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Free Herringbone Dishcloth Crochet Pattern – How to

Looking for a free crochet dishcloth pattern to try? This double crochet herringbone dishcloth crochet pattern is a great project to try.

The crocheting pattern uses the herringbone double crochet stitch and the single crochet stitch.

Dish cloth crocheting patterns are great for learning a new crochet stitch. They make a great beginner crochet project too. You don’t need much yarn, 2 skeins of cotton yarn to make to matching crochet dishcloths.

You can use as a cleaning cloth, dishcloth, dish towel, or washcloth. Cotton dish cloths work great and are durable.

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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. Cotton crochet dishcloths are practical too.

I love the yellow and orange. I chose that color combo because it is so bright and cheerful. At least my cleaning cloths can be fun even if cleaning isn’t.

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How to Make a Free Cotton Herringbone Dishcloth Crochet Pattern

Supplies

Yellow Lily Sugarn Cream Cotton Yarn

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Hot Orange Lily Sugarn Cream Cotton Yarn

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Cotton Dishcloth Crochet Pattern

Abbreviations – US Terms

  • yo – yarn over
  • sl – slip stitch
  • sc – single crochet
  • hbdc – herringbone double crochet stitch

special stitch -herringbone double crochet stitch- yarn over, insert your hook into the stitch. yo and pull back through the stitch and the next loop on the hook. yo pull through 1 loop on the hook, yo, pull through remaining two loops on the hook.

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Approx. 13.5 in x 13.5 in (33 cm x 33 cm)

Color A – Yellow

Chain 36

Row 1: hbdc in the 3rd chain from hook repeat until the end of the chain, chain 3 turn (34 st)

Row 2: hbdc in the first hbdc repeat until the end of the chain, chain 3 turn (34 st)

Row 3: Repeat row 2 until you have 16 rows. Tie and cut off. Weave in ends.

Border

Color B -Orange

Pull up a stitch on either the top of bottom and single crochet around in each stitch. On the sides space the stitches evenly, 3 stitches for each hbdc. 2 in the top part of the stitch and one where the stitch is worked into the row.

Crochet 2 single crochet in each corner. Sl and then chain 1. Do another row of single crochet.

Knot and weave in ends using a tapestry needle. Cut off excess yarn. Block if you want. Enjoy

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For the 2nd dishcloth switch the colors, orange for the center and yellow for the border. Enjoy or new cotton herringbone dish cloth.

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Herringbone Dishcloth Crochet Pattern

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Materials

  • Scissors
  • tapestry needle
  • H, 5 mm crochet hook
  • 1 – 2.5 Lily Sugar n Cream in yellow and hot orange or any other worsted weight 100% cotton yarn.

Instructions

  1. Color A - Yellow
  2. Chain 36
  3. Row 1: hbdc in the 3rd chain from hook repeat until the end of the chain, chain 3 turn (34 st)
  4. Row 2: hbdc in the first hbdc repeat until the end of the chain, chain 3 turn (34 st)
  5. Row 3: Repeat row 2 until you have 16 rows. Tie and cut off. Weave in ends.
  6. Border
  7. Color B -Orange
  8. Pull up a stitch on either the top of bottom and single crochet around in each stitch. On the sides space the stitches evenly, 3 stitches for each hbdc. 2 in the top part of the stitch and one where the stitch is worked into the row.
  9. Crochet 2 single crochet in each corner. Sl and then chain 1. Do another row of single crochet.
  10. Knot and weave in ends using a tapestry needle. Cut off excess yarn. Block if you want. Enjoy

Notes

Abbreviations - US Terms

yo – yarn over

sl – slip stitch

sc – single crochet

hbdc – herringbone double crochet stitch

special stitch -herringbone double crochet stitch- yarn over, insert your hook into the stitch. yo and pull back through the stitch and the next loop on the hook. yo pull through 1 loop on the hook, yo, pull through remaining two loops on the hook.

Approx. 13.5 in x 13.5 in (33 cm x 33 cm)

The herringbone crochet stitch is a great crochet dishcloth pattern because it is easy to learn, and the finished product looks great. This dishcloth would be perfect for any kitchen, and it would make a great gift for anyone who loves to cook.

If you are looking for an easy crochet dishcloth pattern that produces beautiful results, give the herringbone stitch a try.

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