Crochet Washcloth or Dishcloth

I recently recieved a crochet? dishcloth and really like the idea and feel of it although I haven't used it yet.

I want to try and figure out and to make more.  I think they would be an awesome gift for dirty Santa or to give to the teachers.

Things to find out:

• What type and size of thread?
• What size of hook?

Little Starbursts Dishcloth
Here is a pattern that I like from http://bloomingpatterns.blogspot.com/2008/04/little-starbursts-dishcloth.html


Hook size: 5.0 mm
Yarn: Worsted Weight Cotton
Gauge: Finished main body = approx. 18 cm x 18 cm

Abbreviations:
Ch: chain
Ss: slip stitch
Sc: single crochet
Dc: double crochet
YO: yarn over

Special Stitches:
Starburst: [Worked over 3 stitches] Draw up a loop in same stitch previously worked in. (Draw up a loop in next stitch) 2 times. YO and draw through all 4 loops on hook.

[Edit: Since so many have requested a tutorial, and I have no idea how to make one :), check out this one on youtube. They call it a "trinity stitch", but it's pretty much the same thing. I hope that helps!]


Main Body
To begin, ch 26.

Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook. Work starburst stitch. *Ch 1. Work starburst stitch.* repeat from * to * across. Sc in same ch.

Row 2-24: Ch 1. Turn. Sc in top of sc. Work starburst stitch. *Ch 1. Work starburst stitch.* repeat from * to * across. Sc in same sc.

Edging
Round 1: Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch 1). Do not turn. Dc in same sc. Ch 1. *Skip next row. Dc in next row. Ch 1.* Repeat from * to * 10 times. Dc, ch 1, dc in first unused loop of foundation chain. Ch1. +Skip next stitch. Dc in next stitch. Ch 1.+ Repeat from + to + 10 times. Dc, ch 1, dc in last chain. Ch 1. Repeat from * to * 11 times. Dc, ch 1, dc in first sc. Ch 1. Repeat from + to + 11 times. Join with ss to top of first dc.

Round 2: Ch 1. +Sc in same dc. 3sc in next ch 1 space. Sc in next dc. Work starburst stitch. *Ch. 1. Work starburst stitch.* Repeat from * to * 11 times.+ Repeat from + to + around. Join with ss to first sc.

Round 3: Ch 1. +Sc in same stitch and in next sc. 3 sc in next sc. Sc in next 2 sc. Work starburst stitch. *Ch 1. Work starburst stitch.* Repeat from * to * 11 times.+ Repeat from + to + around. Join with ss to first sc. Finish off.


Nubby Dishcloth Located at http://www.tangledyarns.ca/crochet/2009/6/11/free-crochet-pattern-nubby-dishcloth.html
 
Nubby Dishcloth by Charlotte Richardson 2009
Skill level: easy
Stitches used: chain stitch (ch), single crochet (sc), treble crochet (tr).
Gauge: not important for this project.  My finished cloth is about 7 ½” square.
Materials:

• I used a 4mm/size G6 hook.
• 1 ball (1½ oz) worsted weight cotton.  I used Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Ultrasoft, Violet Veil Ombre.

Pattern:
Row 1: Ch 26.  Sc in 2^nd ch from hook and across.  (25)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn.  * Sc in first st, tr in next.  Repeat from * across, ending with sc.
Row 3: Ch 3, turn.  * Sc in tr; tr in next sc.  Repeat from * across, ending with tr.
Row 4: Ch 1, turn.  * Sc in tr; tr in next sc.  Repeat from * across, ending with a sc in top of starting ch 3 of previous row.
Rows 5 to 23: Repeat rows 3 and 4, ending with a row 3.  Do not fasten off.
Edging:  Ch 1, turn.  * Sc across to next corner; 3 sc in last st.  Repeat from * around, ending with sl st into first sc.  Fasten off and weave ends in.