With its beautiful shell-like pattern, it’s not too thick and it works up really quickly. Choose your favourite colour and make this useful project for yourself, for a housewarming gift, or to sell at craft fairs!
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Click on the link or photo below to download our free, printable crochet dishcloth pattern! The 7 page PDF file will open in a new window. Then simply follow along with the crochet pattern on your device’s screen, or print it on 8.5 x 11 (letter size) printer paper.
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What’s the best yarn for making a crochet dishcloth?
We highly recommend using cotton yarn to make crochet dishcloths. Cotton yarn is the best choice for dishcloths because it’s very absorbent. Cotton is a strong and natural fiber that will hold up for years to come. You can even throw your crochet dishrags in the washer and dryer when they get dirty.
What specific yarn did you use to make your crochet dishcloths?
We used Lily Sugar ‘n Cream cotton yarn, which is a size 4 medium/worsted weight yarn. The colours we used are: Hot Pink, Hot Orange, Sunshine, Hot Green, Hot Blue, and Hot Purple.
What size crochet dishcloth does this pattern make?
This pattern makes a dishcloth that’s approximately 8 x 9 inches in size. To make a smaller dishcloth, use a smaller crochet hook or a thinner yarn size. Or make a larger dish rag with a larger hook and/or bulkier yarn. Check out our free PDF pattern for more specific instructions on how to adjust the size of the dishcloth.
How many crochet washcloths can I make from one ball of yarn?
Using this exact pattern you can make about 1 & 3/4 dishcloths from one 2.5 ounce skein. Each cloth uses about 80 yards of yarn from the 120 yards in the ball.
What is the best crochet stitch for dishcloths?
We definitely recommend using a mixture of simple stitches, like single crochet and double crochet, to make a crochet dishcloth. Our shell stitch combination gives the cloth a nice texture, which makes it easier to scrub dishes with. It also creates a loose enough weave that it’s easy to wring out the cloth (meaning it won’t hold a lot of moisture and grow mildew).
This crochet dishcloth is a quick and lightweight project that uses a small amount of yarn. Use your crochet washcloth to wash dishes, clean counters, or place hot dishes on. You can even use this homemade cloth as a facecloth in the bathroom!
Here’s even more easy crochet craft ideas:
Easy Crochet Coasters
Crochet Hat
Crochet Rose
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