Up and Down Stripe Cotton Washcloth Pattern

Looking for a crochet project that is both easy and useful? Look no further than this colorful Cotton Up and Down Stripe Cotton Washcloth Crochet Pattern!

This crochet dishcloth pattern is a great crochet project if you are looking for something different, and the finished cotton dishcloth is sure to come in handy. So why not give it a try today?

The Interlocking Block Crochet Stitch

This Up and Down Stripe cotton dishcloth pattern is the perfect way to show your personality and add a personal touch to any kitchen.

The interlocking block crochet stitch is a mix of double crochet stitches that creates a textured stripe that goes up and down.

This crochet dishcloth pattern uses the interlocking block stitch to create a textured look that is both unique and stylish.

Peaches & Crème Stripey Yarn

Cotton yarn has great durability and will not wear out easily. This cotton yarn is a little thinner and soft than some other brands.

I decided to go with the Beach House color, because it’s such a pretty mixed of soft pinks, coral, and gray.

I just love it! There is a wide variety of solid and multi colors to choose from.

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Free Printable Crochet Pattern at the Bottom of Written Pattern Directions

How to Make a Free Up and Down Stripe Cotton Crochet Dishcloth Pattern

Supplies

• Scissors
• tapestry needle
• F/5 -3.75 mm crochet hook
• 1- 2 oz skein of Peaches & Crème Stripey in Beach House or in any worsted medium weight cotton yarn

Free Up and Down Stripe Cotton Crochet Washcloth Pattern

Abbreviations – US Terms

• ch/chs – chain/chains
• st/sts – stitch/stitches
• sk – skip
• dc – double crochet stitch
• hdc –  half double crochet stitch

To make a larger or smaller project, use a multiple of 4 + 1.

There is a link to a printable PDF below the crochet pattern.

Size: 8.5 in x 8.5 in (22 cm)

Washcloth Pattern

ch 37 in Beach House

Row 1: In the 3rd ch from hook, hdc and in each chain across. Chain 2 and turn.

Row 2: hdc in same st the ch 2 comes out of. *ch 2, skip next 2 st, dc in those next 2 sts. Ch 2, skip next 2 sts.* Repeat ** across. Hdc in the last st. Chain 2 and turn.

Row 3: dc into the next 2 sts in the row below. *Ch 2, skip next 2 sts, dc into the next 2 sts from the row below* Repeat ** across. Hdc in the top of the ch 2 from the previous row. Chain 2 and turn.

Row 4: hdc in same st the ch 2 comes out of. Crocheting into the open sts from 2 rows below (the stitches will cover the 2 chs from the previous row), dc in those next 2 sts. *Ch 2, skip next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts from 2 rows below* Repeat ** across. Hdc in last st. Chain 2 and turn.

To finish and close in the gaps you need to:

Ch 1, sc in the same st the ch 1 comes out of, sc in the next 2 sts, *hdc in the next 2 unworked sts from 2 rows below, sc in next 2 sts* Repeat from * to * across. Sc in last st. Finish off. Weave in ends.

Repeat Rows 3-4 for 16 rows or until you have the length you want.

Knot end and cut yarn. Weave in yarn ends.

Finished Washcloth

The up and down stripe cotton crochet washcloth pattern is now complete! We hope you enjoyed this tutorial and are inspired to make your own beautiful dishcloth for kitchen use. Don’t forget, when finished with the project tag @amorecraftylife on Instagram so we can see them.

Try these other patterns I made using this stitch: Free Up and Down Stripes Scarf Crochet Pattern, Up and Down Stripes Cowl Crochet Free Pattern or Easy Evergreen Ombre Chunky Crochet Throw Blanket.

Free Printable Cotton Up and Down Stripe Crochet Washcloth Pattern

Written Photo Tutorial for Interlocking Block Stitch Washcloth Cochet Pattern

Step 1. Chain Multiple of 4 +1

Chain any multiple of 4+1. For the washcloth I chained 37.

I used Lily Sugar N Cream Cotton Yan in Yellow and Tangerine for the example with a 5 mm H crochet hook.

Step 2. HDC

Half double crochet in the 3rd chain from the hook. Then half double crochet in each stitch until the end of the row. Chain 2 and turn your work.

You should have 36 stitches.

Step 3. Chain 2, Double Crochet

Half double crochet in the 1st stitch (the same one where you just did the chain 2). Chain 2, skip next 2 stitches, double crochet in those next 2 stitches. Chain 2, skip next 2 stitches. Repeat (Chain 2, skip next 2 stitches, double crochet in those next 2 stitches. Chain 2, skip next 2 stitches.) across.

Half double crochet in the last stitch. Chain 2 and turn.

Changing Colors

If you want to change colors like I did, switch to the 2nd color when you do the last yarn for the last half double crochet of the row. Then chain 2 in the new color.

Step 4. Double Crochet, Chain 2

Double crochet into the next 2 stitches in the row below. Chain 2, skip next 2 stitches, double crochet into the next 2 stitches from the row below. Repeat (Chain 2, skip next 2 stitches, double crochet into the next 2 stitches from the row below) across.

Half double in the top of the chain 2 from the previous row. Chain 2 and turn.

Step 5. Double Crochet 2 Rows Below, Chain 2

Half double crochet in same stitch the chain 2 comes out of. Crocheting into the open stitches from 2 rows below (the stitches will cover the 2 chains from the previous row), Double crochet in those next 2 stitches.

Chain 2, skip next 2 stitches, double crochet in next 2 stitches from 2 rows below. Repeat (Chain 2, skip next 2 stitches, double crochet in next 2 stitches from 2 rows below) across.

Half double crochet in last stitch. Chain 2 and turn.

Repeat steps 4-5 until you have the length you want.

Finishing Last Row Ending with Row 5

Chain 1, single crochet in the same stitch the chain 1 comes out of, half double crochet in the next 2 unworked stitches from 2 rows below, single crochet in the next 2 stitches.

Repeat from ( half double crochet in the next 2 unworked stitches from 2 rows below, single crochet in the next 2 stitches.) across.

Single crochet in last stitch.

Finishing Last Row Ending with Row 4

Chain 1, single crochet in the same stitch the chain 1 comes out of, single crochet in the next 2 stitches, half double crochet in the next 2 unworked stitches from 2 rows below, single crochet in next 2 stitches

Repeat from (half double crochet in the next 2 unworked stitches from 2 rows below, single crochet in next 2 stitches) across.

Single crochet in last stitch.

Cut yarn and knot. Weave in ends.

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