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The Waiting Season Cowl Pattern

Posted in September 2025, The Waiting Season Cowl Pattern by


It’s the end of September and the leaves have begun to show their glorious autumnal colors. Nature is preparing to slow down and there is anticipation in the air. It’s a season to pause, to wait. We expect and linger to admire the glorious colors of autumnal leaves. We know that pretty soon the trees will be bare and Nature will rest for a few months. As a knitter/crocheter I wait for this season to start knitting with wool yarn again. It’s a season of fiber festivals and warm beverages. A season to curl up with our knitting/crochet projects and dream of all the new things to make.

The Waiting Season Cowl is a rectangular scarf crocheted using the alternate crochet moss stitch like the Silky Long Scarf. The bind off edge is then joined to the side of the rectangular scarf to make the cowl. Stitches are picked up at the collar edge to knit a few rounds of 1×1 ribbing. The bottom edge of the cowl is finished with a round of the crochet moss. After that, a round of crochet shell stitch is added to complete the bottom edge of the cowl. The fingering weight budget friendly yarn is 100% superwash merino wool. This hand dyed tonal yarn reflects the vibrant autumnal colors. The Waiting Season Cowl was such an enjoyable project to crochet and knit.

The Waiting Season Cowl Pattern
(text and images for personal use only)

Materials Needed:
Yarn: Yarn Bee Authentic Hand-Dyed Tonal in Chestnut Ember Colorway (this colorway may not be currently available)
Gauge:  6.5 stitches per inch in the variation crochet moss stitch pattern after blocking
Crochet hook: US size E-4 (3.50 mm) and US size G-6 (4.00 mm) 
Circular Knitting Needle: US size 4 (3.50 mm) 16-inch circular knitting needle
Tapestry needle to weave in ends

Abbreviations:
sc: single crochet (Tutorial Series: How to Single Crochet)
[…]: pattern repeat
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner pattern with single crochet, crochet increases and decreases, crochet slip stitches, knit rib stitch, and crochet chains

The making of the Waiting Season Cowl can be divided into four parts:

  • The corner to corner rectangle crochet scarf
  • The joining of the top edge to the side of the scarf
  • Knitting the collar of the cowl with a 1×1 rib stitch
  • Finishing the bottom edge of the Cowl with a crochet shell stitch border

1. The Corner to Corner Rectangle Crochet Scarf: Similar to the Silky Long Scarf Pattern

Crochet Foundation Chain:

Chain 2 using US size E-4 (3.75 mm) crochet hook
Increase Section:

Row 1 (RS): Single crochet, chain 1 in the second foundation chain stitch from the crochet hook, sc, chain 1 again in the same second stitch and turn

Row 2 (WS): Single crochet in the second stitch from the crochet hook, chain 1, skip a stitch and sc in the last stitch, chain 1 and turn (4 stitches)

Row 3 (RS): Single crochet in the second stitch from the crochet hook, chain 1, sc in the same stitch again, chain 1, skip a stitch, and sc in the last stitch, chain 1, sc in the same last stitch again, chain 1 and turn 

Row 4 (WS): Single crochet in the second stitch from the crochet hook, chain 1, [skip a stitch, sc in the next stitch, chain 1], repeat […] till the last stitch, sc in the last stitch, chain 1 and turn (8 stitches)

Row 5 (RS): Single crochet in the second stitch from the crochet hook, chain 1, sc in the same stitch again, chain 1, [skip a stitch, sc in the next stitch, chain 1], repeat […] till the last stitch of the row, sc in the last stitch, chain 1, sc again in the same last stitch, chain 1 and turn 

Row 6 (WS): Single crochet in the second stitch from the crochet hook, chain 1, [skip a stitch, sc in the next stitch, chain 1], repeat […] till the last stitch, sc in the last stitch, chain 1 and turn (12 stitches)

Repeat Rows 5 and 6 of the increase section till 64 stitches in the row. The width can be increased by continuing repeats of Rows 5 and 6 till preferred width reached. The rectangle scarf part of the Waiting Season Cowl is 6 inches wide. 
Length Extension Section: 

