I do love a simple pattern for dishcloths.  This is a variation of my go-to pattern, which can be found here.  As always, you may use the pattern below to make your own, or you can hop over to Hamlin Craftworks and buy a few!

For this pattern, I use Lily Sugar ‘n Cream cotton yarn and an H hook.

Chain 29

Row 1:  DC in third chain from hook and dc across.  Turn.  (27)
Row 2-12: Chain 2 (doesn’t count as a stitch), dc in first stitch and each stitch across.  Turn.  (27)

For the border, you can change colors or not, whichever you prefer.  Work sc around the edges, with 1 sc in each stitch along the top and bottom, 3 sc in each corner, and 2 sc in each dc along the sides.

Finish off.

For me, this pattern works up to be roughly 9″ by 8″, which I think is a good size for a dishcloth.  The size is easily adjusted by adding or removing chains or rows to get the size you desire.

Happy hooking!

As much as I like the Magic Potholder, I decided I wanted something with a bit more texture.  It occurred to me one evening – why not use the moss stitch?  And so I did….

As always, you may use the pattern below to make your own, or you can hop over to Hamlin Craftworks and buy a few!

I used a J hook and one ball of Lily Sugar ‘n Cream yarn.

Chain 40 (or however many you like – this just happens to be my preference when using this particular stitch)

Round 1:  SC in second ch from hook.  SC across each chain and along the backside of the chain.
Round 2:  Back at the start, sc in the first stitch.  *Ch 1, skip 1, sc in the next stitch; repeat from * along both sides.
Round 3-20:  SC in the first ch-1 space. *Ch 1, sc in the next ch-1 sp; repeat from * around and around.  Generally speaking, you want to do half as many rounds as you do chains.

Fold the potholder in on itself to form a square.  At the top of the square, ch 10 to form a loop, and slip stitch to join it at the start of the chain.  Cut the yarn, leaving a tail roughly twice as long as the potholder.

Line it up stitch for stitch and whip stitch a seam, going through both loops.

Happy hooking!

I was looking for a quick and easy pattern for potholders that I could make and sell at craft shows.  I stumbled across several variations of the Magic Potholder, which is worked in rounds and provides a lovely double-thick potholder.  I played with the pattern for a bit and finally came up with a texture I like.  The other patterns I’ve found are very tight and, to me, a bit of a pain to work.  So, here is my version of the Magic Potholder.

As always, you may use the pattern below to make your own, or you can hop over to Hamlin Craftworks and buy a few!

I used a J hook and one ball of Lily Sugar ‘n Cream yarn.

Chain 36 (or however many you like – this just happens to be my preference)

Round 1:  SC in second ch from hook.  SC across each chain and along the backside of the chain.
Round 2-18:  SC around and around.  Generally speaking, you want to do half as many rounds as you do chains.  The corners will be a bit tight to start.

Fold the potholder in on itself to form a square.  At the top of the square, ch 10 to form a loop, and slip stitch to join it at the start of the chain.  Cut the yarn, leaving a tail roughly twice as long as the potholder.

Line it up stitch for stitch and whip stitch a seam, going through both loops.

Happy hooking!

I make a ton of cotton dishcloths.  Most of them I sell or give away, but I always keep a few for myself.  I love looking for new ideas, but I definitely have a couple of go-to patterns that are easy and work up fast.  In fact, I’ve been known to make some of these while passing time at a craft fair.  You may use the pattern below to make your own, or you can hop over to Hamlin Craftworks and buy a few!

For this pattern, I use Lily Sugar ‘n Cream cotton yarn and an H hook.

Chain 29

Row 1:  SC in second chain from hook and sc across.  Turn.  (28)
Row 2-12: Chain 2 (doesn’t count as a stitch), dc in first stitch and each stitch across.  Turn.  (28)
Row 13: Chain 1, sc in first stitch and across.  (28)

Finish off.

For me, this pattern works up to be roughly 9″ by 8″, which I think is a good size for a dishcloth.  The size is easily adjusted by adding or removing chains or rows to get the size you desire.

Happy hooking!