Quick and Easy Everyday Dishcloth Pattern
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Add a handmade touch to your kitchen with this quick and practical dishcloth pattern. The Everyday Dishcloth is a simple project that’s ideal for beginners and makes a great gift or addition to your own cleaning routine. Crocheted with Aran Weight cotton yarn and easy stitches, you can complete this project in just an evening.
Handmade Cotton Dishcloth Crochet Pattern
Crochet a quick and practical Everyday Dishcloth with this free pattern. Made using basic stitches, it’s an easy project that’s great for beginners. Finish one in just a few hours for gifting or everyday use around the home.
This textured square is crocheted with Medium Weight Kitchen Cotton Yarn and a 4 mm (G) crochet hook. The beginner crochet stitches create a durable fabric that holds up well to everyday use.
Add a handmade touch to your kitchen or gift set with this textured dishcloth. It’s an easy, practical project that’s enjoyable to make from start to finish.
Everyday Dishcloth – Easy Crochet Gift Idea
Project Details:
- Project Type: Dishcloth / Washcloth
- Size: Approximately 9.25 inches x 9.25 inches
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Yarn Weight: Aran Weight Cotton Yarn [4]
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G) crochet hook
- Stitches Used: Half Double Crochet (hdc), Single Crochet (sc)
- Pattern Repeat: Easy 2-row repeat
- Why we love it:
- Quick to make – Finish in just a few hours with a simple 2-row repeat.
- Great for gifts – A practical and thoughtful handmade item for any occasion.
- Beginner-friendly – Uses basic stitches and a flat square design with Aran Weight cotton yarn.
The Yarn
Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran comes in a wide range of bright rainbow colors. It’s a soft, machine-washable yarn that’s perfect for everything from kids’ and adults’ clothing to home projects.
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Simple and Practical Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
Supplies
- Yarn: Paintbox Yarns, Cotton Aran. 1.7 oz (50 g) and 93 yds (85 m). 100% Cotton. Medium Worsted Weight Yarn [4]. Machine wash, do not tumble dry, medium iron, do not bleach; dry cleanable.
- Color: 1 ball Raspberry Pink (Color: 644)
- Crochet Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Finished Project: Dishcloth: 1.6 oz (46 g) and 86 yds (78 m)
- Scissors, Tapestry Needle (yarn needle)
Difficulty Level
- Beginner-Easy
Finished Sizes
- Dishcloth width approximately 9.25 inches X 9.25 inches length.
Gauge
- Approximately 15 sts per 4 inches and 14 rows per 4 inches.
You can substitute any yarn and hook for this stitch pattern – just remember when you substitute if your gauge is different, the finished size, and amount of yarn used for your project will also be different.
Abbreviations
US Crochet Terms
- ch(s) – chain(s)
- g – grams
- hdc – half double crochet
- m – meters
- oz – ounces
- R – row
- rem – remaining
- rep – repeat
- RS – right side
- sc – single crochet
- sk – skip
- sl st – slip stitch
- st/sts – stitch/stitches
- yds – yards
- * to **– Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain multiple instructions.
- [ ] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
- ( ) – important notes AND sets of stitches to be worked within one stitch, or space
Helpful Tutorials
Notes:
- Stitch multiple: 2+1
- Initial ch 1 does not count as a stitch.
- Initial ch 2 counts as 1 hdc.
- When I work into the foundation chain, I prefer working into the back bar (back bump) of the chain. Feel free to work in the back loop instead if you prefer.
- To make this dishcloth longer, work more repeat rows by repeating R2 and R3.
- To make this dishcloth wider, chain more stitches using the stitch multiple.
- Add the Everyday Crochet Dishcloth pattern to your Ravelry library here.
Everyday Dishcloth Pattern
This project is crocheted widthwise in rows.
Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):
R1: RS: Ch 37, sk 3 chs (counts as 1 hdc), 2 hdc in the next ch. *Sk next ch, 2 hdc in the next ch**. Work from * to ** across to the last ch. 1 hdc in the last ch. Turn. [36 hdc]
R2: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st across. Turn. [36 sc]
R3: Ch 2 (counts as 1 hdc), sk the st at the base of the ch 2, 2 hdc in the next st. *Sk the next st, 2 hdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last st. 1 hdc in the last st. Turn. [36 hdc]
R4 – R31: Rep R2 and R3.
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Finishing Instructions:
- Finish off.
- Weave in ends.
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Use Any Yarn and Hook for this Project
Make a project using this stitch pattern with your favorite yarn and hook! Plus make it to any size you want.
Using the crochet hook specified on your favorite yarn label:
R1: RS: Chain to the width you’d like for your project, or 9.25 inches. Make sure the total number of chains can be divided by 2 evenly, and add 1 extra chain. Sk 3 chs (counts as 1 hdc), 2 hdc in the next ch. *Sk next ch, 2 hdc in the next ch**. Work from * to ** across to the last ch. 1 hdc in the last ch. Turn.
R2: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st across. Turn.
R3: Ch 2 (counts as 1 hdc), sk the st at the base of the ch 2, 2 hdc in the next st. *Sk the next st, 2 hdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last st. 1 hdc in the last st. Turn.
R4 – R31: Rep R2 and R3.
Be sure to end after completing an odd numbered row.
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Finishing Instructions:
- Finish off.
- Weave in ends.
If you’re looking for a fast and functional crochet pattern, this Everyday Dishcloth is a perfect pick. It’s a quick way to use up yarn and build your crochet skills. Make a few for your home or gift them as a thoughtful handmade item.
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This easy dishcloth is a great way to use up cotton yarn while making something practical. Crochet a few for your kitchen or pair with soap for a simple handmade gift.
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Rhondda Mol is the crochet designer and blogger behind Oombawka Design Crochet. Since 2012, she has been sharing free crochet patterns, tutorials, and expert tips to help crocheters of all levels succeed. With more than 600 published patterns, Rhondda focuses on creating clear instructions and resources to inspire creativity and confidence in the crochet community.