How to Crochet A Flower Dishcloth for Spring

Learn how to crochet a charming flower dishcloth, which can serve as a potholder, dish towel, or decorative kitchen accessory. The tutorial guides you step-by-step through seven rounds, finishing with an optional loop for hanging. Perfect for beginners, this project blends functionality and flair in an easy-to-follow process.

Crochet A Flower Dishcloth Tutorial

Crochet A Flower Dishcloth Tutorial

Mrs. Stewart’s crochet tutorial demonstrates how to create a beautiful, chic flower motif pot holder that can also be used as a dish towel or kitchen decoration. The step-by-step video covers techniques including color changes, increasing rows for petal formation, and adding an optional hanging loop.

Materials and Tools

• Yarn Type: Cotton yarn is recommended for durability and thickness.
• Hook Size: A 5mm crochet hook is used, although variations in hook size are fine and depend on personal preference.
• Colors: Two colors of yarn are utilized—one for the center and another for the petals—but a single color can also create a beautiful design.

Project Overview

Mrs. Stewart begins by introducing the project, emphasizing its versatile uses and quick finish time. She notes that the pattern includes seven rounds with dimensions that generally work well as a pot holder, dish towel, or decorative item.

Initial Setup and Starting the Center

1. The center is crocheted using one color (green in the tutorial).
2. A slip knot and chain setup are used to begin the motif.
3. The instructor demonstrates how to create the base rounds that form the foundation for the petals, focusing on consistency and accuracy in stitch placement.

Building the Flower Motif

Round 1 to 3: Basic Foundation

• The rounds expand outward, laying a flat circular base.
• Instructions focus on doubling stitches properly to ensure the circle stays smooth and symmetrical.

Round 4 to 6: Petal Formation

• Petals are introduced through patterns of increased stitching.
• Color changes are demonstrated at the end of Round 4 to shift to the secondary color (pink in the tutorial).
• Mrs. Stewart explains the importance of proper stitch placement to ensure clear petal shapes.
• Increases are progressively more structured, creating depth and volume for each petal.

Final Touches

Round 7: Completing the Flower

• The final round solidifies the petal shapes, adding definition and symmetry.
• The instructor recommends smoothing and flattening the piece for an enhanced flower-like appearance.

Optional Hanging Loop

Mrs. Stewart demonstrates how to add a convenient hanging loop for users who wish to display the completed piece.

• The loop is created using slip stitches and chains for durability.
• She suggests ways to position and center the loop for a polished look.

Additional Tips

• Tidying Up: Weaving in loose ends in subsequent stitches ensures a neat result and eliminates the need for knots.
• Customization: Combining two motifs (wrong-side to wrong-side) creates a thicker, retro-style pot holder.
• Pattern Attribution: Mrs. Stewart acknowledges that the pattern originates from the Bernat Inspirations website, where it is available as a free downloadable PDF.

Video Guide