Row 1 (RS): Single crochet in the second stitch from the crochet hook, chain 1, sc in the same stitch again, chain 1, [skip a stitch, sc in the next stitch, chain 1], repeat […] till 4 stitches left, insert crochet hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull the loop under and through that stitch (there are 2 loops on the crochet hook), skip a stitch and insert hook in the last stitch, yarn over and pull the loop under and through that stitch (three loops on the hook), yarn over and pull loop through the three loops on the hook, chain 1 and turn

Row 2 (WS): Single crochet in the second stitch from the crochet hook, chain 1, [skip a stitch, sc in the next stitch, chain 1], repeat […] till the last stitch, sc in the last stitch, chain 1 and turn

Repeat Rows 1 and 2 of the length extension section till preferred length is reached. The scarf part of the Waiting Season Cowl is 28 inches in length
Decrease Section:

Row 1 (RS): Skip the first stitch, insert crochet hook into the next stitch, wrap yarn around the crochet hook and pull the loop under and through that stitch (there are 2 loops on the crochet hook), skip a stitch and insert hook in the next stitch (4th stitch from the beginning), wrap yarn around the crochet hook and pull the loop under and through that stitch (three loops on the hook now), yarn over and pull loop through the three loops on the hook, chain 1, [skip a stitch, sc in the next stitch, chain 1], repeat […] till 4 stitches left, insert crochet hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull the loop under and through that stitch (there are 2 loops on the crochet hook), skip a stitch and insert hook in the last stitch, yarn over and pull the loop under and through that stitch (three loops on the hook), yarn over and pull loop through the three loops on the hook, chain 1 and turn

Row 2 (WS): [Skip the first stitch and sc in the next stitch, chain 1], repeat […] till 2 stitches left, sc in the last stitch, chain 1, and turn 

Repeat Rows 1 and 2 of the decrease section till 4 stitches left. Facing the right side of the work, insert hook into the second stitch, yarn over and pull the working yarn through that stitch (2 loops on the hook). Skip a stitch and insert crochet hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull working yarn through that stitch (three loops on the hook). Yarn over and pull working yarn through all three loops. One loop remains on the crochet hook.  
Crochet Moss Stitch Border (in the round):

Round 1:
With the remaining loop on the hook, chain 2, sc in the same stitch again and chain 1 (beginning of round). Facing the top left corner of right side of the scarf turn counter clockwise

Pick up stitches in the crochet in moss stitch pattern (pick up a stitch and sc, chain 2, skip the next stitch and repeat) all along the left side. This will become the bottom edge of the cowl

At the bottom left corner edge stitch of the right side of the scarf, sc, chain 2, sc again in the same corner stitch, chain 1

Turn and pick up stitches in the crochet moss stitch pattern (pick up a stitch and sc, chain 1, skip the next stitch and repeat) along the bottom edge.

At the bottom right corner edge stitch of the right side of the scarf, sc, chain 2, sc again in the same corner stitch, chain 1

Turn and pick up stitches in the crochet in moss stitch pattern (pick up a stitch and sc, chain 1, skip the next stitch and repeat) going up all along the right side

At the top right corner edge stitch of the right side of the scarf, sc, chain 2, sc again in the same corner stitch, chain 1

Turn and pick up stitches in the last row in the crochet in moss stitch pattern (pick up a stitch and sc, chain 2, skip the next stitch and repeat) along that last row till the beginning of the round.

Insert hook into the chain 2 space of the beginning of round stitch, yarn over and pull working yarn through the remaining loop on the crochet hook.


