Cotton Crocheted Dish Cloth

This is the perfect crochet project for a beginner.  Make several for family and friends.

2 ounces of 100% cotton crochet thread, (4 ply -approx 95 yds) crochet hook size H. This dishcloth must be made with 100% cotton thread.

make a loop and attach to crochet hook. chain 42 stitches.

turn and skip 2 stitches. Double crochet in each chain stitch. chain 2. Each row will have 40 stitches.  

double crochet in each stitch. chain 2.

Continue crocheting in the same order, adding rows. chain 2 at the end of each row. Crochet 20 rows with 40 stitches in each row.

At the end of row 20, cut the thread with 4" left. Pull the thread through the loop and pull tightly. weave this string in and out through the top edge. Do the same with the string hanging at the beginning.