This super easy crochet dishcloth pattern with matching hand towels is perfect for sharing your crochet skills with friends and family.
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Free Crochet Dishcloth Pattern with Matching Hand Towels
Why not crochet a few dishcloths and a hand towel from the free patterns below, add a wonderful smelling hand soap or environmental friendly dish detergent and wrap it all up in a gift basket. This will make a really impressive house warming or holiday gift.
Neutral yarn colors (or home decor specific) will be such a pleasure for the recipient to incorporate these crochet washcloths into their home.
I love to draw design inspiration from nature or “mama” necessity.
In the little corner of paradise where I grew up in Vermont and still live now, the local river banks are all composed of gravel.
As I take my children to explore along the river’s edge, there is so much variety in the stones and color size for them to enjoy. (And the piles of rocky treasure they want to bring home is always amazing!!! Where do they think we can keep all of these discoveries?)
During one of these adventures, I envisioned the initial designs for this simple stitch dishcloth pattern set and the Creek Pebbles pattern set, with the patterned crochet rows mimicking the pebbles.
I hope when you make a set of these basic crochet cloths for yourself or family and friends you might find yourself transported to a beautiful afternoon exploring in nature, too.
It’s so simple–no tunisian crochet here, but more fun than a bunch of single crochet stitches in a granny square (that can be boring), so grab a ball of Sugar n Cream yarn (or any worsted yarn you’d like) and let’s get hooking!
The free crochet pattern is provided below including the size, materials, and notes. An ad-free PDF version of the River’s Edge Crochet Dishcloth Pattern is also available for you to purchase, download, and print out.
Pattern information below!
What You Need to Make this Easy Crochet Dishcloth Pattern with Matching Hand Towel
Size:
9 x 9 in (22.8 x 22.8 cm), [10 ¾ x 10 3/4 in ( 27.3 x 27.3 cm), 12 x 12 in (30.4 x 30.4 cm)]
Materials:
- Approximately 100 [125, 150] yards worsted weight cotton yarn (Any worsted weight cotton yarn can be used, even the scrubby dishcloth yarn)
- Crochet hook: Size H/8 (5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
- Tapestry needle
Gauge: In half double crochet, 13 stitches and 9 rows = 4 inches
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Notes
Cotton yarn is recommended for this pattern for best water absorption.
Experiment with different yarn styles for various effects — smooth and bumpy textured organic cotton yarn used in pictures of dishcloths and hand towel.
The yarn used for these items contains natural fiber and requires special laundering. Please read yarn labels and follow directions to maintain the life of your crochet work.
Special Stitches
Alternating Half Double Crochet:
Basic half double crochet stitch, alternating in front and back loop: *1 half double crochet in back loop only of the stitch followed by 1 half double crochet in front loop only of next stitch, repeat from * for desired length.
(Altered) Bean Stitch / Puff Stitch:
Insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull through, *yarn over, insert hook in same stitch, pull through, repeat from * 1 more time, yarn over, pull through 6 loops on hook, chain 1 (to lock stitch). Skip 1 stitch immediately following bean stitch. This will equal two stitches in pattern.
How to Make This Free Crochet Dish Cloth Pattern
Chain 31 [36, 41], turn.
Row 1:
Working in one loop only of foundation chain, slip stitch in second chain from hook and each stitch of foundation chain to end of row, turn. (30 [35, 40] stitches total.)
Row 2:
Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch, turn.
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Rows 3 – 19 [23, 27]:
Chain 1, alternating half double crochet (beginning with back loop) in first 6 stitches, 1 (altered) bean stitch in next stitch, half double crochet in next 14 [19, 24] stitches, 1 (altered) bean stitch in next stitch, alternating half double crochet (beginning with back loop) in last 6 stitches, turn your work. See Special Stitches section of pattern for (Altered) Bean Stitch and Alternating Half Double Crochet stitch directions.
Row 20 [24, 28]:
Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch, turn.
Row 21 [25, 29]:
Chain 1, working in front loop only, slip stitch to end of row.
Fasten off.
Finishing:
Weave in loose ends.
Lightly block to shape if desired.
Matching River’s Edge Hand Towel
Size:
18 ½ x 13 ½ in ( 47 x 34.3 cm)
Materials:
Approximately 250 yards worsted weight cotton yarn (Organic cotton with a bumpy texture used in pictures, but any worsted weight cotton yarn can be used.)