The rectangular scarf (image below) measures 6 x 28 inches


2. Join Top Edge of Scarf to the Side Edge:

With the US Size E-4 (3.50 mm) and the remaining loop on the hook, join the top edge (6 inches) to 6 inches of the bottom of the right side edge (the crochet foundation chain edge) with the zig zag crochet slip stitch method (how to video below)


The joined cowl:


3. The Knitted Collar Edge:

Slip the remaining loop on the crochet hook to a US Size 4 (3.50 mm) 16 inch circular needle and yarn over. [Pick up 1 stitch from the chain 1 space of the crochet moss stitch border, yarn over], repeat […] all around the collar edge till the first loop (stitch). I picked up a total of 100 stitches including the yarn overs for the Waiting Season Cowl. Place a beginning of round marker and join round

Round 1: [Knit 1, purl the yarn overs] repeat […] till the beginning of round marker, slip marker
Round 2: [K1, P1] repeat […] till the beginning of round marker, slip marker
Repeat Round 2 thirteen more times
Bind off in pattern using Jeny’s stretchy bind off method (video tutorials available on YouTube)


4. Finishing the Bottom Edge of the Cowl:

Make a slip knot. Insert a US size G-6 (4.00 mm) crochet hook into the first stitch of the zig zag crochet slip stitch join edge. Pull the slip knot through the first stitch (beginning of round) and chain 1.

Round 1 (Crochet Moss Stitch Border):
[Insert crochet hook into the chain 2 space of the cowl bottom edge border, single crochet, chain 1], repeat […] till the corner edge stitch. At the corner edge stitch, single crochet, chain 1, single crochet again in the same stitch, chain 1 and turn. [Insert crochet hook into the chain 2 space of the crochet stitch border, single crochet, chain 1], repeat […] till the beginning of round stitch


Round 2 (Crochet Shell Stitch Border):
[In the chain 1 space make 5 single crochets. Insert hook into the next chain 1 space and pull up a loop. Slip stitch into the loop on the hook, chain 1], repeat […] till the corner stitch. In the chain 1 space of the corner stitch make 6 single crochets. Insert hook into the next chain 1 space and pull up a loop. Slip stitch into the loop on the hook, chain 1. [In the next chain 1 space make 5 single crochets. Insert hook into the next chain 1 space and pull up a loop. Slip stitch into the loop on the hook, chain 1], repeat […] till the beginning of round stitch. Slip stitch into the first stitch of the round, break working yarn and pull through the stitch.

Weave in ends, wash and block the Waiting Season Cowl.

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Tutorial Series: Double Vertical Decrease (S2kp)

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In the double vertical decrease (S2kp), two stitches are decreased by slipping 2 stitches knitwise. Then, the next stitch is knit. Finally, the 2 slipped stitches are passed over the knitted stitch. This double vertical decrease is used for shaping in knitting. I used this technique in the Hydrangea Dishcloth and in the With a Twist Dishcloth. I like this method for the mitered square shaped dishcloths. The double decrease creates a straight vertical knit stitch when used in the center of the work. The video and written instructions below show how to do a double vertical decrease (s2kp) for right-hand knitting.


The Double Vertical Decrease (S2kp):



Steps to make a Double Vertical Decrease (S2kp):

1. Insert the right knitting needle into the front of second and then the first stitch as if to knit 2 together
2. Slip the 2 stitches off the left knitting needle and onto the right knitting needle

3. The 2 slipped stitches are now on the right knitting needle
4. Knit the next stitch from the left knitting needle onto the right knitting needle
5. Insert the the left knitting needle into the front loop on the 2 slipped stitches
6. Catch and hold the 2 slipped stitches onto the left knitting needle
7. Pass the 2 held slipped stitches on the left knitting needle over the knitted stitch on the right knitting needle
8. The double vertical decrease (slip 2 stitches, knit 2, pass the slipped stitch over the knitted stitch) is now on the right knitting needle
9. Tug the working yarn to tighten the double vertical decrease stitch


Repeat Steps 1 through 9 for the double vertical decrease (s2kp)

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The Silky Long Scarf Pattern

Posted in August 2025, The Silky Long Scarf Pattern by


JoAnn Fabrics closed it stores May 2025. Of course I went on a yarn-buying spree there before it closed. I’m sure other knitters and crocheters did too. One of my purchases was KC Botanical by K+C Yarns, a yarn exclusive to JoAnn Fabrics. Unfortunately it’s not available now since the store has closed. While the yarn is discontinued, there may be some still be available on eBay, Amazon, etc. Yarn Sub offers a list of yarns the can be substituted for the KC Botanical yarn. This yarn is a bamboo viscose and cotton blend with a soft shiny sheen. It’s smooth and drapes well. I used this yarn in a different colorway to crochet The Favorite Things Cowl. The yarn is thick and made up of several (I counted 18) strands of thinner threads. Because of the several strands it has a tendency to split at times while crocheting. Overall I like this yarn and crocheted The Silky Long Scarf with it.

