Hopscotch Square Dish Cloth
New FREE Afghan Square and Dishcloth Pattern!
You know how they say the sum is greater than its parts? Well that’s exactly how I feel about collaborative crochet projects! I think bringing the creativity of many designers together creates an absolutely fantastic combined design. Which is why I was so excited to participate in the Mélange Collaborative Blanket Crochet Along! If you have enjoyed the other blanket CALs over the last few years, then I know you will love the Mélange Afghan CAL just as much! Collaborative projects like this one are so much fun, and I hope y’all enjoy getting to know new designers and try out great new crochet projects as well!
This free afghan square pattern (which also includes instructions to make as a dish cloth too!) is part of a collaborative blanket design project! I am so thrilled for y’all to join myself and all the other talented crochet designers to crochet the Hopscotch Square as part of the Mélange Blanket Crochet Along! Read on to learn more and find my Free Crochet Pattern and learn more about the Crochet Along. I hope y’all love this pattern as much as I do! 💜 Happy hooking!
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Hopscotch Crochet Afghan Square!
I love a quick crochet project, how about you? That’s the beauty of these fun squares – even if you’re making a large blanket, you’re really making lots of quick and satisfying projects to assemble at a later date. Ahhh! So satisfying! Better yet, if you would rather start and finish with this one simple project, then you can make your Hopscotch Square as a dish cloth – fun and functional, my fave crochet combo! 🤩
For the wash cloth version, I do recommend using cotton yarn and it makes a great cloth to use for dishes, the bath or as a luxury spa cloth too! The texture of the stitches makes it extra squishy and good at its job. You can make a whole set in your fave colors. These make lovely gifts too, especially when paired with a thoughtful spa item like fancy soap or bath salts. These would make the perfect back to school gift for your child’s teacher, housewarming or wedding shower gift, or a fun stocking stuffer for your teens and young adults too. You would definitely win my heart with a great gift like that! 😉
Don’t let the fun stop here! If you enjoy Collaborative Blankets, you can check out all the other squares I have designed! Which is your next project? 💜
Rosette Succulent C2C Afghan Square for Plants with Yarn Blanket CAL
Festive Snowflake Tapestry Square for Cozy Christmas Cushion CAL
Purple Turnip Square C2C Afghan Square for Community Garden Blanket CAL
Sweet Flora Afghan Square for Bouquet of Flowers Afghan CAL
Nordic Snowfall Square for Nordic Afghan CAL
Sweet Stripes Blanket Square for Friendship Blanket CAL
Need some help with the stitches? I provide photo tutorials within the pattern to help you with the included techniques and more! I am always happy to help you with any questions you may have. Don’t crochet yet? I would love to help you Learn to Crochet with my fun Crochet Tutorials, which are FREE right here on my blog!
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About the Mélange Blanket CAL
How it Works:
The Mélange Blanket is a fun Crochet Along event that runs all year long in 2023, hosted by the amazing Marie of Underground Crafter. Each week on Friday a new 6” square pattern for the CAL will be released on the designer’s blog for FREE. There will be a total of 48 squares with a different stitch pattern. The squares make a stunning patchwork blanket, but also can be used to create anything you like!
Mélange Afghan CAL DETAILS:
🧶 Event Runs from January 6th – December 22nd, 2023
🧶 New FREE square pattern released each Friday
🧶 Finished Mélange Blanket will be a baby blanket measuring approximately 36″ x 48″
🧶 Square Patterns are FREE on Designer’s Blog
🧶 Win some amazing prizes – check out the main post for details!
🧶 Have a BLAST crocheting this amazing Blanket!
Like Free Patterns? Then make sure you check out my most popular Free Pattern –> Tiny Dinosaur Amigurumi! Want to see even more? You can find all of my other Free Crochet Patterns <– Right here!!
Make your Hopscotch Square!
Materials:
- YARN: Loops and Threads Impeccable Worsted Weight 4 yarn, (100% Acrylic, 4.5 oz/127.5 g, 285 yds/260 m)
- Sample Color: Aqua
Experience Level: Intermediate
Pattern Key:
st(s) – stitch(es)
sp(s) – space(s)
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
esc – extended single crochet (SeeSpecial Stitches)
xdc – crossed double crochet (See Special Stitches)
yo – yarn over
FO – fasten off
Special Stitches:
Extended Single Crochet (esc): Insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 1st loop on the hook, yo and pull through both loops on the hook. VIDEO: https://youtu.be/gp41JNKAcg4
Crossed Double Crochet (xdc): Skip next st, dc in next st, dc in skipped st working in front of the previous stitch. VIDEO: https://youtu.be/5r8bdWi5OOY
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NOTES:
- Read through the entire pattern first.
