Are you looking to refresh your kitchen with interesting textures and bright pops of color? Do you want to create sustainable, reusable items to help you cut back on waste? Crochet dishcloths are quick and rewarding projects that double as home decor. Make dish washing more fun with one of these beautiful crochet dishcloths!
Because they generally use small (or even scrap) amounts of yarn, crochet dishcloths and washcloths are go-to stash-busting projects. They’re also a fun way to try out new stitches and techniques. Paired with other kitchen items or nice bar of soap, they make thoughtful handmade gifts as well. Do you need any more reasons to crochet a dishcloth?
The Best Free Crochet Dishcloth Patterns
You’ll never get bored of crocheting dishcloths, simply because you have so many options for color, stitch pattern, and even shape! The patterns in this collection represent just a fraction of the beautiful crochet dishcloth designs available from talented designers and include:
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- Cheery Dishcloths
- Starburst Mosaic Washcloth
- Sport Weight Haylee Washcloth
- Clarita Waffle Stitch Dishcloth
- Two-Sided Scrubby Dishcloth
- Easy Sedge Stitch Dishcloths
- All Washed Up Washcloth
- Star Stitch Washcloth
- Calm Clusters Washcloth
- Fairfield Farmhouse Dishcloth
- Moss Stitch Dishcloth
- Sammy Dishcloth
- Lemon Dishcloth
- Nautilus Dishcloth
- Easy Textured Dishcloth
- Suzette Stitch Dishcloth
- Shell Stitch Washcloth
- Cobblestone Dishcloth
- Jackpot Dishcloth
- Cotton Charm Washcloth
- Mini Basket Weave Washcloth
- Compostable Hemp Dishcloth
- Winter Wonder Crochet Washcloth
- C2C Berry Washcloth
- Houndstooth Dishcloth
How to Crochet a Dishcloth
You can’t get much more beginner-friendly than a dishcloth. Generally (but not always!) they’re a simple square or rectangle. But within that simple format, there are any number of crochet stitches and stitch combinations you can use. You can also add touches like a border, a hanging loop, or a scrubby section to make them extra special.
For more experienced crocheters, dishcloths can provide a break in between sections of a larger project. Even if you love making afghans or sweaters, sometimes it’s nice to feel the sense of completion that comes with finishing a project. That’s where small projects like dishcloths really shine!
Dishcloth or Washcloth?
The same patterns can be used to make either dishcloths or washcloths, and so for this collection, they’re used interchangeably. Whether you end up with a washcloth or a dishcloth depends largely on how you use it. So when choosing yarn for your project, take usage into consideration.
For either one, cotton is a natural choice. It’s absorbent, durable, and comes in a huge variety of weights, colors, and textures. For a washcloth, choose a softer cotton that feels good against the skin. For a dishcloth, you may be less concerned with softness and more concerned with scrubbing power. In that case, you can use a coarser cotton, hemp, or a even a scrubby yarn made just for that purpose.
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25 Free Patterns for Crochet Dishcloths
Cheery Dishcloths
These beautifully textured dishcloths use a beginner-friendly stitch pattern made of just double crochet and single crochet. They require 100 yards or less of worsted weight cotton yarn. Look through your stash and see what color combos you can come up with!
Starburst Mosaic Washcloth
Who knew that a crochet dishcloth could be the centerpiece of your kitchen? This mosaic crochet washcloth features a stunning starburst design. The pattern looks intricate but this technique is relatively easy to learn and only uses one color per round—and a dishcloth is the perfect small project to try it out!
Sport Weight Haylee Washcloth
This lightweight crochet dishcloth uses sport weight cotton to create a thinner cloth. This pattern is beautiful in its simplicity, made entirely in half double crochet (UK half treble), with a single crochet border. The pattern also includes instructions to add a hanging loop, if you like.
Clarita Waffle Stitch Dishcloth
This waffle stitch dishcloth is full of gorgeous texture that also gives it extra scrubbing power. Doubled up with a simple border, it makes an extra thick hot pad. You’ll find instructions for the dishcloth and the hotpad on the pattern page.
Two-Sided Scrubby Dishcloth
This double-sided dishcloth is the best of both worlds. Its rough side, made with scrubby yarn, is perfect for cleaning up stubborn, dried-on spills. Meanwhile, the soft cotton side is easy on the hands. Since both sides use the same pattern, this is a fun way to play with texture and see how different yarn affects the final product.
Easy Sedge Stitch Dishcloths
These colorful crochet dishcloths use the sedge stitch, which is easy to work, creates a beautiful puffy texture, and can withstand frequent use and washing. A single stripe in a contrasting color gives the cloth an eye-catching flair.
All Washed Up Washcloth
The even moss stitch (sometimes called the crunch stitch) gives this easy crochet dishcloth a lovely, subtle texture. This stitch pattern uses only slip stitches, half double crochets, and chains, so would be perfect for a beginner.
