Washcloths: I'm hooked!

I haven't fallen off the edge of the earth BUT I have been busy crocheting. Lots and lots of washcloths/dishcloths and squares for my afghan. I recently got a pattern from NeatlyTangled on Etsy that I fell in love with called Squaring the Spiral. This is a picture of my first one. It is great! Super easy and fun!! I can't wait to turn this pattern into an afghan square. She has other patterns you should check out and a blog.

For this washcloth, I used my old standard, Sugar'n Cream. I was able to make a 7.5" square washcloth in one evening while watching reruns. I can't wait for the new TV season!! Now I just want some bolder colors to make a bunch of these!

Crazy, crazy week!

I got a LOT of crocheting done this week...thanks to my darling son who had nose surgery. All is fine; he's recovering now. BUT, I got to get a couple of washcloths done and some squares for my afghan completed, too! I'm loving the washcloths because they are so quick and easy.

While in waiting room, my crocheting was definitely a conversation starter. Is that knitting or crocheting? What are you making? I've always wanted to try. Is it hard? I love your colors. See...knitting and crocheting are cool! It's not an old fuddy-duddy thing anymore! Especially with such wonderful yarns and fibers out there lik Malabrigo, Cherry Hill, Berocco, and on and on and on.

Washcloths: Why are they so addictive?!?

What is it with washcloths/dishcloths? Why are they sooooo addictive to make? This makes the 4th one in two weeks -- not counting the two I need to finish. I guess it's because it just takes one ball of cotton yarn -- and that's fairly cheap. The colors are wonderful. Guess what everyone's getting for Christmas. LOL This one was made with Sugar'n Cream yarn. I like how it stitches up. I'm still hooked on the Milky Way pattern. It makes such a nice thick cloth with lots of texture. I changed up the edging a tad on this one by doing a row of DC, CH1 repeats then a row of SC.

Maybe today I'll work on socks. Or another washcloth!!!

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