Free Pattern of the Week!

This week's free pattern is a Custard Pie Dishcloth by KnitPicks.com.

Finished Measurements - 8.25’ x 8.25’”
Hook - US J (6mm): crochet hook
Notions - Yarn Needle
Gauge - 4 shells = 4” (gauge is not critical)

Notes: This easy shell stitch center creates a delectable, textured effect, snugly framed by a chunky single crochet border.

Directions

Ch 22 (or a multiple of 3+1)

Row 1: 3 double crochet in 4th stitch from hook. Skip next 3 stitches, single crochet in 4th stitch. *Chain 3. Make three 3 double crochet in that same single crochet stitch. Skip the next 3 stitches, single crochet in the next stitch. Repeat from * to the end of the row. End with a single crochet.

Row 2:
Chain 3 and turn. Make 3 double crochet in the single crochet of the previous row. Single crochet in the next chain 3 space (You’ll find it on the opposite side of the next double crochet cluster of the previous row) *Chain 3, make 3 double crochet in the same chain 3 space. Single crochet in the next chain 3 space. Repeat from * across the row. End with a single crochet in the last chain 3 space.

Repeat Row 2 7 times or until the desired size of your dishcloth!

Final row: Turn, chain 2. *3 double crochets in the single crochet stitch from previous row (same stitch you just chained up from). Single crochet in the next chain 3 space. 3 double crochet in the hole connecting the 3 chain that you just single crocheted into and the previous cluster of double crochets. Continue from * until you end with a single crochet.

Border
Turn, chain 1. Single crochet evenly around the border, making sure to do 2 single crochets in each corner. Repeat for 3 rows or until desired size of border.

Finishing
Fasten off last stitch, weave in ends. beg beginning, blp single or double crochet in back, loop only, bpdc back post double crochet


The original pattern can be found at http://www.knitpicks.com/patterns/Custard_Pie_Crochet_Dishcloth__D55588220.html