Looking for a free washcloth crochet pattern to try? This herringbone half double crochet dishcloth pattern is a great project to try.
This free crochet dishcloth pattern uses the half double herringbone crochet stitch an easy variation of the half double crochet stitch.
You can use as a square crochet dishcloth as a cleaning cloth, dish towel, or washcloth. They work great and are durable.

Herringbone Half Double Crochet Stitch
This crochet stitch makes a herringbone pattern. It is a simple repeat using the half double herringbone crochet stitch, great for watching TV and crocheting, a quick stitch that doesn’t use a lot of yarn.
Crocheted 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.
I been making all kinds of different dishcloths, crunch stitch dishcloth, free half double dishcloth,
123 sedge stitch dishcloth Pattern, free herringbone dish cloths crochet pattern, creamsicle dishcloth pattern, 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.
Next, I will be sharing a potholder using this stitch.
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How to Make a Free Cotton Herringbone Half Double Dishcloth Crochet Pattern
Supplies
- Scissors
- tapestry needle
- F, 3.75 mm crochet hook
- 1 – 3 oz Lily Sugar n Cream in Pebble Beach Ombre any other worsted weight cotton yarn
Free Herringbone Half Double Crochet Pattern
Abbreviations – US Terms
- yo – yarn over
- hhdc – herringbone half double crochet stitch
special stitch -herringbone half 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 remaining two loops on the hook. Video how to
You can make a larger or smaller dishcloth or a blanket by using an any number for the chain.
Free printable pattern at the bottom of the pattern. Just click on link and print pdf out.
Approx. 11 in x 11 in (28 cm x 28 cm)
Chain 41
Row 1: In 3rd chain from the hook, hhdc. Repeat across to the end. End with a sl. Chain 2, turn.
Row 3: In the stitch next to the chain, hhdc. Repeat across to the end. Chain 2, turn.
Repeat Row 2 until you have 42 or the dishcloth is square. Cut yarn weave in ends.

Free Cotton Herringbone Half Double Dishcloth Printable Crochet Pattern
Herringbone Half Double Dishcloth Crochet Pattern

Learn an easy variation of the half double crochet stitch with this fun half double crochet stitch dishcloth pattern.
Materials
- Scissors
- tapestry needle
- F, 3.75 mm crochet hook
- 1 – 3 oz Lily Sugar n Cream in Pebble Beach Ombre any other worsted weight cotton yarn
Instructions
- Chain 41
- Row 1: In 3rd chain from the hook, hhdc. Repeat across to the end. End with a sl. Chain 2, turn.
- Row 3: In the stitch next to the chain, hhdc. Repeat across to the end. Chain 2, turn.
- Repeat Row 2 until you have 42 or the dishcloth is square. Cut yarn weave in ends.
Notes
Abbreviations – US Terms
yo – yarn over
hhdc – herringbone half double crochet stitch
special stitch -herringbone half 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 remaining two loops on the hook.
You can make a larger or smaller dishcloth or a blanket by using an any number for the chain.
Approx. 11 in x 11 in (28 cm x 28 cm)
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