The Silky Long Scarf is a rectangular scarf. It is crocheted flat from corner to corner using a single crochet, chain one stitch pattern. The Silky Long Scarf like The Springtime Baby Blanket and Favorite Things Cowl starts with a chain of 2. There is an increase section, a length extension section, and a decrease section. In the increase section, four stitches are increased every other row. This continues until a specific number of stitches is reached. In the length extending section the number of stitches stays the same while the scarf increases in length. Finally in the decrease section, four stitches are decreased every other row down to one stitch. A crochet moss stitch in the round is used as a border to finish the scarf. The Silky Long Scarf pattern is beginner friendly and the length or the width can be customized easily.

The Silky Long Scarf Pattern (text and images for personal use only)

Materials Needed:
Yarn: KC Botanical by K+C Yarn in the Camel colorway (2 skeins used for the scarf). An image of the yarn label with more information is shown below


Gauge:  4.5 stitches per inch in the variation crochet moss stitch pattern 
Crochet hook: US size H-8 (5.00 mm) 
Tapestry needle to weave in ends

Abbreviations:
sc: single crochet (Tutorial Series: How to Single Crochet)
[…]: pattern repeat
Skill Level: Beginner friendly pattern with single crochet and crochet chains

Crochet Foundation Chain:

  • Chain 2 using US size H-8 (5.00 mm) crochet hook

Increase Section:

  • Row 1 (RS): Single crochet, chain 1 in the second foundation chain stitch from the crochet hook, sc, chain 1 again in the same second stitch and turn
  • Row 2 (WS): Single crochet in the second stitch from the crochet hook, chain 1, skip a stitch and sc in the last stitch, chain 1 and turn (4 stitches)
  • Row 3 (RS): Single crochet in the second stitch from the crochet hook, chain 1, sc in the same stitch again, chain 1, skip a stitch, and sc in the last stitch, chain 1, sc in the same last stitch again, chain 1 and turn 
  • Row 4 (WS): Single crochet in the second stitch from the crochet hook, chain 1, [skip a stitch, sc in the next stitch, chain 1], repeat […] till the last stitch, sc in the last stitch, chain 1 and turn (8 stitches)
  • Row 5 (RS): Single crochet in the second stitch from the crochet hook, chain 1, sc in the same stitch again, chain 1, [skip a stitch, sc in the next stitch, chain 1], repeat […] till the last stitch of the row, sc in the last stitch, chain 1, sc again in the same last stitch, chain 1 and turn 
  • Row 6 (WS): Single crochet in the second stitch from the crochet hook, chain 1, [skip a stitch, sc in the next stitch, chain 1], repeat […] till the last stitch, sc in the last stitch, chain 1 and turn (12 stitches)

Repeat Rows 5 and 6 of the increase section till 28 stitches in the row. The width can be increased by continuing repeats of Rows 5 and 6 till preferred width reached. The Silky Long Scarf is about 5 inches wide. 

Length Extension Section: There is an increase of two stitches in the beginning of the row and a decrease of two stitches at the end of the row. 

  • Row 1 (RS): Single crochet in the second stitch from the crochet hook, chain 1, sc in the same stitch again, chain 1, [skip a stitch, sc in the next stitch, chain 1], repeat […] till 4 stitches left, insert crochet hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull the loop under and through that stitch (there are 2 loops on the crochet hook), skip a stitch and insert hook in the last stitch, yarn over and pull the loop under and through that stitch (three loops on the hook), yarn over and pull loop through the three loops on the hook, chain 1 and turn
  • Row 2 (WS): Single crochet in the second stitch from the crochet hook, chain 1, [skip a stitch, sc in the next stitch, chain 1], repeat […] till the last stitch, sc in the last stitch, chain 1 and turn

