These dishcloths are hands down, the best dish cloths ever. They are so sturdy and they clean just about everything. Throw them in the washer and use them again! Trust me, if you can crochet at all, even if you only know the basics, you can make these! They work so great for gifts!
*If you would like to purchase an inexpensive printable version of this pattern please visit my Etsy shop HERE
**I have also created a slightly larger version of this pattern. If you'd like to try that one please visit by clicking HERE SUPPLIES: 1 skein of 100% cotton yarn (depending on the size of your ball, you can make a few cloths). Choose your favorite color! Crochet Hook. Choose your size. I suggest anything from a size H-J. I will be using an I hook. Stitches Used: Single Crochet, Half Double Crochet and Slip Stitch *NOTE* The dishcloth will NOT turn out or work right if you don't use a 100% cotton yarn! Trust me on this. Buy the right yarn. You don't want to be washing your dishes with a dishcloth that sheds! I used Peaches and Creme brand yarn but you can use any yarn that is 100% cotton. So lets get started! Start with a chain of 25.
(HDC) Half Double Crochet in the 3rd chain from the hook. Continue with HDC to the end (You should have 22 stitches across.
Chain 2 and turn your work. HDC 22 times, Chain 2 and turn your work. Continue until you have 16 rows total. (Do not fasten off!) This is what your cloth should look like at this point. Hopefully yours looks a little straighter than mine ;) You are now going to add a single crochet row around all 4 sides of your cloth to give it a little finish. Start by putting one single crochet in the stitch you are on right now (refer to photo to see where my hook is at). Rotate your cloth so you can crochet down the left side. Single Crochet in each space down the side. It doesn't have to be exact, just make sure its all even as you go down or your cloth will bunch.
Single crochet 2 at the end of the row (in the corner) I found this gives it a little more square look. If you want it extra square looking, go ahead and put 3 single crochet in each corner.
Rotate your work again and single crochet along the bottom in each chain. Single crochet 2 in the corner stitch and rotate your work again to single crochet along the right side of the cloth. Don't forget your 2 single crochets in your corners and rotate to finish the final side of the cloth. Slip stitch to the beginning and fasten off your work. You're done! :) The finished product! If you do plan on giving these as gifts, try folding a few together or even rolling and stacking 3 or 4 of them with a bow to hold them in place! Enjoy and go wash some dishes! :) -Cait
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Eileen Sousa
3/4/2017 05:42:57 am
Thanks for the easy instructions! Love this pattern and your presentation was perfect!👍
Rose
6/26/2018 08:30:47 am
Larger version will not print!
Caitlin
6/29/2018 01:00:03 pm
Hi Rose,
Brenda
10/30/2019 12:56:20 pm
Thank you so much for the directions and pics.
Debi
4/8/2017 05:10:05 pm
Great instructions. I am just curious...are they hard to wring out as they seem so thick.
Shari
4/11/2017 04:22:14 pm
Caitlin
4/11/2017 04:29:12 pm
They are thick, but I've never had a problem wringing them out.
M
5/25/2017 10:28:26 am
You can use a lighter weight cotton and adjust the number of stitches. It will be easier to wring out. These are super sturdy though; I can scrub the floor with them, too!!
Sasha
5/13/2018 04:04:21 pm
I have made a cloth pad to go over my swiffer floor mop very eco friendly and fantastic.
Betty Wittmer
5/3/2017 08:11:36 am
Very good instructions. I enjoy making these dishcloths and giving them as gifts. Thanks
Helen
6/24/2017 10:13:55 am
Hi there Caitlin. I would love to give this a go. Could you please advise the finished size. This will be my first attempt at crocheting so need all the information I can get. Would like a dishcloth about 30 x 30cm.
Caitlin
6/24/2017 10:54:07 am
Hi Helen!
Emiyl
7/20/2017 05:04:20 pm
When I insert the into the 3rd chain from the hook I end up with 23, not 22 stitches across. Am I doing something wrong?
