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Simple and Practical Dish Cloth Crochet Pattern

September 13, 2012 By Corina 31 Comments

This Simple Crochet Dish Cloth is very easy to make and perfect for cleaning. You can even use it as a washcloth depending on your yarn choice. It's a great scrap buster. If you have a ton of scrap yarn, you can whip a bunch of these in no time. Stash them for future use or make them as practical gifts. #crochet #crochetlove #crochetlife #crochetaddict #crochetpattern #crochetinspiration #crochetgoodness #ilovecrochet #crochetgifts #crochet365 #addictedtocrochet #yarnaddict #yarnlove

I have been told many times by many people that I should start making washcloth sets. The thought of washing with a crocheted cotton washcloth did not sound very pleasant. Last week, the hubs and I took the kids to a nearby Canal Days where I  seen many stands selling handmade items. At one of the stands there were loads of crocheted and knitted washcloths. When I picked one up and felt the light way texture I knew instantly that I had to make some DISH CLOTHS. Why I did not think of dish rags instead of washcloths in the first place, I have no idea, but these babies are genius!!    Enjoy this FREE and simple dish cloth pattern!

Dish Cloth Crochet Pattern



Supplies

Peaches and Creme, Worsted weight cotton
J/10 – 6.00 MM hook
Yarn Needle (for weaving in ends)

Abbreviations
CH – Chain
SC – Single Crochet
HDC – Half Double Crochet

Row 1: CH 21, HDC in 3rd CH from Hook and into the other 18 chains. Turn.

Row 2-16: CH 2, HDC across. Turn

Now you will work around the entire outside of the wash cloth
CH 1, SC 2 times into that corner, SC around but with 2 SC into each corner(I did ONE SC into each side of a HDC ) Slip stitch into first SC. Finish Off and weave in your ends.

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Comments

  1. Brenda says

    September 14, 2012 at 9:54 am

    I love crocheted dish cloths. I used to make them many years ago and just started again. I make them for gifts now because people just don’t want to pay the price you need to make it worthwhile to sell them.

    I did make some bright colorful ones that most of them sold and was pleasantly surprised. Link: http://brendasbric-a-brac.blogspot.com/2012/06/dishcloths-colors-i-decided-i-might-as.html

    I love the ones you made and I plan to try it sometime soon.
    thanks

    Reply
  2. susan m jensen says

    September 21, 2012 at 8:11 pm

    Love Kitchen projects. Thank you

    Reply
  3. Rebecca says

    October 9, 2012 at 8:54 am

    Are you talking about the Canal Days in Metamora? I used to live in Franklin Co. Always wanted a booth there

    Reply
    • Corina says

      October 9, 2012 at 9:12 am

      Nope, this one was in wayne county. I will eventually have a booth 🙂 Still not ready but I hope by next year I will be.

      Reply
      • Brandi Payne says

        November 18, 2019 at 7:59 pm

        Cambridge City, Indiana?

        Reply
  4. lee says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:35 pm

    so pretty– love the different color schemes, too. thank you, again, for sharing another wonderful pattern. 🙂 LOVE your blog.

    Reply
    • Corina says

      October 23, 2012 at 1:23 am

      Thank you!!

      Reply
  5. Freda Mascio says

    February 5, 2013 at 9:26 pm

    This is the best pattern I have found and I have tried several. I am a beginner and I just love it!!!! It is easy and a fast project. Thank you for the simpleness of the pattern!!

    Reply
    • Corina says

      February 5, 2013 at 10:01 pm

      😀 Ty for the awesome feedback! If you like this one, you should try out the http://stitch11.com/all-purpose-washcloth/ The size of the washcloth and holes are perfect! The picture isnt as appealing, but I promise its the best!

      Reply
  6. Wendy says

    May 23, 2013 at 9:30 pm

    I was given these “old-fashioned” wash cloths, and started using them. For one thing, they rinse out clean, dry fast, and don’t start to smell bad like sponges. I will crochet some of my own in bright colors, and make some for gifts too.

