The one thing I love is a quick and easy dishcloth pattern I can work up in between projects; well, in this case, it is the project I can work up quickly to help me get a little of my crojo back. Sometimes, you just need something simple, not lacking in the fancy factor however!
Now, I know it’s stretching it to call a dishcloth fancy, but the pattern itself is so simple and you end up with a very pretty finish, and working up something on a smaller scale can sometimes inspire an even bigger project.
I’m working on a scarf right now using the Spritz Cookie pattern because I fell in love with the simplicity of this project and, of course, the speed! It really is a quick pattern to get together. (I will post a photo of my finished scarf shortly.)
I honestly am not going into a song and dance about how I come up with the names for my patterns. Many things I see, others will not, but at the end of the day, as long as you are happy with the end result, THAT is what makes my day!
This pattern is one of my Power Hour projects because you can make multiple dishcloths in less than an hour… THAT QUICK!!! THAT EASY!!!
So now, I introduce to you, the Spritz Cookie Dishcloth pattern, I hope you enjoy your work up and of course, I thank you so much, for your interest in my patterns! Happy Yarning Friends!
FULL VIDEO TUTORIAL AVAILABLE FOR THIS PATTERN
Materials
- Yarn- Cotton.
- J hook – 6mm was used in video.
- Stitch marker (optional)
- Blunt needle
- Scissors
Techniques & Terms
- Sc – Single crochet – Insert hook into stitch, yarn over and draw through a loop. Yarn over once more and draw through both loops on hook.
- Sc 2 Together – Insert hook into stitch, yarn over and draw through a loop, insert hook directly into next stitch, yarn over and draw through a loop, Yarn over once more and draw through all 3 loops on hook.
- Sl st- Slip stitch
- Ch – chain
Pattern:
This pattern is worked in multiples of 4. After determining your desired size, add 1 for turning chain.
Written pattern below is based on a starting chain of 21. (4 x 5 + 1)
Video Tutorial is based on a starting chain of 17. (4 x 4 + 1)
- Ch 21, work sc into 2nd chain from the hook and then each chain after. (See seamless foundation video for cleaner finish to your project.) (20)
- Ch 1, turn. Sc into 1st st, working over next 2 st, *sc 2 together, (place hook directly into next stitch, yarn over, draw through loop, place hook directly into next stitch, yarn over, draw through another loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through all 3 loops on hook), ch 1* repeat ** until you have only 1 stitch remaining in row, sc into last stitch. (20)
- Ch 1, turn, sc into each stitch in row. (20)
- Ch 1, turn, repeat row 2. (20)
- Ch 1, turn, repeat row 3. (20)
Repeat rows 4 and 5 until you have the length you desire.
End your pattern with a row of sc to match the start of your dishcloth.
Finish off, optional sc border
FUN SUGGESTIONS FOR THIS PATTERN!
Make a scarf! A starting chain of 17 or more would offer a great width to create a scarf with this pattern! (Can’t wait to show you my finished scarf!)
Make a blanket! For a standard size throw (Approx 50 x 60), try a starting chain of 181 (45 x 4 + 1) (Based on a 6 mm hook)
FULL VIDEO TUTORIAL AVAILABLE FOR THIS PATTERN
I really hope you enjoyed working this pattern! It was such a quick and no-brainer pattern, I couldn’t help but make several to replace some older raggedy cloths I’ve had in my kitchen for a while now.
You could easily make multiple cloths in less than an hour! It’s that quick.
I also feel this is the perfect beginner pattern. Although the 2 together isn’t exactly your basic beginner stitch, it is just too easy to pick up and run with.
Make sure if you have any questions at all to take a look at the video tutorial linked above. Please also keep in mind, the video was created for a beginner crocheter so if you are someone with enough crochet knowledge, be forewarned, I teach this pattern at a beginner level to help with all aspects of the pattern process. I answer all comments on videos so make sure if you have a question you post it or go into our Facebook group and tag me (Colleen Hays).
I will do my very best to help!
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Thank you so much for your interest in my pattern and your appreciation for the terms laid out! ♥
Have an amazing day & happy yarning, my friends!
I am a beginner crocheter and I love the spritz cookie pattern. But once I finished the dishcloth, I had a few larger holes. Do you know why this happens and is there a tip on closing them so they look more uniform? Thank you!
Hi Theri! The only thing I can think is where you are working your stitches into… either that or possibly your tension? Do you crochet tightly? I know when I started off, I crocheted pretty tight and it made just about everything look a little more distorted, unless I was working up a doll of some sort.
Just a thought.
Just curious as to the finished size of the dishcloth. I’m making several cloths to give as gifts and would like them to be similar in size. in case the hook size needs adjusting.
Hi Sharon, I am not sure if I measured it or not in the video. I always try to remember to but without going back through it, your dishcloth can be whatever size you make it, just make sure to stick with the same hook size and yarn type if making multiples. =)
I’ve had the same problem, not with this particular pattern, but in general. Try NOT skipping the first stitch and inserting your hook in the first stitch. I was thrilled when it was working. I just think I found that idea by going online and put in “how to get edges straight”. Something like that. If you can’t find it, let me know!
Thank you Dee! =)
I love the pattern for your design Venetian Scarf. I had it all made but decided I had some mistakes in it so I ripped it all out and started over. It is coming along well now. Once I caught on it works up so quickly. I plan on making several for Christmas gifts. I am so glad I found you and will be following you on YouTube.
So kind of you Janet! ♥ Thank you!
I also worked up the pattern and it looks like a parallelogram rather than square. How do you fix that?
Hi Sarah, I think that the actual cotton yarn you use makes a difference along with tension.
I have worked this pattern up a number of times and end up tearing it out. I also watched the video. The sides work up at an angle. Putting a trim around helped a little. I tried it moving the last chain 1 of the row to the opposite end on alternating rows,that seemed to help. I n.j noticed in the video that your sample did the same thing. Any suggestions Thank you
Hi Jo-Ann, do you have a specific area of the pattern you can direct me to in the video?
Love this pattern thank you so much, I’m working on one now.
So glad you like it Laura! Thank you =) ♥
I am thinking I would like to crochet the squares but would like to make a blanket as you suggested. Do you have an idea how much yarn I need to purchase for a blanket? I am thinking I would like to use multiple colors.
This is a good question that I’m afraid I don’t have an answer to. I know I can make a few squares from one skein of the Hobby Lobby I love this cotton in the size worked up in video which had a starting chain of 17 and worked up to approx 6×6, but all I can really tell you, without working up a skein and determining how many squares would come from this is For a standard size throw (Approx 50 x 60), try a starting chain of 181 (45 x 4 + 1) (Based on a 6 mm hook). Sorry I couldn’t give you more on this Linda =(
Thank you for a great pattern and description.I will follow you for sure.The best thing about your pattern is the fact you tell us how many stitches we should have at the end of each row.I really ,really appreciate that.It is so easy to have crocked rows because of not having the proper amount of stitches.Then you have to rip out and start again..Thank You again for this…
My pleasure Barbara! Thanks so much for your comment ♥