I was looking for a unique dishcloth pattern that was not the norm....and then I stumbled upon these!!
Challenge accepted!!
This is what I came up with for a crochet version. I hope you all enjoy it! Circle Point Washcloth
The Almost Lost Washcloth Pattern was EXACTLY what I was looking for!! Simple, sweet, different, unique.....but it was KNIT! Being an Obsessed Fiber Artist, this did not discourage me. I do know how to knit, very basically. But my true love is & will always be Crochet. (Nothing against the Knitters out there - I am in AWE of how beautiful & amazing knit is!!)
So I set out to try to find a pattern similar to The Almost Lost Washcloth Pattern in Crochet. After endless hours searching, I came up with nothing. So then, I decided to contact the designer of the original Knit pattern, to ask if she knew of a crochet version. This was our convo:
Materials
Worsted weight Cotton yarn (#4) 6mm Hook Special Stitch Abbreviations BLO - Back Loop Only
The Rows 9-16 are exactly the same as the Rows 1-8, except for the 1st row - which the only difference is it is worked in scs instead of the beginning ch.
Row 9) Sc in BLO of 1st 3 sc, ch 1, sk next sc, 2 sc in BLO of next sc, sc in BLO of next 5 sc, leave last 2 sc unworked, ch 1 & Turn. {11 sts}
Row 10) Sc in BLO of 1st 7 sc, sc in ch-1 sp, sc in BLO of last 3 sc, ch 1 & Turn. {11 sc} Row 11) Sc in BLO of 1st 3 sc, ch 1, sk next sc, 2 sc in BLO of next sc, sc in BLO of next 4 sc, leave last 2 sc unworked, ch 1 & Turn. {10 sts} Row 12) Sc in BLO of 1st 6 sc, sc in ch-1 sp, sc in BLO of last 3 sc, ch 1 & Turn. {10 sts} Row 13) Sc in BLO of 1st 3 sc, ch 1, sk next sc, 2 sc in BLO of next sc, sc in BLO of next 3 sc, leave last 2 sc unworked, ch 1 & Turn. {9 sts} Row 14) Sc in BLO of 1st 5 sc, sc in ch-1 sp, leave last 3 sc unworked, ch 1 & Turn. {6 sts} Row 15) Sc in BLO of 1st 6 sc, sc in BLO of next 6 unworked sc from the previous rows, ch 1 & Turn. {12 sts} Row 16) Sc in BLO of all 12 sc, ch 1 & Turn. {12 sts}
132 Comments
4/5/2015 09:13:17 am
Thanks so much Julie!! I really appreciate YOUR knit pattern & allowing me to make the crochet version!!!
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Aicha Bouzad
7/31/2019 10:21:22 pm
Hey was wondering if you have made the almost lost mini dish cloth as a crochet pattern I love the one you made and would love to find the mini version of it! Thanks Aicha
Lori
11/5/2021 11:58:12 pm
Can I buy any dishcloth.
Cindy
4/9/2015 06:52:06 am
How awesome is this! Made my day! The knitted version of this I've made many times as it's my favorite. Now I can't wait to try the crocheted version. Thanks so much for sharing! :-)
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4/9/2015 02:45:39 pm
Thanks so much Cindy!!! It is so wonderful to hear that people like the pattern!! That is what makes designing worth it!!
Eva
6/8/2016 11:57:14 pm
LOVED working on this crochet pattern! I only know enough about crocheting to follow someone else's patterns, & not even always then! It amazed me to see how you adapted this! Absolutely beautiful!
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Amy
4/5/2015 05:27:59 am
Love the original and your crochet version! Thank you so much!
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4/5/2015 09:14:35 am
I really LOVE the knit version too!!! Thanks so much!!
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Becky Crowson
4/5/2015 02:55:09 pm
what does BLO stand for? I just knitted one of these washcloths, and it was fun, challenging but fun and loved how it looked, now I will try this crochet one, thank you for the pattern.
