Crochet Dishcloth Pattern - A Free Crochet Pattern

Crochet Dishcloth Pattern - A Free Crochet Pattern Crocheting your own dishcloths can be a fun and rewarding project. Not only do you get to customize the colors and designs, but you also get the satisfaction of using something you made yourself. In this post, we will provide you with a free crochet pattern for a dishcloth that you can easily make at home.

Skill Level: Easy

For this project, you will need less than 40 yards of 2 different colors of Lily’s Sugar ‘n Cream worsted weight (4) cotton yarn or any four weight 100% cotton yarn. The examples shown here are in Ecru & Jute. Additionally, you will need a crochet hook size I 5.50 mm, yarn needle, scissors, and a measuring tape.

Finished Sizes

• Large - 7.25" x 7.25"
• Small - 5.75" x 5.75"

Gauge

The gauge for this pattern is approximately 12 stitches for every 4 inches.

Crochet Abbreviations

• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• bl = back loop
• fl = front loop
• st = stitch
• ch = chain

Notes

This dishcloth pattern is written in standard US terms.

Large Dishcloth Pattern

Foundation Row:

Chain 21.

Row 1:

(COLOR A) Starting in the 2nd chain from the hook, single crochet in each chain across. Turn. (20 stitches)

Row 2:

(COLOR B) Chain 1, starting in the 2nd chain from the hook, half double crochet in the back loop. *In the next stitch, half double crochet in the front loop, in the next stitch, half double crochet in the back loop. Repeat from * across. Turn. (20 stitches)

Row 3:

(COLOR B) This whole row is worked into Row 1. Chain 1, half double crochet in the back loop of the stitch from Row 1 that you just half double crocheted in the front loop, half double crochet in the front loop of the next stitch from Row 1 that you just half double crocheted in the back loop. Repeat across. (20 stitches) Continue repeating Rows 4-7 until you reach 29 rows total. Weave in remaining yarn ends with a yarn needle.

Small Dishcloth Pattern

Foundation Row:

Chain 17.

Row 1:

(COLOR A) Starting in 2nd chain from hook, single crochet in each chain across. Turn. (16 stitches)

Row 2:

(COLOR B) Chain 1, starting in 2nd chain from hook, half double crochet in the back loop. *In next st, half double crochet in the front loop, in next st, half double crochet in the back loop. Repeat from * across. Turn. (16 stitches)

Row 3:

(COLOR B) This whole row is worked into Row 1. Chain 1, half double crochet in the back loop of the stitch from Row 1 that you just half double crocheted in the front loop, half double crochet in the front loop of the next stitch from Row 1 that you just half double crocheted in the back loop. Repeat across. (16 stitches) Continue repeating Rows 4-7 until you reach 21 rows total. Weave in the remaining yarn ends with a yarn needle. Crocheting your own dishcloths can be a simple and enjoyable project. With this free crochet pattern, you can create a practical and handmade addition to your kitchen essentials. Happy crocheting!