Modern Crochet Dishcloth

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If you’re short on time but want to make something useful, this Modern Crochet Dishcloth is the perfect project. It uses just 93 yards of yarn and simple stitches like chains, single crochet, and double crochet. I’ve also included helpful step-by-step photos and a full video tutorial to guide you from start to finish.

Quick & Easy Modern Crochet Dishcloth Pattern

The Yarn

For this month’s Dishcloth of the Month Club project I used approximately 93 yards (85 meters) of Paintbox Yarns, Cotton Aran yarn. This yarn is 100% cotton. Each 50 g ball contains approximately 93 yards (85 meters).

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

Check out all the pretty colors this yarn line includes here.

Get the other 2 Dishcloth of the Month Club Patterns here.

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The dishcloth crochet pattern below is written to make a 10 X 10 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 Modern Crochet Dishcloth is included at the end of the post.

This quick and easy modern crochet dishcloth uses just 93 yards of Medium Weight yarn. The pattern includes step-by-step photos and a video tutorial. It uses only chain, single crochet, and double crochet stitches—making it great for beginners and a fast make for anyone.

Supplies

  • Yarn: Paintbox Yarns, Cotton Aran. 1.7 oz (50 g) and 93 yds (85 m). 100% Cotton. Medium Worsted Weight Yarn [4]. Machine wash, do not tumble dry, medium iron, do not bleach; dry cleanable.
  • Color: 1 ball Washed Teal (Color: 2086)
  • Crochet Hook: 4 mm (G) 
  • Finished Project: Dishcloth: 1.6 oz (48 g) and 89 yds (82 m)
  • Scissors, Tapestry Needle (yarn needle)

Difficulty Level

  • Easy

Finished Sizes

  • Dishcloth width approximately 10 inches X 10 inches length.

Gauge

  • Approximately 4 sets of (3 dc, ch 1) per 4 inches and 9 dc 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 – chain space
  • ch1sp – chain one space
  • dc – double crochet
  • g- grams
  • ldc – long double crochet
  • m – meters
  • oz – ounces
  • R – row
  • RS – right side
  • rem – remaining
  • rep – repeat
  • sc – single crochet
  • sk – skip
  • sl st – slip stitch
  • sp – space
  • st/sts – stitch/stitches
  • 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

Special Stitches

Long Double Crochet (ldc)

  • When working the long double crochet (ldc) stitches, we work into the ch1sp that falls 2 rows below the current row. We work around the work (enclosing the rows) for the stitch.
  • Long stitches are made by pulling the ‘yarn over and pull up a loop’ section of the stitches, to the height of a regular stitch being worked in the current row. For example for the long double crochet you will: yarn over, insert hook into the specified chsp, yarn over and pull up 1 loop to the height of a regular stitch in the current row, yarn over and pull through 2 loops, yarn over and pull through the remaining 2 loops.

Helpful Tutorials

Notes:

  • Stitch multiple: 4 + 2 for the turning chain
  • Initial ch 3 counts as 1 dc. 
  • 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 repeat rows.
  • To make this dishcloth wider, chain more stitches using the stitch multiple. 
  • Photo tutorial follows the pattern.
  • Add the Modern Crochet Dishcloth Pattern to your Ravelry Library here.

A Modern Crochet Dishcloth Pattern

This project is crocheted widthwise in rows.

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

R1: Ch 42, sk the first ch. 1 sc in each rem ch across. Turn. [41 sc]

R2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts. *Ch 1, sk the next st,  1 dc in each of the next 3 sts**. Work from * to ** across to the last stitch. 1 dc in the last st. Turn. [32 dc, 9 ch1sp]

R3: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts. *Ch 1, sk the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts**. Work from * to ** across to the last stitch. 1 dc in the last st. Turn. [32 dc, 9 ch1sp]

R4: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in the next st, ch 1, sk the next st. *1 dc in the next st, 1 ldc in the ch1sp 2 rows below, 1 dc in the next st, ch 1, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last 2 sts. 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts. [22 dc, 9 ldc, 10 ch1sp]

R5: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in the next st, ch 1, sk the next st. *1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, ch 1, sk the next st.  *1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, ch 1, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last 2 sts. 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts. Turn. [31 dc, 10 ch1sp]

R6: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in the next st, 1 ldc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st. *Ch 1, sk the next st, 1 dc in the next st, 1 ldc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last st. 1 dc in the last st. Turn. [22 dc, 10 ldc, 9 ch1sp]

R7: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts. *Ch 1, sk the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts**. Work from * to ** across to the last stitch. 1 dc in the last st. Turn. [32 dc, 9 ch1sp]

R8-R19: Rep R4 to R7

R20-R22: Rep R4 to R6

R23: 1 sc in each st and each ch1sp across. [41 sc]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Finishing Instructions:

  • Finish off and weave in ends.

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Create your Modern Crochet Dishcloth Project Page on Ravelry here.

Photo Tutorials

How to Crochet the Long Double Crochet Stitch (ldc)

How to Crochet the Long Double Crochet Stitch
How to Crochet the Long Double Crochet Stitch

How to Crochet the Modern Dishcloth Row by Row

Modern Crochet Dishcloth Tutorial one
Modern Crochet Dishcloth Tutorial 2
Modern Crochet Dishcloth Tutorial last

I hope you enjoy making this quick and practical dishcloth. It’s a great project to practice basic stitches and to create something useful for your home. Don’t forget to check out the tutorial if you need help—I’m here to make crochet fun and easy for you!

Looking for a fast and simple crochet project? My new Modern Crochet Dishcloth Pattern is just what you need. It only takes 93 yards of yarn and uses basic stitches—chain, single crochet, and double crochet. I've added clear step-by-step photos and a video to make the process easy. Give it a try and add a handmade touch to your kitchen!

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