Chinese Waves Dishcloth
Cast on 45 stitches (Any odd number of stitches will do.)
Row 1: Knit across (this is the right side)
Row 2: *K1, Slip 1* repeat between * across, ending K1.
Row 3: Knit across
Row 4: K2, *Slip 1, K1* repeat between * until 3 stitches remain, Slip 1, K2
I learned how to crochet with plastic! I cut up plastic bags, tied them together and voila.
I like it because it's recycling and making something cool! I don't have a pic.
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.
