Little Waves Dishcloth Pattern and Stitch Tutorial

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Happy Thursday! Welcome to this week’s Let’s Learn a New Crochet Stitch – Kitchen Crochet Edition event. This week I am going to show you a variation on the Wave Stitch in this photo tutorial.  I am also going to give you instructions for the Little Waves dishcloth in a  9″ x 9″ and 12″ x 12″ size. I hope you enjoy the tutorial and patterns! Happy Crocheting!

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Little Waves Stitch Tutorial and Dishcloth Pattern

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Skill Level:

Easy

Abbreviations:

ch(s) – chain(s)
st(s) – stitch(es)
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
t-ch – turning chain
() – indicates stitch counts
* – indicates instructions to be repeated

Multiple:

Chain a multiple of 8+5

Gauge:

3.1 sts & 2.4 rows = 1″

Finished Sizes:

9″ x 9″
12″ x 12″

Notes:

  • This pattern is written in US crochet terms.
  • The sizes are an approximation. They will not be exact. Sizing will vary depending on how tightly or loosely you crochet. Gauge is not necessary for this pattern but if you would like to keep the sizing the same, please check your gauge before starting this project.
  • Written instructions for both sizes are listed below, after the photo tutorial.

Photo Tutorial:

With Color A, Ch 29

Row 1:  Work 1 sc into the 2nd ch from hook

 Row 1 cont’d: work 1 sc into each of the next 3 sts

Row 1 cont’d: *Work 1 dc into each of the next 4 sts

Row 1 cont’d: Work 1 sc into each of the next 4 sts**

Row 1 cont’d: Repeat from * to ** across, turn.

Row 2: Ch 1

Row 2 cont’d: Work 1 sc into the first st

Row 2 cont’d: work 1 sc into each of the next 3 sts

Row 2 cont’d: *Work 1 dc into each of the next 4 sts

Row 2 cont’d: Work 1 sc into each of the next 4 sts**

Row 2 cont’d: Repeat from * to ** across, changing to Color B on the last yarn over of the last sc, turn.
13

Row 3: Ch 3 (count as first dc)

Row 3 cont’d: Work 1 dc into each of the next 3 sts

Row 3 cont’d: Work 1 sc into each of the next 4 sts

Row 3 cont’d: Work 1 dc into each of the next 4 sts**

Row 2 cont’d: Repeat from * to ** across, turn.

Row 4: Ch 3 (count as first dc)

Row 4 cont’d: Work 1 dc into each of the next 3 sts

Row 4 cont’d: *Work 1 sc into each of the next 4 sts

Row 4 cont’d: Work 1 dc into each of the next 4 sts**

Row 4 cont’d: Repeat from * to ** across, working last dc into the t-ch, changing to Color A in the last yarn over of the last dc, turn.
26

Row 5: Ch 1, work 1 sc into each of the next 4 sts

Row 5 cont’d: *Work 1 dc into each of the next 4 sts

Row 5 cont’d: Work 1 sc into each of the next 4 sts**

Row 5 cont’d: Repeat from * to ** across, working the last sc into the t-ch, turn.

Row 6: Ch 1
32

Row 6 cont’d: Work 1 sc into the first st
33

Row 6 cont’d: Work 1 sc into each of the next 3 sts
34

Row 6 cont’d: *Work 1 dc into each of the next 4 sts
35

Row 6 cont’d: Work 1 sc into each of the next 4 sts**
36

Row 6 cont’d: Repeat from * to ** across, changing to Color B in the last yarn over of the last sc, turn.
37
Row 7-8: Repeat Row 3-4, Change to Color A
Row 9-10: Repeat Row 5-6, Change to Color B
Row 11-12: Repeat Row 3-4, Change to Color A
Row 13-14: Repeat Row 5-6, Change to Color B
Row 15-16: Repeat Row 3-4, Change to Color A
Row 17-18: Repeat Row 5-6, Change to Color B
Row 19-20: 
Repeat Row 3-4, Change to Color A
Row 21-22: 
Repeat Row 5-6. Fasten off, weave ends.

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Written Instructions:

9″ Dishcloth

With Color A, Ch 29
Row 1: 1 sc into the 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc into each of the next 3 sts, *1 dc into each of the next 4 st, 1 sc into each of the next 4 sts** Repeat from * to ** across, turn. (28)
Row 2: Ch 1, 1 sc into the first st, 1 sc into each of the next 3 sts, *1 dc into each of the next 4 st, 1 sc into each of the next 4 sts** Repeat from * to ** across, change to Color B in the last yarn over of the last st, turn. (28)
Row 3: Ch 3 (count as first dc), 1 dc into each of the next 3 sts, *1 sc into each of the next 4 sts, 1 dc into each of the next 4 sts** Repeat from * to ** across, turn. (28)
Row 4: Ch 3 (count as first dc), 1 dc into each of the next 3 sts, *1 sc into each of the next 4 sts, 1 dc into each of the next 4 sts** Repeat from * to ** across, working last dc into the t-ch, change to Color A in the last yarn over of the last st, turn. (28)
Row 5: Ch 1, 1 sc into the first st, 1 sc into each of the next 3 sts, *1 dc into each of the next 4 st, 1 sc into each of the next 4 sts** Repeat from * to ** across, turn. (28)
Row 6: Ch 1, 1 sc into the first st, 1 sc into each of the next 3 sts, *1 dc into each of the next 4 st, 1 sc into each of the next 4 sts** Repeat from * to ** across, change to Color B in the last yarn over of the last st, turn. (28)
Row 7-8: Repeat Row 3-4, Change to Color A
Row 9-10: Repeat Row 5-6, Change to Color B
Row 11-12: Repeat Row 3-4, Change to Color A
Row 13-14: Repeat Row 5-6, Change to Color B
Row 15-16: Repeat Row 3-4, Change to Color A
Row 17-18: Repeat Row 5-6, Change to Color B
Row 19-20: 
Repeat Row 3-4, Change to Color A
Row 21-22: 
Repeat Row 5-6. Fasten off, weave ends.

