Easy Crochet Dishcloth

Welcome back to another delightful crochet project! Today, we have an absolutely charming and wonderfully practical pattern for you: the Easy Crochet Dishcloth! 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, this beautifully textured and totally unique dishcloth is 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 subtle neutrals 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!

Materials

Yarn: Worsted Weight / 4 / Yarn, Lion Brand Re-Up (397g / 14oz / 651 yards / 595 m / 70% Recycled Cotton / 30% Recycled Polyester) was used for the samples shown in the photos.
Yardage and Colors: Yardage will vary depending on the size of your dishcloth. For my version, I used:
- Midnight Navy #128-110AV
- Full Moon #128-098Z
- MC: 55 yards per dishcloth
- CC: 10 yards per dishcloth
Crochet Hooks: I/9/5.50mm; H/8/5.00mm; or size needed to obtain gauge (My favorite crochet hooks are the Clover Amour Crochet Hooks, I’ve never had an ache in my hand since switching).
Measuring Tape
Scissors
Yarn Needle

Abbreviations (U.S. Terms)

ch(s): chain(s)
sl st(s): slip stitch(es)
st(s): stitch(es)
sc: single crochet
Double Stitch: see special stitches below
Rep: repeat
RS: right side
SM: stitch marker
MC: main color
CC: contrasting color
yo: yarn over

Gauge

In double stitches with a 5.00mm hook: 10 sts = 3″; 10 rows = 2-3/4″

Experience Level

Easy

Size

One Size: 7-1/4″ W x 6-1/2″ H
Customize instructions below.

Special Stitches

Double Stitch: Begin by inserting your hook into the same stitch as the previously worked stitch ended in, yo, pull up a loop, insert your hook into the next stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through all 3 loops on your hook. *See the photo tutorial below.

Pattern Notes

Turning chains are not included in stitch count unless noted otherwise.
Yarn Notes: Lion Brand Re-Up in Midnight Navy and Full Moon (397g / 14oz / 651 yards / 595 m / 70% Recycled Cotton / 30% Recycled Polyester) was used for the samples shown in the photos. Another comparable worsted weight yarn may be substituted.
Yardage & Colors
- Midnight Navy #128-110AV
- Full Moon #128-098Z
- MC: 55 yards per dishcloth
- CC: 10 yards per dishcloth
Custom Sizing: It is super simple to customize the size of your dishcloth because the stitch is a multiple of 1.
- To adjust the width of your dishcloth, simply increase or decrease your foundation chain in multiples of 1.
- To adjust the height of your dishcloth, simply work more or fewer repeats of row 8.

Watch the Video Tutorial on YouTube

Easy Crochet Dishcloth – Free Crochet Pattern

Dishcloth Instructions

Color Changes: Scroll down past the stitch tutorial to find photos showing how I worked my color changes.

Set-Up: With MC yarn & a 5.50mm crochet hook, ch 25.

Row 1 (RS): Switch to a 5.00mm crochet hook, working into the back hump of the foundation ch, sc into the 2nd ch from your hook and in each ch across. Turn. (24 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in the first st, then work 23 double sts. Turn. (24 sts) Switch to CC yarn. Fasten off MC yarn.

Row 3: With CC yarn, ch 1, sc in the first st, then work 23 double sts. Turn. (24 sts) Switch to MC yarn. Fasten off CC yarn.

Rows 4 – 7: Rep Rows 2 – 3.

Rows 8 – 22: With MC yarn, ch 1, sc in the first st, then work 23 double sts. Turn. (24 sts)

Row 23: Ch 1, sc in each st across. (24 sts)

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Dishcloth should measure approximately 7-1/4″ W x 6-1/2″ H.

Crochet Double Stitch – Photo Tutorial

Note: To work rows of double stitches, the very first stitch of every row with be a single crochet.

Double Stitch: Begin by inserting your hook into the same stitch as the previously worked stitch ended in, yo, pull up a loop, insert your hook into the next stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through all 3 loops on your hook.