Project introduction
This 3D pumpkin dishcloth is worked as a two-sided piece, so the back matches the front. It is sized to sit comfortably in your hand for sudsy dishwashing through the fall and Thanksgiving season. Krissy’s Over The Mountain Crochet offers the free pattern on her website, and an ad-free PDF is sold on Etsy and Ravelry.
What follows is an overview of the project, not a substitute for the pattern. Gauge, finished size and supplies are summarized so you know what you are getting into before you commit your yarn. For the full round by round instructions, visit the original designer.
Make a few pumpkin dishcloth’s for the kids to use during bath time.
A set of these soft pumpkins can make bath time more appealing. After an outing to a pumpkin patch or an afternoon spent raking leaves, children may be more eager to get in the tub when a pumpkin shaped cloth is waiting for them.
Giving crocheted dishcloth’s as a gift seems to be a tradition in my area.
In the designer’s area, handing out crocheted cloths appears to be a seasonal habit. A basket can hold pumpkins, pumpkin dishcloths and pumpkin pot scrubbers, with a fall themed towel or two and a fall bow to finish it off for a friend.
The designer also invites readers to sign up for her newsletter, which she describes as a way to stay in touch with what is happening on her side of the mountain.
Working several at once allows you to experiment with color, whether sticking to classic orange or varying shades across a set.
Pumpkin Dishcloth Crochet Pattern Overview
Gauge
The pattern lists two gauge measurements: 4 rows of half double crochet equal 1 inch, and 4 single crochet stitches equal 1 inch. Check both before you begin.
Finished Measurements
The finished pumpkin measures 5 inches from the tip of the stem to the bottom, and 4.5 inches wide.
Supplies
Hook
The pattern calls for an H/8 hook (5.00 mm).
Notions
Beyond the hook, the supply list is short. Have these ready before you begin:
- A yarn needle, for weaving in ends securely
- Scissors, for cutting yarn cleanly
Setting them out first keeps the finishing steps from interrupting your flow at the end of the project.
Yarn
You will need Peaches and Cream cotton yarn: approximately 35 to 40 yards of orange or gold for the body, plus a small amount of green for the stem and curly vine.
Stitch Key
The stitch key lists standard abbreviations: MC (Main Color), CC (Contrasting Color), sc (single crochet), fp hdc (front post half double crochet), slp st (slip stitch), dec (decrease, worked as sc 2 sts together), nxt (next), and beg. (beginning). Asterisks mark a sequence to repeat the stated number of times. A separate note explains that the pumpkin needs a little shaping: the sides are grabbed at the 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock positions and pulled into shape.
Pumpkin Dishcloth Crochet Pattern Overview
The pattern starts with a ch3 joined into a ring, or a magic circle if you prefer. The rounds then expand outward before tapering back in, with front post half double crochet stitches creating the raised ridges that define the pumpkin’s lobes. The full round by round instructions are available from the original designer.
Curly Vine For The Pumpkin Dishcloth
The curly vine is a finishing touch added after the pumpkin body is complete. The full instructions for the vine are available from the original designer.
The designer welcomes comments about how you plan to use the dishcloth, whether in the kitchen, the bathroom, or as a gift. She also suggests pinning the image to keep track of the free pattern.
Copyright statement
This pattern is protected by copyright (Krissys Over The Mountain Crochet, 2021). The pattern itself may not be sold, altered, or redistributed. Finished items may be sold, but no mass production is allowed, and you are responsible for the finished product.
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