TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 27, 2011
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Designer Teresa Petrino wrote: “ I have been crocheting since a child, taught by both my mom and grandmother. I have been forever addicted since. I do lots of crafts, but find crochet to be my most creative and enjoyable of all. Even though I love to design many crocheted items, I have never submitted any until now. I crochet anything and will use any kind of thread or yarn to yield the result I’m after. I prefer dishcloths square or rectangular and find this a fun challenge. I love motifs like those used in afghans but in doing a motif for a dishcloth I wanted to create one, with less holes and with a flower-like design. So here is my square: a no-hole, flower-like design with bright, vibrant summer colors. It’s a wonderful addition to anyone’s kitchen décor. I do not have a website. I have no time for that, but am always creating and improving my current designs, when I get the chance. ”
Thank you Teresa for joining the Dishcloth-a-day challenge!
Flower Frenzy Dishcloth
Original Design by Teresa Petrino
Copyright 2011 Maggie Weldon
Skill: Intermediate
Size: About 11” wide and 13” long.
Materials: Worsted Weight Cotton: A-Blue – 1 oz, 50 yd (30 g, 46 m) B-Yellow – 1 oz, 50 yd (30 g, 46 m) C-Variegated – 1 oz, 50 yd (30 g, 46 m) D-Green – 1 oz, 50 yd (30 g, 46 m) (Sugar ‘n Cream – Hot Blue, Yellow, Summer Splash, Hot Green) Yarn Needle.
Crochet Hook: Size F-5 (3.75 mm)
JOINING WITH SC
When instructed to join with sc, begin with sl knot on hook, insert hook in st or sp indicated, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through both loops on hook.
DISHCLOTH
Teresa’s Tips: This dishcloth can also be created with the 4 squares the same – using only Motif 1 or only Motif 2. If desired, a matching dishtowel can be made using 8 Motifs, whip-stitched together 2 by 4. It would measure about 9” by 18”.
Motif 1 (Make 2)
Rnd 1: (Right Side) With A ch 5, sl st in 1st ch to form ring; ch 1, 8 sc in ring; join with sl st to first sc. (8 sc) Finish off and weave in ends.
Rnd 2: With right side facing, join B with sc to same st as joining, (ch 3, dc, ch 3, sl st) in same st (corner), ch 1, (sl st, ch 2, hdc, ch 2, sl st) in next sc, [(sc, ch 3, dc, ch 3, sl st) in next sc (corner), ch 1, (sl st, ch 2, hdc, ch 2, sl st) in next sc; join with sl st to first sc. (8 petals - 4 big and 4 small)
Rnd 3: With right side facing, join A with sc to any corner dc (sc, ch 2, 2 sc) in same dc), tr in next ch-1 (between petals), sc in next hdc, tr in next sc, [(2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) in next corner dc, tr in next ch-1, sc in next hdc, tr in next sc] around; join with sl st to first sc. Finish off and weave in ends.
Rnd 4: With right side facing, join C with sl st to any corner ch-2 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, dc in next 7 sts, [3 dc in next corner ch-2 sp, dc in next 7 sts] around; join with sl st to first dc. (40 dc)
Rnd 5: Sl st to next dc (center dc of corner 3-dc group), (ch 3, dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same dc, dc in next 9 dc, [(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next corner dc, dc in next 9 dc] around; join with sl st to first dc. (52 dc and 4 ch-1 sps) Finish off and weave in ends.
Motif 2 (Make 2)
Rnd 1: With B, rep Rnd 1 Motif 1.
Rnd 2: With A, rep Rnd 2 Motif 1.
Rnd 3: With B, rep Rnd 3 Motif 1.
Rnds 4-5: With C, rep Rnds 4-5 of Motif 1.
Assembly – use photo as guide.
- With right sides facing, position the 4 motifs as follows:
Motif 1 – Motif 2
Motif 2 – Motif 1
- Using C and needle, sew Motifs together by whip-stitching through back loops of Rnd 5.
Border
Rnd 1: With right side facing, join D with sl st to any outer corner ch-1 sp, (ch 2, hdc, ch 1, 2 hdc) in same sp, hdc in next 13 dc, dc in next (inner) ch-1 sp, dc in join (between motifs), dc in next ch-1 sp, hdc in next 13 dc, [(2 hdc, ch 1, 2 hdc) in next corner ch-1 sp, hdc in next 13 dc, dc in next (inner) ch-1 sp, dc in join (between motifs), dc in next ch-1 sp, hdc in next 13 dc] around; join with sl st to first hdc.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sc in next hdc, ♥ 3 sc in corner ch-1 sp, sc in next 2 hdc, * (sl st, ch 4, sl st, ch 6, sl st) in next hdc, sc in next 11 hdc, (sl st, ch 6, sl st, ch 4, sl st) in next hdc *, sc in next 3 dc, rep from * to * once, sc in next 2 hdc ; rep from ♥ around, omitting last 2 sc on final repeat; join with sl st to first sc. Finish off and weave in ends.
All Rights Reserved ©2011 Maggie Weldon
Enjoy,
Maggie
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I want to tell you, this pattern has made most of my Christmas list! I had lots of variegated cotton & small amounts of solids & was looking for a pattern for a dishcloth made of small motifs, that I could add more motifs to make dish towels, & VOILA, here it is! Thanks sooo much Teresa & Maggie! : )
Thank You Grinny!
I keep getting an error printing message. Something about an interior error.
Hi,
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I have emailed today’s to you directly, but hopefully these steps will solve problems with future patterns.
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Christina
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For anyone creating this- The size was misprinted and should read:
Each motif measures approx. 4 1/2″ before attaching. Finished dishcloth of four motifs measures approx. 9″ square when done.