Free Crochet Dishcloths Pattern – or Coasters!

I wore out all my dishcloths so I made this free crochet dishcloths pattern that works to make coasters, too! So simple, but a really handy pattern.

Free Crochet Dishcloths Pattern

Crochet dish cloths and coasters make perfect kitchen housewarming presents. The Flutterby pattern is so easy to crochet – you can quickly make them up for all your family and friends.

Or, you can just save all of the cuteness for yourself and take a much needed coffee (or tea) break with your new coasters. I won’t tell anyone.

I love to design crochet pieces with built-in borders–they work up quick! This little mitered crochet square frames up so simply as a crochet coaster or dishcloth.

Plus, I love a simple pattern than uses beginner crochet stitches like the single crochet and double, but doesn’t end up looking like a granny square.

And it’s not like you need to use some special kitchen cotton to make these, just Aran Weight (not Worsted weight) and you’re ready to stitch a dishcloth!

So grab your crochet hook and get ready to make this easy crochet dishcloth or free crochet coaster pattern. You will be delighted with the results as either of these projects work up surprisingly fast.

I’d love to see your creations, tag me on my Instagram design account @GoldenStrandStudio

Psst — the Flutterby is also a blanket. 

More pattern information below!

What You Need to Make This Free Crochet Dish Cloth Pattern – or Coasters!

Sizes:

Coaster: Approximately 4.5 x 4.5 in (11 x 11 cm)

Dishcloth: Approximately 8 x 8 in (20 x 20 cm)

Materials:

Coaster: approximately 25 yards Drops Paris cotton yarn

Dishcloth: approximately 65 yards Drops Paris cotton yarn

Crochet hook: Size H/8 (5.0 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

Tapestry needle

Gauge:
Within body of pattern, 16 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches

Skill Level: Easy

Dishcloth and Coaster Pattern Notes

By the way, the Flutterby is also a blanket, too. 

Please take time to create a gauge sample before beginning work and adjust hook size as needed.

Only light blocking if necessary for this piece.

The yarn used for this blanket contains natural fiber and requires special laundering. Please read yarn labels and follow directions to maintain the life of your crochet work.

Special Stitches

Half Double Crochet in Back Bar (Bottom Loop) of Foundation Chain:

Turn your foundation chain over and crochet in the row of single “bumps” or loops created on the bottom when you made the chain.

(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.

Start Your Flutterby Crochet Dishcloths or Coasters Today!

How to Make a Crochet Dish Cloth with this Free Crochet Pattern

Chain 3.

Row 1:

Turn foundation chain over and stitch 3 half double crochet in bottom loop of third stitch from hook (see Special Stitches Section for instructions), turn.

Row 2:

Chain 2, 1 half double crochet in first stitch, 3 half double crochet in second stitch (this becomes your corner stitch), 1 half double crochet in last stitch, turn.

Row 3:

Chain 2, 1 half double crochet in first stitch of row, 2 half double crochet in next stitch, 3 half double crochet in next stitch (corner stitch), 2 half double crochet in next stitch, 1 half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn.

Row 4:

Chain 2, 1 half double crochet in first stitch of row, altered bean stitch in next stitch (see Special Stitches Section for instructions), 1 half double crochet, 3 half double crochet in next stitch, 1 half double crochet, bean stitch in next stitch, 1 half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn.

Row 5:

Chain 2, 1 half double crochet in first stitch of row, bean stitch in next stitch, 1 half double crochet, 2 half double crochet in next stitch, 3 half double crochet in next stitch, 2 half double crochet in next stitch, 1 half double crochet, bean stitch in next stitch, 1 half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn.

Row 6:

Chain 2, 1 half double crochet in first stitch of row, bean stitch in next stitch, half double crochet in next 4 stitches of row, 3 half double crochet in next stitch, half double crochet in next 4 stitches of row, bean stitch in next stitch, 1 half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn.

Row 7:

Chain 2, 1 half double crochet in first stitch of row, bean stitch in next stitch, 4 half double crochet, 2 half double crochet in next stitch, 3 half double crochet in next stitch, 2 half double crochet in next stitch, 4 half double crochet, bean stitch in next stitch, 1 half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn.

Row 8:

Chain 2, 1 half double crochet in first stitch of row, bean stitch in next stitch, 7 half double crochet, 3 half double crochet in next stitch, 7 half double, bean stitch in next stitch, 1 half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn.

Row 9:

Chain 2, 1 half double crochet in first stitch of row, bean stitch in next stitch, 7 half double crochet, 2 half double crochet in next stitch, 3 half double crochet in next stitch, 2 half double crochet in next stitch, 7 half double crochet, bean stitch in next stitch, 1 half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn.

Row 10:

Chain 2, 1 half double crochet in first stitch of row, 6 bean stitches, 3 half double crochet in next stitch, 6 bean stitches, 1 half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn.

