Casserole Cover and Bead Dishcloth

October 30, 2016 By Yarnovator

Dishcloth+ Series: “Bead” Dishcloth and Casserole Cover

Going to a potluck? Casserole covers keep your food warm and make your dish easy to carry. Crochet one for your next get together!

The “bead” stitch accents both the 10″ x 10″ crochet dishcloth and the 9″ x 13″ casserole cover!

I’m listing this as an intermediate pattern because of the untraditional stitches. But I’ve defined both the bead stitch and the extended single crochet, so you should be able to whip this out in no time.

This set is crocheted with Fibra Natura Good Earth distributed by Universal Yarn. This cotton linen blend is perfect for going from sink to washing machine and back again.

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Basketweave Dishcloth and Bread Basket Liner

September 23, 2016 By Yarnovator

Crochet Basketweave Dishcloth and Bread Basket Liner Crochet Pattern

Keep your buns warm and learn the crochet basketweave stitch! I’m talking dinner rolls. What did you think I meant?

First in the pattern is written instructions for creating an 8″ x 8″ dishcloth. The crochet basketweave creates a ridged dishie that will come in handy for those pots and pans that need a little bit of elbow grease to get clean.

When you’ve mastered the basketweave stitch, you can create a lovely bread basket liner. The basketweave pattern creates a sturdy base for the liner. A v-stitch pattern is used on 4 side panels which provides a bit more drape for covering your dinner rolls.

This set is crocheted with Fibra Natura Good Earth distributed by Universal Yarn. This cotton linen blend is perfect for going from sink to washing machine and back again.

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Star Stitch Dishcloth and Cup Cozies

August 21, 2016 By Yarnovator

Dishcloth+ Series: Star Stitch Dishcloth and Cup Cozies

The star stitch takes center stage with this dishcloth and cup cozy collection. Make an 8 1/2″x 8 3/4″ dishcloth or a cup cozy for your favorite tumbler.

Warm weather makes your drinks sweat, so wrap it in a cup cozy and keep your hands dry! The pattern is written for 3 popular sizes: a tapered glass (i.e. beer glass), a mason jar and mug.

If you’ve followed my blog very long you know I have a love affair with cup cozies! This particular set is crocheted with Fibra Natura Good Earth distributed by Universal Yarn. This cotton linen blend is perfect for going from sink to washing machine and back again.

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Fan and V Stitch Dishcloth and Apron

July 31, 2016 By Yarnovator

Dishcloth+ Series: July’s Fan and V Stitch Dishcloth and Crochet Apron

Hey good lookin’. How about crochetin’ a dishie and apron for the kitchen?

Whether you’re dressed up with pearls or wearing your comfy casual clothes, you’ll want to protect your outfit from spills, splatters and drips.

Learn the Fan and V stitch on a fun dishcloth, then put your new skills to work and create a beautiful apron.

The apron is adjustable with a ribbon waist tie and D rings at the neck strap.

Don’t want a full apron with bib top? Follow the instructions to make a cloth apron with a simple crochet edging that will cover you from the waist down.

The dishcloth and apron are crocheted in Fibra Natura Good Earth distributed by Universal Yarn. This cotton linen blend is perfect for going from sink to washing machine and back again.

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Bobbles Dishcloth and Trivet

June 27, 2016 By Yarnovator

Dishcloth+ Series: June’s Bobbles Dishcloth and Crochet Trivet / Hot Pad

When things get too hot to handle, reach for your crocheted trivet / hot pad!

Bobbles are fabulous stitches for adding big round nubs of texture to your crochet fabric. On the dishcloth they act as extra scrubbing features. On a trivet or hot pad, they add extra bulk to separate hot pots and pans from your dining room table.

The dishie was designed with fewer bobbles so that it can still fit inside cups and glasses.

The trivet was designed with many bobbles to create a thicker fabric. Many crocheted hot pads are simply two layers of crochet sewn together. Here we’ve created one with Insul-Bright Batting so that it will provide a heat blocker between your hot pots and pans and your hand or dining room table. Add a fun cotton fabric backing to coordinate with your kitchen.

The dishcloth and trivet are crocheted in Fibra Natura Good Earth distributed by Universal Yarn. This cotton linen blend is perfect for going from sink to washing machine and back again.

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Summer Floral Wreath

June 22, 2016 By Yarnovator

Summer Floral Wreath

Hello Summer!

I crochet all year long, even in the hot summer weather. It’s the perfect time of the year to crochet smaller projects like flowers! This super fun wreath will dress up your front door or wall in your home.

This sunny wreath is a cozy that wraps around a 14″ straw wreath. And the floral blooms are a mix of three crochet flowers whipped up in several different colors. This would be a great stash busting project!

The crocheted Summer Wreath includes:

Rose
Carnation
Daisy
Leaf
Wreath Cozy

Of course, the flowers can be used lots of different ways. Create a bouquet and put them in a vase. Or attach them to a hair clip or a newborn headband.

