Dishcloths, wash cloths, and kitchen sets are some of my favorite projects to work on, especially on road trips. I think part of it is because my mom always had a little project bag with a big spool of cotton yarn and a hook in the car.
I am always trying to create different cloths. I think the popular dish soap dress, apron, whatever you call it, is a clever idea to dress up your dish soap, but would you use it? I wanted to make one that would be cute for different seasons and something I would use. These bunnies are gifts for a fun Easter present.
This pattern actually started as a ghost… Halloween is my favorite holiday… and I made a bear version too. I think they are cute with and without faces.
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Dish Soap Friends Crochet Pattern
The pattern is available for free below, plus a downloadable, ad free pdf is available from my Ravelry shop.
Directions
Materials & Details
- Yarn: 100 yards worsted weight COTTON yarn per cloth in one or two colors, small amount of contrasting yarn for the nose.
- Crochet Hook: H (5mm)
- Notions: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, 2 small black buttons (optional), sewing needle, black thread
Measurements
- 8” tall (without ears) x 11” wide (across bottom edge of skirt)
- Gauge: not necessary for this project.
Tips
- If this will be used as a wash cloth 100% cotton yarn works best.
- Numbers at the beginning of each line may refer to steps and not indicate number of rows.
- Stitch count remains the same unless noted at end of row/round.
- If you have any questions about this pattern please contact [email protected].
Ghost
1. With an H hook and worsted weight cotton yarn, create a magic circle of 6 sc sts (or preferred method of starting a circle of 6 sc sts), pull closed and place a marker for working in the round. (6sts)
2. *sc, 2sc in the next*, repeat to end of round. (9sts)
3. *sc 2, 2sc in the next st*, repeat to end of round. (12sts)
4. *sc, 2sc in the next st*, repeat to end of round. (18sts)
5. *sc 2, 2sc in the next st*, repeat to end of round. (24sts)
6-8. Sc in each st to end of round.
9. *sc 2, sc2tog*, repeat to end of round. (18sts)
10-12. Sc in each st to end of round.
13. *2sc in the next st, sc 2*, repeat to end of round. (24sts)
14. Sc in each st to end of round.
15. *2sc in the next st, sc 3*, repeat to end of round. (30sts)
16. Sl st in the next st. This is the new start of the round. Ch 1, sc in the same st and in each st until 1 st remains, 2sc in the last st. (31sts)
17. Ch 2, dc in the same st, *ch 1, sk 1, 2dc in the next st*, repeat to end of round, ch 1, sl st between the first two posts (ch 2 and dc).
18. Ch 2, 3dc in the same space as the sl st, 4dc between each 2dc pair from previous round, sl st in the frist st to join, sl st in the next space.
19. Ch 2, 3dc in the same space, 4dc between each 4dc cluster from previous round (between the 2nd and 3rd posts). Sl st in the first st of the round, sl st in the next space.
20. Ch 2, 3dc in the same space, ch 2, *4dc between the next 4dc cluster from previous round (between the 2nd and 3rd posts), ch 2*, repeat to end of round. Sl st in the first st of the round, sl st in the next space.
21. Repeat the previous round 3 more times (or more for a longer skirt).
Finish off and weave in ends. Skip to “Faces”
Bunny
1. With an H hook and worsted weight cotton yarn, create a magic circle of 8 sc sts (or preferred method of starting a circle of 8 sc sts), pull closed and place a marker for working in the round. (8sts)
2. *sc, 2sc in the next*, repeat to end of round. (12sts)
3. *sc 2, 2sc in the next st*, repeat to end of round. (16sts)
4. *sc 3, 2sc in the next st*, repeat to end of round. (20sts)
5. *sc 4, 2sc in the next st*, repeat to end of round. (24sts)
6-21. Follow directions for ghost steps 6-21.
Bunny Ears: With an H hook and matching yarn, sl st around a post to the side of the beginning circle at the top of the head. Ch 16, sl st around the same post.Ch 1. Work the following sts around the ch: 5sc, 5hdc, 4dc, 5hdc, 5sc, sl st around the next 2 posts on the head.
Repeat for the 2nd ear.
Bear
1. With an H hook and worsted weight cotton yarn, create a magic circle of 8 sc sts (or preferred method of starting a circle of 8 sc sts), pull closed and place a marker for working in the round. (8sts)
2. 2sc in each st to end of round. (16sts)
3. *sc 3, 2sc in the next st*, repeat to end of round. (20sts)
4. *sc 4, 2sc in the next st*, repeat to end of round. (24sts)
5. *sc 5, 2sc in the next st*, repeat to end of round. (28sts)
6-8. Sc in each st to end of round.
9. Sc 4, *sc2tog, sc 4*, repeat to end of round. (24sts)
10. *sc2tog, sc 4*, repeat to end of round. (20sts)
11. Sc in each st to end of round.
12. Sl st in the next st. This is the new start of the round. Ch 1, sc in the same st and in each st to end of round, sl st to join.
13. Finish off the current yarn and change to a different color for the skirt. Ch 1, sc in the same st, sc 3, 2sc in the next st, *sc 4, 2sc in the next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (24sts)
14. Ch 1, sc in the same st and in each st to end of round, sl st to join.
15. Ch 1, 2sc in the same st, sc 3, *2sc in the next st, sc 3*, repeat until 4 sts remain, 2sc in the next st, sc 2, 2sc in the last st, sl st to join. (31sts)
Follow steps 17-21 of the ghost pattern to finish.
Bear Ears: Flatten the head to work through both layers of the head. With an H hook and matching yarn, sl st through both layers to the right of the beginning circle (see main photo for placement). 5hdc in the same sp, ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc, sc2tog, sl st in the same st. Finish off and weave in ends.
Repeat for the second ear.
All Faces
I think these are cute without faces too!
Nose: With a yarn hook and purple yarn, stitch a nose in the middle of the head.
Eyes: With a sewing needle and black thread, sew two small buttons above the nose.
Mouth: With a yarn needle and black yarn, stitch a smile in place.
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Thank you so much!!!! Can’t wait to make it!!!!