C2C Washcloths/Dishcloths

I'm continuing to work on more Washcloths/Dishcloths on this Saturday afternoon.  For these, I'm using the C2C (corner-2-corner) method of crocheting with HDC stitches and Ch5/Ch2.

This pattern works up really, really quick.  Less than an hour to make one.

C2C Washcloths/Dishcloths

 

 

C2C Washcloths/Dishcloths Pattern

Size:  Approximately 9" x 9"

Gauge:  I did not gauge pattern.

Materials:
--5.0mm hook
--#4 worsted weight Cotton yarn (I used Peaches & Creme)
--tapestry needle for weaving ends

U.S. Stitch Abbreviations:
Ch:  chain
Sl st:  slip stitch
St:  stitch(es)
SC:  single crochet
HDC:  half double crochet
FPHDC:  front post half double crochet
BPHDC:  back post half double crochet
Rep:  repeat
FO:  fasten off

Template Pattern:

Directions:

1.  Using the C2C method of crocheting, you will start in the lower right corner and work across, diagonally.  Start with a Ch5 and use HDC stitches with Ch2.

2.  You will complete 10 increase rows. Here's a picture of the 10 increase rows:

Now, you will begin your 9 decrease rows.

Border:
1.  Once you complete your decrease rows, Ch1.  SC in each st around, placing 2 SC st in the ch space and 3 SC st in each corner.  Sl st join to first st and Ch1.
2-3.  FPHDC, BPHDC.  Rep around.  Sl st join to first st and Ch1.  At the end of Round 3, FO and weave ends.

And, that's it!!!  Quick, cute and functional...

Happy Crocheting...

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