Repeat Rows 1 and 2 of the length extension section till preferred length is reached. The Silky Long Scarf is about 94 inches in length

Decrease Section:

  • Row 1 (RS): Skip the first stitch, insert crochet hook into the next stitch, wrap yarn around the crochet hook and pull the loop under and through that stitch (there are 2 loops on the crochet hook), skip a stitch and insert hook in the next stitch (4th stitch from the beginning), wrap yarn around the crochet hook and pull the loop under and through that stitch (three loops on the hook now), yarn over and pull loop through the three loops on the hook, chain 1, [skip a stitch, sc in the next stitch, chain 1], repeat […] till 4 stitches left, insert crochet hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull the loop under and through that stitch (there are 2 loops on the crochet hook), skip a stitch and insert hook in the last stitch, yarn over and pull the loop under and through that stitch (three loops on the hook), yarn over and pull loop through the three loops on the hook, chain 1 and turn
  • Row 2 (WS): [Skip the first stitch and sc in the next stitch, chain 1], repeat […] till 2 stitches left, sc in the last stitch, chain 1, and turn 

Repeat Rows 1 and 2 of the decrease section till 4 stitches left. Facing the right side of the work, insert hook into the second stitch, yarn over and pull the working yarn through that stitch (2 loops on the hook). Skip a stitch and insert crochet hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull working yarn through that stitch (three loops on the hook). Yarn over and pull working yarn through all three loops. One loop remains on the crochet hook.  

Crochet Moss Stitch Border (in the round):

Round 1:

  • With the remaining loop on the hook, chain 2, sc in the same stitch again and chain 1 (beginning of round). Facing the top left corner of right side of the scarf turn counter clockwise
  • Pick up stitches in the crochet in moss stitch pattern (pick up a stitch and sc, chain 2, skip the next stitch and repeat) all along the left side
  • At the bottom left corner edge stitch of the right side of the scarf, sc, chain 2, sc again in the same corner stitch, chain 2
  • Turn and pick up stitches in the crochet moss stitch pattern (pick up a stitch and sc, chain 2, skip the next stitch and repeat) along the bottom edge.
  • At the bottom right corner edge stitch of the right side of the scarf, sc, chain 2, sc again in the same corner stitch, chain 2
  • Turn and pick up stitches in the crochet in moss stitch pattern (pick up a stitch and sc, chain 2, skip the next stitch and repeat) going up all along the right side
  • At the top right corner edge stitch of the right side of the scarf, sc, chain 2, sc again in the same corner stitch, chain 2
  • Turn and pick up stitches in the last row in the crochet in moss stitch pattern (pick up a stitch and sc, chain 2, skip the next stitch and repeat) along that last row till the beginning of the round.

Insert hook into the chain 2 space of the beginning of round stitch, yarn over and pull working yarn through the remaining loop on the crochet hook.

Weave in the ends. Wash and block the Silky Long Scarf.

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The Hydrangea Dishcloth Pattern

Posted in July 2025, The Hydrangea Dishcloth Pattern by


Five years ago I posted my first pattern “A Seed Stitch Mitered Dishcloth“. It was a time of social distancing and staying at home due to the coronavirus pandemic. Since we couldn’t go out much the yard and the flowers became our outdoor retreat. At that time the Hydrangeas were in full bloom (June-July) and I took a picture of these flowers with the “Seed Stitch Mitered Dishcloth”

A Seed Stitch Mitered Dishcloth

It’s five years later, and the hydrangeas are in bloom again.


Hence, the name of the dishcloth pattern for the month is the Hydrangea Dishcloth pattern. The Hydrangea Dishcloth is a mitered square dishcloth with a double vertical decrease and a 1×1 mistake rib stitch pattern. Two stitches are decreased using the double vertical decrease technique. I prefer this technique to the K2tog and SSK techniques I used in the Seed Stitch Mitered Dishcloth. The SSK does not form a straight line like the K2tog or the double vertical decrease.


