- This week I started crocheting and it was pretty difficult. I decided to start with a dishcloth because it is something small and I thought it would be achievable within a week. I started by looking up a beginner crochet pattern for a dish cloth and found this site. I began looking at it and didn’t understand the site. I found the site confusing with a lot of pop up ads. The ads made it hard to determine which was the actual site and just random ads. I made the choice of finding a different site. The site I used was woods and wool. This site was more clear with limited ads. This site was actually set up like a blog and had a menu to find things easier. I liked how the website had a little bit about her and explained how she got into crocheting. My grandma knew how to crochet and I think this connected me with her site. When i was reading the pattern for the dishcloth i thought it was easy enough, then when i finished i realized something didn’t look right. The bottom of the cloth had too many chains making the cloth look ruffled. The pattern was hard to read as a beginner but luckily there was a legend that explained what the abbreviations meant. Overall I think I will be using this site again just because it is easy to navigate and there are a lot of patterns I think I could use.
Getting the materials
- When looking at what i need to start the dishcloths i used the woods and wool site for what i needed. There was a certain type of yarn I was supposed to use and when looking deeper into the yarn it was supposed to be 100% cotton. I think I got the right yarn and I knew I needed a smaller hook for this project. I got a pack of smaller hooks to continue with crocheting throughout my journey.
Reflection on crocheted dishcloth
- Since I have some experience with crocheting I did understand the basic steps but I have only ever done blankets and that uses bigger yarn. This dishcloth yarn was smaller. I had to use a smaller hook which I found challenging and more difficult. I think that for my first dishcloth it turned out ok though I think for next week I will keep on doing dishcloths because I want to make one that looks normal and I also want to make one that uses a different pattern.
This is such a thoughtful and honest reflection, Nadia! It’s really cool how you chose to start with something small like a dishcloth—it shows you’re thinking practically and setting manageable goals. The way you adapted when the first site didn’t work out by finding *Woods and Wool* is exactly what learning is all about. That connection to your grandma through crochet adds such a sweet, personal layer to your project too.
Your frustration with the smaller yarn and hook is totally valid—shifting from chunky blanket yarn to thinner cotton can feel like learning a whole new craft. But it sounds like you handled it with patience, and the fact that you’re already planning to make another dishcloth to improve your technique shows dedication.
It’s also great that you’re using a blog with a personal story behind it—it can make learning feel more human and less technical. Have you thought about trying textured stitches or patterns with borders next time? They can give dishcloths some fun variety while still keeping things beginner-friendly!