If you’re new to crochet or looking for a quick and easy project, you can’t go wrong with this Easy Crochet Dishcloth!
Are you New to Crochet?
This Easy Crochet Dishcloth is the perfect beginner friendly project. It’s worked in turned rows of single crochet stitches, making it perfect to practice your stitches, tension, and working in rows. Just choose your favorite color of yarn, or a variegated or self-striping yarn, and a crochet hook!
If you are just getting started, I’d recommend a #4 worsted-weight cotton yarn for a dishcloth. Cotton yarn is best for projects that will get wet, thrown in the wash, etc. and still keep its shape.
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Creating Straight and Even Rows of Stitches
Don’t get discouraged! If your stitches are not even, the edges not perfectly straight, or your dishcloth is looking a little wonky, it’s okay! Learning how to make straight and even stitches takes time and practice.
To help, here are some things to focus on:
- Keep a consistent tension, as much as possible – work on keeping the yarn the same tightness when making your stitches. Sometimes you may work some loose and some tight, which creates uneven rows. Keeping the yarn wrapped around your finger in the same tightness as you work your stitches and keeping your stitches the same size will help you on your way to straight and even rows and stitches.
- Count your stitches after each row – sometimes when we are learning, we may work 2 stitches into one stitch or skip a stitch completely. If you count your stitches at the end of each row before you chain 1 and turn to work on the next row, this will help keep your rows the same size because the stitch count is the same. If you had 20 single crochet stitches in the first row, each row following should also have 20 stitches. If you have less or more stitches in any of the rows, your dishcloth will get wider or narrower as you continue to work rows of too many or too few stitches.
- Be kind to yourself! It’s tempting to say that you are bad at crocheting just because your first few projects aren’t what you were picturing them to be. Give yourself time to learn and experiment with the craft! This is part of the process.
In the photo below, you can see my progression of dishcloths! My very first one is on the left. The rows are a little bumpy and I remember pulling it out and re-doing row after row trying to get it perfect. The second one is in the center. It looks a little bit more consistent in tension. Not perfect, but pretty good! After a few years of crocheting, I make the dishcloth on the right as part of this blog post and crochet pattern. I can definitely see that I’ve come a long way!
Beginner-Friendly Video Tutorial!
I’ve created a video tutorial for working turned rows of single crochet stitches! This is exactly what you are doing in this easy crochet dishcloth pattern! If you’re new to crochet or looking to brush up on some of your skills, it would be worth watching!
Keep on reading for the free crochet pattern below!
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Materials:
- Cotton worsted-weight yarn – I used Bernat Handicrafter Cotton yarn. The pink/purple/blue/white dishcloth is made in the “Purple Perk Ombre” color. The green/blue/yellow/white dishcloth is made in the “Mod Ombre” color.
- 5.0 mm (H8) crochet hook (I always use and love my Clover Amour hooks! They just move so smoothly through the yarn)!
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
- Scissors for cutting yarn
Stitches Used:
Ch – Chain
SC – Single Crochet
Make Your Own Easy Crochet Dishcloth!
Row 1: Chain 26 stitches. SC in 2nd chain from hook and in each stitch across (25), ch 1, turn
Row 2: SC in 1st stitch and each stitch across (25), ch 1, turn. Repeat this row until you have made a square.
You will know you have made a square when it folds in half diagonally and it forms a perfect triangle.
When you have completed the last row, you can fasten off and weave in the ends, or you can crochet a border around your dishcloth.
If you are doing a border, after your last row is finished, ch 1, turn, and continue to SC around the outside of your square dishcloth. Place 1 SC in each stitch and 3 SC stitches in each corner.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Remember to watch the video tutorial if you need a visual on working the turned rows of single crochet stitches! This video also shows how to do the border around the dishcloth, if you are interested in adding it!
You’re all finished!! Great work!!
Remember, if you are new to crochet, your dishcloth may not have turned out just the way you wanted it to, or maybe you spent more time pulling out your stitches than actually making them. THAT’S OK! Everyone starts out somewhere and if you stick with it, you’ll catch on and see your skills improving with each project you make.
Now, if you are looking for another dishcloth that is a little step up, but still beginner friendly, check out our C2C Lemon Peel Dishcloth! Or browse all our crochet patterns here!
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