My Mulberry Patch free crochet dishcloth pattern for beginners will show you how to crochet a textured farmhouse style kitchen cloth with easy step by step instructions, cotton yarn, and simple stitches.
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Quick Info Card
Yarn: 70 yards of weight (4) worsted cotton.
Supplies: US H / 5 mm crochet hook
Difficulty: Beginner
Highlights: Optional hanging loop, no sew, textured
About my Free Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
Every Spring, I get the sudden urge to refresh my kitchen with something fresh and handmade. If you are looking for the best way to spruce up your space, you are going to love this simple project.
The Mulberry Patch is a beautifully textured cloth that is incredibly easy to make, whether you are just starting out or a seasoned maker looking for a quick win. It is the perfect blend of practical and stylish, giving you that cozy farmhouse vibe.
Best of all, this free crochet dishcloth pattern for beginners is designed to be completely stress-free. It features a lovely, textured design that looks far more intricate than it actually is.
Crafted using durable cotton yarn, it is tough enough for everyday kitchen use but pretty enough to display. This free crochet dishcloth pattern for beginners includes an option for a handy corner loop for hanging, and it finishes with a clean, crocheted edging for a polished look.
How To Crochet Dishcloths For Beginners
Learning how to tackle this project is simple, as I will guide you step by step through the process. This easy pattern relies on basic stitches, making it the perfect introduction to working with textured layouts.
To get started with this step by step layout, you will need a 5mm hook and about 70-75 yards of Aran weight cotton yarn. Because it is a simple, beginner-friendly design, keeping track of your stitches is a breeze.
I will walk through everything you need to know to create the best farmhouse addition for your kitchen. You might also enjoy these home decor crochet patterns.
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Mulberry Patch 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 70 yards per cloth.
- Shown in: Hot Orchid and Mulberry
Gauge:
16 sts x 14 rows = 4” (10 cm) in stitch pattern
Abbreviations:
Written in US Terminology
- ch: chain
- fsc: foundation single crochet
- hdc: half 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 8” (20 cm) tall
Notes:
- Dishcloth is worked in turned rows.
- The texture of the pattern is created by alternating sc sts and hdc sts. On subsequent rows you will work a hdc into each sc and a sc into each hdc.
- 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: Mulberry Patch Dishcloth
Dishcloth:
Row 1: Fsc 31, (or Ch 32, sc in 2nd ch and across.) (31 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, *sc, hdc; rep from * to last st, sc in last st.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, *hdc, sc; rep from * to last st, hdc in last st.
Rows 4 – 25: Rep Rows 2 & 3: 11 more times.
Row 26: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
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 (31 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 (31 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.
