Crochet Dishcloth Pattern Set (Quick Designs For Beginners)
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Dishcloths are a great first crochet project, as they are small and easy to make.
These free patterns only use single crochet and double crochet stitches, creating different textured designs.
The crochet texture is perfect for scrubbing down a surface.
Scroll down for the pattern instructions and to grab your free pattern PDF to print out and enjoy!
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Make A Crochet Dishcloth Set
Handmade dishcloths are a great alternative to buying them from the store as they are long-lasting and washable.
This means they are super eco-friendly and can be used again and again.
Crochet cloths are not only going to look chic in your kitchen but you can gift them to friends and family too as a housewarming gift.
Give as gifts to friends and family
Make a set of three or more cloths to tie with ribbon and give as a housewarming gift.
They can be made in any colors you like, to match your kitchen, in brights or neutrals.
I would recommend making them in 100% cotton as it’s more durable and absorbent the needed requirements for a dish towel.
More Free Crochet Patterns
You may also like this linen stitch dishcloth free crochet pattern – How To Crochet The Linen Stitch (Tutorial + Pattern)
Check out the free crochet washcloth pattern.
Crocheted dishcloths and washcloths like these can be a great project for a new maker to try out a new crochet stitch and a great way to use up leftover yarn.
Dishcloth Knitting Patterns
If you love to knit as well check out these dishcloth knitting patterns.
Make a new dishcloth in a different color with your favorite cotton yarns.
A wonderful gift for your friends or for your personal use.
And an easy pattern to try out basic stitches.
- Dishcloth Knitting Patterns (To Practice Basic Knitting Stitches)
- Celtic Cable Dishcloth Knitting Pattern
- How To Knit The Linen Stitch (Tutorial + Pattern)
- Irish Moss Stitch Dishcloth Knitting Pattern
Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following these patterns:
This pattern is great for anyone who is learning how to crochet.
- You should be comfortable making a slip knot and creating a chain.
- You should be comfortable working single crochet.
- You should be comfortable working double crochet.
- You should also be comfortable reading crochet patterns.
- And understanding US and UK crochet abbreviations and terms.
Crochet Dishcloth Pattern Set
Skill Level – Basic (Beginner)
Notes
This dishcloth set of three works up quickly and the simple designs make for a relaxing and enjoyable project.
Single Crochet Video Tutorial.
Double Crochet Video Tutorial.
Scroll down for the pattern instructions and to grab your free pattern PDF to print out and enjoy!
You can get help with understanding crochet patterns here – How to read crochet patterns for beginners.
You may also enjoy this single crochet washcloth pattern.
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Gauge
- Ribbed dishcloth – 18 sts / 20 rows in 10x10cm/4×4 inches. (in patt)
- Chevron dishcloth – 12 sts / 14 rows in 10x10cm/4×4 inches. (in patt)
- Close shells dishcloth – 18 sts / 4 rows in 10x10cm/4×4 inches. (in patt)
Size
- Ribbed dishcloth – 10×10 inches / 26×26 cm
- Chevron dishcloth – 10×10 inches / 26×26 cm
- Close Shells dishcloth – 10×10 inches/26×26 cm
The supplies you need
Yarn
- For one dishcloth – 1 x 30/50g ball of yarn that is suitable for a 4.5mm (US 7) hook.
- I used Rico Creative Cotton Aran 50g/85m/93yds in the colors nature (white), mouse grey (grey), pearl grey (light grey), and saffron (mustard).
- Any DK/light worsted/8 ply yarn or Aran/worsted/10 ply yarn.
- I would recommend using cotton.
Hook
Notions
- Tape measure
- Darning needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations
The patterns are written in US crochet terms.
You can get a free PDF of all US and UK crochet terms and abbreviations here.
- BLO – Back loop only
- CH – Chain
- Cont – Continue
- DC – Double crochet
- Patt – Pattern
- Rep – Repeat
- RS – Right side
- SC – Single crochet
- Sl-St – Slip stitch
- St(s) – Stitch(es)
- WS – Wrong side
Ribbed Dishcloth Crochet Pattern
In one color only.
CH 46, turn,
- Row 1 – 1 SC in the 2nd CH from hook, 1 SC into every CH, turn,
- Row 2 – CH 1, 1 SC into every st to the end of the row, turn,
- Row 3 – CH 1, 1 SC into the BLO in each st to the end of the row, turn,
Rep row 3 until the piece measures 10 inches.
Finish with a Sl-St in the last st, cut the yarn, and secure.
Weave in any loose ends.
Chevron Dishcloth Crochet Pattern
Yarn A – Grey / Yarn B – White / Yarn C – Light grey
With Yarn C – CH 50
Row 1 (RS): With Yarn A, 2 SC in 2nd CH from hook, *1 SC in each of next 7 CH, miss next CH, 1 SC in each of next 7 CH, 3 SC in next CH, rep from * to end, working 2 SC (instead of 3 SC) in last CH, turn.
Row 2 (WS): With Yarn A, 1 CH (does not count as a stitch), 2 SC in first SC, *1 SC in each of next 7 SC, miss next 2 SC, 1 SC in each of next 7 SC, 3 SC in next SC, rep from * to end, working 2 SC (instead of 3 SC) in last SC, turn.
Rows 3 + 4: With Yarn B – rep row 2 twice.
Rows 5 + 6: With Yarn C – rep row 2 twice.
Rows 7 + 8: With Yarn A – rep row 2 twice.
Rep rows 3-8 to form patt.
Work rows 3-8 a further 4 times, this will be a further 24 rows, ending with Yarn A.
Sl-St into the final st, cut yarn, and secure.
Weave in all loose ends.
Close Shells Dishcloth Crochet Pattern
In one color only.
CH 45,
Row 1: 1 SC in 2nd CH from hook, *miss next 2 CH, 5 DC in next CH, miss next 2 CH, 1 SC in next CH, rep from * to end.
Row 2: 3 CH (counts as 1st double), 2 DC in first SC, *miss next 2 DC, 1 SC in next DC, 5 DC in next SC (between shells), rep from * ending last rep with 3 DC instead of 5 DC in last SC, turn,
Row 3: 1 CH (does not count as a st), 1 SC in first DC, *5 DC in next SC (between shells), miss next 2 DC, 1 SC in next DC, rep from * working last SC in top of 3 CH at the end, turn,
Rep rows 2 and 3 to form patt.
Work rows 2 and 3 until the piece measures – 10 inches.
Sl-St into the final st, cut yarn, and secure.
Weave in all loose ends.
Finishing and Blocking
You may wish to block your dishcloths, you can do that as follows:
- Make sure all ends are woven in using a tapestry needle or method of choice.
- Gently block by stretching out and pinning with blocking pins to a blocking mat.
- Spray with water and leave to dry.
- When dry remove the pins and your dishcloth will be lying flat.
Blocking Tutorial
If you want to learn more about blocking, you can view this blog post here – Blocking Knits – 3 ways to reshape your knitting.
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