Caitlin
7/20/2017 08:37:35 pm
Hi! You're probably just not inserting into the right stitch. Some people count the loop on their hook as a stitch. I believe in this pattern I did not. The good thing about this is the pattern is really forgiving. If you end up with 23 just make sure that every row from there on has 23. Hope that helps!
Céline
8/22/2017 06:35:20 pm
dommage que ce soit toujours en anglais
Nicole
9/18/2017 12:50:32 pm
Do you have a vidoe tutorial of this? When i got ready to start the second row do I go through the top under the v or below? If that makes any sense kinda hard to explain lol.
Caitlin
9/18/2017 10:12:42 pm
Hi Nicole.
Nicole
9/18/2017 10:33:57 pm
Thank you!! Sorry it didn't make much sense, I know every pattern is different so I just wanted to make sure I was going the correct way with this patten! 🙂
Denise
10/6/2017 04:50:04 pm
This says not to use 100% cotton yard (i.e. Lily Sugar and Cream yard) for the dishcloth. What should I use? Please be specific. I bought sugar and cream yarn; but am afraid to use it now.
Caitlin
10/6/2017 07:30:16 pm
Hi Denise!
Sue
11/16/2017 10:35:42 am
Love to double these and use as a pot holder. best ever !
Becky Bartlett
11/27/2017 09:05:52 pm
Is there a place I can print this so it will only be a page or two?
Rurh O
12/23/2017 11:44:42 am
The only bad thing about sugar and cream or peaches and cream 100% cotton is that the discloth or potholders shrink when you wash them. And yes, I do wash with cold water but maybe my dryer is too hot. but I don't think so. Most natural fabrics do shrink so if you like a bigger cloth you might want to make your chain longer and keep adding more rows until this dishcloth is a little bigger than you want it to be for the "long haul"
Athena
1/9/2018 04:55:07 am
Hi Helen. I have never seen a HDC, can you explain how to execute this stitch properly? Thank you so much.
Athena
1/9/2018 05:02:57 am
So sorry Caitlin! I was just reading Helen’s comment and accidentally typed her name. My question was intended for you.
Caitlin
1/24/2018 07:30:14 pm
Hi Athena,
Reba
1/23/2018 08:53:26 pm
I'm trying to teach myself to crochet at age 77. I want to make a baby blanket. Can you give me the size of a regular baby blanket? Thank you.
Reba
1/23/2018 08:56:14 pm
Just texted about making a baby blanket. Would this work up in a soft yarn for babies & about how many skeins & what size needle? Thanks.
Caitlin
1/24/2018 07:27:47 pm
Hi Reba,
Reba
1/27/2018 12:26:16 am
Hi Caitlin,
Caitlin
1/27/2018 08:27:27 pm
Hi,
Robin
2/12/2018 07:46:54 pm
I used I Love This Cotton and it worked great. Thank you.
Therese
3/16/2018 07:26:42 am
I love your pattern! Tried different ones and this one is the best!
Pam Yurga
4/6/2018 08:11:45 pm
Great pattern! Followed instructions exactly and cloth ended up 7 x 7" before border and 8 x 8" with border. I was able to get 2 cloths from one used 2 oz./ 56.7 g skein of Peaches and Creme. Thank you!
J Skeen
11/3/2018 08:51:44 pm
My question is: do you replace the last HDC on the last row with the SC. If not, then where do you put the SC.
Linda Duensing
6/22/2019 06:22:07 pm
I have tried to print your larger version of this pattern and I cannot get past the first step. It keep telling me to click the add to chrome button then the extension button which I do not see anywhere on the screen. Any suggestions?
Robyn
3/29/2020 09:49:03 pm
This was such a great first project! I plan to continue to practice with this pattern. Christmas gifts?
Debbie
7/17/2020 05:09:50 pm
Your edges will be straight if you have a chain of 22 but make 23 stitches starting in the same chain 2 space at both ends of the cloth.
Caitlin
12/15/2020 11:40:44 am
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