Finish (optional):

You can add a simple border by joining your yarn with a sl st in one of the stitches, sc evenly around placing 3 sc sts in each corner, join in beginning sc with an invisible join. Fasten off, weave ends.

12″ Dishcloth:

With Color A, Ch 37
Row 1: 1 sc into the 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc into each of the next 3 sts, *1 dc into each of the next 4 st, 1 sc into each of the next 4 sts** Repeat from * to ** across, turn. (36)
Row 2: Ch 1, 1 sc into the first st, 1 sc into each of the next 3 sts, *1 dc into each of the next 4 st, 1 sc into each of the next 4 sts** Repeat from * to ** across, change to Color B in the last yarn over of the last st, turn. (36)
Row 3: Ch 3 (count as first dc), 1 dc into each of the next 3 sts, *1 sc into each of the next 4 sts, 1 dc into each of the next 4 sts** Repeat from * to ** across, turn. (36)
Row 4: Ch 3 (count as first dc), 1 dc into each of the next 3 sts, *1 sc into each of the next 4 sts, 1 dc into each of the next 4 sts** Repeat from * to ** across, working last dc into the t-ch, change to Color A in the last yarn over of the last st, turn. (36)
Row 5: Ch 1, 1 sc into the first st, 1 sc into each of the next 3 sts, *1 dc into each of the next 4 st, 1 sc into each of the next 4 sts** Repeat from * to ** across, turn. (36)
Row 6: Ch 1, 1 sc into the first st, 1 sc into each of the next 3 sts, *1 dc into each of the next 4 st, 1 sc into each of the next 4 sts** Repeat from * to ** across, change to Color B in the last yarn over of the last st, turn. (36)
Row 7-8: Repeat Row 3-4, Change to Color A
Row 9-10: Repeat Row 5-6, Change to Color B
Row 11-12: Repeat Row 3-4, Change to Color A
Row 13-14: Repeat Row 5-6, Change to Color B
Row 15-16: Repeat Row 3-4, Change to Color A
Row 17-18: Repeat Row 5-6, Change to Color B
Row 19-20: 
Repeat Row 3-4, Change to Color A
Row 21-22: 
Repeat Row 5-6, With Color A, Ch 29
Row 1: 1 sc into the 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc into each of the next 3 sts, *1 dc into each of the next 4 st, 1 sc into each of the next 4 sts** Repeat from * to ** across, turn. (28)
Row 2: Ch 1, 1 sc into the first st, 1 sc into each of the next 3 sts, *1 dc into each of the next 4 st, 1 sc into each of the next 4 sts** Repeat from * to ** across, change to Color B in the last yarn over of the last st, turn. (28)
Row 3: Ch 3 (count as first dc), 1 dc into each of the next 3 sts, *1 sc into each of the next 4 sts, 1 dc into each of the next 4 sts** Repeat from * to ** across, turn. (28)
Row 4: Ch 3 (count as first dc), 1 dc into each of the next 3 sts, *1 sc into each of the next 4 sts, 1 dc into each of the next 4 sts** Repeat from * to ** across, working last dc into the t-ch, change to Color A in the last yarn over of the last st, turn. (28)
Row 5: Ch 1, 1 sc into the first st, 1 sc into each of the next 3 sts, *1 dc into each of the next 4 st, 1 sc into each of the next 4 sts** Repeat from * to ** across, turn. (28)
Row 6: Ch 1, 1 sc into the first st, 1 sc into each of the next 3 sts, *1 dc into each of the next 4 st, 1 sc into each of the next 4 sts** Repeat from * to ** across, change to Color B in the last yarn over of the last st, turn. (28)
Row 7-8: Repeat Row 3-4, Change to Color A
Row 9-10: Repeat Row 5-6, Change to Color B
Row 11-12: Repeat Row 3-4, Change to Color A
Row 13-14: Repeat Row 5-6, Change to Color B
Row 15-16: Repeat Row 3-4, Change to Color A
Row 17-18: Repeat Row 5-6, Change to Color B
Row 19-20: 
Repeat Row 3-4, Change to Color A
Row 21-22: 
Repeat Row 5-6, Change to Color B
Row 23-24: Repeat Row 3-4, Change to Color A
Row 25-26: Repeat Row 5-6, Change to Color B
Row 27-28: Repeat Row 3-4. Fasten off, weave ends.

Finish (optional):

You can add a simple border by joining your yarn with a sl st in one of the stitches, sc evenly around placing 3 sc sts in each corner, join in beginning sc with an invisible join. Fasten off, weave ends.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me!

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