Free Crochet Pattern: Deep Lake Dishcloth
The Deep Lake Dishcloth is the third pattern in the Rustic Charm Dishcloth Set CAL. This decorative dishcloth is just as beautiful as it is easy, which makes it a fun project to complete. You can add a touch of grace and charm to your sink in no time at all! Keep reading to find out more about this dishcloth, including how you can get started on making your own.
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Deep Lake Dishcloth
I have really enjoyed making the dishcloths in this set. While they each have a unique look, they all involve my favorite stitch, the half double crochet! The Deep Lake Dishcloth is made almost entirely of half-double crochet, which makes it durable. That aspect helps balance out the open sections, which give it more of a decorative look and allow you add some charm to your kitchen.
When designing the set, I wanted to have one dishcloth that felt “pretty”. Cleaning the kitchen doesn’t exactly fall to the top of everyone’s list of favorite chores, but using items that make you smile always helps lighten the work load. The open sections of the Deep Lake Dishcloth give it just enough of a lacey feel without losing the functionality of a dishcloth.
Be sure to check out the Rustic Charm Dishcloth Set CAL post to find the links to all of the patterns! Each of these dishcloths involve simple stitches and stitch combinations that work up easily and look amazing in the kitchen.
The Yarn
It’s no secret that I’ve been stash-busting with this set! I’m using I Love This Cotton yarn again for this project, and this time I used the yarn I had left over from designing the Mason Lake Placemat. This colorway is called Denim Blue, and they did a great job of capturing the essence of denim throughout the skein. It wasn’t as easy to photograph because of the deep hues, but it is absolutely stunning. My dishes have a touch of blue around the edges, so it fits right in with my kitchen decor! No matter what colorway you choose to use, you’ll love the finished look of the Deep Lake Dishcloth.
While there are lots of choices out there for cotton yarns, I Love This Cotton yarn is my favorite. It’s soft, but it still has great stitch definition and it holds up to everyday use and washing. This makes it a great choice for dishcloths and other kitchen items.
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The Deep Lake Dishcloth is the third pattern in the Rustic Charm Dishcloth Set. The premium PDF pattern bundle includes full patterns, complete with tutorial photos, for all 4 dishcloth patterns in the set. You can find the bundle in my Etsy and Ravelry shops!
Adding something beautiful to your kitchen is just a few steps away. Keep scrolling to find out how to get started making your own Deep Lake Dishcloth.
Pattern Details
Skill Level
Easy
Materials
85 yards, size 4 cotton yarn. I used 1 skein of I Love This Cotton Print <3 oz/85 g> <153 yds/140m> in the Denim Blue colorway.
US size H/8 crochet hook (5.00 mm)
Scissors
Yarn Needle
Stitch Markers
Gauge
15 stitches x 12 rows = 4″ square
Pattern used for gauge: rows of hdc
Finished Size
Approximately 9.5″ w x 9.5″ h
Stitch Abbreviations
US Crochet Terminology
ch(s) – chain(s)
hdc – half double crochet
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
sp – space
st(s) – stitch(es)
Pattern Notes
The ch 1 at the beginning of a row does not count as a st.
Stitch markers can be used to assist with stitch placement.
How to Make a Decorative Dishcloth
Part 1: Body
Ch 35
Row 1: hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. <34 hdc>
Row 2: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <34 hdc>
Row 3: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each of next 2 sts, [ch 1, sk next st, hdc in each of next 2 sts] 10 times, hdc in last st, turn. <24 hdc, 10 ch-1 sps>
Row 4: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st or sp across, turn. <34 hdc>
Row 5: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <34 hdc>
Row 6: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <34 hdc>
Row 7: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in next st, sk next st, [(hdc, ch 2, hdc) in next st, sk 2 sts] 9 times, (hdc, ch 2, hdc) in next st, sk next st, hdc in each of last 2 sts, turn. <24 hdc, 10 ch-2 sps>
Row 8: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in next st, sk next st, [3 hdc in ch-2 sp, sk 2 sts] 9 times, 3 hdc in ch-2 sp, sk next st, hdc in each of last 2 sts, turn. <34 hdc>
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Row 9: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <34 hdc>
Row 10: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <34 hdc>
Row 11: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each of next 2 sts, [ch 1, sk next st, hdc in each of next 2 sts] 10 times, hdc in last st, turn. <24 hdc, 10 ch-1 sps> (see Row 3 for photo support)
Row 12: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st or sp across, turn. <34 hdc>
Row 13: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <34 hdc>
Row 14: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <34 hdc>
Row 15: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in next st, sk next st, [(hdc, ch 2, hdc) in next st, sk 2 sts] 9 times, (hdc, ch 2, hdc) in next st, sk next st, hdc in each of last 2 sts, turn. <24 hdc, 10 ch-2 sps> (See Row 7 for photo support)
Row 16: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in next st, sk next st, [3 hdc in ch-2 sp, sk 2 sts] 9 times, 3 hdc in ch-2 sp, sk next st, hdc in each of last 2 sts, turn. <34 hdc>
Rows 17 – 24: Repeat Rows 9 – 16
Row 25: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <34 hdc>
After Row 25, proceed to Border.
Part 2: Border
Top: ch 1, 2 sc in 1st st, 1 sc in each of next 32 sts, 2 sc in last st, rotate 90 degrees. <36 sc>
Left side: work 25 sc evenly along the left side of the dishcloth by placing 1 sc in the end of each row, rotate 90 degrees. <25 sc>
Bottom: 2 sc in bottom of 1st ch, 1 sc in each of next 32 chs, 2 sc in last ch, rotate 90 degrees. <36 sc>
Right side: work 25 sc evenly along the right side of the dishcloth by placing 1 sc in the end of each row, sl st in top of sc to join. <25 sc>
Fasten off and weave in ends.
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Rustic Charm Dishcloth Set CAL
The Deep Lake Dishcloth is part of the free Rustic Charm Dishcloth Set Crochet-A-Long (CAL), and is the third pattern in the set. You can find more information about the CAL and links to the other patterns on the event page.
Rustic Charm Dishcloth Set Crochet-A-Long
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