Free and Easy Crochet Dishcloth Patterns

In this free crochet pattern roundup, we have a list of easy crochet dishcloth patterns. You can make these for your kitchen. Crocheted dishcloths also make for great gifts! Although they are easy, many of these dishcloths are pretty enough that you’ll be proud to include them in your gift baskets.

The great thing about these is that they also make for great washcloths that you can use around the home. Another beauty is that they don’t require much yarn, thus they make for awesome stashbusters as well.

When I first started using crocheted dishcloths, I found the thick yarn awkward. But I soon discovered that they were a nice replacement for my scouring pads. So to work around the awkwardness, I started making mine smaller and learned to love them. I still have my scouring pads for super tough jobs, but I don’t need them as often anymore.

Easy Crochet Dishcloth Patterns

In the roundup below, you will find over 20 free crochet patterns by various designers from around the web. Some are easy to adjust in size, thus making it easy to make towels, hotpads, and placemats to match.

A few of these washcloth patterns call for a scrubby yarn, but most of them call for a worsted-weight cotton yarn. This is because cotton is durable and tough enough for scrubbing. Plus, it is super absorbent, which is a must for a good dishcloth. My go-to brand is Bernat Handicrafter, simply because that is what is available to me locally. However, Lily Sugar ‘N Cream and Lion Brand Kitchen Cotton are also good yarns.

Those yarns work well with an H or an I crochet hook.

Basic Care Instructions

Crocheted washcloths are very easy to clean, as they can be thrown into the washer and dryer along with other laundry. The only thing is that cotton can shrink in the dryer. Keeping your stitches loose while crocheting can help reduce the shrinkage. Another option is to just hang them up to dry in a well-ventilated area.

With that said, wash them frequently to avoid funny odors. If they start to smell, which is most commonly in the hot summer weather, you can soak them in vinegar or bleach and then wash them along with your other laundry.

Basic Care Instructions