Looking for a beginner-friendly crochet dishcloth that goes beyond basic stitches? This Simple Textured Crochet Dishcloth is the perfect one!

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Design Story and Inspiration for this Simple Crochet Dishcloth Pattern

In the warmer months, I really love small, quick projects. I can still practice new stitches and improve my craft without having the issue of crochet fabric hanging out in my lap (making me hot!). The small projects are also so portable – great for when you are on the go more often in the warmer months!

Of course, you can make a crochet washcloth or dishcloth any time of year, but I love to make mine in these months and then use them all year long.

For this crochet dishcloth pattern, I wanted to use a beginner-friendly textured stitch that I have recently fallen in love with. It’s a simple variation of single crochet – you work a sc2tog decrease and then a ch-1. Since you work into the chain spaces, there are no holes in this project and the texture works perfectly for picking up crumbs, scrubbing and wiping counters (and also makes a great crochet washcloth pattern if you like, too!).

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Yarn Options for This Free Crochet Dishcloth Pattern

I used a worsted weight cotton yarn for this project, Dishie from We Crochet. It was my first time using this yarn and I absolutely love it. I definitely plan on ordering more in lots of colors!

You can use any worsted weight cotton yarn, it doesn’t really matter if it gets gauge. That’s one of the best things about crochet dishcloths – gauge is not important and they are so functional!

If you find yourself with some DK weight cotton yarn (as I love to use for many projects), then simply make a longer chain in any even number and you can work the stitch pattern as written.

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Simple Textured Crochet Dishcloth

What You’ll Need

Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn (yarn used is We Crochet Dishie)

Crochet Hook: US Size H (5.00mm)

Notions: Yarn needle, scissors

Gauge: 18 sts and 18 rows = 4″ (10cm) in stitch pattern

Finished Size: Approximately 7 inches (18cm) square after blocking (For a larger or smaller square, chain any even number)

Stitch Abbreviations
Chain (ch)
Single Crochet 2 Together (sc2tog)
Half Double Crochet (hdc)

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Simple Textured Crochet Dishcloth Pattern

Ch 32.

Row 1: Skip first ch from hook, *sc2tog inserting hook into each of next 2 ch, ch 1; repeat from * to last st, sc in last st; turn. (31 sts)

Rows 2-31: Ch 1, *sc2tog inserting hook into sc and ch-1 space, ch 1; repeat from * to last st, sc in last st; turn.

Border

Round 1: Ch 3 ( counts as hdc, ch 1), *skip next st, hdc in next st, ch 1; repeat to corner st, (hdc, ch 1, hdc) in corner; repeat from * to beginning of round, (hdc, ch 1) in same st as ch-3, join to 2nd ch of ch-3 with slip st.

Fasten off.

Finishing

Weave in ends. Block if desired.

Final Thoughts on Our Easy Crochet Dishcloth Pattern

I hope you enjoy making these easy crochet dishcloths! I really love this stitch and plan on using it in all kinds of crochet projects. It’s easy enough for a beginner, but has enough interest to keep a more seasoned crocheter interested. 😀

Happy Crocheting!
Amanda