Wednesday, January 11, 2012

"Nubbie Scrubbies"

I found this on: Simple Sweet Yarns (blog)




Nubbie Scrubbies

This pattern makes a nice, thick, textured dishcloth or washcloth that is perfect for gift giving.

Yarn : Bernat Cotton Solids
Hook: 4.00mm or G
Abbreviations:
Ch-chain
Sc- single crochet
Tr-treble crochet (US)


Chain 3o loosely. (You may want to use a size H hook just for the chain) 

Row 1: Tr in 2nd ch from hook. Sc in next ch.*Tr in next ch, Sc* repeat to end of row, ending with a Sc. Ch 1. turn.

Row 2: Sc 28 times to the end of the row. Be sure to Sc in the top of the ch1 space.Ch 1. turn.
Repeat rows 1 and 2, 12 more times.

(note: The cloth may not look square, but will shrink to a square after washing it if using 100% cotton yarn.  You may wish to adjust the repeats depending on your own tension, and or yarn choices.) 

Edging: At the end of the last "row2", ch1 but do not turn. Sc in same hole and turn work 90 degrees. *Sc 27 times evenly spaced along the left side to the corner. Ch1, Sc in same hole and turn work 90 degrees.* Repeat across bottom and right sides of the cloth.
Slip stitch to the top of Sc, and tie off.
Weave in ends.

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  2. Hooked on Life - Abby

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