Looking for easy and free crochet washcloth and dishcloth patterns? This collection of 50 crochet dishcloth patterns is perfect for beginners, stash-busting projects, and quick handmade gifts.
Whether you call them crochet washcloths, dishcloths, or even crochet face cloths, these small projects are practical, fast, and fun to make.
You’ll find a mix of simple beginner-friendly stitches, textured scrubby designs for kitchen cleaning, and decorative patterns that make beautiful handmade gifts.
Many of these crochet washcloth patterns work up in under an hour and are great for practicing new stitches without committing to a large project.
From basic single crochet dishcloths to modern textured stitch designs like waffle stitch, moss stitch, and berry stitch, this list has something for every skill level.
If you’re looking for quick crochet projects, easy beginner patterns, or creative stitch ideas, you’ll find plenty of inspiration below.
You do not need much yarn, 1 skein of Sugar n Cream yarn or 2 skeins of any cotton yarn to make to matching dish cloths.
It is also a great time to try different color and stitch combinations. There are lots of different colors of cotton yarn in solids and variegated colors.
Washcloth pattern are great for beginner crocheters too. You don’t need much yarn and you can practice before you take on a larger crochet project.
You can use them as a kitchen cleaning cloth, dish towel, or washcloth. They work great and are durable.
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. They are practical too.
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Most Popular Crochet Washcloth Patterns
Easy Beginner Crochet Washcloth Patterns
If you’re new to crochet or just want simple, relaxing projects, these beginner crochet washcloth patterns are a great place to start.
They use basic stitches like single crochet, half double crochet, and easy repeats, making them perfect for learning while creating something useful. These patterns are ideal for quick wins and confidence-building projects.
1. Moss Stitch Dishcloth
Beginner friendly crochet dishcloth | Quick project | Great stash-buster
This pattern is made using the moss stitch a great beginner crochet stitch made up of the chain and single crochet stitch. Try this free and easy washcloth pattern for crochet where you will learn how to make a simple washcloth.
Half Double Crochet Washcloth Pattern
Make an easy washcloth with this free crochet pattern. The pattern uses easy basic crochet stitches.
There is a matching half double hot pad pattern available in a free PDF.
Stitch Sampler Crochet Dishcloth Patterns
Stitch sampler washcloth patterns are a fun way to practice new crochet stitches without committing to a large project.
Each dishcloth focuses on a different stitch pattern, such as moss stitch, herringbone, or mesh stitch, helping you build skills while making something practical. These are perfect if you enjoy learning new techniques in small, manageable projects.
Double Cluster Stitch Crochet Dishcloth
Intermediate | Great for Variegated Yarn
Make a cluster crochet wash cloth using the double crochet together stitch, which is easy to learn. It makes little groups of slightly raised puffs. This stitch would be great for a blanket too.
Double Herringbone Washcloth
This dishcloth is made using a variation of the double crochet stitch. The variation gives a angle to the stitches.
This is a great stitch to learn how to make a washcloth with. Washcloths are great to make they are basically a square of a certain stitch.
4. Even Berry Free Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
I made this dishcloth using the even berry crochet stitch and the single crochet stitch.
5. Bean Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
This crochet pattern has great textured. Try the bean stitch it is an easy one row repeat.
Quick & Fast Crochet Washcloth Patterns (15–30 Minutes)
When you want a quick crochet project you can finish in one sitting, fast washcloth patterns are perfect.
These crochet dishcloths work up quickly using simple stitch repeats and are great for last-minute gifts, craft fairs, or stash-busting. Many of these can be completed in under 30 minutes depending on your skill level.
6. Crossed Double Crochet Washcloth Pattern - Free Printable PDF
Try this double crochet dishcloth pattern. It uses the double crochet stitch and a variation the crossed double. Dishcloths are a great beginner pattern or a way to try a new stitch without making a big project.
This crochet pattern teaches you how to make a washcloth using double crochet stitches.
7. Wide Double Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
Make this easy crochet washcloth pattern using the wide double crochet pattern. The stitch is an easy variation of the double crochet stitch. This crocheted washcloth pattern works up fast.
8. Spider Stitch Free Washcloth Pattern for Crochet
Try a new stitch with this easy free washcloth pattern for crochet. The spider stitch is an easy stitch that uses single crochet and the chain stitch to make a pretty texture.
9. Single Double Crochet Dishcloth Pattern - Free Printable PDF
This free cotton yarn dishcloth pattern makes a pretty diagonal pattern using only single and double crochet stitches.
10. Half Double Herringbone Free Crocheted Washcloth Pattern
This is an easy variation of the beginner stitch, the half double crochet pattern.
