Looking for a free dishcloth pattern to try? This easy and quick crossed double stitch crochet dishcloth pattern is a great project to try. It uses the crossed double crochet stitch and the double crochet stitch.
You can use as a square dishcloth as a cleaning cloth, dish towel, or wash cloth. They work great and are durable.
This crochet stitch makes a x looking reversible open pattern. The crochet pattern is a simple repeat, great for watching TV and crocheting. It is a fast stitch when paired with the double crochet stitch.
The crossed double crochet stitch is easy to do. It is a little awkward at first doing one double crochet then going backwards but it is easy to get the hang of.
Crochet dishcloths are great gifts too. You can choose a color to go with their décor or a neutral that would go with anyone’s style. Washcloths are practical too.
Dishcloth crochet patterns are great for beginner crochet projects. The patterns don’t need much yarn and it is a great way to learn new stitches. Crocheted dishcloths are quick and easy projects.
I been making all kinds of different dishcloths, free half double dishcloth crocheting pattern, 123 sedge stitch dishcloth Pattern, free herringbone dish cloths crochet pattern,
creamsicle dishcloth pattern, wide double crochet dishcloth, and even berry dishcloth so I decided to do another set in a different stitch.
I also made this blue wave dishtowel using the ripple stitch. There are matching pot holders for some of the stitches: simple potholder pattern, crunch stitch potholder, and half double stitch potholder too.
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Scroll Down for Pattern – Free Printable Crossed Double stitch Crochet Pattern Pdf at the bottom of pattern
How to Make a Free Cotton Crossed Double Stitch Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
Supplies
- Scissors
- tapestry needle
- H/8 5 mm Crochet Hook
- 1 – 3 oz Lily Sugar n Cream in Mistletoe any other worsted weight cotton yarn approx
- 1- 4 oz Lily Sugar n Cream in Red
Crossed Stitch Crochet Pattern
Abbreviations – US Terms
- yo – yarn over
- ch– chain
- dc – double crochet
- st– stitch
For the crossed double stitch, you skip one stitch and double crochet in the next. Then you go back and double crochet in the stitch you skipped.
You can make a larger or smaller dishcloth or a blanket by using an odd number + 3 for the chain. Turning chain counts as first stitch of the row.
Free printable pattern at the bottom of the pattern. Just click on link and print pdf out.
Approx. 12 in x 12 in (30 cm)
Chain 38
Row 1: dc 4th chain from hook. dc in each stitch across. Chain 3 and turn.
Row 2: dc in the 3rd st, go back 1 st, dc; *skip 1 st, dc in next, go back to skipped st, dc* rep from * until 1 st left, dc in last st. Chain 3 and turn.
Row 3: dc in 2nd st and across. Chain 3 and turn.
Row 4: Repeat Row 3
Row 5: Repeat Row 2 (crossed double stitch)
Repeat 2 rows of double crochet and 1 row of crossed double until you have 21 rows ending with 1 row of double crochet after 1 row of crossed double crochet.
Version 1 color changes: Alternate 3 rows of red with 3 rows of mistletoe
Version 2 color changes: All rows of double crochet are red. All rows of crossed double crochet are mistletoe.
Cut and knot yarn. Weave in ends, using a tapestry needle. Enjoy your crossed double stitch dishcloth.
Free Double Crossed Stitch Crochet Dishcloth Printable Pattern PDF
Crossed Double Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
Materials
- Scissors
- tapestry needle
- H/8 5 mm Crochet Hook
- 1 – 3 oz Lily Sugar n Cream in Mistletoe any other worsted weight cotton yarn approx
- 1- 4 oz Lily Sugar n Cream in Red
Instructions
- Chain 38
- Row 1: dc 4th chain from hook. dc in each stitch across. Chain 3 and turn.
- Row 2: dc in the 3rd st, go back 1 st, dc; *skip 1 st, dc in next, go back to skipped st, dc* rep from * until 1 st left, dc in last st. Chain 3 and turn.
- Row 3: dc in 2nd st and across. Chain 3 and turn.
- Row 4: Repeat Row 3
- Row 5: Repeat Row 2 (crossed double stitch)
- Repeat 2 rows of double crochet and 1 row of crossed double until you have 21 rows ending with 1 row of double crochet after 1 row of crossed double crochet.
- Version 1 color changes: Alternate 3 rows of red with 3 rows of mistletoe
- Version 2 color changes: All rows of double crochet are red. All rows of crossed double crochet are mistletoe.
- Cut and knot yarn. Weave in ends, using a tapestry needle.
Notes
Abbreviations – US Terms
yo – yarn over
ch– chain
dc – double crochet
st– stitch
For the crossed double stitch, you skip one stitch and double crochet in the next. Then you go back and double crochet in the stitch you skipped. You can make a larger or smaller dishcloth or a blanket by using an odd number + 3 for the chain. Turning chain counts as first stitch of the row.
Approx. 12 in x 12 in (30 cm)
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