If you are a beginner or you are looking for cute crochet ideas this Earth Day chevron crochet dishcloth is perfect for you, plus this chevron crochet dishcloth is quick and easy to crochet. So if you are looking for how to crochet quick and easy crochet patterns you have to try this simple crochet pattern. The pattern uses single crochet stitches and double crochet stitches and it’s perfect to learn how to crochet a new stitch: the herringbone half double crochet stitch. The body of the dishcloth is crocheted with a simple chevron stitch and the edge is made with herringbone half double crochet stitch crocheted in rounds.
The simple chevron crochet stitch is perfect for household items and accessories, provides a firm fabric with a smooth surface and the items look beautiful and elegant. And if you use a good quality yarn you’ll end up with a premium and luxurious-looking set that makes a highly appreciated gift. This simple crochet pattern works up quickly and easily, which is great if you need a last-minute gift!
Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. If you are interested in how Earth Day is celebrated, and all Earth Day activities here you can find all the information.
For this year’s Earth Day kids can learn to crochet their first item. It can be a dishcloth or just a few stitches, just to see how great is to crochet!
I think the best dishcloth for washing dishes is the crocheted ones because they last longer, hold water better and it’s more sustainable and eco-friendly. And of course, it’s a good reason to buy more yarn because we always need more dishcloths for ourselves or a friend so if a few hundred skeins of yarn appear like magic in the closet are for dishcloths!
For my crochet dish washcloth, I’ve used almost 50 g of this Pure cotton yarn (50g= 170m/ 1.76oz= 185 yards) and a 3 mm hook.
This is a very high-quality cotton yarn.
This yarn is made from 100% combed Turkish cotton, which is soft, flexible, and exceptionally durable. Textiles in Turkish cotton stay beautiful for many years and only get softer with use. This yarn also excels when it comes to its absorbing powers, but is quick-drying at the same time.
The color chart includes plenty of gorgeous colors, you just have to decide what color you like and get started. Here you can buy this yarn:
Choose your favorite color HERE:
The gauge for the stitch: for 10 cm (4″) with a 3 cm hook: 26 stitches x 12 rows.
The final dimensions are 26 cm x 24 cm (10.2 inches x 9.4 inches).
Abbreviations:
The pattern uses US crochet terminology.
ch= chain;
st= stitch;
sl.st= slip stitch;
sc= single crochet;
dc= double crochet;
hbhdc= herringbone half double crochet.
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The instructions for the Earth Day chevron crochet dishcloth:
The chart for the chevron crochet stitch (start with a multiple of 10 chains plus 3):
The video tutorial:
The written pattern for the Earth Day chevron dishcloth:
Start with 63 chains.
1. Row 1: in the 3rd chain from the hook crochet a dc. *Crochet 1 dc in every next 3 chains, for the next 3 ch crochet 3 dc tog, crochet 1 dc in every next 3 chains, 3 dc in next ch*. Repeat *-* until the end of the row, in the last chain crochet 2 dc.
2. Row 2: ch 2 (count as a dc), dc in the first st of the row. *Crochet 1 dc in every next 3 stitches, for the next 3 stitches crochet 3 dc tog, crochet 1 dc in every next 3 stitches, 3 dc in the next stitch*. Repeat *-* until the end of the row, in the last stitch crochet 2 dc.
Repeat row 2 to complete the pattern. In total crochet 23 rows. Next, we’ll crochet the edge in rounds. For the edge, we’ll crochet one round of single crochet and then we’ll continue with 3 rounds of herringbone half double crochet stitch.
The edge:
1. Round 1: Don’t cut the yarn and continue to crochet a single crochet stitch edge around the cloth, crochet 2sc in corners. Slip stitch in the first stitch to close the round.
2. Round 2: ch 2, crochet herringbone half double crochet in every next stitch of the round. For corners crochet 2 herringbone half double crochet in each of the next 2 stitches of the corners. Slip stitch in the first stitch to close the round.
3. Round 3: repeat round 2;
4. Round 4: repeat round 2.
Tie off and weave in the ends. Watch the video tutorial to see exactly how I’ve crocheted the edge.
How to crochet the herringbone half double crochet stitch:
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For this stitch, you can start with any number of chains.
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Crochet a herringbone half double crochet stitch starting with 3rd chain from the hook: yarn over, insert hook in 3rd chain, yarn over and pull the yarn through the chain and first loop on the hook; yarn over and draw the yarn through both loops on hook- this is the first stitch.
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For the next stitch: yarn over, insert hook in next chain, yarn over, and pull the yarn through the chain and first loop on the hook; yarn over and draw the yarn through both loops on the hook.
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Repeat step 3 to the end of the row.
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For the second row, first stitch: chain 2, yarn over, insert the hook in the first stitch, yarn over and pull the yarn through the chain and first loop on the hook; yarn over and draw the yarn through both loops on the hook.
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Continue to crochet: yarn over, insert the hook in the next stitch, yarn over, and pull the yarn through the chain and first loop on the hook; yarn over and draw the yarn through both loops on the hook. Repeat step 6 until the end of the row.
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Repeat steps 6 and 7 to finish the pattern.
The video tutorial for the herringbone half double crochet stitch:
If you’ve made this Earth Day chevron crochet dishcloth for sale or as a gift I recommend washing the clothes by hand or on the washing machine at a maximum of 40 Celsius degrees; I prefer 20 Celsius degrees for all my cotton items. Dry it flat and then iron it choosing the temperature for the cotton. The dishcloth will smell and look better.
Here are some great projects to crochet for your kitchen or your bathroom:
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