By Nicki Byrnes
Check out my fun new crochet dishcloth pattern!
Do they look like little picnic blankets to you? I created these crochet dishcloths for the April issue of I Like Crochet using a technique that mimics gingham, the classic picnic blanket pattern. I added flat fruit appliques and sewed them on, furthering the idea of a spring lunch al fresco.
To create the gingham effect, you carry all 3 strands of yarn as you work, crocheting over the colors not in use. Here’s a quick, close-up video that shows how it’s done. This minimizes the number of yarn ends that would need to be woven in at the end, which would be an insane amount if you tied off every time you switched colors.
“These charming creations bring the freshness of a picnic indoors with their gingham design and fruity flair.”
– I Like Crochet
It’s difficult to see in the photo above, but clearer in the photo below, that I added a pop of color via a single crochet border around the gingham square. Onto that, I crocheted a ruffle border for a touch of whimsy and fun. These are not your grandma’s dishcloths!
Let me know what you think 🍊🍓
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