Beginner Linen Stitch Dishcloth Free Crochet Pattern

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Add a handmade touch to your kitchen with this simple and practical Linen Stitch Dishcloth pattern. Crocheted using easy stitches, this dishcloth is perfect for beginners and quick to finish—great for gifts or everyday use.

Free Beginner Linen Stitch Dishcloth Crochet Pattern

Make a simple and useful dishcloth with this free Linen Stitch Dishcloth crochet pattern. This quick and easy project uses just basic stitches and works up in only a few hours. Perfect for beginners, gifts, or refreshing your own kitchen.

This textured square is crocheted with Medium Weight Kitchen Cotton Yarn and a 4 mm (G) crochet hook. The linen stitch creates a tight, woven fabric that holds up well to everyday use.

This quick and textured dishcloth is a great way to add something handmade to your home or gift basket. It’s simple, practical, and fun to crochet. Try it today!

Quick Dishcloth Pattern with Cotton Yarn

Project Details:

• Project Type: Dishcloth / Washcloth
• Size: Approximately 8 x 8 inches
• Skill Level: Beginner
• Yarn Weight: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn
• Hook Size: 4 mm (G) crochet hook
• Stitches Used: Linen Stitch (Single Crochet, Chain)
• Tutorials: Step-by-step photo support
• Why we love it:
  • Simple stitch combo creates a woven texture
  • Works up fast and uses very little yarn
  • A great handmade gift idea for any occasion

The Yarn

For this month’s Dishcloth of the Month Club project I used approximately 65 yards (59 meters) of Loops & Threads Classic Cotton yarn. This yarn is 100% cotton. Each 56.7 g ball contains approximately 95 yards (86 meters).

This pretty cotton yarn creates durable dishcloths that hold up beautifully to countless cleaning tasks!

Check out all the pretty colors this yarn line includes here. I chose Patriot Ombre (Color 214028) for my linen stitch dishcloth this month.

Get the other 2 Dishcloth of the Month Club Patterns here.

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The handmade dishcloth crochet pattern below is written to make a 8 X 8 inch project, but you can make your project to any size you wish with the stitch multiple I have included in the pattern.

The photo tutorial for Linen Stitch Crochet Dishcloth is included at the end of the post.

Easy and Practical Dishcloth Pattern

Supplies

• Yarn: Loops & Threads Classic Cotton. 2 oz (65 g) and 95 yds (86 m). 100% Cotton. Medium Worsted Weight Yarn [4]. Machine wash and dry, do not bleach, do not iron, do not dry clean.
• Color: 1 ball Patriot Ombre (Color: 214028)
• Crochet Hook: 4 mm (G) 
• Finished Project: Dishcloth: 1.4 oz (39 g) and 65 yds (59 m)
• Scissors, Tapestry Needle (yarn needle)

Difficulty Level

• Beginner

Finished Sizes

• Dishcloth width approximately 8 inches X 8 inches length.

Gauge

• Approximately 19 sts per 4 inches and 17 rows per 4 inches; worked in pattern beginning with row 2.

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)
• ch1sp – chain one space
• g – grams
• 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

• Crochet Stitch Guide

Notes:

• Stitch multiple: 2
• 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 Beginner Linen Stitch Dishcloth Pattern to your Ravelry library here.

Beginner Linen Stitch Dishcloth Crochet Pattern

This project is crocheted widthwise in rows.

Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):

R1: RS: Ch 38, sk 1 ch, 1 sc in each ch across, ch 1, turn.  [37 sc] 

R2: 1 sc in the first st, ch 1, sk the next st. *1 sc in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st**. Work from * to ** across to the last st. 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [19 sc, 18 ch1sp]

R3: 1 sc in the first st. *1 sc in the next ch1sp, ch 1, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last ch1sp. 1 sc in the last ch1sp, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [20 sc, 17 ch1sp]

R4-R33: Rep R2 and R3

R34: Rep R2

R35: 1 sc in each st and ch1sp across. [37 sc]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Finishing Instructions:

• Finish off.
• Weave in ends.

Crochet Linen Stitch Tutorial Photos

Use Any Yarn and Hook for this Project

Make a project using the linen stitch 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. Make sure the total number of chains can be divided by 2 evenly, sk 1 ch, 1 sc in each ch across, ch 1, turn. 

R2: 1 sc in the first st, ch 1, sk the next st. *1 sc in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st**. Work from * to ** across to the last st. 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. 

R3: 1 sc in the first st. *1 sc in the next ch1sp, ch 1, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last ch1sp. 1 sc in the last ch1sp, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. 

Rep R2 and R3 until you reach the size you’d like for your project.

Rep R2 one more time.

Final row: 1 sc in each st and ch1sp across. 

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Finishing Instructions:

• Finish off.
• Weave in ends.

Make Your Project Page!

How to Make a Ravelry Project Page.

Create your Linen Stitch Crochet Dishcloth Project Page on Ravelry here.

This linen stitch project is a perfect way to use up cotton yarn while creating something useful and pretty. Make a stack of dishcloths for your own kitchen or wrap them up with soap for a thoughtful gift set.

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• Busy Mama’s Dishcloth
• My Favorite Crochet Dishcloth
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