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4/6/2015 01:21:14 am
Hi Becky!! I am so sorry - BLO stands for Back Loop Only. You will work your sts indicated in the Back Loop Only of the normal top 2 loops of the stitch. Please let me know if you need further help. I will update my blog post to say what BLO stands for.
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SHeila
11/20/2018 04:33:00 pm
I would like to make the crochet version of this pattern could you please tell me where I could find the pattern.
Jana
4/6/2015 05:13:53 am
i can't wait to try this, I'm currently going through a making dushcloth phase. I really like patterns with stich numbers I the end do I can check my work
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4/6/2015 05:36:04 am
I am so glad!! I think it is very important, too, for all patterns to have stitch counts. It doesn't matter how easy the pattern is, stitch counts really help to make sure you are doing everything correctly!
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Shelley
4/19/2015 12:49:53 pm
Thank you so much for this! I just made my first one in the knitted version and am so happy with it. Even though it is a pretty simple pattern, I feel very accomplished since I am truly not a knitter and only do the very simplest of things I can think of. I am much more comfortable with crochet and this will be perfect. I'm still glad I did the knitted one as it pushed me to try something different, but also very excited about trying out your pattern. I know I will love working on it. Thank you, again, for being so generous with your hard work.
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Dee
2/7/2016 02:50:53 pm
What is the knit pattern? It would be easier for me. I am a knitter.
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Glamour4You
2/7/2016 03:35:35 pm
Dee
anna
4/23/2015 03:18:02 am
Oh this is a great pattern however I am stuck on row 7, I don't see 6 back loops to crochet in, help I only see 3, where are the other 3?
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4/26/2015 01:54:59 pm
Anna
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5/7/2015 10:21:55 am
me encanta todos los modelos y los quiero hacer pero todo esta en ingles si los enviaran en español o la opcion de cambio de idioma sera mejor, las revistas donde las puedo cmprar
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April
1/2/2016 10:18:50 am
Hi Ann, thank you for the beautiful crochet pattern, I love it! For your Spanish speaking fans you could use Google Translate. There's a free app for it, but you can find it by going to Google.com then type in translate. I use mine when I need to communicate with our Spanish speaking friends. I hope this helps.
Shawn Marie
1/15/2016 06:31:36 pm
She was saying she loved the models and wanted to make them but that everything is in English and could they be sent to her in spanish or have an option to translate the page and where could she buy the magazines (in case you hadn't had the chance to translate her msg yet?)
Glamour4you
1/15/2016 06:56:52 pm
I did translate her message with google, that is why I said I only speak & write English. I have no way of translating the pattern & do not know of anyone that can translate. If I had the resource, I would make my patterns available in all languages, but right now they are only available in English.
Carol Ann Kruse
5/16/2015 08:05:42 pm
Thank you for crochet pattern was it difficult how long did it take you to do it.you must be a very good crocheter.
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Glamour4You
2/25/2016 09:03:23 am
Thanks so much Carol!
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Chandra
7/9/2015 03:08:36 pm
Thanks so much for taking the time to convert this to crochet. I can't wait to start on this project.
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Glamour4You
2/25/2016 09:05:02 am
Thanks so much Chandra!
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Lee
7/14/2015 12:18:21 pm
Do you know the approx diameter of the finished size, before I make one? Thanks!!
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Audrey
7/31/2015 03:40:54 am
I made on out of peaches & cream cotton and used an F hook. The diameter was 6 1/2 inches.
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Glamour4You
2/25/2016 09:05:59 am
Approx size is between 6-7".
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Carol
8/4/2015 07:07:14 am
I love these washcloths!! Is there any way I could make them larger? If so, could you please provide the instructions?
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9/19/2015 08:14:43 am
Yes, you can make them bigger by initially chaining more chains & them following the same instructions. You will end up having more repeats to complete your circle.
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Fay
7/11/2017 10:04:21 pm
Just finished the dishcloth....Thankyou for turning the knit version into crochet. It was so easy and quick. I too was wondering how to make it bigger, you indicated this can be done by initially chaining more chains and following the same instructions. When you say there will be more repeats to complete the circle, do you mean creating more points?