11. Crunch Stitch Free Washcloth Crochet Pattern
This free printable PDF crochet washcloth pattern makes a thick cloth with no holes. It has a easy basic repeat using just two stitches, the slip stitch and the half double crochet.
12. Strawberry Waves Free Crocheted Washcloth
This crochet washcloth pattern is an easy pattern to make and gives great texture. The pattern is slit stitch followed by the half double crochet stitch with a one row repeat
Even Moss Stitch Washcloth Video
13. 123 Sedge Stitch Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
Learn the sedge stitch an easy combination of single, half double, and double crochet stitches in a one row repeat.
Skill Level: Beginner
14. Mesh Stitch Free Crochet Washcloth Pattern
Try the mesh stitch with this free printable dishcloth crochet pattern.
15. Half Double Cluster Stitch Free Crochet Washcloth Pattern
Try a different cluster stitch with this half double cluster.
16. C2C Moss stitch Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
You can crochet on the bias and add stripes or not to make this dishcloth. There is a video if you are new to corner to corner crocheting.
17. Double Single Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
Use single and double crochet and your favorite cotton yarn to make this free dishcloth pattern.
18. Joyful Crochet Dishcloth Free Pattern
This cotton dishcloth pattern is made alternating double and single crochet stitches great for beginners.
Skill Level: Beginner
19. 4 Textured Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
Make a matching set of crocheted dishcloths with these 4 different patterns.
20. Rustic Dishcloth Pattern
21. Crochet Spike Stitch Free Crochet Washcloth Pattern
A modern dishcloth pattern in a solid color made with this spike stitch.
22. Textured Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
24. Berry Stitch Washcloth Crochet Pattern
This easy stitch is the berry stitch which make a raised dot between single crochet stitches.
25. Primrose Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
Make this pretty dishcloth with a scalloped edge using the primrose stitch.
26. Rice Stitch Washcloth Pattern
This cotton washcloth uses the rice stitch a combination of front and back post stitches that give it a stretchy texture.
27. Free Crochet a Dishcloth Pattern – Over the Rainbow
This colorful cotton dishcloth uses the trinity stitch with looks like flowers or parts of stars.
28. Double V Cluster Dishcloth
This is a variation of the V stitch. You make double crochet cluster on either side of the V to get this pattern.
29. Learn How to Star Stitch Crochet Washcloth Pattern
This dishcloth is made using the star or daisy stitch, It is an easy repeat that makes a pretty texture.
30. Easy Cotton Waffle Stitch Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
The waffle stitch makes raised squares using front and back post double crochet stitches.
Waffle Stitch Dishcloth Tutorial
31. Suzette Stitch Dishcloth
Learn how to make the suzette stitch an easy combination of basic stitches.
Suzette Washcloth Video How to
32. Springtide Dishcloth Crochet Pattern
This pattern is an easy one row repeat using the basic stitches single, half double, and double crochet all in the same stitch. You can make a matching kitchen towel and potholder too.
33. Feather Stitch Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
Try the feather stitch in this dishcloth crochet pattern. This pattern makes a dense thick dishcloth.
34. Spike Stitch Dishcloth Crochet Pattern
Try the spike stitch an easy variation of the single crochet stitch in this 2 color pattern.
35. Alpine Stitch Crocheting Pattern
This crochet pattern uses front post double crochet to make this pretty raised pattern with great texture.
36. Free Checkerboard Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
This checkboard pattern is easy to do using double crochet stitches and 3 colors of cotton yarn.
37. Modern Wave Stitch Crochet Washcloth Pattern
38. Mayberry Stitch Crochet Tutorial – Dishcloth
Add playful texture to your kitchen with this easy Mayberry stitch crochet dishcloth. Raised bobbles and half double crochet stitches create a thick, colorful cotton cloth that is practical for cleaning and fun to make.
39. Coral Raised Waves Cotton Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
This stitch pattern uses all of the basic stitch in a row for this up and down pattern. The pattern is easy to do and has a 2 row repeat.
40. Houndstooth Stitch Washcloth Crochet Pattern
Make this easy washcloth using Lion Brand 24/7 cotton yarn. The houndstooth stitch is an easy combination of two basic crochet stitches.
41. Almond Stitch Washcloth
This pattern uses the slip stitch and the half double crochet stitch to make this ovals in this raised design.
Walnut Stitch Cotton Washcloth
Try the walnut stitch with this is washcloth pattern. The stitch is an easy combination of slip stitch and half double crochet stitch. The cotton yarn is soft, perfect for a face washcloth.
Silt Stitch Crochet Quick Easy Washcloth
This stitch uses the the silt stitch. The stitch is a combination of a row of double crochet and a row of single and 2 double crochet stitches in one stitch which is an easy pattern.
