Busy Mama’s Crochet Dishcloth Pattern

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Looking for a crochet project that’s quick and practical? The Busy Mama’s Crochet Dishcloth Pattern is exactly what you need! This textured dishcloth is perfect for everyday use and can be completed in about an hour. Using just 49 yards of Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Ombres yarn, this free pattern includes step-by-step photos and a video tutorial to guide you along the way.

One-Hour Crochet Dishcloth for Everyday Use. Crochet a durable, textured dishcloth in under an hour!

One-Hour Crochet Dishcloth for Everyday Use

The Yarn

For this month’s Dishcloth of the Month Club project I used approximately 49 yards (45 meters) of Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Ombres yarn. This yarn is 100% cotton. Each 340 g ball contains approximately 573 yards (524 meters).

This strong cotton yarn creates durable dishcloths that hold up beautifully to countless cleaning tasks!

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The dishcloth crochet pattern below is written to make a 7 X 7 inch project, but you can make your project to any size you wish with the stitch multiple I have included in the pattern.

The photo tutorial for the Busy Mama’s Crochet Dishcloth is included at the end of the post.

Supplies

  • Yarn: Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Ombres. 12 oz (340 g) and 573 yds (524 m). 100% Cotton. Medium Worsted Weight Yarn [4]. Machine wash and dry.
  • Color: 1 skein Sonoma Print (Shade: 009)
  • Crochet Hook: 4 mm (G) 
  • Finished Project: Washcloth: 1.02 oz (29 g) and 48.8 yds (44.6 m)
  • Scissors, Tapestry Needle (yarn needle)

Difficulty Level

  • Easy

Finished Sizes

  • Washcloth width approximately 7 inches X 7 inches length.

Gauge

  • Approximately 8 CL per 4 inches and 8 rows per 4 inches, worked in pattern.

You can substitute any yarn and hook for this stitch pattern – just remember when you substitute if your gauge is different, the finished size, and amount of yarn used for your project will also be different.

Abbreviations

US Crochet Terms

  • beg – beginning
  • bet – between
  • ch – chain 
  • chsp(s) – chain space(s)
  • CL – cluster (*see special stitches)
  • g- grams
  • m – meters
  • oz – ounces
  • R – row
  • RS – right side
  • rem – remaining
  • rep – repeat
  • sk – skip
  • sp – space
  • st/sts – stitch/stitches
  • yds – yards
  • yo – yarn over
  • * to **– Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain multiple instructions.
  • [] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
  • () – important notes AND sets of stitches to be worked within one stitch, or space

Special Stitch

Cluster (CL)

After R1 we only work into chain spaces.

Yarn over, insert hook into the specified chsp and pull up 1 loop, yarn over and insert the hook into the next chsp and pull up 1 loop, yarn over and pull through all 5 loops on the hook, chain 1.

Helpful Tutorial

Notes:

  • Stitch multiple: 2+1
  • When I work into the foundation chain, I prefer working into the back bar (back bump) of the chain. Feel free to work in the back loop instead if you prefer.
  • To make this dishcloth longer, work more rows.
  • To make this dishcloth wider, chain more stitches using the stitch multiple. 
  • Photo tutorial follows the pattern.
  • Add the Busy Mama’s Crochet Dishcloth pattern to your Ravelry library here

Busy Mama’s Quick & Free Dishcloth Crochet Pattern

This project is crocheted widthwise in rows.

Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):

R1: Ch 31, sk the first 2 chs. Yo and insert hook into the next ch (this is the third chain from the hook) and pull up 1 loop, sk the next ch, yo and insert hook into the next ch and pull up 1 loop, yo and pull through all 5 loops on your hook, ch 1 (this is your first CL stitch). *Yo and insert hook in the same ch as the leg of the last st worked and pull up 1 loop, sk the next ch, yo and insert hook into the next ch and pull up 1 loop, yo and pull through all 5 loops on your hook, ch 1**. Work from * to ** across. Turn. [14 CL]

R2: Ch 2, CL (*see special stitches) in the next 2 chsps. *CL in the same chsp as the last leg of the last CL made and the next chsp**. Work from * to ** across to the beg two skipped chs. CL in the same chsp as the last leg of the last CL made and in the second ch from the 2 skipped chs from R1. Turn. [14 CL]

R3-R15: Ch 2, CL in the next 2 chsps. *CL in the same chsp as the last leg of the last CL made and the next chsp**. Work from * to ** across to the last st. CL in the same chsp as the last leg of the last CL made and in the second ch from the turning ch. Turn. [14 CL]

Do not finish off. 

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Finishing Instructions

  • Ch 10 and sl st to the edge of R15. This creates a loop to hang your dishcloth. For a larger loop, ch more stitches.
  • Finish off and weave in ends.

Busy Mama’s Dishcloth Tutorial with Photos & Video

Busy Mama's Dishcloth R1
Busy Mama's Dishcloth R1 second stitch
Busy Mama's Dishcloth R1 complete
Busy Mama's Dishcloth R2
Busy Mama's Dishcloth R2 complete
Busy Mama's Dishcloth Hanging Loop
How to Crochet the Half Double Crochet Cluster Stitch with any Yarn and Hook (and to any size)

You can make your project to any size you wish with the stitch multiple. Simply chain any number of chains to the width you want for your project, then make sure you can divide the total number of chains evenly by 2 and chain 1 extra chain. (For example chain 30 chains – this can be divided evenly by 2. (30 divided by 2 is 15). Then add 1 extra chain. Follow the instructions below.

Half Double Crochet Cluster Stitch Pattern

Row 1: Ch the number of chains as indicated in the instructions above. Sk the first 2 chs. Yo and insert hook into the next ch (this is the third chain from the hook) and pull up 1 loop, sk the next ch, yo and insert hook into the next ch and pull up 1 loop, yo and pull through all 5 loops on your hook, ch 1 (this is your first CL stitch). *Yo and insert hook in the same ch as the leg of the last st worked and pull up 1 loop, sk the next ch, yo and insert hook into the next ch and pull up 1 loop, yo and pull through all 5 loops on your hook, ch 1**. Work from * to ** across. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 2, CL (*see special stitches) in the next 2 chsps. *CL in the same chsp as the last leg of the last CL made and the next chsp**. Work from * to ** across to the beg two skipped chs. CL in the same chsp as the last leg of the last CL made and in the second ch from the 2 skipped chs from R1. Turn. 

Row 3: Ch 2, CL in the next 2 chsps. *CL in the same chsp as the last leg of the last CL made and the next chsp**. Work from * to ** across to the last st. CL in the same chsp as the last leg of the last CL made and in the second ch from the turning ch. Turn. 

Repeat Row 3 as many times to get the size project you want!

TIP: Finish with an ODD numbered row so the first and last row’s stitches match.

Do not finish off. 

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Finishing Instructions
  • Ch 10 and sl st to the edge of your final row. This creates a small loop to hang your dishcloth. For a larger loop, ch more stitches.
  • Finish off and weave in ends.

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The Busy Mama’s Crochet Dishcloth Pattern is not only functional but also quick and easy to make. Grab your crochet hook, your favorite worsted weight cotton yarn and my free dishcloth crochet pattern to get started today.

Happy Crocheting!

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