Easy Beginner Crochet Dishcloth Pattern {FREE!}
When it’s time to get spring cleaning done, wouldn’t you rather work through the toil with pretty supplies? I have a lovely and easy crochet dishcloth pattern that uses bulky cotton yarn, so it works up quickly and has great texture. You can expect to take under 30 minutes crocheting this entire dishcloth – not bad! If you love eco friendly dishcloth patterns and crochet washcloth patterns, you will really enjoy the color and texture of this easy dishcloth. It is made with the popular Bernat Maker Home Dec yarn, which is a favorite cotton yarn of mine. The color is ‘Cream’, and it is a perfect neutral color for the kitchen. It will blend in with any decor and provide function, too!
Keep reading for the simple pattern that uses BASIC CROCHET STITCHES. Beginner crocheters can handle this easy pattern with basic crochet knowledge. It is worked in straight rows, then a single crochet border is added around the dishcloth.
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FREE PATTERN CROCHET DISHCLOTH
How to crochet a dishcloth
The free dishcloth pattern is easy to work once you master one row of stitching. The dishcloth is worked back and forth, with just 15 rows total. You only need to know the single crochet (sc) and chain stitch (ch) to work this piece – simple stitches!
How much yarn needed for dishcloth? The great news is that you need just under 40 yards from one skein of the Bernat Maker Home Dec cotton cord yarn! This is enough to make one dish cloth, plus you will have plenty of yarn leftover in the skein to make the coordinating NAPKIN RINGS and COASTERS.
You will need the following supplies to make the spring cleaning crochet dishcloth:
Supplies
- Size J (6 mm) hook
- 35-40 yards from 1 skein (approx. 317 yards) of size 5 Bulky cotton cord yarn. I used BERNAT MAKER HOME DEC in color CREAM.
- scissors
- tapestry needle
Crochet Abbreviations
US Crochet terms are used.
Ch – chain
sc – single crochet
rep – repeat
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
PATTERN INFORMATION
Recently I began naming my crochet and knit patterns after local New England places of interest.
This “Newbury Dishcloth” is named after the picturesque town of Newbury, MA. It is a quiet, rural town north of Boston with beautiful old farmhouses. I can imagine earlier residents rolling up their sleeves to spring clean their homes with fervor and love. I think they would appreciate the simplicity and texture of crocheted dishcloths.
The FREE crochet dishcloth pattern is provided below.
- but you can also get the ad-free, printable pdf pattern bundle for the coordinating DISHCLOTH, NAPKIN RINGS, and COASTERS in the ETSY SHOP! The pdf has step-by-step tutorial photos included.
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DISHCLOTH FREE CROCHET PATTERN
Gauge: 4″ (10cm) square = 15 sts by 10 rows (in pattern). NOTE – gauge is not critical.
How do you make an easy crochet dishcloth?
NOTES: You will be crocheting the dishcloth in straight rows with basic stitches. You will work the pattern for 15 rows total, then add a border with single crochet stitches around. Lastly, add a loop for hanging. The dish cloth is reversible.
Instructions are as follows…
Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
Beginning with the Size J (6mm) hook, chain 24 stitches with your BULKY COTTON CORD YARN.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *ch 1, sk next ch, sc in next ch; rep from * across. Turn. (23 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count as st), sc in first sc, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp, *sc in next sc, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp; rep from * across, sc in last sc. Turn.
Rows 3-15: Rep Row 2 (but do not turn work or fasten off after Row 15).
Border around Dishcloth
Ch 1 (does not count as st), work 3 sc in corner,
sc evenly down side of dish cloth (about 20-21 sts), work 3 sc in corner,
sc across bottom of dish cloth (about 21 sts), work 3 sc in corner,
sc evenly up side of dish cloth (about 20-21 sts), work 3 sc in last corner,
sc across top of dish cloth (about 21 sts), join with sl st to center sc in first corner.
Loop for Hanging Dishcloth
Ch 12 at this corner. Sl st into same stitch.
This creates a loop to hang the dish cloth.
Fasten off.
Finishing the Dishcloth
Weave in loose ends.
Block piece to make an even square.
Important Tips for Crocheting your dishcloth
Some things to keep in mind as you crochet the dish cloth are:
- Try to count sts after each row to ensure you didn’t drop or add any stitch. Alternatively, you could place stitch markers at the beginning and end sc sts of each row to keep track.
- Feel free to adjust the width by adjusting the number of chained sts, ensuring an even number of chains.
- Feel free to adjust the length by adjusting the number of rows worked for a longer or shorter length.
Finished Size
The finished dishcloth measures approximately 6.75″ square as written. The added loop is about 1.5″ height.
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Using your Crochet Dishcloth
Now it is time to enjoy using your beautiful dishcloths! They are sturdy enough for frequent kitchen use, and will also look lovely hanging on a peg. Make several of these square dishcloths to use as wash cloths and trivets in your kitchen. Sustainable crochet projects are always popular and in demand. Friends would love receiving a set of these as a housewarming gift or hostess gift. These are a great project for craft fairs, too!
These dish cloths coordinate beautifully with the NAPKIN RINGS and COASTERS, too. The pattern bundle offers the coaster pattern with or without fringe:
What do you think of this free crochet washcloth pattern? If you are a beginner at crochet, you can definitely handle this! The same stitch pattern is repeated for each row, and the border is simple to add.
Don’t forget that this crochet pattern for a handmade crochet dishcloth is also available in a digital pdf pattern. The pdf has helpful photo tutorials. Grab the ECO FRIENDLY CROCHET BUNDLE of patterns in my Etsy shop.
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2 Comments
Amy
First time commenting on a pattern and I really like how this stitch pattern works. When I found your pattern I only had regular cotton yarn and not bulky. It made me wonder if this could be worked up with a 1/2 dbl chrochet to give it a little more bulk. I am interested in working with the bulky cotton though & wil use your affiliation when I do order some. Thanks for sharing!!! Very relaxing to work these up !
Susan
Hello Amy, thanks so much for reaching out – I am honored that this was your first comment on a pattern! Cotton yarn is a great choice for a dishcloth, and I think you could definitely use a smaller size yarn and either double it up or try the pattern with a half double crochet instead of single crochet as you suggested. Thanks so much for considering using my affiliation. I’m so happy that you like the pattern!
Best, Susan