Crochet hook: Size H/8 (5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
Gauge:
In half double crochet, 13 stitches and 9 rows = 4 inches
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Notes
Cotton yarn is recommended for this pattern for best water absorption.
Experiment with different yarn styles for various effects — smooth and bumpy textured organic cotton yarn used in pictures of dishcloths and hand towel.
The yarn used for these items contains natural fiber and requires special laundering. Please read yarn labels and follow directions to maintain the life of your crochet work.
Special Stitches
(Altered) Bean Stitch / Puff Stitch:
Insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull through, *yarn over, insert hook in same stitch, pull through, repeat from * 1 more time, yarn over, pull through 6 loops on hook, chain 1 (to lock stitch). Skip 1 stitch immediately following bean stitch. This will equal two stitches in pattern.
Alternating Half Double Crochet:
Basic half double crochet stitch, alternating in front and back loop: *1 half double crochet in back loop only of the stitch followed by 1 half double crochet in front loop only of next stitch, repeat from * for desired length.
Directions for the River’s Edge Crochet Hand Towel
Chain 46, turn.
Row 1:
Working in one loop only of foundation chain, slip stitch in second chain from hook and each stitch of foundation chain to end of row, turn. (45 stitches total.)
Row 2:
Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch, turn.
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Rows 3 – 41:
Chain 1, alternating half double crochet (beginning with back loop) in first 8 stitches, 1 (altered) bean stitch in next stitch, half double crochet in next 25 stitches, 1 (altered) bean stitch in next stitch, alternating half double crochet (beginning with back loop) in last 8 stitches, turn. See Special Stitches section of pattern for (Altered) Bean Stitch and Alternating Half Double Crochet stitch directions.
Row 42:
Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch, turn.
Row 43:
Chain 1, working in front loop only, slip stitch to end of row.
Fasten off.
Finishing:
Weave in loose ends.
Lightly block to shape if desired.
I love making useful crochet projects and these easy free crochet dishcloths with matching hand towels are the perfect gift or treat to myself! 9 x 9 in (22.8 x 22.8 cm), [10 ¾ x 10 3/4 in ( 27.3 x 27.3 cm), 12 x 12 in (30.4 x 30.4 cm)] 18 ½ x 13 ½ in ( 47 x 34.3 cm) Gauge: In half double crochet, 13 stitches and 9 rows = 4 inches Cotton yarn is recommended for this pattern for best water absorption. Experiment with different yarn styles for various effects -- smooth and bumpy textured organic cotton yarn used in pictures of dishcloths and hand towel. The yarn used for these items contains natural fiber and requires special laundering. Please read yarn labels and follow directions to maintain the life of your crochet work. Basic half double crochet stitch, alternating in front and back loop: *1 half double crochet in back loop only of the stitch followed by 1 half double crochet in front loop only of next stitch, repeat from * for desired length. Insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull through, *yarn over, insert hook in same stitch, pull through, repeat from * 1 more time, yarn over, pull through 6 loops on hook, chain 1 (to lock stitch). Skip 1 stitch immediately following bean stitch. This will equal two stitches in pattern.Easy Free Crochet Dishcloth Pattern with Matching Hand Towel
Materials
Dishcloth Materials
Hand Towel Materials
Tools
Instructions
Notes
Dishcloth Size:
Hand Towel Size:
Pattern Notes
Special Stitches
Alternating Half Double Crochet:
(Altered) Bean Stitch / Puff Stitch:
Stephanie J. says
I love these. I neighbor- friend just gifted me some homemade salsa and a shower gel for my birthday and Im going to make a set of these as a thank you. Scrolling through I’ve seen a few other patterns I’m excited to try. Thank you for your time and effort!
Rue says
This is the 1st time I have ever tried crocheting reading a pattern. I have been watching YouTube. I miss read the pattern & did bean stitches all the way across in the middle 😂 Boy is it pretty but it’s using a lot of yarn🤣
Laura says
I absolutely LOVE these dishcloths. Thank you so much for sharing the pattern. They look like they are difficult to make, but they are so easy. I have made several for gifts. I usually give them in a basket with a bar of handmade soap and a dish towel.