Although to the untrained eye this Tunisian Simple Stitch dishcloth may look calm, cool and collected, I was anything but. Note to self: begin planning Christmas gifts earlier next time to prevent being worked into a tizzy!

Please note: Although this free pattern suggests using a 5.0 mm hook, pattern as it appears in Quick and Simple Crochet for the Home (As “Diagonal Lines Dishcloth”) calls for a US K-10.5/6.5 mm hook. Working this pattern successfully depends on maintaining a fairly loose gauge.