and the texture.

sneak peek at the triangle scarf

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Designer: Julia Schwartz
Yarn: Bernant Handicrafter, 100% cotton 1 skein
Hook: 6mm Tunisian hook
Notions: tapestry needle
Size: 6 x6 inches
Gauge: 15 sts 13 rows equals 4 inches

Special Stitches:

• TPS (Tunisian Purl stitch): (forward pass) Place yarn in front of your work, insert your hook into the left vertical bar of the st below, yo and pull your yarn through. (Return pass): follow instructions in the pattern.
• TKS (Tunisian Knit stitch): (Forward pass)working with the yarn behind your work, insert your hook between the vertical bars below the horizontal bars in the st below, yo, pull the yarn through, keep your loop on the hook.(Return pass): follow instructions in the pattern.
• Spike Stitch: (forward pass) working with the yarn behind your work, insert your hook between the vertical bars that are 3 rows below the working row,, yo, pull the yarn through bringing it up to the working row, keep your loop on te hook. (return pass): follow instructions in the pattern. 

  

  completed spike st

• TK3tog (Tunisian knit 3 together): (forward pass): working with the yarn behind your work insert your hook through the left vertical loops of the next 3 stitches, yo, pull the yarn through , keep your loop on the hook. (return pass): follow instructions in the pattern. 

  

  TK3tog before you pull through the 3 vertical sts.

• Yo (yarn over): (Forward pass) put the yarn over the hook from back to front,  (Return pass): treat this as a loop on the return pass

Copyright:

Julia Schwartz. Do not reproduce, copy, distribute, or sell this pattern without permission of the designer. This pattern must not be translated, reproduced, or circulated in another language without prior consent. If you have questions about this pattern please contact Julia.diligence@gmail.com.

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Pinevale Dishcloth Instructions:

Foundation Row: (forward pass) Ch 17,  insert hook into each ch and pull up a loop for a total of 17 loops on the hook,
(return pass:) yo, pull through 1 loop, (yo, pull through 2 loops) repeat (to) until you have 1 loop left.

Rows 1- 4: (forward pass) {TKS}(first loop on the hook counts as a TKS here and throughout)  repeat {to} to last st, TKS in the last st.

(return pass:) yo, pull through 1 loop, (yo, pull through 2 loops) repeat (to) until you have 1 loop left. (17 sts)

Row 5: (forward pass) 2 TKS, {spike st, 3 TKS} repeat {to} 3 times, 2 TKS in the last 2 sts.

(return pass:) yo, pull through 1 loop, (yo, pull through 2 loops) repeat (to) until you have 1 loop left. (17 sts)

Row 6: (Forward pass)  1 TKS, {yo, TK3tog, yo, TKS} repeat {to} 3 times.
(return pass:) yo, pull through 1 loop, (yo, pull through 2 loops) repeat (to) until you have 1 loop left. (17 sts)

Row 7: (forward pass) 4 TKS, {spike st, 3 TKS} repeat {to} 2 times, TKS in the last st.
(return pass:) yo, pull through 1 loop, (yo, pull through 2 loops) repeat (to) until you have 1 loop left. (17 sts)

Row 8: (forward pass) 3 TKS, {yo, TK3tog, yo, TKS} Repeat (to) 2 times, TKS in the last 2 sts
(return pass:) yo, pull through 1 loop, (yo, pull through 2 loops) repeat (to) until you have 1 loop left. (17 sts)

Rows 9- 16: repeat rows 5- 8 two times

Rows 17- 20: Repeat rows 1-4

Do not finish off.

Edging:

Round 1: (ch 1, sc in the next 17 sts, ch 1, turn the cloth 90 degrees and sc in each of the next 20 rows) repeat (to), ch 1, sl st into starting sc.

Round 2: ch 1, sc in each sc and 3 sc in each ch space, sl st into beginning ch.

Finish off and weave in your ends. 

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A Tisket A Tasket Dishcloth

A Free Crochet Pattern

I have a quick little pattern for you this week. This is a practice pattern for a basket that I am going to share next week. This Dishcloth will help you practice the Tunisian knit stitch and the Tunisian purl stitch for the body of the dishcloth. The pattern repeat is often referred to as the seed stitch in knitting. You will also learn how to make the attached i-cord stitch for the border of the dishcloth. These Dishcloths might look familiar to you. I designed them based off of my knit learner's curve dishcloths. I didn't want you crocheters to feel left out.

I like my dishcloths to be on the small side, so you will be able to make these with a regular crochet hook. I'm not going to lie; the i-cord edging (or just crocheted i-cord in general) is very fiddly and awkward. I found using a cable needle or a double pointed knitting needle to hold the stitches together made all the difference at making the edging look great.

I found this youtube video really helpful for the attached I-cord.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbymEneY5qI

I will have a PDF for this pattern that will be added to next week's basket pattern, so be on the look out for it.
~edit~ Here is the Ravelry link for purchasing the Basket Pattern 

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Designer: Julia Schwartz
Yarn: worsted cotton yarn
Hook: H/8 5mm
Notions: tapestry needle, cable needle
Size: 4 by 4 inches
Gauge: 13 sc and 14 rows (not really needed for this pattern)
Special Stitches:

• TPS:  (forward pass) Place yarn in front of your work, insert your hook into the left vertical bar of the st below, yo and pull your yarn through.  

       (Return pass): follow instructions in the pattern.

• TKS: (Forward pass)working with the yarn behind your work, insert your hook between the vertical bars below the horizontal bars in the st below, yo, pull the yarn through, keep your loop on the hook.

(Return pass): follow instructions in the pattern.

Copyright:

Julia Schwartz. Do not reproduce, copy, distribute, or sell this pattern without permission of the designer. This pattern must not be translated, reproduced, or circulated in another language without prior consent. If you have questions about this pattern please contact Julia.diligence@gmail.com.

Pattern: 

Row 1: ch 15, insert hook into each ch and pull up a loop for a total of 15 loops on the hook,
return pass: yo, pull through 1 loop, (yo, pull through 2 loops) repeat (to) until you have 1 loop left.

Row 2: Forward pass: (tks, tps) repeat (to) for 15 stitches
return pass: yo, pull through 1 loop, (yo, pull through 2 loops) repeat (to) until you have 1 loop left.

Row 3: Forward pass: (tps, tks) repeat (to) for 15 stitches
return pass: yo, pull through 1 loop, (yo, pull through 2 loops) repeat (to) until you have 1 loop left.

Row 4-15: Repeat rows 2 and 3

Finish off

I-cord Edging

With a new color, ch 3, pull up a loop in each ch, insert the hook in a corner st, yo and pull up a loop for a total of 4 loops on the hook, {take the back 3 loops off the hook and put them on the cable needle, (yo and pull through one loop on the hook, take the next st off the cable needle and onto your hook) repeat (to) 2 times, take the last loop off the cable needle, place the loop on the hook, insert the hook into the next st of dishcloth, yo and pull through, yo and pull through 2 loops}

You should have 4 loops on your hook again.

Repeat {to} until you have gone all the way around the dishcloth.

To finish off, yo and pull through all 4 loops, sl st into the starting ch of the edging.

Finish off. Weave in your ends.

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