How to Make the Beginner Single Crochet Dishcloth – Free Pattern
The Beginner Single Crochet Dishcloth is a great beginner crochet project, because it was designed for basic stitch practice.
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Featuring beginner-friendly stitch repeats, this crochet dishcloth is sure to help you get the hang of the most basic stitches.
You will find chain stitches, single crochets, and a slip stitch in this pattern.
Plus, this allows for practice making slip knots.
Another great thing about the Beginner Single Crochet Dishcloth is that it is a small project, so you never get bored.
Then, you can put them to use after! I love functional crochet projects!
Plus, they make for great gifts and they’re big sellers at craft fairs.
Beginner Single Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
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Materials
100% Cotton Worsted Weight Yarn (#4)
- Any Color – 2 oz (96yds)
H/8/5.00mm Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Gauge
Not important for this project
Stitch Guide
arnd = around
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
sk = skip
sl st = slip stitch
Skill Level
Beginner
Written in U.S. Terms
Notes
- Beginning chains do not count as stitches.
- Where asterisks appear, repeat the instructions between them.
- There is a stitch chart included below the instructions.
- Video tutorial available on Youtube.
Instructions
R1. Ch 26, sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each st across, turn (25 sc)
R2-5. Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn (25 sc)
R6-10. Ch 1, sc in 1st st, ch 2, skip next st, sc in next, *ch 2, skip 1, sc* across, turn (13 sc, 12 ch-2)
R11. Ch 1, sc in each sc and in each ch-space across, turn (25)
R12-15. Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn (25 sc)
R16-20. Ch 1, sc in 1st st, ch 2, skip next st, sc in next, *ch 2, skip 1, sc* across, turn (13 sc, 12 ch-2)
R21. Ch 1, sc in each sc and in each ch-space across, turn (25)
R22-25. Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn (25 sc); at the end of R25, turn project slightly, so the left side is facing upward and continue
R26. Ch 1, sc in the end of each row and in each stitch arnd the outside; Fasten.
Finishing
- Hide all loose strings.
And that’s how you make the Beginner Single Crochet Dishcloth!
Happy Crocheting!
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I love crocheting new dishcloth patterns. This was a quick one made while camping. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Kimberly!
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you!
-Sonya
I love your patterns. I have subscribed to your newsletter as well. I found you. through the Winter Washcloth Blog hop. I bookmarked your website and the free pattern on the correct day to go back to later. When I went back I realized that I could have downloaded the pattern instead of just looking at the webpage. Is there anyway that I can get the code to get the download? Yours is the only one I don’t have so far. I understand if it’s not possible.
Hi Jennifer!
Are you looking for the Beginner Single Crochet Dishcloth or Beginner Half Double Crochet Dishcloth?
-Sonya
Can you use 100 percent cotton ?? On this pattern too,??
Hi Karen!
I did use 100% cotton and would suggest it for dishcloths/washcloths!
-Sonya