Lisa
8/29/2015 12:03:29 pm
would love to see a Tunisian crochet version of the almost lost dishcloth
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9/19/2015 08:16:10 am
Tunisian would be beautiful! I am not proficient with tunisian crochet, so I will play with it but cannot promise anything.
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Kathleen Pozos
9/10/2015 09:45:26 pm
Is there a printer friendly version?
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9/19/2015 08:17:21 am
Sorry, I do not have printer friendly versions of my free patterns.
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9/19/2015 08:20:32 am
I personally would only use cotton for washcloths. Cotton is the most absorbent material & it will not burn if you use the washcloth as a hot pad. And cotton is very strong & will last longer.
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Kelly Clark
9/30/2015 12:16:18 pm
I love this pattern! I've made several and really appreciate that you posted step by step photos! It helped me know I was on the right track. I've received so many compliments and I really thank you for that! I don't know how to send you pics of the ones I've done but would share them with you if you'd like. Thanks again!
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9/30/2015 01:03:50 pm
Hi Kelly!
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Jolene
11/15/2015 02:01:17 am
Thank-you so much for the pattern and the step by step was really a nice touch that I really appreciated.
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Glamour4You
2/25/2016 09:06:55 am
Thanks so much Jolene!!
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Vera Cairns
1/14/2016 10:52:49 am
Hi,
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Glamour4You
2/25/2016 09:08:09 am
Sorry Vera, I do not provide a print version. All my free patterns are written here on my blog/website.
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Judi
12/2/2017 02:26:01 pm
You could copy and paste the pattern and pictures into a Word document. That's what I did and kept the URL at the bottom of my document so I could give credit when necessary. (And so I can find it again if necessary.)
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polly
1/25/2016 06:30:58 pm
I am anxious to try this -- just what I was looking for. Too bad you didn't give us a "printer friendly" version.
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1/25/2016 06:46:55 pm
Thanks so much Polly!
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maggie
1/26/2016 06:27:50 pm
Why don't people make an easily printable posting!!!!!!!!
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Mary
1/26/2016 07:28:56 pm
If you look up on the board here you will see where the author explains why.she does it this way. Plus to some new crocheter this way they can see all that the pattern explains. But I printed out just the pages I needed and it still went fine. Plus the nice thing is that its free.
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Glamour4You
2/25/2016 09:12:53 am
Polly - it is the decision of each individual designer whether they provide a printable copy. I do not provide printable copies of my FREE patterns because the only way I can afford to even make free patterns is if I have them on my website - so it generates traffic to my site. This is my business that I have to earn a living. It take lots of time & money to write, test, photograph, & publish ANY pattern.
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Mary Breakfield
1/26/2016 06:50:01 pm
I got this pattern today in one of my crochet emails I get and I had to make one today for a dishcloth. I used a 5.5 mm hook and it worked up so quick and just perfect for the kitchen. Thank you for publishing this pattern.
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Diletta Reggio
1/28/2016 01:12:11 am
I try and I enjoy this pattern, so easy to follow. Thank you for share with us. Love it
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Glamour4You
2/25/2016 09:19:31 am
Thank you Diletta!!
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Jeannette Murphy
1/28/2016 06:21:08 pm
Could you tell me what ch-sp means
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Glamour4You
1/28/2016 06:48:10 pm
Hi Jeannette!
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Jeannette Murphy
1/28/2016 08:43:55 pm
I guess it was ch-1 sp but I don' t quite understand the space part
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Trish Walls
2/3/2016 10:25:47 am
I also just got this pattern today from one of my crochet emails and am making it up using a 5.5(I) hook . I use Peaches & Cream for all my dishcloths. I think it is more durable for dishcloths. This pattern looks adorable. Can't wait to see the finished product and then start more. Thanks Ann :)
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Glamour4You
2/25/2016 09:16:09 am
Thank you Trish!!
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Janine Eggert
2/4/2016 03:45:24 pm
Love doing quick & easy dishcloths, can't wait to give this a go. Thanks so much for sharing this unusual design and patterns.
