Crochet Summer Tide Dishcloths
Welcome back to another delightful crochet project! Today, we have an absolutely charming and wonderfully practical pattern for you: the Crochet Summer Tide Dishcloths! If you love crafting quick, useful items that perfectly brighten up your kitchen while adding a touch of handmade charm and utility to your daily chores, these beautifully textured and totally unique dishcloths are going to be your next favorite make.
This pattern is wonderfully adaptable and perfect for handmade housewarming gifts or craft fair inventory, allowing you to whip up beautiful and durable kitchen accessories in record time. While the instructions are tailored for their classic, comfortable size, you can easily adjust the color variations depending on the cotton yarn used—swap out breezy ocean tones for warm sunshine yellows or vibrant jewel hues to match any kitchen aesthetic! Grab your hooks, settle into your favorite crafting spot, and let’s dive into making this beautiful dishcloth creation!
Finished size 10.5 in x 10.5 in
Gauge 2 in = 7 rows and 7 st of SC
Stitches
Single Crochet (SC): Insert your hook, yarn over (YO) and pull up a loop, YO and pull through two loops.
Treble Crochet (TC): YO twice, insert your hook, YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through two loops, YO and pull through two loops, YO and pull through two remaining loops.
Half Double Slip Stitch (HDSS): YO, insert your hook, pull up a loop and pull directly through two loops on hook.
Slip Stitch (SL ST): Insert your hook, YO, pull up a loop and pull directly through loop on hook.
Pattern
Dishcloth #1 (polka dots)
Chain 32.
Row 1: Starting in the 2nd chain from the hook, work 1 SC in each chain. CH 1 and turn.
Rows 2 – 3: Work 1 SC in each stitch across the row. CH 1 and turn.
Row 4: Work 1 SC into the first stitch, then 1 TC into the next stitch. *Work 1 SC into each of the next 3 stitches, then 1 TC into the next stitch. Repeat from * across the row. End the row with 1 SC into the last stitch. CH 1 and turn.
Rows 5 – 7: Work 1 SC in each stitch across the row. CH 1 and turn.
Row 8: Work 1 SC into each of the first 3 stitches. *Work 1 TC into the next stitch, and 1 SC into each of the next 3 stitches. Repeat from * across the row. CH 1 and turn.
Rows 9 – 11: Work 1 SC in each stitch across the row. CH 1 and turn.
Repeat rows 4 – 11 until you have 8 total polka dot rows.
Dishcloth #2 (stripes)
Chain 32.
Row 1: Starting in the 2nd chain from the hook, work 1 SC in each chain. CH 1 and turn.
Row 2: Work 1 SC in the first stitch. *Work 1 TC in the next stitch, then 1 SC in the next stitch. Repeat from to the end of the row. CH 1 and turn.
Rows 3 – 5: Work 1 SC in each stitch across the row. CH 1 and turn.
Repeat rows 2 – 5 until there are 8 rows with treble crochet. Then end with 1 row of SC.
Dishcloth #3 (cobblestone)
Row 1: Starting in the 2nd chain from the hook, work 1 SC in each chain. CH 1 and turn.
Row 2: Work 1 SC in the first stitch. *Work 1 TC in the next stitch, then 1 SC in the next stitch. Repeat from to the end of the row. CH 1 and turn.
Row 3: Work 1 row of SC in each stitch across the row. CH 1 and turn.
Row 4: Work 1 SC in each of the first 2 stitches. *Work 1 TC in the next stitch, then 1 SC in the next stitch. Repeat from across the row. End the row with 1 SC in each of the last 2 stitches. CH 1 and turn.
Row 5: Work 1 row of SC in each stitch across the row. CH 1 and turn.
Repeat rows 2 – 5 until there are 15 rows with treble crochet.
Border
To add a border to each dishcloth, stop after you’ve finished the last row and CH 5.
Starting in the 2nd chain from the hook, work 1 HDSS in each of the 4 chains back toward the edge of the dishcloth. *Slip stitch into the next space, and in the next space. Turn and work 1 HDSS in the back loops of each of the 4 HDSS you just made. CH 1 and turn. Work back down the HDSS in the back loops only. Repeat from across * each side.
When you reach a corner space, only slip stitch once, before turning and *working HDSS back up to the top of the border. Return and slip stitch once into the corner space. Repeat from * 2 or 3 more times until your stitches are neatly fanned around the corner, then resume slip stitching into each of the next two stitches and working across the side.
When you reach the starting corner, work the corner the same way as previous corners. Stop when you get to the top of the border and tie off, then use a tapestry needle to sew corners together. Then tie off, weave in any additional ends and enjoy your dishcloth!
