Free Pattern: Washcloth or Dishcloth-Size 3 Thread

My mom goes through more dishcloths and dishtowels than anyone I know!  Because I knew she'd use it so much, I wanted to make her a special one for Christmas.  I'd made a dishcloth with cotton yarn before, but it turned out too clunky for me.  By using two strands of size 3 cotton thread, it worked up just as fast as yarn, but it is much more flexible and absorbent, and it dries quicker than if I'd used cotton yarn.  I definitely won't go back!


Supplies:
Two balls size 3 crochet thread
4.25mm (G/6) hook, 3.5mm (E/4) hook

Abbreviations:
ch - chain
sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet

Instructions:
Holding two strands of thread together, using a G hook, ch 35.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook.  Dc in next ch.  *Sc in next ch, dc in next ch; repeat from * across.  Ch 1, turn.
Row 2-28: *Sc in next dc, dc in next sc; repeat from * across.  Ch 1, turn.
At the end of Row 28, finish off.  Weave in ends.

Border:
Round 1: Attach one strand of thread with a sl st, using an E hook, sc around each side, 3 sc on each corner.  Join with a sl st, ch 1.
Round 2: *Skip one sc, 5 dc in next sc, skip one sc, sl st in next sc.  Repeat frorm * around.  Finish off, weave in ends.

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