Here’s a detailed pattern for a CROCHET DISH CLOTH HOLDER DRESS:
Skill Level: Intermediate
Materials:
- Worsted weight cotton yarn in your desired color
- Crochet hook (size H/5.00mm)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Button
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
Instructions:
Bodice:
- Begin by creating a slip knot and chaining 40.
- Row 1: Starting from the second chain from the hook, sc in each chain across. (39 sc)
- Row 2-4: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each stitch across. (39 sc)
- Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Skirt:
- Attach the yarn to the bottom right corner of the bodice.
- Round 1: Ch 1, evenly sc around the bottom edge of the bodice, placing 3 sc in each corner. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (approx. 78 sc)
- Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), dc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (78 dc)
- Round 3: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the first hdc. (78 hdc)
- Round 4-6: Repeat Round 3.
- Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Straps:
- Attach the yarn to the top right corner of the bodice.
- Row 1: Ch 1, sc in the next 8 sts. (8 sc)
- Rows 2-20: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each stitch across. (8 sc)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Repeat for the left strap.
Assembly:
- Fold the skirt in half with the wrong side facing in, aligning the edges.
- Using the long tail from one strap, sew the ends of the straps to the back corners of the skirt, making sure they are evenly spaced.
- Sew a button to the front center of the bodice, aligning it with the bottom edge.
- Weave in any remaining ends.
Your crochet dishcloth holder dress is now complete! To use it, simply fold a dishcloth and secure it in place by buttoning the straps together. Hang it on a hook or handle in your kitchen for easy access and a decorative touch.
