My Star Dishcloth

Posted on August 22, 2008

For all you dishcloth lovers out there, here is my free star dishcloth pattern that I created. It is crocheted with 5 points and uses a granny square stitch. The center can be crafted with recycled plastic bags or plarn which creates a center scrubbie.

Here is the option to crochet the dishcloth using just cotton. I crocheted this pastel dishcloth using several different colors of scraps that I had in my stash of yarn.

Here is my brown star dishcloth also crocheted from scrap cotton leftovers.

So whether you want a dishcloth with a recycled center scrubber or just a dishcloth,
try out my star dishcloth pattern!

Stumble It!
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My Free Star Dishcloth Pattern

Dishcloth measures: 11” at widest point
Hook: Metal “H” US sized hook

Materials:
Sugar & Cream Cotton scraps (used about 2- 2 1/2 ozs)
Small amount of plastic bag plarn for scrubbie center variation

With center color, Ch 5, Sl St to form ring.

Rnd 1
Ch 2, (counts as 1 Hdc) in ring work 2 Hdc, Ch 1.
*3 Hdc in ring, Ch 1.* Repeat 4 times. Sl St to top of Ch 2.
(5 corners)

Rnd 2
Sl st over to corner space, Ch 2, 2 Hdc, Ch 1, 3 Hdc, all in the same ch 1 corner space.
*Sk next 3 Hdc (shell), 3 Hdc, Ch 1, 3 Hdc, all in the next Ch 1 corner space.*
Repeat between *. Sl St to top of the beginning Ch 2. FO.

Rnd 3
Attach new cotton color in any corner space. Ch 2 (counts as 1 Hdc) 2 Hdc, Ch 1, 3 Hdc, all in the corner space.
*Sk 3 Hdc, make 3 Hdc in between shells. In next corner point work 3 Hdc, Ch 1, 3 Hdc all in corner sp.*
Repeat between * around motif, join with a Sl St to top of Ch 2.

Rnd 4 - 8
Continue in established pattern with cotton yarn. Work 3 Hdc, Ch 1, 3 Hdc in ea Ch 1 corner point and 3 Hdc between each shell.
(Change colors as desired to use up scraps of cotton.)

Rnd 9
Continue in established pattern but skip center shell in middle of each side (work 3 Hdc in 3 spaces between shells – skip one sp then 3 Hdc in the 3 remaining spaces of each side.) Work corner points in pattern established. Repeat for each side. Join with Sl St to top of Ch 2.

Rnd 10
Continue in established pattern of 3 Hdc, Ch 1, 3 Hdc in ea Ch 1 corner point and 3 Hdc between each shell except in skipped space of prior rnd – work Sl St in the skipped space, continue in pattern. End with Sl St to top of Ch 2. FO.

Rnd 11 (Edging)
Attach contrasting cotton yarn for edging in any Ch 1 point space. Work 3 Sc in ea point space and 1 Sc in ea st around evenly.

Join with a Sl St to beg Sc st. FO. Flatten and form dishcloth by stretching the points out to allow the dishcloth to lay down flat.

Variation for Plastic Scrubbie Center:
Use plastic bag yarn or plarn for rnds 1-2 or 3 as desired. Then use cotton for remaining rounds.

Reminder: Hand wash or machine wash gentle the plarn scrubbie dishcloth. DO NOT dry in a machine dryer. Only hang to dry as the plastic will melt in your dryer.

If you have any questions or find discrepancies in this pattern, please email me using contact tab above.

Abbreviations:
Beg - Beginning
Ch - Chain
Ea - Each
FO - Finish Off
Hdc - Half Double Crochet
Rnd - Round
Sc - Single Crochet
Sl St - Slip Stitch
Sm - Same
Sp - Space
St - Stitch
Sk - Skip

This pattern is copyrighted by Cindy of My Recycled Bags {dot com} and may only be used for private individual use. No commercial sales or use of this pattern are permitted. Links to this pattern are acceptable. ©2008

Tags: dishcloth, free-pattern, plarn

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16 Responses

SewIknit2
August 23, 2008

now THAT is one tempting dish cloth pattern!!
Sue
meghnak
August 23, 2008

Hi Cindy,
Lovely…….mom liked it so much she got onto work at it immediately
Kat
August 24, 2008

I am so happy to have found your site! I love what you do, and why you do it.
I would love to link to your site if I may?

Thanks, you are an inspiration,
Kat
Cindy
August 24, 2008

@Kat,
Glad to meet and I always welcome link backs. Thank you for stopping by!
Emma (mrsflibble)
August 25, 2008

thanks so much for this pattern, it rocks so much I’ve passed it along to my recycling friends at http://www.selfsufficientish.com.
joaniei
August 26, 2008

This is the nicest dishcloth pattern I’ve seen. Gorgeous looking!
Missy
August 28, 2008

Hi, Cindy:

Love it. You come up with the most clever ideas for DIY craft. Looks cute, too.

P.S. Can you do me a favor and vote for me on this contest. All you have to do is vote for #7, on the post. (pretty please) Appreciate it. Let me know.

Missy.
Missy
August 28, 2008

Oops! forgot to include link to contest post. Sorry. (vote for #7)

http://www.g34media.com/2008/08/28/what-would-you-do-for-a-100-zappos-gift-certificate/

Thanxs!
SewDelish
August 29, 2008

This is lovely Cindy.

I think I would want to put some fabric stiffener on it to make into a Christmas decoration!

Thanks for sharing the pattern
Gladys
September 4, 2008

I love that pattern - so pretty and different. And using the plastic bags in the center to make it a scrubbie - that’s brilliant!
Christy
October 27, 2008

Cindy,

I was so excited when I found your site! I’m working on my first “large ball of plarn” and can’t wait to get started.

My question is this, though… I was hoping to make some dishcloths out of some of my stash, but most of it is acryllic or blends. Has anyone made acryllic cloths? And how did they hold up?

TIA for your reply and keep up the wonderful work!!
Cindy
October 28, 2008

@Christy:
Glad you found me too! Making dishcloths using cotton is the best as it
breathes and dries out better. The acrylic just kinda gets all soggy and
stretches. Try and use cotton or a high cotton blend. I hope you try a
plarn project too. They are lots of fun and the materials are free.

Take care,
Cindy
Shar
December 26, 2008

I love this pattern! Have you ever tried going bigger for an afghan?
Cindy
December 26, 2008

@Shar:
Thanks! This pattern is not designed for going bigger. I am working a Star afghan right now and they are tricky to get them to lay down flat. Check Yarndiva’s pattern or the Chromium star pattern here. Good luck.
Cindy
Shar
December 27, 2008

I have done a star ghan before, Beth’s little star, but I just was wondering because I had never seen a granny star, and I likey!
Carrie Lynn
June 10, 2009

This is the cutest pattern! I stumbled my way on here earlier today and started making one immediately. I used Cotton Tots and it’s the softest and sweetest thing. Thank you for sharing this awesome idea!!