Crochet Milk Way Washcloth -- Free Crochet Pattern

I finished the dishcloth/washcloth for my swap this weekend. I think it turned out great – I just hope my swap buddy likes it too! It's so hard to match colors without seeing what's going on. I used a starburst cluster pattern for the main body then edged it with a reverse single crochet. Here's hoping! :)

Crochet Milky Way Washcloth/Dishcloth

Materials:
H (5mm) Hook
Worsted weight cotton (Sugar'n Cream)

Starburst Stitch:
Draw up a loop in same stitch previously worked. Draw up a loop in next stitch 2 times. YO and draw through all 4 loops on hook. Careful not to pull TOO tight. You'll need to be able to Starburst through this loop on the next row.

Washcloth Body:
To begin, CH 36.
Row 1: SC in second CH from hook. Work starburst stitch. *CH 1. Work starburst stitch.* repeat from * to * across. SC in same CH.
Row 2: CH 1. Turn. SC in top of SC. Work starburst stitch. *CH 1. Work starburst stitch.* repeat from * to * across. SC in same SC.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until washcloth body is square (approximately 7.5").
Note: Each Starburst stitch should start in and end with a Starburst loop on the previous row.
Washcloth Border and Edging:
Row 1: CH 1 after completing final row of Starburst. SC around washcloth body. SS with first CH of row.
If desired, change colors.
Row 2: SC in second CH from hook. Work starburst stitch. *CH 1. Work starburst stitch.* repeat from * to * across to next corner. SC, CH1, SC, CH1 in each corner. Continue Starburst stitch around whole washcloth. You might have to adjust Starburst stitch to fit row side of washcloth. SS with first Starburst. CH1.
Row 3: Repeat Row 2.
If desired, change colors.
Row 4: Finishing edge. RSC around completed washcloth. If a loop is desired, at one corner, CH18. SS to make loop. SC around chain loop -- not in the chain but make stitch so that it encompasses each chain in the loop. SC to reinforce loop to washcloth. Continue RSC around washcloth.

Weave in ends.

Abbreviations:
CH: chain
RSC: reverse single crochet
SC: single crochet
SS: slip stitch
YO: yarn over