Today’s post is all about quick and easy crochet patterns for the kitchen. My very first crochet project was a dish cloth. The finished project was extremely satisfying. Not only was it pretty but it also had a purpose. Over the years I have made dish clothes using all kinds of stitches. The beauty of dish clothes is you can make them as big or as small as you want them. They also make simple and quick gifts for all occasions!
Since making dish clothes I have also looked into other patterns for the kitchen. While I have found many cute creations my favorite and most useful pattern has been the crochet spiral scrubby. The spiral scrubby is a great project to use up all those scrap pieces of cotton laying around since they use a very small amount of yarn. The spiral look also lends them well to mixing and matching different colors of cotton. I could spend hours creating these little gems for the kitchen.
This year I wanted to create my very own Christmas gift baskets. It occurred to me that almost everyone needs dish clothes and kitchen scrubbies. After some digging I found a dishcloth that provided the texture and look that was simple but impressive. I decided to pair it with a scrubby to make a little gift set. But I didn’t stop there. Luckily I have been crocheting baskets of all sizes to organize the clutter in my bathroom. I thought I could make a mini basket that would be the perfect size for displaying the dishcloth and scrubby. Thus my quick and easy kitchen gift set came to life. I fell in love with the final product! I am seriously considering making a set that will sit in my kitchen simply for looks.
The following patterns can be paired together to make a lovely gift basket for that special person. Perhaps you needs a quick gift for a co-worker or your child’s school teacher. Maybe you want to get a head start on Christmas gifts. Whatever the reason these patterns will combine to provide the perfect gift!
The Patterns!
The patterns presented today are super easy! A beginner crocheter could definitely whip these up all while sharpening up some basic skills. The following techniques are required to complete these projects:
- Chain
- Single Crochet
- Double Crochet
- crochet in the back loops
- crochet in the round
- Single Crochet increase
- Single Crochet Decrease
- Magic Circle
The patterns all use cotton yarn. Cotton yarn is the best yarn to use for kitchen and bathroom accessories. You can any worsted weight cotton for these projects so grab your favorite cotton to get you started. I used one 3 oz ball of Bernat Handicrafter Stripey for my gift sets.
Materials Required:
- Cotton Yarn
- 5mm Crochet Hook (Scrubby and Dishcloth)
- 4mm Crochet Hook (Basket)
- Yarn needle
A Simple Dishcloth!
I have made dishcloths using all kinds of stitches and sizes but this has to be my all time favorite. It is a really simple pattern that is sure to impress even the pickiest people. Using a combination of single and double crochet the pattern is really easy to follow. I have chose to use a single crochet border but you could leave the border out. You could even experiment with different borders and color combinations. Let your creativity run wild to make this dishcloth yours!
To make this simple dishcloth follow the link below!
A Unique Twist To The Scrubby!
I just love these scrubbies! I have made several over the years. I always have one ready for those tough frying pans that I would rather not scrub with an abrasive scrubby. I would not say it would replace the SOS pad but the ridges created by working in the back loops give this scrubby some extra scrubbing power. These work up easily! If you need to work on your increasing and decreasing this is the project to get you on your way.
Want to give these little scrubbies a try? Follow the link below to check out the pattern!
Gift Your Creations in a Mini Basket!
I am a firm believer that gifting your crochet is all about presentation. This little basket provides an easy way to display and gift your dishcloth and scrubby. The basket can be used for all sorts of things. I have made several to hold my hair elastics and scrunchies in the bathroom.
This basket is made using only single crochet! A great little project to practice working in the round. I am pretty sure I will be making a lot of these. So many things can be hidden in a pretty basket!
Why not make a bunch! You can find the pattern for this cute basket following the link below!
My Yarn!
My gift set was made using Bernat Handicrafter Stripey. Bernat Handicrafter cotton is made of 100% cotton. It is ideal for making items for the kitchen and bathroom. The color I used is Jade Bisque. I just love how the colors subtly change. You can make the entire set with one 3 oz ball with some yarn left over.
What colors will you use?
I hope you enjoy this gift set as much as I do! I Would love to your creations. Please feel free to leave me a comment below. Who are you going to surprise with a personal gift?