Ever wondered how to crochet a dishcloth? Find out in this step by step tutorial.
These lovely pieces are also known as kitchen cloths or dish rag or tea towel or wash cloths.
This is a beginner friendly project for someone seeking to learn crochet because it is a square of approximately 7 inches.
Notes
what yarn is good for dishcloths?
100% cotton yarn because of the following benefits.
- It is a strong fiber
- Good absorbent, making it excellent to be used in the kitchen
- It does not pill easily even with extensive use.
Taking care of your dischloth
- Most can be machine washed, if made from cotton yarn. To be sure, check the yarn label for instructions.
- If hand washing you can use warm water and detergent, ensure it is dry so that it doesn’t contain slime or allow bacteria to live in them.
Materials
Yarn: Hayfield Raw Cotton Classics DK, 100% cotton, 50g, 1 ball
Hook: 4.00mm
Finished measurement: 7 x 7 square inches
Scissors
Tapestry needle
Abbreviations
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
nxt- next
sl st- slip stitch
Step by Step Instructions
ch 31
R1: dc in 3rd ch (counts as dc), dc, ch 2, *sc in nxt ch, sk 2, 2 dc in nxt ch, ch 2, sc in nxt ch, * rep from * till end of row, turn.
R2: *Into ch 2 sp work (2dc, ch2, sc). Rep from * till end of row, turn
R3: rep R2 till it measures 7 inches or R14, ch 8, sl st on ch 1 to form loop to be used for hanging.
weave in ends.
Using the same yarn, I made another dishcloth with a different pattern which I will post soon on our blog. Please keep an eye out.
Here are some other quick and easy projects that you might enjoy Neutral Shades Beginner Crochet Coaster: Free Pattern or the Scrap Yarn/Left Over Yarn Crochet Coaster: Free Pattern
Hope you enjoyed making this dishcloth,
Happy crocheting!
Shalom