The Hydrangea Dishcloth is then finished with a round of the wrapped single crochet stitch. Crochet chain stitches are added end of the round for the hanging loop.

Materials Needed to knit the Hydrangea Dishcloth:

Yarn 1: Peaches & Crème in Panorama colorway
Yarn 2: Lily Sugar’n Cream in Country Red colorway
Gauge: 4.5 stitches per inch in 1×1 mistake rib stitch pattern
Knitting Needles: US #7 (4.5 mm) and US #8 (5.0 mm) 
Crochet hook: G-6 (4.0 mm)
Tapestry needle to weave in ends

Knitting Skill Level: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate level – knit, purl, slip stitches, and familiarity with reading knitting patterns
Crochet Skill Level: Basic level with chain one and slip stitch 

Abbreviations:

  • K: Knit
  • P: Purl
  • sm: slip marker
  • pm: place marker
  • wyif S1: with yarn in front slip one stitch purlwise
  • RS: right side
  • s2kp: slip two stitches on the left knitting needle as if to knit 2 stitches together onto the right knitting needle, knit the next stitch on the left knitting needle, and then pass the two slipped stitches on the right knitting needle with the left knitting needle over the knitted stitch (see photo tutorial below*)
  • s2kp with a stitch marker: slip 2 stitches as if to knit 2 stitches together onto the right needle, remove stitch marker, K1, pass the 2 slipped stitches over the knitted one, place the removed stitch marker back on the right knitting needle
  • WS: wrong side
  • Sc or sc: single crochet (Tutorial Series: How to Single Crochet)
  • […]: stitch pattern repeats

Knitting Skill Level: Advanced beginner – knit, purl, and slip 2 together
Crochet Skill Level: Basic level with chain one and slip stitch

The Hydrangea Dishcloth Pattern (text and images for personal use only)

Knitting the Mitered Square:

With Yarn 1, cast on 65 stitches with a US #8 (5.0 mm) knitting needle using any longtail cast on method of choice.

With a US #7 (4.5 mm) knitting needle begin knitting as follows:

  • Setup Row (WS): K1, pm, P till 1 stitch before last, pm, wyif S1
  • Row 1 (RS): K1, sm, [K1, P1] 15 times, s2kp, pm, [P1,K1] 15 times, sm, wyif S1
  • Row 2 (WS): K1, sm, P to marker, sm, P to marker, sm, wyif S1 
  • Row 3 (RS): K1, sm, K1, [P1, K1] till 2 stitches before marker, s2kp with a stitch marker (slip 2 stitches as if to knit 2 stitches together onto the right needle, remove marker, K1, pass the 2 slipped stitches over the knitted one, place the removed stitch marker back on the right knitting needle), K1, [P1, K1] till marker, sm, wyif S1
  • Row 4 (WS): K1, sm, P to marker, sm, P to marker, sm, wyif S1
  • Row 5 (RS): K1, sm, [K1, P1] till 2 stitches before marker, s2kp with a stitch marker (slip 2 stitches as if to knit 2 stitches together onto the right needle, remove marker, K1, pass the 2 slipped stitches over the knitted one, place the removed stitch marker back on the right knitting needle), [P1, K1] till marker, sm, wyif S1
  • Row 6 (WS): K1, sm, P to marker, sm, P to marker, sm, wyif S1
  • Row 7 (RS): K1, sm, K1, [P1, K1] till 2 stitches before marker, s2kp with a stitch marker (slip 2 stitches as if to knit 2 stitches together onto the right needle, remove marker, K1, pass the 2 slipped stitches over the knitted one, place the removed stitch marker back on the right knitting needle), K1, [P1, K1] till marker, sm, wyif S1
  • Row 8 (WS): K1, sm, P to marker, sm, P to marker, sm, wyif S1

Repeat Rows 5 to 8 twelve more time (nine stitches remaining at the end of Row 56)

