Lazy Days Dishcloth

     I've decided to replace all of my worn out dishcloths and washcloths with handmade ones. I find that knit and crochet cloths are more durable, clean up messes very well and last FOREVER. I love how soft and cushy they feel too. So when cotton yarn is on sale, I buy a few cakes or skeins and try to come up with a new pattern. Today's dishcloth uses a very versatile stitch pattern and it's a super easy two row repeat.

     For this dishcloth, I used a 4.0 mm (G) hook and 2 oz of Sugar' n Cream cotton yarn in the colorway Batik.

Notes:

• Make the chain 1 at the beginning of the even rows a little longer to accommodate the first dc.
• Final dimensions are 9" x 9"

Instructions:

Row 1: Ch 36. Sc in 2nd chain from hook, dc in next. *sc in next, dc in next* repeat from * to * until one chain remains. Sc in last chain. Ch 1 and turn. (35 stitches)
Row 2: Dc in first stitch, sc in next.*Dc in next, sc in next* repeat from * to * until one stitch remains. Dc in last stitch, Ch 1 and turn. (35 stitches)

Repeat rows 1 and 2 until piece measures roughly 9 inches.

For the border, you can sc evenly all the way around or just leave it without. I don't mind the way it looks without the border.