Ridgeline Washcloth Series, Part 3

May 14, 2018

Here is the third and final (at least for now) installment of the Ridgeline Washcloth Series. The speckled nature of the yarn makes it a little more difficult to clearly see the ridges when photographed, but the physical result is quite lovely. Since there are quite a few vertical lines in this piece, the cloth holds its shape a little more rigidly and is a bit sturdier as a final product.

Take a look at the resulting texture in this collection of stitches – I think I like the reverse side of this one as much as the front!

You can add this pattern to your Ravelry queue here or Pin It for later here.

You can view part 1 of this series here and part 2 here.

Finished size: approximately 8 ½” x 8”

My Materials:

• worsted weight cotton yarn, (a little more than ½ skein of Sugar ’n Cream – Potpourri Ombre was used)
• Hook I (5.5 mm)
• tapestry needle

Abbreviations:

• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• dc – double crochet
• FPDC – front post double crochet
• BPDC – back post double crochet

Notes:

• The ch 2 at the beginning of each row counts as the first dc, which means that the first stitch of the previous row is skipped over to compensate.
• To make the washcloth wider, add stitches to your starting chain. To make the washcloth longer, add rows.
• Due to the increased amount of FPDC and BPDC stitches worked, the finished cloth will measure slightly smaller than the others in this series, even though it is worked up with the same stitch count.

The Pattern:

Ch 30

Row 1: Dc in third chain from hook (the skipped chains count as the first dc) and each remaining chain across (29 dc)

Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as first dc of this row and every dc row throughout), turn, skip the first stitch, FPDC in second stitch, FPDC in next, dc in the next 2, FPDC in the next 2, dc in the 2, FPDC in the next 2, dc in the next 2, FPDC in the next 3, dc in the next 2, FPDC in next 2, dc in the next 2, FPDC in the next 2, dc in the next 2, FPDC in the next 2, dc in the starting ch of the previous row (29 dc)

Row 3: Ch 2 (counts as first dc of this row and every dc row throughout), turn, skip the first stitch, BPDC in second stitch, BPDC in next, dc in the next 2, BPDC in the next 2, dc in the next 2, BPDC in the next 2, dc in the next 2, BPDC in the next 3, dc in the next 2, BPDC in the next 2, dc in the next 2, BPDC in the next 2, dc in the next 2, BPDC in the next 2, dc in the starting ch of the previous row (29 dc)

Rows 4-15: Repeat rows 2 and 3 (29 dc)

Edging: Ch 1, turn, sc across to the last stitch, work 3 sc into the corner; continue down the side with 2 sc at the end of each row, work 3 sc into the corner; sc across the bottom edge, work 3 sc into the corner; continue up the last side with 2 sc at the end of each row, work 2 sc into the last corner

(The sample photo shows 2 rows of sc at the base of the washcloth, resulting in a thicker bottom edging than what is seen on the remaining three sides of the cloth.)

Finish off and tie in ends.

Yarnfully Yours,

Ridgeline Washcloth Series, Part 2

May 7, 2018

The first washcloth in this Ridgeline Series can be viewed here, featuring two pairs of ridges that travel along the outer sides of the cloth. Today I have part 2 of this series for you, which features these ridges not just along the outer edges but also through the center of the cloth. This is my personal favorite from this series (but, shhhhh, don’t tell the others!).

And, just as in part 1 of this series, there is a fun texture on the back of your finished piece as well!

You can add this pattern to your Ravelry queue here or Pin It for later here.

Finished size: approximately 9” x 8 ½”

My Materials:

• worsted weight cotton yarn, (a little more than ½ skein of Sugar ’n Cream – Lavender was used)
• Hook I (5.5 mm)
• tapestry needle

Abbreviations:

• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• dc – double crochet
• FPDC – front post double crochet
• BPDC – back post double crochet

Notes:

• The ch 2 at the beginning of each row counts as the first dc, which means that the first stitch of the previous row is skipped over to compensate.
• To make the washcloth wider, add stitches to your starting chain. To make the washcloth longer, add rows.

The Pattern:

Ch 30

Row 1: Dc in third chain from hook (the skipped chains count as the first dc) and each remaining chain across (29 dc)

Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as first dc of this row and every dc row throughout), turn, skip the first stitch, FPDC in second stitch, FPDC in next, dc in the next 9, FPDC, dc, FPDC, dc, FPDC, dc in the next 9, FPDC in next 2, dc in the starting ch of the previous row (29 dc)

Row 3: Ch 2, turn, skip the first stitch, BPDC in second stitch, BPDC in next, dc in the next 9, BPDC, dc, BPDC, dc, BPDC, dc in the next 9, BPDC in next 2, dc in the starting ch of the previous row (29 dc)

Rows 4-15: Repeat rows 2 and 3 (29 dc)

Edging: Ch 1, turn, sc across to the last stitch, work 3 sc into the corner; continue down the side with 2 sc at the end of each row, work 3 sc into the corner; sc across the bottom edge, work 3 sc into the corner; continue up the last side with 2 sc at the end of each row, work 2 sc into the last corner

Finish off and tie in ends.

Yarnfully Yours,

Ridgeline Washcloth Series, Part 1

April 30, 2018

When looking for a more mindless project to work on during a more mindful movie or a simple project to take on the go, one of my go to projects is a washcloth. While I typically make my washcloths with rows of half double crochet worked in the front loop only, I thought I’d give something new a try.

To add a more textured scrubby effect, I played around with working in the front and back post of double crochet stitches. This produces a ridged line traveling up the sides of the front of the washcloth, and it even results in a fun, mini-ridged texture on the back!

After my first washcloth was complete, I continued with a couple more that added additional ridges in the center portion of the cloth. And hence the Ridgeline Washcloth Series came to be!

This post will release the first of three washcloths incorporating the use of front and back post double crochet.

You can add this pattern to your Ravelry queue here or Pin It for later here.

Finished size: approximately 9” x 8 ½”

My Materials:

• worsted weight cotton yarn, (a little more than ½ skein of Sugar ’n Cream – Hot Purple was used)
• Hook I (5.5 mm)
• tapestry needle

Abbreviations:

• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• dc – double crochet
• FPDC – front post double crochet
• BPDC – back post double crochet

Notes:

• The ch 2 at the beginning of each row counts as the first dc, which means that the first stitch of the previous row is skipped over to compensate.
• To make the washcloth wider, add stitches to your starting chain. To make the washcloth longer, add rows.

The Pattern:

Ch 30

Row 1: Dc in third chain from hook (the skipped chains count as the first dc) and each remaining chain across (29 dc)

Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as first dc of the row), turn, skip the first stitch, FPDC in second stitch, FPDC in next stitch, dc in the next 23 stitches, FPDC in next 2 stitches, dc in the starting ch of the previous row (29 dc)

Row 3: Ch 2, turn, skip the first stitch, BPDC in the next 2 stitches, dc in the next 23, BPDC in the next 2, dc in the starting ch of the previous row (29 dc)

Rows 4-15: Repeat rows 2 and 3 (29 dc)

Edging: Ch 1, turn, sc across to the last stitch, work 3 sc into the corner; continue down the side with 2 sc at the end of each row, work 3 sc into the corner; sc across the bottom edge, work 3 sc into the corner; continue up the last side with 2 sc at the end of each row, work 2 sc into the last corner

Finish off and tie in ends.

Yarnfully Yours,