Life is Gourd Dishcloth Set is Now Live!

This pattern release coincides with the Pumpkin Palooza Blog Hop hosted by @pineappleandpine. Learn more about what a blog hop is, who is participating, and how to get free pumpkin patterns for the rest of September here. Keep reading to learn how you can get your FREE pattern download of the Life is Gourd Dishcloth Set on Ravelry!

Now that the season of fall is upon us, everything is about pumpkins! While I’m sure you have enjoyed making pumpkins for seasonal decor, I bet you haven’t made pumpkins quite like these. This fall-themed dishcloth has a pumpkin stitch motif for a practical and subtle seasonal decor for the pumpkin lover! The Life Is Gourd Dishcloth can also be made into a potholder or trivet by attaching two dishcloths together along the edges. There are even instructions to make a dish towel version within the pattern! This is a great cotton yarn stash buster and makes a great gift this time of year. Go for a monotone look to match your everyday decor or go bold with colorwork to make your pumpkins pop.

I have some info for this pattern included so you can get ready to make all the pumpkin-themed kitchen decor you need! Don’t forget to keep reading to get your FREE PDF copy of the pattern TODAY (September 28) only!

Using worsted weight cotton yarn, gauge is 13 sc x 15 rows = 4”. Personally, I used a US-J/ 6.00 mm hook. I used a combination of Peaches & Crème and Cascade Nifty Cotton, and you could really use any worsted weight cotton yarn that meets gauge.

The dishcloth measures 8″ x 8″ and takes approximately 70 yards yarn. If you choose to color block (like in the version shown below), you will need about 40 yards for the main color and 30 yards for the contrast color. Actual yardage varies though, depending on your gauge, so these are just estimates to help you plan!

For the dish towel variation, which measures 12″ x 24″, you will need approximately 220 yards of the main color and 40 yards of the contrast color.

I want to thank my testers, @thelittleelfcreations, @lizs_indiana_attic, and @warmtheheartofwinter, for helping me get this pattern perfect!

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Please share with me your versions of the Life Is Gourd Dishcloth Set by tagging me on Instagram @crowchetcreations and using the hashtags #CrowchetCreations and #LifeIsGourdDishcloth, I would love to see!

Make sure to get the coupon code to get your FREE download at A Plush Pineapple on September 28! Then you can come back here and go directly to the pattern in my Ravelry shop to download. Once the pattern is in your cart, you can check out and apply the coupon code. If Ravelry is not an option for you, please email me at CrowchetCreations@gmail.com for help accessing the pattern. Happy making!

XO, Emily