Little Dots Free Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
Make a textured cotton dishcloth with this easy Triple Dot crochet pattern. Using single and treble crochet stitches in a simple two-row repeat, this practical blue-and-white dishcloth is a quick project for your kitchen.
How to Make a Free Cotton Rice Stitch Washcloth Crochet Pattern
Supplies
- Scissors
- tapestry needle
- H/8 5 mm Crochet Hook
- 1 - 2.1 oz – Lion Brand Re-Up Yarn in Cotton Candy or any other worsted weight cotton yarn (60 g 98 yd)
Free Rice Stitch Crochet Washcloth Pattern
Abbreviations – US Terms
- yo – yarn over
- st/sts - stitch
- ch - chain
- hdc- half double crochet
- fpdc– front post double crochet
- bpdc – double crochet back post
- dc– double crochet
front post double crochet stitch – yarn over, insert the hook behind the post from the front, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru 2 loops on your hook, yo, pull thru remaining two loops on your hook. For more info here, from yarnspirations.com.
back post double crochet stitch – yarn over, insert the hook from the back of the post, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru 2 loops on your hook, yo, pull thru remaining two loops on your hook. For more info here, from yarnspirations.com.
You can make a larger or smaller crocheted dishcloth or a blanket by using an odd number for the chain.
Free printable pattern at the bottom of the pattern. Just click on link and print pdf out.
Approx. 8 in x 8 in (20.3 cm)
Chain 35
Row 1: Working in the spine of the ch, dc in 3rd ch from the hook. dc in each ch to the end. Chain 1 and turn.
Row 2: hdc in 1st st. *fpdc around next stitch, bpdc around next st; repeat from * until you have 2 sts remaining. Fpdc, hdc in top of turning ch. Chain 1, and turn.
Repeat row 2 until you have 19 rows or the dishcloth is square. Cut yarn and weave in ends with a tapestry needle.
Rice Stitch Crochet Pattern How To: Free Pattern
Written Step By Step Instructions
- Chain an odd number, like 21.
- Double crochet in the 3rd chain from the hook and in each chain until the end of the row. Chain 1 and turn.
- Half double crochet in the first stitch. Front post double crochet around the double crochet stitch from the previous row (insert your hook from the front and double crochet around the post of the stitch). In the next stitch, back post double crochet around the double crochet stitch from the previous row (insert your hook from the back and double crochet around the post). Repeat 1 front post double crochet and 1 back post double crochet until you reach the last 2 stitches. Then do 1 front post crochet and 1 half double crochet. Chain 1 and turn.
- Repeat step 3 until you have the length you want.
You are basically alternating 1 front post post double crochet and 1 back post double crochet for the entire row around the post of previous row. You start and end with 1 half double crochet stitch, so the first stitch and last stitch of each row is a half double crochet stitch.
For the next row you repeat the same row, since the pattern is a one row repeat.
Left Handed Rice Stitch How To Tutorial Video
Right Handed Rice Stitch Crochet Pattern Video
How to Make a Little Dots Free Cotton Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
Supplies
- Scissors
- tapestry needle
- F/5 -3.75 mm crochet hook
- 1 - 2 oz Peaches & Creme Cotton Yarn in Spring Blue Stripes or any other medium worsted weight gauge 4 yarn.
Free Little Dots Cotton Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
Abbreviations – US Terms
- ch/chs – chain/chains
- st/sts - stitch/stitches
- sk - skip
- psc- picot single crochet
- sc - single crochet
Picot Single Crochet (Psc): (Worked from the WS of the fabric) Insert the hook in the next st, yo and pull up a loop. [Yo and pull through 1 loop] 3 times (as for a ch 3). Yo and pull through both loops on the hook. Push ch 3 to the back (RS) of the fabric when working the next st.
To make a larger or smaller crochet project, use a multiple of 4+2. For a the dots to be lined-up use an even number.
Approx. size: 7.5 in x 7.5 in
ch 30
Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and each ch to the end. Turn and ch 1.
Row 2: sc in the 1st st. *Psc in the next st, sc in the next st. Repeat from * to end. Turn and ch 1.
Row 3: sc in each st to end. Turn and ch 1.
Row 4: sc in the first 2 sts. *Psc in the next st, sc in the next st. Repeat from * until 1 st remains. Sc in the last st. Turn and ch 1.
Row 5: sc in each st to end. Turn and ch 1.
Repeat Rows 2-5 until you have 33 rows or the desired length.
Knot end and cut yarn. Weave in yarn ends.
The textured raised dot stitch crochet dishcloth pattern is now complete! We hope you enjoyed this crochet tutorial and are inspired to make your own beautiful crocheted dishcloth for kitchen use. Don’t forget, when finished with the project tag @amorecraftylife on Instagram so we can see them.
