Monday, March 16, 2009

Trinity Stitch Dishcloth Pattern

Okay, I know that's not a very original name, but I can't think of anything more clever at the moment. When (if) I do, I'll change it. Picture to (hopefully) come soon!

Also, you're more than welcome to make these to sell. However, please don't post the pattern anywhere--post a link to this page instead. Thanks!

Trinity Stitch Dishcloth Pattern (c) Shawna Willoughby

Notes: This pattern has not been tested. Also, bear in mind that I'm left-handed, so I might possibly have some things backwards. (I'm primarily thinking of the edging here) If you have any problems, feel free to contact me.

Materials:
ww cotton yarn, approx. 1 oz.
crochet hook, size H (5.0 mm)
yarn needle

Special stitches used:
Trinity stitch (TS): Insert hook in previous ch or st, pull up a loop, (insert hook in next ch or st and pull up a loop) twice, YO and pull through all four loops on hook.

Half-double crochet (HDC): YO, insert hook in next st, pull up a loop, YO and pull through all three loops on hook.

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Pattern:
ch 26
Row 1: SC in second ch from hook, insert hook in same ch and pull up a loop, (insert hook in next ch and pull up a loop) twice, YO and pull through all four loops on hook (TS made), *ch 1, work TS* Rep. from * to * across. SC in last ch. Ch 1, turn.

Row 2: SC in first SC. Work TS. *Ch 1, TS* Rep. from * to * across. SC in last SC. Ch 2, turn. (Ch 2 counts as first HDC)

Row 3: HDC in next st, and in each st across (25 HDC). Ch 2, turn.

Row 4: HDC in each st across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 5-26: Rep. rows 1-4. At end of row 26, ch 1, do not turn.

Edging: 3 SC in last SC of row 26, SC evenly along side, 3 SC in 1st ch, SC in ea ch across, 3 SC in last ch, SC evenly along side, 3 SC in 1st SC of row 26, SC in ea st across. Join with slip stitch to first SC. Finish off and weave in ends.