Patterns — double crochet

*Disclosure: I only recommend products I would use myself and all opinions expressed here are our own. This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission.* Supplies H hook (5mm) 4 Weight Cotton Yarn (approximately 285 yds) I used Lily® Sugar’N Cream 2 x Stitch Markers 1 x Hair Elastic (optional) 2 x 12mm Beads (optional) Abbreviations dc … double crochet ch(s) … chain(s) folding sc … folding single crochet hdc … half double crochet inc … increase mp … mini puff stitch sc … single crochet sk … skip sl...

Supplies I/9 hook (5.5mm) J/10 Hook (6mm) 4 Weight Yarn (approximately 1,500yds) Stitch Markers Stitches ch … Chain Crab Stitch (tutorial here) dc … Double Crochet FDHC … Foundation Half Double Crochet (tutorial here) FPDC … Front Post Double Crochet sc … Single Crochet yo … yarn over Special Stitches Crab Stitch …  Do not turn your work | Insert hook in stitch to the right of last worked stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through both loops on the hook   Gauge  4” x 4” FHDC 15, work pattern until 16 rows tall Notes  Blanket is worked...

Below are three dishcloth patterns that are beginner friendly! They utilize simple stitches with easy to remember repeats. they are great for practicing tension while still producing a usable item. Crunch Stitch Dishcloth Supplies I/9 hook (5.5mm) 72 yds (1.5oz) 100% Cotton #4 Weight Yarn   Darning Needle Stitches ch … chain hdc … half-double crochet sl st … slip stitch Notes Final measurement is typically 8 to 8.5” squared, but can be adjusted on preference If you’d like to change the width of your dishcloth, the starting ch is multiples of 2 +1 Pictured sample was made with Lily® Sugar'N Cream yarn...