Crochet dishclothes make great gifts and since it’s the holiday season, I thought I’d share an easy crochet dishcloth pattern that can be whipped up quickly and can be appreciated by anyone, whether they have a farmhouse style kitchen or not. This farmhouse crochet dishcloth pattern uses a two slight variations of double crochet stitches to give this pattern great drape and texture. In this post you’ll find the written instructions and a step-by-step video tutorial so if you’re a beginner crocheter, you can follow along with me as I make an Ava Crochet Dishcloth.
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This crochet washcloth pattern is made using variations of simple stitches and is a great pattern to work on while watching t.v.. The combination of stitches used (herringbone double crochet and crossed double crochet stitches) give this project a classic texture. Make sure to check out the section on special stitches so that you can hit the ground running.
What is the best yarn for crochet dishcloths?
The best yarn to use for crochet dishclothes is cotton yarn. My personal go-to is WeCrochet’s Dishie yarn which is a worsted weight cotton yarn. It is delightful to crochet with and comes in a wonderful array of different colors – both solids and twist colors. Their gorgeous cotton yarn colors make it easy to match the recipient’s decor if you’re planning on using this crochet project as a gift. If you don’t have Dishie on hand and want to use some yarn from. your stash, you’ll need at least 63 yards of your favourite worsted weight cotton yarn (if you want to make it in a single color).
Other Free Crochet Patterns That Make Great Gifts
- Holly Jolly Festive Crochet Christmas Coaster
- The Host With the Coast(ers)
- The Eleventh-Hour Crochet Blanket – accessible for absolute beginners
Make this a set by pairing it with a crochet kitchen towel
As a Christmas gift to give friends and family, I like to make them a crochet kitchen set that consists of two crochet dishcloths (one in a solid color and the other with a little change of color like adding stripes – like written in my pattern below) and a crochet kitchen towel. Even making all three items, it’s still a quick little project so I can make a few every year. I have designed a matching kitchen towel to go with this dishcloth called the Ava Crochet Dish Towel so definitely check it out if you’d like to make this a giftable set.
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Skill Level:
- Easy
Terminology:
- U.S. Terminology
Supplies:
- I / 5.5 mm Crochet Hook (or size needed to obtain gauge) <— Save 15% on qualifying purchases at Furls Crochet through this link using the code LOOPYLAMB15 at the checkout.
- WeCrochet Dishie (100% Cotton, Worsted Weight (4), 190 yds/174 m) in the following colors:
- Color A: Inlet (1 ball)
- Color B: Swan (1 ball)
- Tapestry Needle / Yarn Needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations:
- CH(s) = Chain(s)
- DC = Double Crochet
- FO = Finish Off
- HBDC = Herringbone Double Crochet (see Special Stitches)
- RS = Right Side
- SC = Single Crochet
- SK = Skip
- SL ST = Slip Stitch
- SP = Space
- ST = Stitch
- WS = Wrong Side
- XDC = Crossed Double Crochet (see Special Stitches)
- YO = Yarn Over
Special Stitches:
- Herringbone Double Crochet (HBDC): YO, insert hook into designated stitch. YO and pull up a loop and pull loop through first loop on hook. YO and pull through first loop on hook. YO and pull through both remaining loops.
- Crossed Double Crochet (XDC): SK 1st ST and DC into the next stitch. Working behind the DC you just completed DC in the skipped stitch.
Finished Size:
- Dish Cloth: 8” wide x 8” tall
Gauge:
- 13 sts x 10 rows = 4”
Notes:
- Gauge is not vital to the project but it may affect how much yarn is needed and the size of your project.
- This pattern is worked back and forth in turned rows.
- CH 2 at the beginning of a row counts as the first ST. Do not work into the first stitch of rows that start with CH 2.
- Each color change is executed using the last YO of the last ST of the previous row.
- Make either project a single color by omitting the color changes.
Grab a printable, ad-free PDF version of this pattern in my Ravelry or Etsy shop which includes both the crochet dishcloth and matching dish towel patterns together in one file.
Check out the video tutorial for the Ava Farmhouse Dishcloth Pattern
Ava Farmhouse Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
Using Color A, CH 27.
Row 1 (RS): HBDC in the 3rd CH from the hook (skipped 2 CHs count as first ST), HBDC in each remaining CH across. (26)
Row 2 (WS): CH 2 and turn. HBDC in each ST across.
Change to Color B
Row 3: CH 2 and turn. XDC across until 1 ST remains. DC in last ST.
Change to Color A
Rows 4 – 8: Repeat Row 2.
Change to Color B
Row 9: Repeat Row 3.
Change to Color A
Rows 10 – 11: Repeat Row 2.
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Change to Color B
Row 12: Repeat Row 3.
Change to Color A
Rows 13 – 17: Repeat Row 2.
Change to Color B
Row 18: Repeat Row 3.
Change to Color A
Rows 19 – 20: Repeat Row 2.
FO and weave in ends.
Ready to make the matching kitchen towel? Check out the free Ava Crochet Dishtowel pattern.
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Great tutorial, thank you
You’re welcome 🙂