Ria Dishcloth Stripe & Textured Crochet Pattern
The Ria Dishcloth may not make cleaning fun, but it is fun to make! The texture of the mini bean stitch paired with the contrast of single crochet stripes give this simple dish towel a bit of interest. This crochet pattern includes 3 sizes to choose from and is easy to adjust for a custom size.
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Materials
- 95 – 190 yd Dishie Yarn* a #4 medium worsted weight yarn (100% Cotton, 190 yd (174 m) per 100 g skein) in shades: Blue (A) – 1 skein & White (B) – 1 skein.
- 5 mm US size H–8 crochet hook,* or size needed to meet gauge.
- Yarn needle, measuring tape, scissors, stitch marker(s). 97 56 42
Yarn By Size
8” – 95 yd divided: 31 yd color A, 64 yd color B
10” – 140 yd divided: 49 yd color A, 91 yd color B
12” – 190 yd divided: 55 yd color A, 135 yd color B
Gauge
8 sts x 9 rows (after blocking) to 2” (5 cm) measured in sc.
Skill Level
Intermediate
Notes
- Please read through all notes and pattern before you begin.
- Please check gauge first.
- Stitch multiple is 2 + 1.
- Ch 1 to start a row does not count as a stitch. Ch 1 after the mb stitch does count as a stitch.
Sizing
8”, 10”, or 12” (20.5, 25.5, or 30.5 cm) square.
Stitches
US Terms
ch(s) – chain(s)
fsc – foundation single crochet
mb – mini bean stitch
rep – repeat
sc – single crochet
sk – skip the indicated stitch
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
Tutorials
How to change colors at the end of the row.
Special Stitches
mb – mini bean stitch: insert your hook into the stitch to be worked, yo and pull up a loop (2 loops on your hook), yo (3 loops on your hook) insert your hook back into the same st, yo and pull up a loop (4 loops on your hook), yo and pull through all 4 loops on your hook.
Adjustments
To adjust the length repeat Rows 3 – 9 more or less times. Alternatively, you can add more sc rows or mb rows to adjust those sections.
To adjust the width increase or decrease the number of chains in twos, then add one more. You need an odd number of stitches.
Pattern Instructions
In color A.
Row 1. Fsc 31 [39, 47] or ch 32 [40, 48] sc in 2nd ch from your hook and in each ch across, turn. [31, 39, 47] sts
Row 2. Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next st and in each st across, turn.
Change to color B.
Row 3. Ch 1, sc in same st, *mb in next st, ch 1, sk next st; rep * until 2 sts left, mb in next st, sc in last st, turn.
Row 4. Ch 1, sc in same st, *mb in next mb, ch 1, sk next ch 1; rep * until 2 sts left, mb in next st, sc in last st, turn.
Rows 5 – 7. Rep row 4.
Change to color A.
Row 8. Ch 1, sc in same st, *sc in next mb, sc in next ch; rep * until 2 sts left, sc in next st, sc in last st, turn.
Row 9. Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next st and in each st across, turn.
8” (20.5 cm) size
Rows 10 – 30. Rep rows 3 – 9 three (3) more times until work measures 8” (20.5 cm) tall.
10” (25.5 cm) size
Row 10 – 37. Rep rows 3 – 9 five (5) more times until work measures 10” (25.5 cm) tall.
12” (30.5 cm) size
Rows 10 – 44. Rep rows 3 – 9 seven (7) more times until work measures 12” (30.5 cm) tall.
Finishing
Cut yarn and weave in ends.
How to Make Ria Textured Dishcloth
The Ria Dishcloth pairs the texture of the mini bean stitch with the contrast of single crochet stripes to give this simple dish towel a bit of interest.
Materials
- 95 – 190 yd Dishie Yarn a #4 medium worsted weight yarn (100% Cotton, 190 yd (174 m) per 100 g skein) in shades: Blue (A) – 1 skein & White (B) – 1 skein.
Tools
- 5 mm US size H–8 crochet hook, or size needed to meet gauge.
- Yarn needle, measuring tape, scissors, stitch marker(s).
Instructions
In color A.
Row 1. Fsc 31 [39, 47] or ch 32 [40, 48] sc in 2nd ch from your hook and in each ch across, turn. [31, 39, 47] sts
Row 2. Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next st and in each st across, turn.
Change to color B.
Row 3. Ch 1, sc in same st, *mb in next st, ch 1, sk next st; rep * until 2 sts left, mb in next st, sc in last st, turn.
Row 4. Ch 1, sc in same st, *mb in next mb, ch 1, sk next ch 1; rep * until 2 sts left, mb in next st, sc in last st, turn.
Rows 5 – 7. Rep row 4.
Change to color A.
Row 8. Ch 1, sc in same st, *sc in next mb, sc in next ch; rep * until 2 sts left, sc in next st, sc in last st, turn.
Row 9. Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next st and in each st across, turn.
8” (20.5 cm) size
Rows 10 – 30. Rep rows 3 – 9 three (3) more times until work measures 8” (20.5 cm) tall.
10” (25.5 cm) size
Row 10 – 37. Rep rows 3 – 9 five (5) more times until work measures 10” (25.5 cm) tall.
12” (30.5 cm) size
Rows 10 – 44. Rep rows 3 – 9 seven (7) more times until work measures 12” (30.5 cm) tall.
Finishing
Cut yarn and weave in ends.
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