SIMPLE CROCHET MAT (OR DISHCLOTH)

100 yds. DK or worsted weight cotton (such as Tahki Cotton Classic) Size H hook

Tapestry needle

Gauge: Not important for this project

Stitches & Terms: chain (ch), repeat (rep), single crochet (sc), slip stitch (sl st), stitch (st)

Chain 24, single crochet in second chain from hook, single crochet in each chain across (23 sc)

Row 1: Chain 1, turn. Single crochet in first single crochet and in each single crochet across (23 sc)

Repeat Row 1 until 24 rows have been completed but do not fasten off.

Edging: Chain 1, turn. Single crochet in each single crochet across top of mat, work 3 single crochet in last stitch of row (to turn the corner), single crochet evenly along side of piece (in every row or every other row as required to keep edging flat), working 3 single crochet in next corner, single crochet in each free loop on opposite side of beginning chain, working 3 single crochet in next corner, single crochet evenly across other side, working 3 single crochet in last corner. Join with slip stitch to first single crochet of edging (where you began).

If you want a hanging loop at corner: When you have completed the slip stitch join on last round, chain 8, slip stitch back into corner point where you began, fasten off and weave in ends securely.

Color-Striped Mat: You can use several different colors to work a stripe pattern by working 4 rows with one color, then changing color for the next 4 rows, and repeating the four-row sequence until 24 rows have been completed. Choose one color for the edging and hanging loop.

To make color changes: In the last stitch before the color change, work single crochet until 2 loops remain on hook, pull loop of new color through loops on hook, then continue to work with

new color. Drop the old color and carry it loosely up the side of your work until the next color

change is needed. Work over the loose strands to hide them when you apply the final edging

round. Alternatively, cut strand at each color change, leaving 4" tail, and weave in ends later.

Pattern and photos © Kathy North, Designs by KN
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