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Little Dot Free Dishcloth Crochet Pattern
Try a new raised dot pattern with this free and easy cotton dishcloth crochet pattern
Materials
- Scissors
- tapestry needle
- F/5 -3.75 mm crochet hook
- 1 - 2 oz Peaches & Creme Cotton Yarn in Spring Blue Stripes or any other medium worsted weight gauge 4 yarn.
Instructions
- ch 30
- Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and each ch to the end. Turn and ch 1.
- Row 2: sc in the 1st st. *Psc in the next st, sc in the next st. Repeat from * to end. Turn and ch 1.
- Row 3: sc in each st to end. Turn and ch 1.
- Row 4: sc in the first 2 sts. *Psc in the next st, sc in the next st. Repeat from * until 1 st remains. Sc in the last st. Turn and ch 1.
- Row 5: sc in each st to end. Turn and ch 1.
- Repeat Rows 2-5 until you have 33 rows or the desired length.
- Knot end and cut yarn. Weave in yarn ends.
Notes
Abbreviations – US Terms
- ch/chs – chain/chains
- st/sts - stitch/stitches
- sk - skip
- psc- picot single crochet
- sc - single crochet
Picot Single Crochet (Psc): (Worked from the WS of the fabric) Insert the hook in the next st, yo and pull up a loop. [Yo and pull through 1 loop] 3 times (as for a ch 3). Yo and pull through both loops on the hook. Push ch 3 to the back (RS) of the fabric when working the next st.
To make a larger or smaller project, use a multiple of 4+2. For a the dots to be lined-up use an even number.
Approx. size: 7.5 in x 7.5 in
Free Little Dot Crochet Dishcloth PDF
Wide Double Crochet Dishcloth
How to Make a Free Cotton Even Wide Double Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
Supplies
- Scissors
- tapestry needle
- H – 5 mm crochet hook
- 1 – 3 oz Lily Sugar n Cream in Hippi any other worsted weight cotton yarn approx 2 oz
Wide Double Stitch Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
Abbreviations – US Terms
- yo – yarn over
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- wdc –wide double crochet
special stitch: wide double crochet, same as a regular double crochet but you crochet in the space between the stitches.
You can make a larger or smaller crochet dishcloth or a blanket by using any number for the chain.
Free printable crochet pattern at the bottom of the pattern. Just click on link and print pdf out.
Approx. 12.5 in x 12.5 in (32 cm)
Chain 36
Row 1: dc in the 3rd ch from the hook. Repeat all the way across. Your last stitch in the final chain should be a dc. ch 3 and turn.
Row 2: wdc into space between the dc from the row below. Repeat across to the end(do not put one between the last stitch and the chain 3) ch 3 and turn. (35 sts)
Repeat Row 2 until you have 25 or the dishcloth is square. Cut yarn weave in ends. Enjoy your crocheted washcloth
Wide Double Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
Materials
- Scissors
- tapestry needle
- H – 5 mm crochet hook
- 1 – 3 oz Lily Sugar n Cream in Hippi any other worsted weight cotton yarn approx 2 oz
Instructions
Abbreviations – US Terms
yo – yarn over
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
wdc –wide double crochet
special stitch: wide double crochet, same as a regular double crochet but you crochet in the space between the stitches.
You can make a larger or smaller dishcloth or a blanket by using any number for the chain.
Approx. 12.5 in x 12.5 in (32 cm)
Chain 36
Row 1: dc in the 3rd ch from the hook. Repeat all the way across. Your last stitch in the final chain should be a dc. ch 3 and turn.
Row 2: wdc into space between the dc from the row below. Repeat across to the end(do not put one between the last stitch and the chain 3) ch 3 and turn. (35 sts)
Repeat Row 2 until you have 25 or the dishcloth is square. Cut yarn weave in ends.
Free Cotton Wide Double Crochet Dishcloth Printable Crochet Pattern
More Free Crochet Washcloth Patterns to try.
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- 44. Scrubby Crocheting Dishcloth Pattern
- 45. Breast Cancer Dishcloth
- 46. Super Scrubby Crochet Dishcloth Free Pattern
- 47. Bobble Crochet Phrases Dishcloth Patterns
- 48. Mesh Crochet Dishcloth
- 49. Kitchen Towel Set Crochet Pattern
- 50. Cotton Cloths and Crochet Basket
- 51. Tunisian Crocheted Dishcloth Free Pattern
- 52. Donut Dishcloth Free
- 53. Rainbow Crochet Dishcloth Free Pattern
- 54. Hanging Dishcloth Free
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