Kitchen Dishcloth Free Crochet Pattern

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The Kitchen Dishcloth is a simple and practical free crochet pattern that’s quick to make and perfect for everyday use. It’s crocheted with soft cotton yarn and features an easy stitch repeat, making it ideal for relaxing crochet sessions, stashbusting, or gifting.

Kitchen Dishcloth crochet pattern worked in green cotton yarn.

Project Details

Project Type: Dishcloth
Size: 8 x 8 inches
Skill Level: Beginner
Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran (Grass Green), Medium Weight Yarn
Crochet Hook: 4 mm (G)
Stitches Used: Single Crochet, Chain
Construction: One row repeat

This free crochet dishcloth pattern is designed with beginners in mind. You’ll work simple stitches back and forth, repeating one easy row. It’s a great way to build confidence with basic stitches while making something useful for your kitchen or bathroom.

Why I Love This Pattern

It’s a beginner-friendly project with simple stitches.
It works up fast—perfect for quick gifts, craft fairs, or stocking up your kitchen drawer.
It’s a great stashbuster, using only a small amount of yarn.

🖨️ Tip: Click the printer icon at the top of this post to save or print a copy of this free pattern.

The Yarn

This dishcloth is made with Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran in Grass Green. I love using cotton for dishcloths because it’s soft, durable, and easy to wash. The stitch definition looks great, and the texture works well for scrubbing without being rough on your hands.

For this Kitchen Dishcloth I used approximately yards ( meters) of Paintbox Aran Cotton yarn. This yarn is 100% cotton. Each 50 g ball contains approximately 93 yards (85 meters).

Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran comes in a wide range of bright, cheerful colors. It’s a soft, machine-washable cotton that’s perfect for dishcloths and other kitchen projects. The texture gives great stitch definition and holds up well with daily use and washing.

Check out all the bright colors this cotton yarn line includes here. I chose Grass Green (Color 630) for my Kitchen dishcloth project.

Get the Other 2 Dishcloth of the Month Patterns

This Dishcloth of the Month Crochet Along features free patterns from three different designers. My pattern is one of them, and the other two are shared on their own websites.

You can find photos and links to all three free dishcloth patterns on my main CAL post. It’s a great way to discover new designs and build a matching set.

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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 Kitchen Dishcloth is included at the end of the post.

Crocheted green Kitchen Dishcloth with visible stitch texture.

Kitchen Dishcloth Crochet 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 Green Grass (Color: 630)
Crochet Hook: 4 mm (G)
Finished Project: Dishcloth: 1.4 oz (41 g) and 76 yds (70 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 15 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)
dc – double crochet
g – grams
m – meters
oz – ounces
R – row
rem – remaining
rep – repeat
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: 3
Turning ch 1 does not count as a stitch.
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.
To make this dishcloth wider, chain more stitches using the stitch multiple.
Add the Kitchen Dishcloth pattern to your Ravelry library here.

Green Kitchen Dishcloth crochet project.

Kitchen Dishcloth Pattern

This project is crocheted widthwise in rows.

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

R1: Ch 39, sk 1 ch, 1 sc in next ch. *Sk the next ch, 3 sc in the next ch, sk the next ch**. Work from * to ** across to the last ch. 1 sc in the last ch. Ch 1, turn. [38 sc]

R2: 1 sc in the first st. *Sk the next st, 3 sc in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last st. 1 sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. [38 sc]

R3-R29: Rep R2.

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Finishing Instructions

Finish off.
Weave in ends.

Kitchen Dishcloth Tutorial

Step-by-step Kitchen Dishcloth crochet tutorial collage showing Row 1 foundation and Row 2 stitch pattern.

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 hook recommended on your yarn label, chain to your desired width. Make sure the total number of chains is divisible by 3. Work the pattern until the project is the length you want, ending after you complete an odd-numbered row. Finish off and weave in the ends.

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

R1: Ch to your *desired width (total chains must evenly divide by 3), sk 1 ch, 1 sc in next ch. *Sk the next ch, 3 sc in the next ch, sk the next ch**. Work from * to ** across to the last ch. 1 sc in the last ch. Ch 1, turn.

R2: 1 sc in the first st. *Sk the next st, 3 sc in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last st. 1 sc in last st. Ch 1, turn.

Repeat Row 2 until the project reaches your desired length, ending after an odd-numbered row.

Finish off and weave in ends.

Finished the Kitchen Dishcloth? Share a photo and a short testimonial here or email it to me to be featured in the post. You can also create a Ravelry project page. Create your Kitchen Dishcloth Project Page on Ravelry here.

If you aren’t sure how to make a Ravelry Project Page the following tutorial will help:

How to Make a Ravelry Project Page.

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Kitchen Dishcloth Crochet Pattern FAQ

Q: What yarn is best for crochet dishcloths?

A: 100% cotton yarn works best because it’s absorbent, soft, and easy to wash. I used Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran for this project.

Q: Can I make the dishcloth larger or smaller?

A: Yes. Simply adjust the starting chain and work more or fewer rows to get the size you want.

Q: How much yarn does this dishcloth use?

A: This pattern uses a small amount of cotton yarn — it’s a great stashbuster.

Q: Is this a beginner-friendly pattern?

A: Yes. It only uses single crochet and chain stitches with a simple row repeat.

Q: Can I sell the dishcloths I make with this pattern?

A: Yes, you may sell finished items made from this pattern. Please credit Oombawka Design Crochet for the design.

This free crochet dishcloth pattern is perfect for anyone who wants a fast, easy, and practical project. Once you’ve made one, you can easily make a whole set to brighten up your kitchen or give as handmade gifts.

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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.