- This square is worked back and forth in rows, with a border worked around all edges. Blocking is highly recommended.
- This is a crochet pattern for creating the blanket square or dish cloth. You can use your finished square however you like.
- Previous knowledge of crochet is assumed.
- This c2c afghan square guide was created as part of a collaborative crochet along for the Mélange Mystery CAL hosted and organized by Marie of Underground Crafter
- Please see the main event page for more information about the cushion, for detailed corner to corner tutorial links, joining the squares and creating the blanket HERE.
- This pattern is FREE to view here on my website, and has been thoroughly tech edited. Please feel free to share any comments or ask any questions you may have! I welcome your feedback!!
- This pattern and all images are my intellectual property. You are welcome to make as many as you like to sell, give away, etc. You may NOT sell, or alter and claim as your own this pattern or chart. You may not use my photographs. This pattern is not for mass production.
- If you want to share this pattern online, you must only share a link to my blog post. You may not copy and paste my text or the pattern to another site. Thank you for respecting my work.
- By using this pattern, you are agreeing to abide by these terms.
Pattern Release Details
This Hopscotch square crochet pattern will be available for purchase in my Ravelry Shop after the crochet along has ended! The pattern is free here on my blog, OR you can purchase the ad-free, printer friendly, PDF copy for a couple of dollars. The PDF also includes a detailed color chart and written instructions to make the color changes for both left and right handed crocheters.
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HOPSCOTCH BLANKET SQUARE:
Pattern Directions:
USING J/10 6.0 MM HOOK
BLANKET SQUARE: 6” X 6”
Row 1: Ch 21, esc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch, (20 esc).
Row 2: Turn, sl st in 2nd st, ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), dc in last st of previous round (xdc formed), 9 xdc across, (10 xdc).
Row 3: Turn, ch 1, esc in each st across, (20 esc).
Rows 4-13: Repeat Rows 2-3, 5 times, (20 sts, 10 rows).
EDGING: Ch 1, turn and work 20 sc evenly spaced down side, ch 2, sc in ch sp across bottom, ch 2, work 20 sc up other side, ch 2, sc in each st across top, ch 2, sl st to 1st sc, (4 ch-2 sp, 80 sc). FO and weave in ends.
Mélange Afghan CAL
The Hopscotch Blanket Square crochet pattern is 1 of 48 stunning blanket squares that can be used to crochet the Mélange Blanket. The Mélange Blanket is a fun Crochet Along event that runs all year long in 2023, hosted by the amazing Marie of Underground Crafter. Each week from Jan 6 – Dec 1, 2023 on Friday a new 6” square pattern for the CAL will be released on the designer’s blog for FREE. There will be a total of 48 squares with a different stitch patterns. The squares make a beautiful baby blanket, and Marie has a chart you can use to calculate making a larger blanket too! You can also use the squares to create a unique pillow, wall hanging, tote bag or whatever fabulous crochet project you’d like!
⭐️ Learn more about this CAL find the links to all 48 Squares – click here
HOPSCOTCH DISH CLOTH:
Pattern Directions:
USING J/10 6.0 MM HOOK
WASH CLOTH: 8” X 8”
Row 1: Ch 25, esc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch, (24 esc).
Row 2: Turn, sl st in 2nd st, ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), dc in last st of previous round (xdc formed), 11 xdc across, (12 xdc).
Row 3: Turn, ch 1, esc in each st across, (26 esc).
Rows 4-15: Repeat Rows 2-3, 5 times, (24 sts, 14 rows).
EDGING: Ch 1, turn and work 24 sc evenly spaced down side, ch 2, sc in ch sp across bottom, ch 2, work 24 sc up other side, ch 2, sc in each st across top, ch 2 (or ch 14 to make a hanging loop), sl st to 1st sc, (4 ch-2 sp, 98 sc). FO and weave in ends.
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