The Simplest Dishcloth – Free Crochet Pattern and Tutorial
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This week, for our first dishcloth I have chosen a very simple stitch pattern made up of single crochet stitches. This pattern stitch is easy enough for beginners and very versatile. Great as a wash cloth or face cloth too!
If you would like a 6-inch or 12-inch dishcloth, please scroll to the end of the post. I have included the instructions for these sizes as well! The pattern below is written for a nine inch square dishcloth.
Starting this Thursday we will have a new theme for our Thursday Let’s Learn a New Crochet Stitch Event. We will be focusing on Kitchen Crochet! Expect to see dishcloths and other kitchen crochet items which are handy to use, great for gift giving and quick and easy projects for you to make!
Quick and Clean, The Simplest Dishcloth
Supplies
- Yarn: Bernat Handicrafter Cotton (sample uses Sage Green) Medium Weight Cotton Yarn [4]
- Hook: 5.0 mm (H). 4 inch by 4 inch uses a 5 mm (H) Orange Osage Hook.
- Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Marker (optional)
Difficulty Level
BEGINNER
Finished Size
9 inches by 9 inches
At the end of the post instructions are included for 4 inch by 4 inch, 6 inch by 6 inch and 12 inch by 12 inch.
Gauge
3.3 sts per inch
3.6 rows per inch
Abbreviations
US Terminology used
ch – chain
R – row/round
rem – remaining
rep – repeat
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
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
Helfpul Tutorials
Stitch Pattern Multiple
Ch a multiple of 2 sts + 1
The Simplest Dishcloth Pattern Instructions
Size: 9 inches x 9 inches
(Sample Shown in images)
R1: Ch 31, sc in second ch from the hook and in each rem ch (Note: sc in the back bump of the chain stitches see images below) ; ch 1, turn. [30]
R2: (RS) Sk first st, 2 sc in next sc, *sk next sc, 2 sc in next sc**. Rep from * to ** across, ch 1, turn [30]
R3-R33: Rep R2, finish off using an invisible join and weave in ends.
Photo Tutorial
R1: Chain 31…
…sc in second chain from the hook and in each remaining chain; chain 1, turn.
R2: Skip the first stitch, 2 sc in next sc…
…*skip the next sc, 2 sc in next sc**. Repeat from * to ** across, ch 1, turn
R3-R33: Rep R2, finish off and weave in ends.
3 Additional Sizes
The Simplest Crochet Dishcloth
Size: 12 inches by 12 inches
R1: Ch 41, sc in second ch from the hook and in each rem ch; ch 1, turn. [40]
R2: (RS) Sk first st, 2 sc in next sc, *sk next sc, 2 sc in next sc**. Rep from * to ** across, ch 1, turn [40]
R3-R43: Rep R2, finish off and weave in ends.
Size: 6 inches by 6 inches
R1: Ch 21, sc in second ch from the hook and in each rem ch; ch 1, turn. [20]
R2: (RS) Sk first st, 2 sc in next sc, *sk next sc, 2 sc in next sc**. Rep from * to ** across, ch 1, turn [20]
R3-R22: Rep R2, finish off and weave in ends.
Size: 4 inches by 4 inches
This size only uses a 5 mm (H) Orange Osage Hook
R1: Ch 13, sc in second ch from the hook and in each rem ch; ch 1, turn. [12]
R2: (RS) Sk first st, 2 sc in next sc, *sk next sc, 2 sc in next sc**. Rep from * to ** across, ch 1, turn [12]
R3-R12: Rep R2, finish off and weave in ends.
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.
Happy crocheting!
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Thank you Melinda 🙂 I’m happy you like the stitch pattern! and I have to admit I love dishcloths too – I love being able to crochet simple projects I can use, or I can give as gifts 🙂 Have a lovely week, Rhondda
Hi Suzy! RS is right side – so the side facing you is the ‘good’ side of your project that should be facing outwards when you are finished. This would be important for things like an edging round – so you would know which side should be facing you when you join your yarn to edge the piece. Hope this helps 🙂 Rhondda
Hi, I am new to crochet & I have one question. On r2, (RS) Sk first st, What does RS mean??
thanks for helping
suzy
I love this pattern. I have made dishcloths for friends for many years they are always enjoyed. this will be a new pattern to share with them. thank you.
Thank you ! Have fun making it!
I love this stitch!
Hi Sheryl! I’m happy to help 🙂 I’m glad the post helped you find the back bump of the starting chain 🙂 All the best, Rhondda
Very welcome Marlene 🙂 I love working with cotton yarn so it is a fun switch for me too! Plus they make great usable gifts! Have a great week, Rhondda
I love the learn a new stitch series. I have made the dishcloth and I enlarged it to a dishtowel size. Thank you for the wonderful Kitchen patterns.
Well hello there. I felt like I was stupod because I couyld not figure out where the back top of the stitch was. Hmm you made it very plain today and Thankyou. I really appreciate this getting into my brain. neat pattern and will be looking forward to more dishcloths patterns