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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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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 Favorite Things Cowl Pattern

Posted in April 2025, The Favorite Things Cowl by


Change is inevitable, whether we want it or not, and embracing it allows us to move forward with enthusiasm. Whenever I face challenges in decision-making, thinking about my favorite activities brings me joy. I like exploring the yarn aisles at arts and craft stores and choosing beautiful yarn. Spending time knitting or crocheting is also a favorite thing of mine. While it’s true that Jo-Ann stores are closing, I will cherish the memories of browsing their colorful yarn selections. I’ve created some wonderful patterns using Jo-Ann yarns, like The Long Striped Crochet Scarf and The Unexpected Find Wrap. I, of course, had to stock up on some Jo-Ann store-brand yarn before the store closes. Every time I knit or crochet with these yarns, I will fondly remember the joy of exploring their yarn aisles.

The Favorite Things Cowls are bandana-style cowls crocheted flat with a variation of the crochet moss stitch pattern. One uses K + C yarn and the other uses Loops and Threads yarn. Both start with a chain of 2 and are increased every other row to form a triangle. The cowl lengths are then extended without any row increases. One cowl is extended over 2 inches long, and the other over 3 inches. The edges of the extended section are joined, and a fringe is added at the end. These cowls are quick one-skein projects, perfect for keeping the neck warm and cozy.

The Favorite Things Cowl Pattern

Materials Needed:
Yarn: Cowl 1 – K + C Botanical yarn in Colorway: Feather Gray (one skein of yarn from Jo-Ann store)
Yarn: Cowl 2 – Loops and Threads® Luxe Merino™ Wool Blend Colorway: Raindrops
Gauge: 4.0 stitches per inch for Favorite Things Cowl 1 and Favorite Things Cowl 2 in the variation crochet moss stitch pattern (gauge not necessary)
Crochet hook: US size H-8 (5.00 mm) for Favorite Things Cowl 1 and US size 7 (4.5 mm) for the Favorite Things Cowl 2
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

The Favorite Things Cowl Pattern (images and text for personal use only)

Crochet Foundation Chain:

For Favorite Things Cowl 1: Chain 2 using the US size H-8 (5.00 mm) and K + C Botanical yarn
For Favorite Things Cowl 2: Chain 2 using the US size 7 (4.5 mm) and Loops and Threads® Luxe Merino™ Wool Blend

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 till the cowl is wide enough to fit around the neck with some positive ease. For both cowls I repeated the rows till I reached 92 stitches (Cowl 1 is between 26 – 27 inches and Cowl 2 is between 22 to 23 inches after blocking)

Cowl Length Extended:

  • Row 1 (RS): 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 Row 1 till the preferred length reached. Cowl 1 is a little over 3 inches and Cowl 2 is a little over 2 inches.

Joining the Extended Section:
For Cowl 1, I used size H-8 (5.00 mm) crochet hook and the zig zag crochet slip stitch method to join the two edges. For Cowl 2, I just seamed the two edges together with a tapestry needle.

Weave in the ends, wash and block the Favorite Things Cowls

Optional: Add a fringe of preferred length to the foundation chain edge

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The Speckles Dishcloths Pattern

Posted in August 2023 by


This summer I’ve been obsessed with crochet, especially the crochet moss stitch and the alternate moss stitch patterns. After crocheting the Summertime Market Bag and the Four Section Blanket, I became preoccupied with crocheting a cardigan. More details about the crocheted cardigan in the next post. I am giving in to this crochet obsession since it’s faster than knitting and projects are completed in less time.

The crochet moss stitch is one of my favorite crochet stitch patterns since it looks quite similar to the linen knit stitch. As with knitting, crocheting dishcloths is also a good way to try out new stitch patterns or techniques. The Speckles Dishcloths are crocheted in two different ways. One Speckles Dishcloth is crocheted flat going back and forth while the other Speckles Dishcloth is crocheted center out and in the round. An alternate to the magic ring technique is used to start the dishcloth in the round. Both dishcloths have the same slip stich, chain 1 border edge.

The Speckles Dishcloths Pattern (text and images for personal use only)

Yarn: Colorway Yarn 1: Capri Eco CottonTM Multicolor Yarn by Loops and Threads® in Fruity Speckles colorway; Colorway Yarn 2: Lily Sugar’n Cream yarn in Country Red colorway. You will need about 100 grams of yarn for both dishcloths.
Tapestry needle to weave in ends
Gauge: Not really needed
Crochet hook: US size 7 (4.5 mm)
Abbreviations:
sc: single crochet
[…]: pattern repeat
RS: right side
WS: wrong side

Dishcloth 1: Back and forth

With Size 7 (4.5.mm) crochet hook, chain 40 stitches with Colorway Yarn 1.

