This free simple crochet dishcloth pattern is best for beginners looking to create texture with easy stitches and a simple border, using cotton yarn you can crochet a modern dishcloth in no time.
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Quick Info Card
Yarn: 60 yards of weight (4) worsted cotton.
Supplies: US H / 5 mm crochet hook
Difficulty: Beginner
Highlights: No sew project with optional hanging loop
About my Simple Dishcloth Crochet Pattern
I designed this simple crochet dishcloth pattern as the best, modern choice for beginners who want to create a functional piece of kitchen decor.
I think using durable cotton is essential, and I made sure this square dishcloth features a lovely subtle texture that is both beautiful and practical.
It is a quick, easy project where I included instructions for a simple edging and an optional hanging loop, making the finished crochet pattern perfect as a thoughtful handmade gift.
How To Crochet a Simple Dishcloth
When I set out to create a quick project for beginners, I knew I wanted to use basic stitches with no complicated stitch counts.
I designed this simple dishcloth to be worked in rows as a one piece design, meaning you will face no fiddly joining and absolutely no sew finishing.
To get started on this kitchen essential, I recommend grabbing some worsted weight cotton yarn and a 5 mm (H/8) crochet hook.
Upgrade The Garden Rows Dishcloth Crochet Pattern
You can find the ad-free PDF version of my Garden Rows Dishcloth Crochet Pattern in my Etsy and Ravelry shops.
Garden Rows Dishcloth: Free Crochet Pattern
Crochet pattern information
Crochet Supplies:
- US H / 5 mm crochet hook
- Hobby Lobby I Love This I Love This Cotton, weight (4) worsted, 100% cotton, 180 yds / 165 m, 3.5 oz / 100 g per skein. Approx 60 yards per cloth.
- Shown in: Mulberry, Lime Dot, and Strawberry Violet
Gauge:
16 sts x 14 rows = 4” (10 cm) in stitch pattern
Abbreviations:
Written in US Terminology
- ch: chain
- fsc: foundation single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- rep: repeat
- sc: single crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- sp: space
- st(s): stitch(es
Skill level:
Finished Measurements:
8” (20 cm) wide x 7.5” (19 cm) tall
Notes:
- Dishcloth is worked in turned rows.
- Ch 1 at the beginning of the row does not counts as a st throughout pattern.
- Pattern includes instructions for optional corner hanging loop.
Copyright Notice:
Pattern is sole property of Carol Hladik Designs. Please do not copy or reproduce in any way.
You are welcome to sell finished items made from this pattern, but please credit me as the designer in your posts.
Free Crochet Pattern: Garden Rows Dishcloth
Dishcloth:
Row 1: Fsc 29, (or Ch 30, sc in 2nd ch and across.) (29 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, (sc, dc) in first st, *sk 1, (sc, dc) in next st; rep from * to last st, sc in last st.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
Rows 5 – 25: Rep Rows 2 – 4: 7 more times.
Rows 26 – 27: Rep Rows 2 & 3 once more.
Edge:
You will work a single crochet border around the entire edge.
Ch 1, turn to work down side of rows, sc in end of each row to next corner (25 sts), ch 1, turn sc across (29 sts), ch 1, turn to work up the next side, sc in end of each row including top row (26 sts), ch 1, turn, sc across (29 sts)
If no loop: sl st in beginning ch-1 sp to join.
If working loop: ch 10, sl st in beginning ch-1 sp, turn, sc 20 in ch-10 sp. Sl st to last st of edging.
Fasten off.
Weave in ends.
