Spring Cleaning Maxi-Absorbent Rag

The ultimate dish rag of all dish rags! This great, multi-purpose rag, crocheted with double strands for maximum absorbency, is perfect for your spring cleaning needs. Save the earth (and your wallet!) by keeping a couple of these rags in your kitchen or with your cleaning supplies. You'll never use paper towels again! This is a fun and easy beginner project, using the half-double crochet stitch.

Medium Weight (cotton) yarn
crochet hook size G (4.25 MM)
Row 1: Using two strands from both ends of your skein, ch 24. Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each across.
Row 2: Turn, ch 1. Hdc in each hdc across.
Row 3-14: Repeat Row 2
Row 15: Turn, ch 1. Hdc in each hdc across. Without turning, sc down around the perimeter of the entire square for an even, finished look.

Finish with sl st and cut off. Weave in loose ends.


Natural Earth-Friendly Cleaning Supplies

Common household cleaning products are expensive, and they are full of chemicals that are bad for the earth as well as your family. Make your own earth friendly cleaners for a healthier, happier, cheaper life-style.

Vinegar is an excellent deodorizer and disinfectant. Mix an equal amount vinegar with water, pour into plastic spray cans, and you can use it for just about anything! Counters, cabinets, windows (yes, its streak free!) and floors. And don't worry about the smell...it disappears as soon as the vinegar dries!

To get rid of stubborn grime in nooks and crannys, add baking soda to your vinegar mixture. Try adding baking soda to your next load of laundry to help naturally deodorize your clothes! It also works as a great deodorizer to soak up odors if you sprinkle a little on your carpet just before you vacuum.

Any questions? Please comment!

Circular Dishcloth

A crocheted dishcloth is one of the handiest things to give as a gift for any occasion. Its great for the kitchen (if you can bear to use it in that dirty dishwater) and in the shower, or, in fun colors, they can make great gifts for kids and new moms at baby showers. Whatever the occasion, enjoy this homemade pattern for a circular dishcloth!

This pattern uses medium weight yarn (use cotton for better absorbency) and an F hook.

Row 1: ch 8, sl st in first chain to form ring, sc 8 into ring
Row 2: Sl st into first sc, 2hdc in each sc around. Sl st into first hdc.
Row 3: *2 hdc in first hdc, 1 hdc in next. Repeat from * all the way around. End with sl st.
Row 4: *2 hdc in first hdc, 1 hdc in next 2. Repeat from * all the way around. End with sl st.
Row 5: *2 hdc in first hdc, 1 hdc in next 3. Repeat from * all the way around. End with sl st.
Row 6: *2 hdc in first hdc, 1 hdc in next 4. Repeat from * all the way around. End with sl st.
Row 7: *2 hdc in first hdc, 1 hdc in next 5. Repeat from * all the way around. End with sl st.
Row 8: *3 sc in first hdc, 1 in next. Repeat from * all the way around. End with sl st. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Any questions? Please comment!


Please remember that this is my pattern. Do not sell this pattern or reproduce it in any way, shape, or form. This is a free pattern. If you would like to share it, please do not copy and paste the pattern, but instead share the link to this page. All items made from this pattern are not to be sold under any circumstances, and are for personal use or charity only.


Thank you!