Herringbone Stitch Dishcloth Beginner Free Pattern and Tutorial
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The herringbone half double crochet stitch is a variation on the half double crochet stitch. It is so easy to do (I was certainly surprised) and creates a lovely linked fabric. This post includes 3 different sizes for afghan squares or dishcloths and the stitch multiple to allow you to make a project to any size once you have mastered the new stitch. A video tutorial is also included to show you how to make the stitch.
Herringbone Half Double Crochet Stitch:hhdc: yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, draw through st and draw through the first loop on the hook. Yarn over and pull through both remaining loops on the hook.
Initial chain 2 counts as 1 hdc stitch. This means we do not work an additional hhdc into the first stitch of the row. You may wish to mark the first stitch (chain 2) with a stitch marker to remind yourself to work into it at the end of each row.
R1: Ch 21, beg in the 3rd ch from the hook and work 1 hhdc in each st across. Turn. [20]
R2: Ch 2 (counts as 1 hdc), 1 hhdc in each st across. Turn. [20]
R3-R18: Rep R2, do not finish off.
Scalloped Edging
You will now begin working along the edges.
Work 1 sc in each row end down (side edge) and 1 sc in each stitch along the top and bottom edges. Crochet an additional 3 sc in each corner.
Continue around the outside edges of the square again making *3 dc in the next st, sl st in the next st**. Rep from * to ** around. Finish off with an invisible join and weave in your ends.
Herringbone HDC Dishcloth Size: 9 inches by 9 inches
R1: Ch 29, beg in the 3rd ch from the hook and work 1 hhdc in each st across. Turn. [278]
R2: Ch 2 (counts as 1 hdc), 1 hhdc in each st across. Turn. [28]
R3-22: Rep R2, do not finish off.
Scalloped Edging
You will now begin working along the edges.
Work 1 sc in each row end down (side edge) and 1 sc in each stitch along the top and bottom edges. Crochet an additional 3 sc in each corner.
Continue around the outside edges of the square again making *3 dc in the next st, sl st in the next st**. Rep from * to ** around. Finish off with an invisible join and weave in your ends.
Herringbone HDC Dishcloth Size: 12 inches by 12 inches
R1: Ch 39, beg in the 3rd ch from the hook and work 1 hhdc in each st across. Turn. [38]
R2: Ch 2 (counts as 1 hdc), 1 hhdc in each st across. Turn. [38]
R3-30: Rep R2, do not finish off.
Scalloped Edging
You will now begin working along the edges.
Work 1 sc in each row end down (side edge) and 1 sc in each stitch along the top and bottom edges. Crochet an additional 3 sc in each corner.
Continue around the outside edges of the square again making *3 dc in the next st, sl st in the next st**. Rep from * to ** around. Finish off with an invisible join and weave in your ends.
Photo Tutorial for the Herringbone Half Double Crochet Stitch
How to Crochet the Herringbone Half Double Crochet Stitch
Yarn over hook.
Insert hook into next stitch, yarn over.
Pull up 1 loop and…
Pull that loop through the first loop on your hook.
Yarn over hook and…
Pull that loop through the remaining 2 loops on your hook.
Now that you’ve learned the herringbone half double crochet stitch, you’re ready to use it in a variety of projects. Whether you’re making afghan squares, dishcloths, or something cozy like a shawl or blanket, this versatile stitch will add simple and beautiful texture to your fabric. Be sure to watch the video tutorial for extra help, and feel free to share your finished projects with me!
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Hi Fran 🙂 I’m so happy to hear the tutorials are easy to follow! Thank you so much for leaving me such a lovely comment! Have a lovely week, Rhondda
Thank you for your help with so many projects. All are easy to understand and easy to follow.