  • Row 1 (RS): Single crochet into the 4th stitch from the hook, chain 1, [skip 1 stitch and sc, chain 1] repeat […] till the last chain stitch with the slip knot, sc in the last stitch, chain 2 and turn (optional: you can sc in the purl bump in the back of the 4th stitch and the rest of the stitches in this row)
  • Row 2 (WS): Sc in the chain 1 space under the 4th chain from the hook, chain 1, [sc in the next chain 1 space, chain 1] repeat […] till the last stitch, sc in the last stitch, chain 2 and turn. 

Repeat Row 2, thirty one more times

  • Last Row (RS) : Sc in the chain 1 space under the 4th chain from the hook, chain 1, [sc in the next chain 1 space, chain 1] repeat […] till the last stitch. Insert hook into the last stitch and pull up the Colorway 2 yarn and sc, chain 1. Secure and break the working yarn (Colorway Yarn 1) off.

The Slip Stitch, Chain 1 Border Edge:

  • With Colorway Yarn 2, go into the same last stitch, yarn over, pull the yarn and slip stitch into the loop on the hook, chain 1 and turn. [Insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over, pull the yarn and slip stitch into the loop on the hook, chain 1], repeat […] all along the left side edge till the next corner. 
  • In the corner stitch, pull the yarn and slip stitch into the loop on the hook, chain 2 and turn. [Insert hook into the chain 1 space, yarn over, pull the yarn and slip stitch into the loop on the hook, chain 1], repeat […] all along the 40 chain stitch edge till the next corner stitch.
  • In the corner stitch, pull the yarn and slip stitch into the loop on the hook, and chain 2 and turn. [Insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over, pull the yarn and slip stitch into the loop on the hook, chain 1], repeat […] till the next corner all along the right side edge.
  • In the corner stitch, pull the yarn and slip stitch into the loop on the hook, and chain 2. [Insert hook into the next chain 1 space, yarn over, pull the yarn and slip stitch into the loop on the hook, chain 1], repeat […] till the last stitch all along the last row edge.

Chain 12 and slip stitch into the first stitch of the border edge, break Colorway Yarn 2 off and pull through the stitch.

Dishcloth 2: In the Round

With Size 7 (4.5 mm) crochet hook, chain 2 stitches with Colorway Yarn 1.

  • In the second chain from the hook (the stitch with the slip knot), [sc, chain 2] 4 times into the same stitch. Place a marker in the first chain 2 space.
  • Round 1: Insert the crochet hook into the first chain 2 space where the marker is and [sc, chain 2, sc into the same chain 2 space and chain 1]. Go in to the next three chain 2 space and repeat […]. Remove the marker (or a safety pin) and place it as a beginning of round marker in the first corner stitches of Round 1 as pictured below

Dishcloth_roundmarker

  • Round 2: Sc, chain 2, sc, chain 1 all in the same chain 2 space of the first corner with the beginning of round marker. [Sc, chain 1 in the next chain 1 space till the next corner chain 2 space. In the corner chain 2 space, sc, chain 2, sc, chain 1 all in the same corner chain 2 space]. Repeat […] 2 more times till the beginning of round.

Repeat Round 2, sixteen more times. In the last stitch of last round, insert hook into the beginning of round corner chain 2 space and pull up and sc, chain 1 with the Colorway 2 yarn. Secure and break the working yarn (Colorway Yarn 1) off.  

The Slip Stitch, Chain 1 Border Edge:

  • Step 1: With Colorway Yarn 2, insert hook into the same corner chain 2 space, yarn over, pull the yarn and slip stitch into the loop on the hook, chain 1. Turn dishcloth on the side. [Insert hook into the next chain 1 space, yarn over, pull the yarn and slip stitch into the loop on the hook, chain 1] all along that side. Repeat […] till the next corner chain 2 space.
  • Step 2: Insert hook into the corner chain 2 space, yarn over, pull the yarn and slip stitch into the loop on the hook, chain 2. Turn dishcloth on the next side. [Insert hook into the next chain 1 space, yarn over, pull the yarn and slip stitch into the loop on the hook, chain 1] all along that side, repeat […] till the next corner.
  • Repeat Step 2, two more times till the beginning of round.

Yarn over, pull yarn through the last chain 1 space and slip stitch into the loop on the hook. Chain 12 for the hanging loop and slip stitch into the first stitch in the corner. Break Colorway Yarn 2 off and pull through the stitch.

Weave in the ends, wash and block the Speckles Dishcloths

Crochet one or both of the Speckles Dishcloths pattern for gift giving or for personal use. 

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