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Glamour4You
2/25/2016 09:20:35 am
Thanks Janine!!
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dianna hunt
2/4/2016 10:22:47 pm
i want to print the pattern off but don't know how to do it, for the circle point wash cloth crochet
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Glamour4You
2/25/2016 09:21:17 am
Sorry, I do not provide printable copies of my free patterns.
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Midge
12/30/2016 12:49:15 pm
Why do you not provide printable copies of your patterns? Just curious. You ARE sharing them. I just spent over an hour removing them from the table you use to post them to your website. Not everyone knows how to do that. It's worth it to me, but, very time consuming. There will be MANY that cannot do this nor have the time. :/
Glamour4You
12/30/2016 04:40:25 pm
It is the decision of each individual designer whether they provide a printable copy. I do not provide printable copies of my FREE patterns because the only way I can afford to even make free patterns is if I have them on my website - so it generates traffic to my site. This is my business that I have to earn a living. It take lots of time & money to write, test, photograph, & publish ANY pattern.
Sher
2/8/2016 04:33:47 pm
What dies FO stand for.......FO & Weave in ends.....
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Glamour4You
2/8/2016 04:50:56 pm
Sher
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carol
2/11/2016 05:38:03 pm
I hope there is a video tutorial for this.
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Glamour4You
2/25/2016 09:22:21 am
Hi Carol!
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meg
2/11/2016 11:40:36 pm
please make this 'printable'. thanks
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Glamour4You
2/25/2016 09:23:24 am
It is the decision of each individual designer whether they provide a printable copy. I do not provide printable copies of my FREE patterns because the only way I can afford to even make free patterns is if I have them on my website - so it generates traffic to my site. This is my business that I have to earn a living. It take lots of time & money to write, test, photograph, & publish ANY pattern.
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Joan
2/16/2016 04:10:19 pm
I loved making this. Such a quick and easy project. I like to make dishcloths and gift them. Who wouldn't like to receive a freshly made, cotton dishcloth that just pops into the wash machine? This was fun to make. Ann, your pattern is very well written and explained. Thank you for sharing with us.
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Glamour4You
2/25/2016 09:24:14 am
Thanks so much Joan! I am happy to hear you enjoyed the pattern!!
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Yvonne
2/17/2016 03:41:42 am
Thank you for sharing this pattern.
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Glamour4You
2/25/2016 09:24:48 am
Thanks so much Yvonne!!
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Glamour4You
2/25/2016 09:26:05 am
WOW!! I have never seen psychedelic sugar & cream yarn before!! That sounds really awesome!! Thanks!!!
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Darlene Randazzo
2/22/2016 06:24:11 pm
Thank you so much for this pattern! I have made the knitted version, but don't enjoy knitting as much as crocheting, so I was thrilled to find your pattern. I made it this afternoon; it took about 2 hours. I had trouble understanding Row 7 until I read your comment about it; that answered my question. I copied & pasted your written directions into a Word document so I could print without pictures. A bit time consuming, but worth it for a printed copy to work from. Thanks again. I'm going to make another one now!
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Glamour4You
2/25/2016 09:27:00 am
Thanks Darlene!
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Annette S.
2/25/2016 08:24:18 am
Thank you Julie for giving Ann inspiration! I love this pattern and will be whipping some up for my unique children! Thank you!!!
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Glamour4You
2/25/2016 09:27:50 am
Thanks so much Annette!!
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LaceAngel
5/4/2016 07:40:53 am
I absolutely LOVE this pattern! It is so addicting, like eating potato chips, you just can't stop at one.
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Glamour4You
12/30/2016 04:35:17 pm
LOL!! Awesome!
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5/6/2016 01:22:48 am
Easy steps to follow , great colors and it's free !! Thanks for the share. Also great blog keep it up :)
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Cheryl
5/6/2016 05:41:56 pm
love the pattern !! because cotton shrinks quite a bit... I'm interested in making one a little bigger, have you ever done it ? if so I'd love to know how 😀
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Pamela
6/11/2016 04:20:13 am
Hello Ann: Thank you so much for working this into a crochet pattern which I have longed for ever since seeing the knit version.
