The Creek Pebbles pattern is a perfect DIY dishcloth pattern to use for experimenting with different styles of cotton yarn. The cloths and towels pictured in this post are made with cotton tape yarn. This is not the most usual yarn to use for everyday crochet projects, but I just love how it worked up for dishcloths.
Don’t be afraid to experiment with yarn styles. This pattern calls for worsted weight cotton yarn. Cotton and/or linen yarn is necessary for absorption for any type of cleaning cloth. And, if I want to have cloths and towels made to correct size it is necessary to follow the recommended yarn weight in a pattern.
But from there, I feel an artist’s choice is so important. There are so many wonderful options of cotton yarn for sale. I just love organic, minimally processed, “bumpy” yarns available in natural plant tones. Or, if I am going for a holiday theme, it’s fun to find some yarn in a whole rainbow of colors. You can see more of my cotton yarn experiments with my River’s Edge Dishcloth.
Please have fun crocheting your own set of dishcloths! They’ll match great with your Creek Pebbles Hand Towel.
The free pattern is provided below including the size, materials, and notes. An ad-free PDF version of the Creek Pebbles Crochet DIY Dishcloth Pattern is also available for you to purchase, download, and print out.
Pattern information below!
Size:
9 ½ x 9 ½ [10 ½ x 10 ½, 11 ½ x 11 ½] inches
(24 x 24 [26.6 x 26.6, 29 x 29] cm)
Materials:
♥ Approximately 150 [200, 250] yards worsted weight yarn (Worsted Weight Cotton Tape Yarn used for photos)
♥ Tapestry needle
Crochet hook: Size H/8 (5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Gauge:
In alternating double crochet and slip stitch, 18 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Notes
♥ Please take time to create a gauge sample before beginning work.
♥ Cotton yarn is recommended for this pattern for best water absorption.
♥ Woven texture organic cotton yarn used for dishcloths in pictures.
♥ 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
Slip Stitch 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 * 2 more times, yarn over, pull through 8 loops on hook, chain 1 (to lock stitch). Skip 1 stitch immediately following bean stitch. This will equal two stitches in pattern.
Directions To Crochet Your Creek Pebbles DIY Dishcloth Pattern
Chain 37 [41, 45].
Row 1:
Working in bottom loop of foundation chain (see Special Stitches section for instructions), slip stitch in second chain from hook and each stitch of foundation chain to end of row, turn. (36 [40, 44] stitches total)
Reverse side of cloth.
Row 2:
Chain 1, half double crochet in first stitch, Altered Bean Stitch (see Special Stitches section for instructions) across row, half double crochet in last stitch of row (17 [19, 21] Altered Bean Stitches total), turn.
Row 3:
Chain 1, slip stitch in first three stitches, double crochet in fourth stitch of row below, slip stitch in fifth stitch, continue to alternate double crochet and slip stitch across row, slip stitch in last 3 stitches of row, turn.
Row 4:
Chain 1, half double crochet in first stitch of row, 1 Altered Bean Stitch, alternate double crochet and slip stitch across row, 1 Altered Bean Stitch in third stitch from end of row, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn.
Rows 5 – 33 [5 – 39, 5 – 45]:
Repeat Rows 3 and 4 for specified number of rows (ending pattern on Row 3 of repeat), turn.
Row 34 [40, 46]:
Chain 1, half double crochet in first stitch, Altered Bean Stitch across row, half double crochet in last stitch of row (17 [19, 21] Altered Bean Stitches total), turn.
Row 35 [41, 47]:
Chain 1, slip stitch in front loop of each stitch to end of row.
Fasten off.
Finishing:
Weave in loose ends.
Lightly block to shape if desired.
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Tara says
Hello! I am enjoying working on the Creek Pebbles wash cloth and appreciate you sharing your pattern.
I have a technical question about how 3.
The first double crochet is worked in stritch 4 of the row BELOW. What about all other double crochets in this row? Are they also being done into the row below?
Thank you!
Tara, Minneapolis, US
Row 3:
Chain 1, slip stitch in first three stitches, double crochet in fourth stitch of row below, slip stitch in fifth stitch, continue to alternate double crochet and slip stitch across row, slip stitch in last 3 stitches of row, turn.
Marah says
It looks like that’s how you’re supposed to do it. I finished the 3rd row putting all the DC in the row below. It works out but now I’m stuck on row 4 and it saying to put the hdc in row 1. I’m not sure if that means I’m flipping it over or what.
Chantal Kirkland says
Row 4:
Chain 1, half double crochet in THE FIRST STITCH OF THE ROW, THEN 1 Altered Bean Stitch, THEN alternate double crochet and slip stitch across row, THEN 1 Altered Bean Stitch in third stitch from end of row, THEN half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn.
Chantal Kirkland says
Yes. In Row 3, the entire row, where you are working DCs, the DC stitches are worked in the row BELOW.
Lisa Box says
I am befuddled on the dc in row below too…on row 3…is it between the puffy stitch in the slip stitch on foundation chain? And is every other row beyond that done also that way? Help!!
Chantal Kirkland says
Yes. You have it.
New Life says
Hi there, I really appreciate you sharing these patterns.
I have a question about the yarn. It’s handwash only ~ is that practical for dishcloths?
Thanks.
Chantal Kirkland says
Really, I put that disclaimer on all of my patterns. I do indeed think that might be impractical. I have washed mine in the washing machine – and they came out a little less fantastic than I would have liked but they didn’t fall apart or shrink appreciably. So I wash them that way now.
Nichole says
I am glad I’m not alone on this. I am so confused about the row below on rows 3 and 4. I have frogged this thing ten times now.
NikkiLee says
Did anyone find out if when repeating row 3 do you always double crochet in the row below ?
Chantal Kirkland says
Yes, when you repeat row 3, you always double crochet into the row below.
Helga says
Thank you for sharing the pattern. This is the most annoying pattern I’ve ever crocheted. After the first 3 rows there are pain in my fingertips because of inserting the hook into the slip stitches (I crochet loosely)… I look for another pattern.
Kathy Sober says
I hope you’re still reading comments on this post!! Can you provide the brand name and source of the cotton tape yarn? I can only find polyester yarn. Thanks!
Chantal Kirkland says
I made this from scraps I had in my stash. But you can use any cotton yarn in worsted weight – I like Sugar-n-Cream brand sometimes, there is a nice cotton tape yarn from Knit Picks that I have used in the past. Just look around. Your local craft store or online options are endless.
Pat says
Craziest pattern I’ve ever tried to figure out. I’ve been crocheting since the age of twelve. I’m now 70. A video of the entire process would have been helpful, not just the bean stitch. It’s a gorgeous finished project but I’m certainly not the only one that has given up.