Go to Edging for Coaster

Row 11:

Chain 2, 1 half double crochet in first stitch of row, bean stitch in next stitch, 10 half double crochet, 2 half double crochet in next stitch, 3 half double crochet in next stitch, 2 half double crochet in next stitch, 10 half double crochet, bean stitch in next stitch, 1 half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn.

Row 12:

Chain 2, 1 half double crochet in first stitch of row, bean stitch in next stitch, 13 half double crochet, 3 half double crochet in next stitch, 13 half double crochet, bean stitch in next stitch, 1 half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn.

Row 13:

Chain 2, 1 half double crochet in first stitch of row, bean stitch in next stitch, 13 half double crochet, 2 half double crochet in next stitch, 3 half double crochet in next stitch, 2 half double crochet in next stitch, 13 half double crochet, bean stitch in next stitch, 1 half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn.

Row 14:

Chain 2, 1 half double crochet in first stitch of row, bean stitch in next stitch, 16 half double crochet, 3 half double crochet in next stitch, 16 half double crochet, bean stitch in next stitch, 1 half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn.

Row 15:

Chain 2, 1 half double crochet in first stitch of row, bean stitch in next stitch, 16 half double crochet, 2 half double crochet in next stitch, 3 half double crochet in next stitch, 2 half double crochet in next stitch, 16 half double crochet, bean stitch in next stitch, 1 half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn.

Row 16:

Chain 2, 1 half double crochet in first stitch of row, bean stitch in next stitch, 19 half double crochet, 3 half double crochet in next stitch, 19 half double crochet, bean stitch in next stitch, 1 half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn.

Row 17:

Chain 2, 1 half double crochet in first stitch of row, bean stitch in next stitch, 19 half double crochet, 2 half double crochet in next stitch, 3 half double crochet in next stitch, 2 half double crochet in next stitch, 19 half double crochet, bean stitch in next stitch, 1 half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn.

Row 18:

Chain 2, 1 half double crochet in first stitch of row, 12 bean stitches, 3 half double crochet in next stitch, 12 bean stitches, 1 half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn.

Go to Edging for Dishcloth

Edging for Coaster:

Chain 2, 3 half double crochet, *chain 1 and skip a stitch, 2 half double crochet, repeat from * 2 more times, chain 1 and skip a stitch, 2 half double crochet in next stitch, 3 half double crochet in next stitch, 2 half double crochet in next stitch, ** chain 1 and skip a stitch, 2 half double crochet, repeat from ** 2 more times, chain 1 and skip a stitch, 3 half double crochet.

Fasten off.

Edging for Dishcloth:

Chain 2, 3 half double crochet, *chain 1 and skip a stitch, 2 half double crochet, repeat from * 6 more times, chain 1 and skip a stitch, 2 half double crochet in next stitch, 3 half double crochet in next stitch, 2 half double crochet in next stitch, ** chain 1 and skip a stitch, 2 half double crochet, repeat from ** 6 more times, chain 1 and skip a stitch, 3 half double crochet.

Fasten off.

Finishing:

Weave in ends.

Yield: 1

Free Crochet Dishcloths Pattern - or Coasters!

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This free crochet dishcloths pattern (or coasters) is so fun and easy. It's not only a great, useful crochet project, but this free crochet pattern for dishcloths is perfect for beginners!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Active Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Materials

• Coaster: approximately 25 yards Drops Paris cotton yarn
• Dishcloth: approximately 65 yards Drops Paris cotton yarn

Tools

• Crochet hook: Size H/8 (5.0 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle

