Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Crochet Spring Flower Dishcloth

I found this variegated cotton yarn on clearance and thought I'd make something for Easter with it, but um, Easter was kinda early this year... So I went with a spring theme instead:@) My dishcloth is loosely based upon this Flower Dishcloth free pattern from Lily HERE. This is the first time I've done the front post double crochet (FPDC) and that was fun! I love the cables it made to define the petals.
Don't know how I do it folks, but the pattern calls for eight petals, my flower has... seven
If you're looking to make something cute for spring/summer this is a nice project that even a beginner
(that can't follow directions very well:@) could whip up within a couple hours.

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24 comments:

  1. So cute Lynn, love the colors! Seven is a lucky number, I can only imagine how many petals I would end up with :)

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  2. I use crocheted dish clothes all the time. I just think it is fun to use these pretty cotton doilies. Yours is very springy.

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  3. I laughed with you about the seven petals. That would be what would happen to me. Even with one petal short, I like it!

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  4. As cute as can be...
    Now, I am wanting a piece of that cake, there on your sidebar, with strawberry frosting...

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  5. That is cute! Well I'm a beginner crocheter and I'll bookmark it to try. Thanks!

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  6. Love it! So much cuter than the typical squares! Life to the full! Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle

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  7. Great colors and a pretty pattern!

    I like the FPDC too. I'm using it and the BPDC (back post double crochet) to make a gorgeous baby blanket. Combined, they create a basket weave look. I love it! (I'll post pics about it one day, lol!)

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  8. Pretty, too pretty to clean with. I do stuff like that all the time when I crochet. ;-) xo

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  9. Love the colors and the pretty shape. Sure adds the look of spring to your kitchen. Happy Spring......

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  10. You crack me up!!! That sounds like something I would do.... 7 petals....
    I've been passively looking for a dishcloth pattern... thank you for sharing.
    Your's looks great!!

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  11. Who needs eight petals?? I think the seven petals looks perfect. I need to check out the pattern. Thanks for sharing this cute dishcloth.

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  12. Cute and I am definitely not counting petals...

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  13. Looks to pretty to be for dishes. sandie

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  14. Very pretty and will brighten up the chore of dishes. I had to laugh when you said your came up with one less petal, the last little project I did seemed to grow and I ended up with several more pedals! xo

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  15. What a cute washcloth! I agree with everyone it would make doing dishes much more fun!
    Hugs,
    Linda

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  16. I think we'll actually have some spring-like weather this week...finally! Your dishcloth is lovely!

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  17. Cute washcloth! The food in your sidebar is making me hungry! :)

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  18. It turned out pretty, no matter how many petals it was suppose to have! My former neighbor from FL made me a crocheted dishcloth & it is STILL my very most favorite. I think of her every time I get it out.

    I must go back & check out your pineapple glaze I saw a few seconds ago. Looks YUMMO!

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  19. This is so cute, Lynn, and I think it looks just fine with seven petals. I love the yellow center and the variegated yarn. You're doing great teaching yourself to crochet. I cut out my first pattern tonight for sewing class and threaded the machine. I'm definitely going to have to practice threading several times before I feel like I've got the hang of it.

    Have a wonderful week!

    Denise at Forest Manor

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  20. This is so pretty! =)
    You did a great job.

    Melissa @ My recent favorite books

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  21. I will be making this. Thanks for sharing.

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  22. Make it bigger and turn it into a place mat! I kniw, always wanting more. Give them an inch and they want a yard as my mom used to say!

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  23. Very cute and perfect colors and pattern for springtime!

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