Thursday, August 31, 2017

Pumpkin Washcloth/Dischcloth

On my hook this evening, Bright Orange and Black Cotton Yarn to make this Pumpkin Washcloth/Dishcloth, using the Herringbone Half Double Crochet Stitch (HHDC).  I love the texture and look of this stitch.

Fall Seasonal Decor lends itself to a myriad of amazing, deep, pure and gorgeous colors.  I love working on Fall projects - from blankets, hats, scarves, mittens to seasonal holiday decor - I love it all.

In the coming months, I'm hoping to do more tutorials from the basics of Crocheting to some great projects I'm working on.  I hope you will stop by, visit awhile and enjoy this journey with me...

Pumpkin Washcloth/Dishcloth
 Pumpkin Washcloth/Dishcloth Pattern

Difficulty Level:  Easy

Size: 14" from top of hat to bottom of pumpkin

Gauge:  I did not gauge this project

Materials:
--5mm hook
--1 skein each of Cotton Yarn in Bright Orange and Black (it did not require the whole skein of either)
--tapestry needle for weaving

U.S. Stitch Abbreviations:
Ch:  chain
Sl st:  slip stitch
St:  stitch(es)
SC:  single crochet
HHDC:  herringbone half double crochet stitch
HHDC2tog:  herringbone half double crochet 2 stitches together
HHDC3tog:  herringbone half double crochet 3 stitches together
MR:  magic ring
FO:  fasten off

Note:  You can opt to just use the HDC (half double crochet stitch, if so desired)

If you would like to learn how to do the HHDC stitch, then here's my short video tutorial to help you understand this simple stitch:
Directions:
1.  With 5mm hook and Bright Orange yarn, 10 HHDC into MR.  Sl st join to first st and Ch1.  (10)
2.  2 HHDC in each st around.  Sl st join to first st and Ch1.  (20) 
3.  2 HHDC in first st.  1 HDC in next st.  Repeat around.  Sl st join to first st and Ch1.  (30)
4.  2 HHDC in first st.  1 HDC in next 2 st.  Repeat around.  Sl st join to first st and Ch1.  (40)
5.  2 HHDC in first st.  1 HDC in next 3 st.  Repeat around.  Sl st join to first st and Ch1.  (50) 
6.  2 HHDC in first st.  1 HDC in next 4 st.  Repeat around.  Sl st join to first st and Ch1.  (60) 
7.  2 HHDC in first st.  1 HDC in next 5 st.  Repeat around.  Sl st join to first st and Ch1.  (70)
8.  2 HHDC in first st.  1 HDC in next 6 st.  Repeat around.  Sl st join to first st and Ch1.  (80)
9.  2 HHDC in first st.  1 HDC in next 7 st.  Repeat around.  Sl st join to first st and FO.  Weave ends.  (90)

Hat Portion:
1.  Join Black yarn and Ch1.  Into same st, 1 HHDC st.  HHDC st into the next 19 st.  Ch1 and turn.  (20)
2.  2 HHDC in first st, HHDC in the next 18 st, 2 HHDC in last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (22)
3.  2 HHDC in first st, HHDC in the next 20 st, 2 HHDC in last st.  Turn; don't Ch1.  (24)
4.  Sl st over 4 st and Ch1.  Into same st, HHDC.  HHDC in the next 17 st.  Ch1 and turn.  (18)
5-6.  1 HHDC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  After Row 6, just turn; don't Ch1.  (18)
7.  Sl st over 4 st and Ch1.  Into same st, HHDC.  HHDC in the next 11 st.  Ch1 and turn.  (12)
8-9  1 HHDC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  After Row 9, just turn; don't Ch1.  (12)
10.  Sl st over 3 st and Ch1.  Into same st, HHDC.  HHDC in the next 8 st.  Ch1 and turn.  (9)
11-12.  1 HHDC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (9)
13.  HHDC2tog, HHDC in the next 5 st, HHDC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (7)
14.  HHDC2tog, HHDC in the next 3 st, HHDC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (5)
15.  HHDC2tog, HHDC in the next st, HHDC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (3)
16.  HHDC3tog.  FO and weave ends.  (1)

Eyes (make 2):
1.  With black yarn, Ch2.  1 HHDC in 2nd ch from hook.  Ch1 and turn.  (1)
2.  2 HHDC in st.  Ch1 and turn.  (2)
3.  2 HHDC in first st, 1 HHDC in next st.  Ch1 and turn.  (3)
4.  SC around.  FO, leave a long enough tail for attaching.

Mouth:
1.  With black yarn, Ch19.  HHDC in 2nd ch from hook.  Ch3.  HHDC in 2nd ch and next ch.  HHDC in the remaining 17 base chains.  Ch3.  HHDC in 2nd ch from hook and next ch.  FO, leave a long enough tail for attaching.

See pic for placement of eyes and mouth.

And, that's it for this cute Pumpkin with a Witch's hat to use in your bathroom or kitchen...

      Happy Crocheting...
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--don't use my pics as your own
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