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!Like this? Check out our free cross stitch pattern generator, and our custom cross stitch tapestry kit.