Looking for a free dishcloth pattern to try? This double cluster stitch crochet dishcloth pattern is a great project to try. It uses 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 double cluster crochet stitch makes a raised puff. It is a simple repeat, great for watching TV and crocheting. The crocheting stitch is easy with great texture.
These are great gifts too. You can choose a color to go with their décor or a neutral that would go with anyone’s style. They are practical too.
I been making all kinds of different dishcloths, free half double dishcloth, 123 sedge stitch dishcloth Pattern, free herringbone dish cloths crochet pattern,
creamsicle dishcloth crocheting 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 crocheting pattern too.
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How to Make a Free Cotton Cluster Double Stitch Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
Supplies
- Scissors
- tapestry needle
- H/8 5 mm Crochet Hook
- 1 – 3 oz Lily Sugar n Cream in Damask or any other worsted weight cotton yarn approx
Cluster Double Stitch Crochet Pattern
Abbreviations – US Terms
- yo – yarn over
- ch– chain
- dc – double crochet
- st– stitch
- ch-sp – chain space
Special stitch: cluster double stitch, similar to working 4 double crochet together in one stitch or space: 1. Yo, insert hook into stitch or space, Yo, draw up a loop (3 loops on hook), Yo, draw through 2 loops (2 loops remain on hook), repeat 3 more times. You will have 3 loops on the hook, then 4, then 5. Yo, draw through all loops on hook. Chain 1 to secure the stitch.
Double cluster stitch video left-handed – double cluster stitch video right-handed
You can make a larger or smaller dishcloth or a blanket by using an even number 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. 9.5 in x 9.5 in (24 cm)
Chain 38
Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and in next ch, *ch 1, skip 1 ch, sc in next ch; repeat from * until you have 3 chs remaining, ch 1, sk 1, sc in each of last 2 ch sts. Chain 4 and turn.
Row 2: Work cluster in each ch-1 space across, skip 1 sc, dc in last st. Chain 1 and turn.
Row 3: sc in top of dc, sc in ch-sp before first cluster, *ch 1, sc in next ch-sp between clusters; repeat from * across working one sc in ch-sp after last cluster and 1 sc in third ch from turning chain. Chain 4 and turn.
Repeat Row 2-3 until you have 18 rows. Cut and knot yarn. Weave in ends, using a tapestry needle. Enjoy your double cluster stitch crochet dishcloth.
Free Cluster Double Stitch Crochet Dishcloth Printable Pattern PDF
Cluster Double Stitch Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
Materials
- Scissors
- tapestry needle
- H/8 5 mm Crochet Hook
- 1 – 3 oz Lily Sugar n Cream in Damask or any other worsted weight cotton yarn approx
Instructions
- Chain 38
- Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and in next ch, *ch 1, skip 1 ch, sc in next ch; repeat from * until you have 3 chs remaining, ch 1, sk 1, sc in each of last 2 ch sts. Chain 4 and turn.
- Row 2: Work cluster in each ch-1 space across, skip 1 sc, dc in last st. Chain 1 and turn.
- Row 3: sc in top of dc, sc in ch-sp before first cluster, *ch 1, sc in next ch-sp between clusters; repeat from * across working one sc in ch-sp after last cluster and 1 sc in third ch from turning chain. Chain 4 and turn.
- Repeat Row 2-3 until you have 18 rows. 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
ch-sp - chain space
Special stitch: cluster double stitch, similar to working 4 double crochet together in one stitch or space: 1. Yo, insert hook into stitch or space, Yo, draw up a loop (3 loops on hook), Yo, draw through 2 loops (2 loops remain on hook), repeat 3 more times. You will have 3 loops on the hook, then 4, then 5. Yo, draw through all loops on hook. Chain 1 to secure the stitch.
You can make a larger or smaller dishcloth or a blanket by using an even number for the chain. Turning chain counts as first stitch of the row.
Approx. 9.5 in x 9.5 in (24 cm)
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More Free Crochet Dishcloth Patterns
- Crossed Double Stitch Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
- Bean Dishcloth Crocheting Pattern
- Wide Double Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
- Spider Stitch Dishcloth Pattern
- Even Moss Stitch Dishcloth Pattern
- Mesh Stitch Dishcloth Pattern
- Half Double Cluster Stitch Dishcloth Pattern
- Half Herringbone Stitch Dishcloth Pattern
- Crunch Stitch Potholder Crochet Pattern
- Half Double Herringbone Dishcloth Crochet Pattern
- Crunch Stitch Dishcloth Crochet Pattern
- Half Double Potholder Crocheting pattern
- Half double crochet dishcloth pattern
- 123 Sedge Stitch Dishcloth Pattern
- Simple Double Thick Potholder
- Half Herringbone Potholder
- Creamsicle Dishcloth Crocheting Patttern
- Herringbone Dishcloth
- Even Berry Dishcloth
- Blue Wave Dishtowel
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