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Fantail Dishcloth and Crochet Market Bag

May 8, 2016 By Yarnovator

Dishcloth+ Series: May’s Fantail Dishcloth and Crochet Market Bag

Whether you just want to learn the fantail stitch or are looking for a fun lacy project to crochet, the fantail dishcloth and market bag are two fun projects to make.

The fantail creates a dishie that’s both lacy yet solid that’s perfect for hand washing.

The crochet market bag was designed to be more solid at the base and lacy in the middle to both catch little items that work their way to the bottom of the bag and bulky items that need to stretch.

The dishcloth and market bag are crocheted in Fibra Natura Good Earth distributed by Universal Yarn. This cotton linen blend is perfect for going from sink to washing machine and back again.

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Crochet Towel Topper and Dishcloth Set

April 17, 2016 By Yarnitect (Dana)

Dishcloth+ Series: April’s Dress Towel Topper and Dishcloth Crochet Pattern

Dress up your kitchen with this beautiful crocheted dress towel topper and coordinating dishcloth. This pattern was created out of love and necessity. I love to crochet, and I hate picking my dishtowels up off the floor. With two toddlers in the home, picking the towel up from the floor was happening way too frequently! My solution, crochet a beautiful accessory. Not only would it be lovely to look at, I wouldn’t have to pick the towel up off the floor every time I wanted to dry my hands.

The dishcloth and towel topper work up quickly with a lovely woven stitch (sometimes called the linen stitch). Less dense than a straight single crochet, the woven stitch is a little more flexible and has more drape. The fancy scalloped edge gives it a dash of elegance.

Towel Topper Dressy Design

The towel topper does require a bit of hand sewing as the crocheted portion is crocheted on two halves of the towel. The back half is placed over an oven handle or other handle and tucked into the waistband securing it in place. This design requires a fair amount of tugging by little hands to pull it down, making it a dream. (It will need to be buttoned in place for more persistent tuggers like my children!)

Pictured, the dishcloth and kitchen towel are crocheted in Fibra Natura Good Earth distributed by Universal Yarn. This cotton linen blend is perfect for going from sink to washing machine and back again.

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NatCroMo 2016 – Crochetville Tour

February 29, 2016 By Yarnitect (Dana)

National Crochet Month – Crochetville Blog Tour 2016

If you’ve hopped on the train for the Crochetville.com blog tour, Welcome! We’re glad you’ve stopped by for a visit. There will be giveaways and interviews with yarn experts all month long…so be sure to visit Crochetville for the latest deets.

As part of the Crochetville tour, we shared a bit about our travel experiences. We haven’t traveled a ton, but I (Dana) enjoyed visiting Deborah when she was a school teacher in China and was sad I couldn’t visit her when she was teaching in Bolivia. And alas, we didn’t become crochet addicts until after Deborah returned to the states so missed the opportunity to buy fibers from international vendors. A few of our designs have been inspired by our travels. Check out the Bamboo Blanket and Chinese New Year cup cozy for a couple examples.

Dishcloth+ Series: Corner to Corner Dishcloth and Placemat Crochet Pattern

To celebrate National Crochet Month, we’re sharing a free crochet pattern for a beautiful dishcloth and placemat. This is the 3rd in our 12 part Dishie+ Series sponsored by Universal Yarn with Fibra Natural Good Earth yarn.

Corner to corner is an uber fun crochet technique where you create little blocks of double crochet starting in one corner of your project working in rows on the diagonal. Wow, that sounds more complex than it really is. Trust us, it’s a lot of fun.

Step-by-Step Photo Tutorial for Corner to Corner Crochet

This free dishcloth crochet pattern includes a step-by-step photo tutorial on the corner to corner technique and also includes a free pattern for a crocheted placemat. It’s National Crochet month, after all. If you haven’t tried this technique…then dive on in. And if you have tried this technique…then enjoy!

These practical home items would be great as gifts, too.

It’s FREE in the store. Get your crochet pattern for Corner to Corner Dishcloth and Placemat in the store.

If you’re a fan of dishies, check out the other fun dishclothes in the series as well:

January Snow (dishcloth and table runner in the shell stitch)
Blueberry Dishcloth and Heartfelt Dish Towel (in the berry stitch)

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Blueberry Dishcloth and Heartfelt Towel

February 5, 2016 By Yarnitect (Dana)

Dishcloth+ Series: February’s Blueberry Dishcloth and Heartfelt Towel Crochet Pattern

For Valentine’s month we’ve created a beautiful heart embossed kitchen towel using the “Uneven Berry” stitch (Stitch #27 from the Crochet Stitch Dictionary). It’s a simple stitch that creates a beautiful puff perfect for creating raised designs.

The dishcloth is the perfect project to master the stitch. And it’s super practical. The bumpy side is great for scrubbing stuck-on grim and the smooth side works great for smooth cleaning like glasses and cups.

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