RETRODISHMOP

May 7, 2013

Re-written from a
vintage pattern using
modern terms, this
dishmop is
reminiscent of another
time long before
kitchen gadget stores
and Ikea-like decor.
Wonderfully functional,
washable and re-
usable!

Not Everything Goes in the Dishwasher

Scary, huh?
By MiniBooger

Materials Row 2: Sl st to first ch-1 sp, ch Row 7: Join main color in any
Size 10 Crochet Cotton in two 4, dc in same sp, ch 1, [dc, ch sp, ch 1, sc in same sp; [sc, ch
colors: 1, dc, ch 1] in ea sp around; ch 1] in ea sp around; join to first
Main Color: Approx. 125 yds 1, join to 3rd ch of beg ch-4. sc. Finish off and weave in
Contrast Color: Small Amount ends.
Steel Hook Size 6 (1.80mm) Rows 3-5: Same as Row 2.
Tapestry Needle Finish off at end of Row 5 and Finger / Hang Loop: Join
weave in ends. main color around starting ch
Directions and between sts; ch 15; join
With Main Color, ch 10, join Row 6: Join contrasting color again on opposite side of
to 1st ch with sl st to form ring. in any sp, ch 4, dc in next sp, starting ch.
ch 1, [dc ch 1] in ea sp around;
Row 1: Ch 4, [dc, ch 1] in join to first dc. Finish off and Working in ring, sc, 22 dc, sc.
ring 29 times. Sl st to 3rd ch of weave in ends. Switch to contrasting color and
beg ch-4. sc in ea st. Finish off and
weave in all ends.