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Scotina
7/2/2016 12:24:43 am
I wanted to thank you so much for sharing this pattern I had made matching koozies to got with the circle point washcloth for each guest I had for a nail party few months back. they loved them and I love making them.
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Linda Moreland
7/19/2016 09:52:37 pm
is there a print version of the Circle Point washcloth? I haven't been able to either copy it or save it. I'd sure appreciate it since it looks lovely.
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Johanna
9/17/2016 08:05:42 am
I did my first one in Purple.
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BarbaraSavary
11/6/2016 12:09:42 am
I just copied your circle point washcloth. I have 2 questions 1st. what is the diameter of your cloth and 2nd someone mentioned a knit cloth could you tell me how to find it?
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Loraine
11/18/2016 03:28:06 pm
Thanks so much for this pattern. It was quite easy to follow. I've tried it using multicolored hemp yarn and it's indeed beautiful. I'l try the knitted pattern soon.
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Midge
12/30/2016 12:43:53 pm
You are using a "table" to put this on your website. I may be the only one that is having a hard time copying and pasting this onto a word document to save to my files. Maybe you would consider a different format?
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Glamour4You
12/30/2016 04:38:21 pm
I use Weebly for my webhost & they do not give me the option to change formats.
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Lynn
1/23/2017 07:20:35 pm
Thank you for taking the time to convert the almost lost knit pattern into crochet. I am equally skilled at both knit and crochet, but like to switch it up for variety. I usually have one project of each on the go. Now i can build next years christmas pile in either craft.
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Sheila
1/27/2017 11:14:00 pm
Love this, I have been making dishcloths for about 5 years and was getting tired of the basic square ones.
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tricia mcchristian
2/20/2017 08:53:48 pm
i feel like the hole in the middle of mine is much larger... did i mess up??
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April
2/24/2017 03:32:37 am
Hi, thank you so much for taking the time to convert this from a knitting pattern to crochet. Do you think it is possible to make this in a lapghan size? If so, would the count be in multiplys of 12+1 for the starting chain?
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Kay
3/1/2017 10:07:49 am
Thank you so much for developing the crochet version of this pattern. I have found several time that when I find a project that I like it is nearly to impossible to locate the pattern in "crochet". I have several times been left with the frustration of converting patterns on my own, ultimately stripping away at my overall enjoyment of the project. Being a bone cancer survivor has left me with a life working around pain that cannot be subsided and crocheting is a therapy that truly adds quality and a welcomed distraction from the discomfort beyond my control. I have not had success with knitting thus far but I am hopeful that maybe someday I will master it as well. Thank you again; I am so happy to have visited your page and will definitely be back many times. Kay :)
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Olga
6/28/2017 04:23:25 pm
Congratulations, Wonderful washclot, great job,👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💜🌹🌷🌺
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Jenel
7/5/2017 10:20:39 pm
Im loving this crochet pattern so far. However, I have found myself stuck. When I finish my second set of row 9-16 I'm on the wrong side to complete row 16.
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Elizabeth
8/9/2017 12:26:47 pm
Thank you for sharing this adorable pattern.
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michelle
9/4/2017 11:34:02 am
Just another THANK YOU for all of your time, calculating and testing of this pattern! I do the knitted version and need a crochet version! After crafting nearly 40+ yrs, Crochet is my vice! Bonus: This pattern is so much less time-consuming than knit. Your constant, friendly patience explaining the 'why's' of print/not print option is to be commended! PS. Found you on Ravelry!
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Jessica H.
11/30/2017 11:36:39 pm
Thank you for the wonderful pattern! I found this through pinterest and then raverly! I am currently making one of these instead of studying for a biothermodynamics exam I have in about 12 hours :) Best way to procrastinate!
