Handmade Kitchen Dishcloth – A Simple Everyday Crochet Pattern
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This handmade kitchen dishcloth is worked in joined, turned rounds from the center out, creating a sturdy fabric with subtle texture and great structure. Made with Lily Sugar’n Cream cotton yarn, it is designed for real kitchen use and holds up well to washing. The pattern includes written instructions plus round-by-round photos so you can follow along with confidence as the dishcloth grows.
Handmade Kitchen Dishcloth
This dishcloth starts at the center and is crocheted outward in joined, turned rounds. The construction creates clean edges, balanced texture, and a square shape that stays neat after use. Simple stitches and clear photo support make this an enjoyable, repeatable project.
The Yarn
This dishcloth is made with Lily Sugar’n Cream yarn in Potpourri Ombre.
Lily Sugar’n Cream Cotton Aran comes in a wide range solid colors, stripes, ombres, twists and prints. It’s a soft, machine-washable cotton that’s perfect for dishcloths and other kitchen projects. The yarn holds up well with daily use and washing.
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Supplies
- Yarn: Lily Sugar’n Cream. 14 oz (400 g) and 706 yds (645 m). 100% Cotton. 4-ply Worsted Weight Yarn [4]. Machine wash (cool), tumble dry low, delicate setting.
- Color: 1 cone Potpourri Ombre (Color: 02178)
- Crochet Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
- Finished Project: Dishcloth: 1.26 oz (36 g) and 64 yds (58 m)
- Scissors, Tapestry Needle (yarn needle)
Difficulty Level
- Easy
Finished Sizes
- Dishcloth width approximately 9 inches X 9 inches length.
Gauge
- First 3 rounds measure approximately 4 inches.
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
- ch(s) – chain(s)
- ch1sp – chain 1 space
- ch1sps – chain 1 spaces (multiple ch1sp)
- dc – double crochet
- g – grams
- m – meters
- oz – ounces
- rem – remaining
- rep – repeat
- RS – right side
- sc – single crochet
- sk – skip
- sl st – slip stitch
- st/sts – stitch/stitches
- tr – treble st
- yds – yards
- * 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
Helpful Tutorials
Notes:
- Turning ch 1 does not count as a stitch.
- Ch 3 counts as 1 dc.
- From Rnd 3 to Rnd 6, skip all stitches not mentioned.
- Rnd 7, work into all stitches except the ch1sps.
- Initial ch 2 does not count as a stitch.
- TIP: if you are planning on making this larger, mark the 4 corner ch1sps (made above the 2 tr sts on odd numbered rounds) with a stitch marker.
- To make this dishcloth larger, repeat Round 5 and 6.
- Extra photos follow the written pattern.
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Handmade Kitchen Dishcloth Crochet Pattern
This project is crocheted in joined, turned rounds, from the center out.
Using your 5.5 mm (I) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: RS: In a DMR, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 3 dc, ch 1. (4 dc, ch 1) 3 times. Sl st to join. Close the DMR. Turn. [16 dc, 4 ch1sp]
Rnd 2: Ch 1 and sl st in the first ch1sp. (Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 1, 2 tr, ch 1, 2 dc) in the same ch1sp. *Sk the next 4 dc, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 tr, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next ch1sp**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. Turn. [16 dc, 8 tr, 8 ch1sp]
Round 3 to Round 6
From Round 3 to Round 6 we will be working into the ch1sps and skipping all other stitches.
Rnd 3: Ch 2, sl st in the first ch1sp. (Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the first ch1sp, ch 1, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next ch1sp. *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next ch1sp, ch 1, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next ch1sp**. Work from * to ** 3 times. Sl st to join. Turn. [32 dc, 12 ch1sp]
Rnd 4: Ch 2, sl st in the first ch1sp. (Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the first ch1sp. Make (2 dc, ch 1, 2 tr, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next ch1sp and (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next ch1sp. *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next ch1sp. (2 dc, ch 1, 2 tr, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next ch1sp. (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next ch1sp.**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. Turn. [36 dc, 8 tr, 16 ch1sp]
Repeat Rounds
Rnd 5: Ch 2, sl st in the first ch1sp. (Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the first ch1sp. (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in each ch1sp to the first tr; ch 1 (this is the corner ch1sp). *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in each ch1sp across to the next tr; ch 1 (this is the corner ch1sp)**. Work from * to ** 3 times. (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in each rem ch1sp around. Sl st to join. Turn. [64 dc, 20 ch1sp]
Rnd 6: Ch 2, sl st in the first ch1sp. (Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the first ch1sp. (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in each ch1sp across to the corner ch1sp; (2 dc, ch 1, 2 tr, ch 1, 2 dc) in corner ch1sp. *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in each ch1sp across to the next corner ch1sp; (2 dc, ch 1, 2 tr, ch 1, 2 dc) in the corner ch1sp**. Work from * to ** 3 times. (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in each rem ch1sp around. Sl st to join. Turn. [80 dc, 8 tr, 24 ch1sp]
Edging Rounds
For Round 7 we skip all ch1sp and work into the dc and tr stitches.
Rnd 7: Ch 1, 1 sc in each dc across to the tr. 2 sc in the tr, ch 1, 2 sc in the next tr. *1 dc in each st across to the next tr. 2 sc in the tr, ch 1, 2 sc in the next tr**. Work from * to ** 3 times. 1 sc in each rem dc across. Sl st to join. Do not turn. [96 sc, 4 ch1sp]
For Round 8 we work into all stitches and ch1sps.
Rnd 8: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st across to the corner ch1sp. 3 sc in the corner ch1sp. *1 sc in each st across to the next corner ch1sp. 3 sc in the corner ch1sp**. Work from * to ** 3 times. 1 sc in each rem st across. Sl st to join. [108 sc]
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Finishing Instructions
- Finish off.
- Weave in ends.
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Crocheters Often Ask
Only two. The dishcloth is worked continuously from the center out, so there are just the beginning and ending yarn tails to weave in.
Turning each round keeps the fabric even and helps the dishcloth stay square as it grows.
Yes. The stitch pattern and construction create a sturdy fabric that keeps its shape with regular use.
Yes. Simply add or stop rounds to adjust the finished size.
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Worked in joined, turned rounds from the center out, this dishcloth has a clean shape and a sturdy feel that holds up well in the kitchen. It’s an easy project to come back to, and a good one to make in different colors to keep on hand or share.
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