    Reply
  7. Kimberly A. Roberts says

    March 15, 2014 at 8:23 am

    I have been looking for a good simple washcloth pattern. Don’t know how I missed this. Glad to find it. Can’t wait to try. And the shell one too

    Reply
  8. Emily Jones says

    March 24, 2014 at 4:25 pm

    How big do these washcloths turn out to be? I am between patterns and I need about an 8×8 or 9×9 finishing size, and I’m assuming these are about that, but I am just wondering. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Corina says

      March 25, 2014 at 12:39 am

      If I measured them now, it might not be accurate because we have used them for about a year or so. They did stretch and become longer than I wanted. So, I recently wrote a new pattern that you may like more. It is perfectly square and you could stop at what round is the exact measurement you are needing. Here is the link 🙂 http://stitch11.com/stitch11-square-crochet-washcloth/

      Reply
  9. Joan says

    May 18, 2014 at 11:08 am

    Hi. I have tried a lot of different patterns for dishclothes and have found that all hdc for a dishcloth pattern are the best. They’re quick to work up. They may not be as pretty as some of the decorative patterns, but they do their job. Love this pattern. Thanks, Corina.

    Reply
  10. kimberly says

    August 28, 2014 at 12:45 am

    Hi i was wandering can you use red heart which is arcylic yarn instead of cotton

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    • Corina says

      August 28, 2014 at 9:17 am

      Yeah you probably could, I don’t know how well it would soak up water but if you make it let me know how you like using it! 😀

      Reply
      • Erika says

        June 2, 2020 at 6:45 pm

        I’ve made these with acrylic yarn and I love them! They have a little more scrubby feel than cotton, they hold their shape longer after washing, and they resist stains better. They do not soak up spills on the counter very well, but for dishwashing alone they are great!

        Reply
    • Jennifer says

      February 23, 2015 at 11:36 am

      No, only cotton. Cotton can tolerate the heat (if you were to make hotpads), where acrylic will melt. Cotton absorbs water, acrylic does not. 😉

      Reply
  11. Leah says

    December 28, 2014 at 9:32 pm

    I just found your pattern and have worked to the 16th row. I love the texture and the way it’s looking so far. I’m curious..if I want the cloth to be bigger can I continue to do multiple rows of the edging?

    Reply
    • Corina says

      December 28, 2014 at 9:49 pm

      You could do that. Or you could start with a longer chain and do more repeating rows. Personally, I love the latest Stitch11 washcloth pattern because it is perfectly square… and it is also larger than the older patterns. http://stitch11.com/stitch11-square-crochet-washcloth/

      Reply
      • Leah says

        December 28, 2014 at 9:56 pm

        Thanks for such a quick reply! If I do a longer chain do I just need to be sure it’s a multiple of 3? What’s the chain formula for HDC. I don’t know if I’m wording that right. I’m an adv beginner.

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        • Corina says

          December 28, 2014 at 10:02 pm

          You really can start with any amount of chain. 🙂

          Reply
          • Leah says

            December 28, 2014 at 10:05 pm

            Thanks so much!

  12. Barbarainnc says

    July 19, 2015 at 10:29 pm

    I use a size “H” crochet hook. I chain 30, then hdc.I do 26 rows and end up with a cloth that is about 8 by 8. Takes me 1.5 to 2 hours to make one.

    Reply
  13. ladymomo says

    November 3, 2015 at 1:46 am

    I just made this and I just love it , took about 30 minutes to make. Pattern is 5 stars all the way!!! Thanks so very much 🙂

    Reply
  14. Coral says

    November 2, 2016 at 7:39 pm

    How do you gget the color not to wash out? ll of mine loose thier color once washed .

    Reply
    • Corina says

      November 10, 2016 at 9:04 pm

      Maybe it depends on the yarn. I have noticed some of mine washing out but the Bernat Cotton I have never seemed to fade much at all.

      Reply
  15. Jill Honer says

    April 15, 2018 at 8:47 pm

    I tell everyone that buy nmine or that I give as gifts…that before using to rinse in Vinegar, then rinse and wash. The vinegar sets the dye so you r colors will always stay nice. I always add vinegar to my wash machine with darks anyway. Keeps everything from fading. The manufacturer recommended it years ago , so I never stop. It also deodorize and cleans your washing machine. Doesnt matter if its a top loader or front loader.machine too. Its a win win !!!

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  16. Keri says

    March 11, 2019 at 9:23 pm

    I am teaching a beginner crochet class next month and I was wondering if I could use this pattern. I will print with address to this website and citation. Please let me know!

    Reply
  17. Barb says

    August 1, 2022 at 3:03 pm

    Are you using 2 strands while crocheting this because you have cotton and worst weight yarn listed

    Reply
  18. Sherree Chmitlin says

    November 7, 2022 at 7:25 pm

    I was just wondering if there is a place on your site that we can get the patterns without the ads.

    Reply

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