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,

Second-Winter Scarf

April 2, 2018

While I completed this project months ago, I never got around to posting the final product. When I woke up to winter wonderland again this morning (yes, it’s April 2 and still snowing), I decided it must not be too late! And since it is spring according to the calendar, who knows, you just might be able to find the yarn on winter clearance at your local craft stores.

I received this fun, eclectic yarn back in October for my birthday from my wonderful brother (so grateful my family supports my love of yarn!), and I was excited to see how it worked up. I enjoyed playing around with it and loved how quickly it worked up.

With a simple stitch pattern, the yarn does all the work in creating a stunning, interesting finished piece. Look at the different textures right on one skein!

If you happen to be in an area that seems to be stuck in winter like I am, you can work up this scarf in no time and maybe even get some mileage out of it before packing up for the season!

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

Finished size: 5” x 55”

My Materials:

Bernat Mix Home (Wedgewood) – 1 skein
hook L (8 mm)
tapestry needle

Abbreviations:

BLO – back loop only
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
extsc – extended single crochet

Notes:

Work in the back loop only to complete rows 2-10.
When working with the blue “crimpy” yarn portions of the skein, work a normal single crochet (this cuts down on differing gauge).

Special stitch – extended single crochet (extsc):

Insert hook into the next stitch.
Yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook).
Yarn over and pull through the first loop on hook (still 2 loops on hook).
Yarn over and pull through both loops to finish stitch.

The Pattern:

Ch 111

Row 1: extended sc into 2^nd chain and all the rest, ch 1, turn (110 extsc)

Work in back loop only for the remainder of the project.

Rows 2-9: BLO, extsc in each stitch across, ch 1, turn (110 extsc)

Row 10: BLO, extsc into each stitch across (100 extsc)

Finish off and weave in ends.

Yarnfully Yours,

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