Crochet Star Dishcloth
This crochet star dishcloth pattern was one of my first patterns that were published. I’ve rewritten and redesigned it for a neater appearance of the star. I also tightened up the holes, to make it more suitable for washing and scrubbing those dishes.
In cotton, this is the perfect size for a dishcloth, a doily, or a plant mat. It looks great in
Other Patterns to Try:
- Beginner Crochet Dishcloth Pattern with Striped Option
- Dandy – Easy Crochet Dishcloth
- Stashbuster Striped Crochet Dishcloth
- Crochet Seed Stitch Dishcloth Pattern
- Slanted Cluster Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
Crochet Star Dishcloth
Skill Level
Materials
- Yarn: Bernat Handicrafter Cotton (Worsted Weight, #4; 100% Cotton; 1.75 oz/50g; 80yds/73m) Color: Pale Yellow, 1 ball
- Hook size: G/6-4.25
- Other: Measuring Tape, Scissors, Yarn Needle.
Finished Size
- Approximately 9.5" across.
Abbreviations
- Ch/Chs = Chain/Chains
- Dc = Double Crochet
- Dc2tog = Double Crochet 2 Together
- Rep = Repeat
- Sc = Single Crochet
- Sl St = Slip Stitch
- Sp/Sps = Space/Spaces
- St/Sts = Stitch/Stitches
Instructions
- Ch 5, join with sl st in first ch to form circle.
- Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc, now and throughout), work 19 dc into circle; join with sl st in first dc (ch-3). [20 dc]
- Rnd 2: Ch 3, work another 2 dc in same st as join, *dc in next 2 dc, [3 dc in next dc] 2 times; rep from * 3 times, dc in next 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc; join with sl st in top of first dc. [40 dc]
- Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in next 7 dc, ch 2, *dc in next 8 dc, ch 2; rep from * around; join with sl st in top of first dc. [40 dc and 5 ch-2 sps]
- Rnd 4: Ch 2, dc in next st (first dc2tog made), dc in next 4 dc, dc2tog, *ch 2, 3 dc in ch-2 sp, ch 2**, dc2tog, dc in next 4 dc, dc2tog; rep from * around ending last rep at **; join with sl st in top of first dc. [10 dc2tog, 35 dc and 10 ch-2 sps]
- Rnd 5: Ch 2, dc in next st, dc in next 2 dc, dc2tog, *ch 2, [3 dc in ch-2 sp, ch 2] twice**, dc2tog, dc in next 2 dc, dc2tog; rep from * around ending last rep at **; join with sl st in top of first dc. [10 dc2tog, 40 dc and 15 ch-2 sps]
- Rnd 6: Ch 2, dc in next st, dc2tog, *ch 2, [3 dc in ch-2 sp, ch 2] three times**, dc2tog twice; rep from * around ending last rep at **; join with sl st in top of first dc. [10 dc2tog, 45 dc and 20 ch-2 sps]
- Rnd 7: Ch 2, dc in next st, *ch 2, [3 dc in ch-2 sp, ch 2] four times**, dc2tog; rep from * around ending last rep at **; join with sl st in top of first dc. [5 dc2tog, 60 dc and 25 ch-2 sps]
- Rnd 8: Ch 1, *(sc, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, sc) in dc2tog; sc in each ch and st up to next dc2tog; rep from * around; join with sl st in top of first sc. Fasten off.
Perfect for a small bag with a plain white circle for the other half. Thanks so much for sharing Smile Helen