Instructions

1. Chain 3.
2. Row 1: Turn foundation chain over and stitch 3 half double crochet in bottom loop of third stitch from hook (see Special Stitches Section for instructions), turn.
3. Row 2: Chain 2, 1 half double crochet in first stitch, 3 half double crochet in second stitch (this becomes your corner stitch), 1 half double crochet in last stitch, turn.
4. Row 3: Chain 2, 1 half double crochet in first stitch of row, 2 half double crochet in next stitch, 3 half double crochet in next stitch (corner stitch), 2 half double crochet in next stitch, 1 half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn.
5. Row 4: Chain 2, 1 half double crochet in first stitch of row, altered bean stitch in next stitch (see Special Stitches Section for instructions), 1 half double crochet, 3 half double crochet in next stitch, 1 half double crochet, bean stitch in next stitch, 1 half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn.
6. Row 5: Chain 2, 1 half double crochet in first stitch of row, bean stitch in next stitch, 1 half double crochet, 2 half double crochet in next stitch, 3 half double crochet in next stitch, 2 half double crochet in next stitch, 1 half double crochet, bean stitch in next stitch, 1 half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn.
7. Row 6: Chain 2, 1 half double crochet in first stitch of row, bean stitch in next stitch, half double crochet in next 4 stitches of row, 3 half double crochet in next stitch, half double crochet in next 4 stitches of row, bean stitch in next stitch, 1 half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn.
8. Row 7: Chain 2, 1 half double crochet in first stitch of row, bean stitch in next stitch, 4 half double crochet, 2 half double crochet in next stitch, 3 half double crochet in next stitch, 2 half double crochet in next stitch, 4 half double crochet, bean stitch in next stitch, 1 half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn.
9. Row 8: Chain 2, 1 half double crochet in first stitch of row, bean stitch in next stitch, 7 half double crochet, 3 half double crochet in next stitch, 7 half double, bean stitch in next stitch, 1 half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn.
10. Row 9: Chain 2, 1 half double crochet in first stitch of row, bean stitch in next stitch, 7 half double crochet, 2 half double crochet in next stitch, 3 half double crochet in next stitch, 2 half double crochet in next stitch, 7 half double crochet, bean stitch in next stitch, 1 half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn.
11. Row 10: Chain 2, 1 half double crochet in first stitch of row, 6 bean stitches, 3 half double crochet in next stitch, 6 bean stitches, 1 half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn.
12. Go to Edging for Coaster
13. Row 11: Chain 2, 1 half double crochet in first stitch of row, bean stitch in next stitch, 10 half double crochet, 2 half double crochet in next stitch, 3 half double crochet in next stitch, 2 half double crochet in next stitch, 10 half double crochet, bean stitch in next stitch, 1 half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn.
14. Row 12: Chain 2, 1 half double crochet in first stitch of row, bean stitch in next stitch, 13 half double crochet, 3 half double crochet in next stitch, 13 half double crochet, bean stitch in next stitch, 1 half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn.
15. Row 13: Chain 2, 1 half double crochet in first stitch of row, bean stitch in next stitch, 13 half double crochet, 2 half double crochet in next stitch, 3 half double crochet in next stitch, 2 half double crochet in next stitch, 13 half double crochet, bean stitch in next stitch, 1 half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn.
16. Row 14: Chain 2, 1 half double crochet in first stitch of row, bean stitch in next stitch, 16 half double crochet, 3 half double crochet in next stitch, 16 half double crochet, bean stitch in next stitch, 1 half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn.
17. Row 15: Chain 2, 1 half double crochet in first stitch of row, bean stitch in next stitch, 16 half double crochet, 2 half double crochet in next stitch, 3 half double crochet in next stitch, 2 half double crochet in next stitch, 16 half double crochet, bean stitch in next stitch, 1 half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn.
18. Row 16:
19. Chain 2, 1 half double crochet in first stitch of row, bean stitch in next stitch, 19 half double crochet, 3 half double crochet in next stitch, 19 half double crochet, bean stitch in next stitch, 1 half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn.
20. Row 17: Chain 2, 1 half double crochet in first stitch of row, bean stitch in next stitch, 19 half double crochet, 2 half double crochet in next stitch, 3 half double crochet in next stitch, 2 half double crochet in next stitch, 19 half double crochet, bean stitch in next stitch, 1 half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn.
21. Row 18: Chain 2, 1 half double crochet in first stitch of row, 12 bean stitches, 3 half double crochet in next stitch, 12 bean stitches, 1 half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn.
22. Go to Edging for Dishcloth

Edging for Coaster:

1. Chain 2, 3 half double crochet, *chain 1 and skip a stitch, 2 half double crochet, repeat from * 2 more times, chain 1 and skip a stitch, 2 half double crochet in next stitch, 3 half double crochet in next stitch, 2 half double crochet in next stitch, ** chain 1 and skip a stitch, 2 half double crochet, repeat from ** 2 more times, chain 1 and skip a stitch, 3 half double crochet.Fasten off.

Edging for Dishcloth:

1. Chain 2, 3 half double crochet, *chain 1 and skip a stitch, 2 half double crochet, repeat from * 6 more times, chain 1 and skip a stitch, 2 half double crochet in next stitch, 3 half double crochet in next stitch, 2 half double crochet in next stitch, ** chain 1 and skip a stitch, 2 half double crochet, repeat from ** 6 more times, chain 1 and skip a stitch, 3 half double crochet.
2. Fasten off.
3. Finishing: Weave in ends.

Notes

Sizes:

Coaster: Approximately 4.5 x 4.5 in (11 x 11 cm)

Dishcloth: Approximately 8 x 8 in (20 x 20 cm)

Gauge:

Within body of pattern, 16 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches

Dishcloth and Coaster Pattern Notes

Please take time to create a gauge sample before beginning work and adjust hook size as needed.

Only light blocking if necessary for this piece.

The yarn used for this blanket contains natural fiber and requires special laundering. Please read yarn labels and follow directions to maintain the life of your crochet work.

Special Stitches

Half Double Crochet in Back Bar (Bottom Loop) of Foundation Chain:

Turn your foundation chain over and crochet in the row of single “bumps” or loops created on the bottom when you made the chain.

(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.