Crochet Greek Flag Dishcloth

ByEmila Lorein

This pattern creates a miniature Greek flag dishcloth using US crochet terms. The design features the iconic blue and white stripes with a white cross on a blue canton.

Materials

  • Yarn:
    • Blue (A): Worsted weight cotton (e.g., Sugar ‘n Cream)
    • White (B): Worsted weight cotton
  • Hook: 3.5 mm (US E/4)
  • Finished Size: Approx. 15 cm x 10 cm (6″ x 4″)
  • Gauge: Not critical for a dishcloth, but tight stitches help durability.

Pattern Notes

  • Worked horizontally from the bottom left.
  • Do not cut yarn for the first four stripes (switch colors by carrying yarn).
  • New yarn is attached at Row 9 for the cross and Row 11 for the canton corners.
  • Abbreviations (US Terms):
    • sc = single crochet
    • sab = switch to color B (white)
    • sba = switch to color A (blue)

Pattern Instructions

Foundation & Stripes (Rows 1–8)

  1. Row 1 (Blue): With A, ch 29, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. (28 sc) Turn.
  2. Row 2 (Blue): Ch 1, sc 27, sab (switch to white). Turn.
  3. Row 3 (White): Ch 1, sc 28. Turn.
  4. Row 4 (White): Ch 1, sc 27, sba (switch to blue). Turn.
  5. Row 5 (Blue): Ch 1, sc 28. Turn.
  6. Row 6 (Blue): Ch 1, sc 27, sab (switch to white). Turn.
  7. Row 7 (White): Ch 1, sc 28. Turn.
  8. Row 8 (White): Ch 1, sc 27, sba (switch to blue). Turn.

Creating the Canton & Cross (Rows 9–18)

  1. Row 9 (Blue): Ch 1, sc 21, sab, sc 1, sba, sc 4. Turn. (This starts the cross.)
  2. Row 10 (White): Ch 1, sc 3, sab, sc 1, sba, sc 21, sab. Turn.
  3. Row 11 (Blue): Ch 1, sc 17, sba, sc 3, sab, sc 1, sba, sc 4. Turn. (Corners of canton begin.)
  4. Row 12 (White): Ch 1, sc 3, sab, sc 1, sba, sc 3, sab, sc 18. Turn.
  5. Row 13 (Blue): Ch 1, sc 17, sab, sc 10. Turn.
  6. Row 14 (White): Ch 1, sc 9, sba, sc 18. Turn.
  7. Row 15 (Blue): Ch 1, sc 17, sba, sc 3, sab, sc 1, sba, sc 4. Turn.
  8. Row 16 (White): Ch 1, sc 3, sab, sc 1, sba, sc 3, sab, sc 18. Turn.
  9. Row 17 (Blue): Ch 1, sc 21, sab, sc 1, sba, sc 4. Turn.
  10. Row 18 (White): Ch 1, sc 3, sab, sc 1, sba, sc 22. Fasten off.

Finishing

Weave in all loose ends with a yarn needle. Block lightly if needed.

Tips for Success

  • Color Changes: Carry yarn loosely on the wrong side to avoid puckering.
  • Tension: Keep stitches tight for a sturdy dishcloth.
  • Adjust Size: For a larger flag, increase starting chains in multiples of 3 (to maintain stripe proportions).

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