Single Crochet Cluster Stitch Dishcloth – Free Pattern and Tutorial
This lovely cluster stitch dishcloth is simple to crochet. The finished fabric is really pretty because it has a line on each side and the fabric doesn’t have any large spaces. This makes it a great stitch to use for crochet projects like baby blankets and afghans. I have included written instructions for 4 sizes and a photo tutorial to help you make the cluster stitch.
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Single Crochet Cluster Stitch Dishcloth
Supplies
- Yarn: Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Medium Weight Yarn [4]. Cotton Twists (Color: Cottage Twists)
- Hook 5.0 mm (G) and a 5 mm (H) Orange Osage Hook was used for the 4 inch by 4 inch square.
- Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Marker (optional)
Difficulty Level
EASY
Finished Size
6 inches by 6 inches
9 inches and 12 inches are available at the end of the post
4 inches by 4 inches was added to the end of the post on March 28, 2018.
Gauge
approximately 4 sts per inch, 3.2 rows per inch (for the 6×6, 9×9 and 12×12)
Abbreviations
US Terminology used
beg – beginning
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
R – row/round
RS – right side (aka as the ‘pretty side’ of your work)
rem – remaining
rep – repeat
sc – single crochet
sc2tog – single crochet two stitches together
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
st/sts – stitch/stitches
* – Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain of multiple instructions.
() – Repeat the instructions between the parentheses the number of times indicated.
[] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
Helpful Tutorials
Stitch Multiple
Chain a multiple of 2 sts + 1 for the starting ch
Special Stitches
Single Crochet Cluster Stitch
This is a (sc2tog, ch 1). I wrote it as such in the instructions to keep it simple. This is what you will need to do and remember we are working in the back loops of the stitches for this pattern stitch.
Single Crochet Cluster Stitch Dishcloth Pattern Instructions
Size: 6 inches by 6 inches
R1: Ch 25, working in the back bumps, beg in 3rd ch from hook (skipped 2 count as 1 hdc); *sc2tog, ch 1**. Rep from * to ** across to the last st. 1 hdc in the last st. Turn. (24)
R2: Ch 2 (count as 1 hdc), sk 1 st. *Working in back loops only sc2tog, ch 1**. Rep from * to ** across to the last st. 1 hdc in the last st (top of the turning ch). Turn. (24)
R3-R20: Rep R2
R21: 1 sc in each st across. Proceed to Optional Edging instructions at the end of this post OR finish off with an invisible join and weave in ends. (24)
Size: 9 inches by 9 inches
R1: Ch 37, working in the back bumps, beg in 3rd ch from hook (skipped 2 count as 1 hdc); *sc2tog, ch 1**. Rep from * to ** across to the last st. 1 hdc in the last st. Turn. (36)
R2: Ch 2 (count as 1 hdc), sk 1 st. *Working in back loops only sc2tog, ch 1**. Rep from * to ** across to the last st. 1 hdc in the last st (top of the turning ch). Turn. (36)
R3-R28: Rep R2
R29: 1 sc in each st across. Proceed to Optional Edging instructions at the end of this post OR finish off with an invisible join and weave in ends. (36)
Size: 12 inches by 12 inches
R1: Ch 49, working in the back bump, beg in 3rd ch from hook (skipped 2 count as 1 hdc); *sc2tog, ch 1**. Rep from * to ** across to the last st. 1 hdc in the last st. Turn. (48)
R2: Ch 2 (count as 1 hdc), sk 1 st. *Working in back loops only sc2tog, ch 1**. Rep from * to ** across to the last st. 1 hdc in the last st (top of the turning ch). Turn. (48)
R3-R38: Rep R2
R39: 1 sc in each st across. Proceed to Optional Edging instructions at the end of this post OR finish off with an invisible join and weave in ends. (48)
SIZE: 4 INCHES BY 4 INCHES
This size only uses: 5 mm (H) Orange Osage Hook
R1: Ch 12, working in the back bump, beg in 3rd ch from hook (skipped 2 count as 1 hdc); *sc2tog, ch 1**. Rep from * to ** across to the last st. 1 hdc in the last st. Turn. (11)
R2: Ch 2 (count as 1 hdc), sk 1 st. *Working in back loops only sc2tog, ch 1**. Rep from * to ** across to the last st. 1 hdc in the last st (top of the turning ch). Turn. (11)
R3-R10: Rep R2
Proceed to Optional Edging instructions.
OPTIONAL EDGING
Work 1 sc in each st and each row end and in each corner work: 1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc. Finish off with an invisible join and weave in ends.
