Simple Ridges Dishcloth Free Crochet Pattern
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Quick and Easy Simple Ridges Dishcloth Crochet Pattern
The Yarn
Premium PDF Pattern
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 Raspberry Pink (Color: 644)
- Crochet Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Finished Project: Dishcloth: 1.4 oz (41 g) and 76 yds (70 m)
- Scissors, Tapestry Needle (yarn needle)
Difficulty Level
- Easy
Finished Sizes
- Dishcloth width approximately 9 inches X 9 inches length.
Gauge
- Approximately 9 sts per 2 inches and 5 rows per 2 inches; worked in pattern beginning with row 2.
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
- BL – back loop
- ch(s) – chain(s)
- ch2sp – chain 2 space
- dc – double crochet
- FPdc – front post double crochet
- g – grams
- hdc – half double crochet
- m – meters
- oz – ounces
- R – row
- rem – remaining
- rep – repeat
- RS – right side
- sc – single crochet
- sk – skip
- sl st – slip stitch
- 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
Helpful Tutorials
Notes:
- Stitch multiple: 3+2
- Initial ch 1 does not count as a stitch.
- 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 by repeating R2 and R3.
- To make this dishcloth wider, chain more stitches using the stitch multiple.
- A photo tutorial follows the written pattern.
- Add the Simple Ridges Dishcloth Pattern to your Ravelry library here.
Simple Ridges Dishcloth Crochet Pattern
This project is crocheted widthwise in rows.
Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):
R1: Ch 38, sk 1 ch, 1 sc in next ch. *Ch 2, sk 2 chs, 1 sc in next ch**. Work from * to ** across. Turn. [13 sc, 12 ch2sp]
R2: RS: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc in next ch2sp. *1 FPdc in next st, 2 dc in next ch2sp**. Work from * to ** across to the last st. 1 dc in last st. Turn. [26 dc, 11 FPdc]
R3: Ch 1, 1 sc in first st. *Ch 2, sk 2 sts, 1 sc in next st**. Work from * to ** across. [13 sc, 12 ch2sp]
R4 – R21: Rep R2 and R3.
Do not finish off. Remember to turn after R21 so RS is facing.
Proceed to edging instructions.
Dishcloth Edging
The edging is worked in rows around the outside of the dishcloth.
Note: The hdc stitches are worked around the entire post of the row end stitch. This mimics the look of the ch2sp we have at the top and bottom edge of the dishcloth.
Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: Sl st in first st, *2 hdc in ch2sp, 1 sl st in next st**. Work from * to ** across to the corner.
Rotate your work, sl st in first row end. *2 hdc in next row end, sl st in next row end**. Work from * to ** across to the corner.
Rotate your work, sl st in the first st. *2 hdc in ch2sp (made when we skipped 2 chains in R1), sl st in the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the corner.
Rotate your work, sl st in the first row end. *2 hdc in next row end, sl st in next row end**. Work from * to ** across to the corner.
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Finishing Instructions:
- Finish off.
- Weave in ends.
Photo Tutorial
Edging
Create your Simple Ridges Crochet Dishcloth Project Page on Ravelry here.
This quick and textured dishcloth is a great way to add something handmade to your home or gift basket. It’s simple, practical, and fun to crochet. Try it today and make one in your favorite cotton yarn!
Happy crocheting!
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