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Vicky
2/25/2018 12:12:53 pm
This was so much fun to work up. I made multiple mistakes and had to unravel and start again. I am easily distracted. It was still fun, every time. =) I wish you allowed pics of ours. Mine is Sunshine Swirl. Bright orange and pretty sunshine gold.
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Glamour4You
2/26/2018 07:57:09 am
I am so happy to hear you were able to get it finished & that you love it!! Thanks so much for commenting!!
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Cathy
2/28/2018 08:54:24 pm
Thank you for working this into a crochet pattern! I have knitted up the almost lost but wanted a crochet project, this is it! I'm about too start my second one.
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5/1/2018 02:08:54 am
It's so nice of you to keep an Antique pattern alive for the future 'hookers', Thank you.
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Cheri Fuller-Olson
6/4/2018 03:02:59 pm
This is a beautiful pattern. I think it would make an amazing afghan/blanket. Thanks for sharing!
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Michelle a McNamer
7/18/2018 08:58:36 pm
Have always made the knitted version and love this crochet conversion you've designed! Exactly what I wanted as I prefer crochet to knitting. :) Have made dozens! And my daughter requested a new 'fresh bunch' for her kitchen! Thanks so much! michelle
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Ann Williams
7/18/2018 09:04:08 pm
Thanks so much!! I am so happy to hear you love the pattern!!
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Nita Bourland
8/24/2018 08:11:16 am
Cant read the instrustions for the add on the left hand side that wants you to share...its ridiculous!
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11/23/2018 08:20:29 am
I use a PC and whenever I find a pattern that I love but don't want to make a hard copy of, I do the old cut, copy and paste. I send it to myself in an email and can find it easily when I get around to crocheting it. I did it with this pattern and even got the photos to look at. If you use a PC, try it. I sit in front of my computer screen to follow YouTube videos, so why not to follow email instructions?
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Valientor
12/27/2018 01:59:00 am
Just finished my first one of these, and I really like it! Thanks for sharing this pattern. I’ll be making more for sure.
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Brandee
8/14/2019 10:21:39 am
I love this pattern! I have been eyeing it for quite a long time and took the plunge this week and made it. My first was with a variegated scrubby yarn, and the second was a solid (Peaches and Cream brand I believe). I particularly enjoy using the scrubby one. I plan on making one with a 3 cotton as well. I like my dishcloths to make small and not as thick. This pattern is perfect for that! Thank you for taking the time to translate it to crochet and for sharing it with us.
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Dolly
8/23/2019 07:24:50 pm
Love it Love It Can't wait to do It This is great I can't spell awsome which is what I wanted to say. Thanks for this version I am a Crochetalic.
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Sandy J
9/3/2019 04:22:27 pm
I love this pattern and am determined to master it. I am not an accomplished crocheter and must be doing something wrong because mine don't turn out at all like the pictures. I have made three of these dishcloths and they all turned out different. Some of the wedges come out right, some are totally off and I don't know what I did wrong. Maybe I'm turning the work wrong, doing the sc in ch space wrong, or the second and subsequent Row 1's in the pattern. Anyone have a video tutorial for these types of things to recommend so maybe I could see what I'm doing wrong? I do not know anyone who crochets anymore, so I can't ask for some hands-on advice.
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Christina Dickson
9/5/2019 09:56:07 am
Thank you for sharing this pattern. Can I sell the finished dishcloths to my friends and family? Thank you again
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Laura R Lambie
11/22/2019 04:54:41 pm
how do I know when to change colors for the to color version?
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Cathy
12/18/2019 08:50:55 am
I change colors after sc 12, I ch 1with the new color, turn, sc 12, start repeat.
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Virginia
2/24/2020 11:03:17 am
I have started this washcloth several times .
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Marina Currie
11/20/2020 05:52:28 am
Please send me the patterns by postal mail.
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Seliah
10/28/2021 09:23:47 pm
Thanks so much for doing this! It's very simple without being boring, and works up quickly. I love the texture. I did it with a 3.75mm hook and a medium weight cotton yarn. It came out the perfect size for small hands this way. Thanks again for doing this conversion! :)
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