Free Pattern of the Week!

This weeks free pattern is Jerrica Dishcloth from KnitPicks.

Finished Measurements 7” square.Hooks F-5 (3.75mm)

 This truly outrageous dishcloth uses simple single crochet throughout and a small amount of embroidery for a quick and fabulous project. You’ll feel like a superstar every time you wash the dishes! 

Directions With MC, ch 30 sts. 

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch, sc across to end of row, turn. 

Row 2 - 32: Ch 1, sc across to end of row, turn. 

Fasten off after Row 32. 

Border 

Row 1: With CC1, insert hook into a corner sp and sc, ch1, sc in same sp, 1 sc in every sc to next corner, (sc, ch1, sc) into corner sp, 28 sc alongside the edge to next corner, (sc, ch1, sc) into corner sp, 1 sc in every sc to next corner, (sc, ch1, sc) into corner sp, 28 sc alongside the edge. Sl st in first sc to join and fasten off. 

Cross Stitching Embroidery Using a long length of CC2 and a tapestry needle, begin at the bottom right-hand corner of the square with RS facing and insert the needle into the space of the first st and 1 row from corner. Work cross stitch pattern over 2 sts and 2 rows. Sk 1 row, bring needle up in row above and matching to the cross stitch that was just made. Work next cross stitch and repeat up the length of the dishcloth until you are 1 row from the top. 

Rotate dishcloth 180 degrees, sk 1 st and make next row of stitches alighled with the last, moving to the bottom edge of the dishcloth. 

Repeat until the dishcloth is covered, leaving a space of 1 row at the top and bottom, and 1 st at either side. 

Finishing Fasten off and weave in ends. Wash and block to size.  

The Original Pattern can be found at http://www.knitpicks.com/patterns/The_Jerrica_Dishcloth__D55599220.html