What to learn how to make an easy crochet dishcloth pattern? Try this variation of a shell crochet stitch using this free washcloth crochet tutorial with a free printable pattern.

I added a simple border to the dishcloth for a more finished look. For the border, I used the first row of the pattern.

You can use as a square crochet washcloth as a cleaning cloth, dish towel, or dishcloth. They work great and are durable.

This crochet stitch makes a variation of a shell design using double crochet stitches. It is a simple 2 row repeat, great for watching TV and crocheting. It is a easy crochet stitch with great texture.

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Crochet washcloths 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 pattern,

wide double crochet dishcloth, and even berry dishcloth so I decided to do another set in a different crochet 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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How to Make a Free Cotton Primrose Crochet Dishcloth Pattern

Supplies

Scissors
tapestry needle
H/8 5 mm Crochet Hook
1 – 3 oz – Lily Sugar n’ Cream Yarn in or any other worsted weight cotton yarn

Free Primrose Crochet Dishcloth Pattern

Abbreviations – US Terms

yo – yarn over
st/sts – stitch
ch – chain
hdc– half double crochet
dc– double crochet

You can make a larger or smaller crochet dishcloth or a blanket by using a multiple of 3 + 2 for the chain.

Free printable crochet pattern at the bottom of the pattern. Just click on link and print pdf out.

Approx. 11 in x 11in (28 cm)

Chain 38

Row 1: 1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc in 3rd chain from hook, * skip next 2 chs, 1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc in next ch, repeat from * across, ending with 1 hdc in last ch, turn.

Row 2: ch 3, * 3 dc in next ch 2 space (shell), repeat from * across, ending with 1 dc in top of turning ch, turn.

Row 3: ch 2, * 1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc in 2nd dc of next shell, repeat from * across, ending with 1 hdc in top of turning chain, turn.

Repeat rows 2 & 3

Border:

Round 1: sc in each stich across. 2 sc in the corner. 4 sc for each of the 2 rows down the side (3 sts for the dc, 1 for hdc) . 3 sc in the corner. 1 single in each stitch cross. 2 sc in the corner. 4 sc for each 2 rows down the side. 3 sc in the corner. sl to the 1st stitch.

single crochet ch 2, 1 sc in the 1 sc. Then *skip 2 stiches, 1 sc, 2 ch, 1 sc*. Repeat round.

Cut yarn and weave in ends with a tapestry needle.

Free Easy Primrose Stitch Crochet a Washcloth Printable Pattern PDF

Yield: Dishcloth