Star Stitch Washcloth
If you’re looking for a small project that’s a bit of a challenge, try this star stitch washcloth. Although this is an intermediate-level pattern, it includes detailed photos and a video tutorial. The end result is impressive and well worth the effort! Plus you’ll be able to add yet another stitch to your crochet repertoire.
Calm Clusters Washcloth
The gorgeous texture of this lightweight textured washcloth is not only a design feature, but also make it perfect for gentle scrubbing. Originally designed as a spa cloth, you can also pamper your hands when you use this cloth in the kitchen.
Fairfield Farmhouse Dishcloth
The mini bean stitch, offset by rows of half double crochet, gives this farmhouse style dishcloth a rich texture that adds rustic charm to your kitchen. If you haven’t tried this stitch before, the pattern page links to a video tutorial.
Moss Stitch Dishcloth
This moss stitch dishcloth works up quickly and looks fabulous in a single color or any combination you like. With this easy pattern, even a beginner can make a thoughtful handmade gift!
Sammy Dishcloth
This pretty dishcloth uses a single crochet + half double crochet combo stitch, with some accent rows of solid single crochet for variety. This easy stitch pattern is perfect for new crocheters or anyone looking for a quick project.
Lemon Dishcloth
These adorable lemon dishcloths bring a touch of sunshine to your kitchen. They’re double-thick and perfectly sized to fit in your hand. These dishcloths are part of a whole set of lemon-themed kitchen items, which includes a towel topper and placemats.
Nautilus Dishcloth
If you want to develop your Tunisian crochet skills, this free dishcloth pattern allows you to practice multiple stitches in each row, which combine to make a design similar to a ripple. The intermediate-level pattern includes a video tutorial to help you create this unique design.
Easy Textured Dishcloth
These bright and cheery crochet dishcloths feature the Suzette stitch with a single crochet border. The photo tutorial for the border is particularly helpful, as it shows you exactly where to work into the ends of the rows to obtain an even border. Use the handy loop to hang them in your kitchen and instantly brighten the room!
Suzette Stitch Dishcloth
Like the one above, this textured crochet dishcloth uses the Suzette stitch. But as you can see, it looks completely different when worked in a variegated yarn. Another plus for prints is they hide stains well, which will come in handy when reusing it time and again.
Shell Stitch Washcloth
Not only are dishcloths great for practicing stitches, but they can also be an excellent way to test out color schemes—like in these shell stitch washcloths. These would make an ideal scrap yarn crochet project, since you only need a small amount of each color. What unique color combos can you think of?
Cobblestone Dishcloth
Another celebration of color and texture, this coarse and solid washcloth uses the offset cobblestone stitch. This pattern is a great way to practice colorwork. But don’t worry about weaving in ends! You’ll work the color blocks by dropping one color mid-row and picking it up at the same st on the next row. There’s a linked tutorial that explains the technique in detail.
Jackpot Dishcloth
The Jackpot stitch, which is the star of this highly-textured dishcloth, combines crossed stitches and half-double crochet v-stitches for fabulous and functional cloth. A border of front and back post double crochets gives it even more scrubbing power.
Cotton Charm Washcloth
This charming washcloth pattern features a luxurious texture, made with simple half double and double crochet stitches. A delicate lacy border makes this an extra special gift or a useful accent to beautify your home.
Mini Basket Weave Washcloth
This stylish and practical washcloth uses the mini basket weave stitch for a sturdy, functional cloth. This stitch pattern has all the delightful texture of the classic basket weave stitch, but in a more compact size that’s perfect for small projects.
Compostable Hemp Dishcloth
We love that reusable handmade dishcloths reduce waste. But what happens when they finally wear out? This crochet dishcloth in lace weight hemp can go right in the compost bin! Hemp is also great for scrubbing dishes and surfaces without being abrasive. However, the designer also recommends linen or cotton and the pattern is easily adaptable to any yarn weight.
Winter Wonder Crochet Washcloth
This crochet washcloth for beginners gives us yet another yummy textured stitch pattern to try—the single crochet v-stitch, AKA modified spider stitch. This simple pattern of single crochets and chains makes an attractive washcloth that looks great in a single color or color blocked.
C2C Berry Washcloth
This berry stitch dishcloth is worked corner to corner, which means you can make it any size you want! Just continue working increases until you reach your desired width, then start decreasing. This mesmerizing texture is easy to make and the pattern includes a photo crochet tutorial.
Houndstooth Washcloth
Add vibrant color and vintage charm to your kitchen with this houndstooth crochet dishcloth! These dishcloths work up quickly and are a fantastic way to use up scraps of cotton yarn. A contrasting border gives these cloths a professional finish.
I hope you have enjoyed these free patterns for crochet dishcloths and have found the perfect pattern to brighten up your kitchen!
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