  • Row 57 (RS): Repeat Row 5
  • Row 58 (WS): Repeat Row 6 (7 stitches remaining)
  • Row 59 (RS): K1, sm, K1, slip 2 stitches as if to knit two stitches together, remove marker, K1, pass the 2 slipped stitches over the knitted stitch, place marker back, K1, sm, wyif S1 
  • Row 60 (WS): K1, sm, P1, sm, P2, sm, wyif S1 (5 stitches remaining)
  • Row 61 (RS): K1, sm, slip 2 stitches as if to knit two stitches together, remove marker, K1, pass the 2 slipped stitches over the knitted stitch, sm, wyif S1 
  • Row 62 (WS): K1, remove marker, P1, remove marker, wyif S1 (3 stitches remaining)
  • Last Row (RS): s2kp (1 stitch remaining)

*How to do the double vertical decrease (s2kp):


Slip the last stitch off the knitting needle and onto a US #G-6 (4.0 mm) crochet hook.

The Wrapped Single Crochet Border Edge (worked in the round):

With Yarn 2 make a slip knot (How to Slip Knot) and place the loop onto the US #G-6 (4.0 mm) crochet hook. Insert the slip knot loop through the remaining stitch on the crochet hook and chain 1 (beginning of round)


Turn the work in a counter clockwise direction (see image below) to work the wrapped single crochet border stitch


Step 1: Insert the crochet hook under both the strands of the slipped edge stitch (Side 1). There are two loops on the crochet hook


Step 2: Wrap the working yarn counter clockwise around the crochet hook


Step 3: Yarn over with the working yarn and pull though the 2 loops on the crochet hook as in single crochet (see images below of the worked stitches Side 1 of the dishcloth)


Repeat Steps 1 to 3 all along Side 1 of the dishcloth.

At the corner stitch of Side 1, make 2 wrapped single crochet stitches. Then turn to the first cast on edge stitches (Side 2). Repeat Steps 1 to 3 all along Side 2 until you reach the corner stitch

At the corner stitch, make 2 wrapped single crochet stitches. Then turn to the second cast on edge stitches (Side 3). Repeat Steps 1 to 3 all along Side 3 until you reach the corner stitch

At the corner stitch, make 2 wrapped single crochet stitches. The turn to the slipped edge stitches on Side 4. Repeat Steps 1 to 3 all along Side 4 until you reach the beginning of the round stitch

Slip stitch into the first stitch of the beginning of the round and chain 10 stitches (How to Crochet Chain). Slip stitch the loop on the crochet hook into the fist chain stitch, break yarn and pull yarn through

Weave in the ends. Wash and block the Hydrangea Dishcloth

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When life gave me yarn revisited

Posted in July 2025, When life gave me yarn revisited by

It’s been five years since the March 2020 post “When life gave me yarn“. At that time a stay at home order was in place for a couple of weeks due to the coronavirus.

What yarn meant to me then:

March 2020

When life gave me yarn, I became an avid knitter.
I started a knitting blog and embarked on a journey paved with intricate designs, colors, and textures.
Thoughts of becoming a fiber artist crossed my path several times.
On this path I also picked up the yarn related crafts of crocheting and weaving.
All throughout the journey recurring dreams of someday designing my own yarn related items beckoned me towards more and more yarn.
Now, despite my efforts to the contrary, the yarn in my life keeps growing and growing.
So, tell me my friends, is this yarn in my life just a temporary haven or is the yarn calling me?

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And what yarn is to me now:

July 2025

When life gave me yarn, I became an avid knitter and crocheter.
On this journey paved with intricate designs and texture, I discovered the strength of prayer and manifestation.
The meditative rhythm of fiber related crafts soothed me during coronovirus pandemic and health issues.
While on this path I became immersed in creating video tutorials.
Recurring dreams of someday designing my own yarn related items led to publishing fifty two patterns and more yarn.
Now, I’m grateful for the abundance of yarn in my life.
So, tell me my friends, is this yarn in my life here to stay? If so, I must answer.

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The image in the background above is a cloth I wove using the rigid heddle loom. The yarn Home Cotton® Cone Select Colors in Vineyard Dots colorway for the warp and Jelly Dots colorway for the weft.


Thank you to the fiber related crafts community, subscribers and readers of this blog for your feedback and encouragement all along my journey with yarn.

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