Free Crochet Dishcloth Pattern

Bring something new to your kitchen with a DIY crochet dishcloth.

The Cottage Square dishcloth is the perfect quick crochet project to refresh your kitchen or bath decor.

And once you have added the perfect touch to your home, don’t forget to share adorable washcloths with family and friends. They make perfect gifts.

This dishcloth has two mix and match designs that work perfectly together and look great with many other dishcloth designs available for free at Crochet.Life.

Check out the Cottage Life Dishcloth, Sunny Hollow Dishcloth, Cottage Row (coming soon) and many other dishcloth patterns for more home decorating ideas.

The free pattern is provided below including the size, materials, and notes. An ad-free PDF version of the Cottage Square Dishcloth Pattern is also available for you to purchase, download, and print out.

Cottage Square DIY Crochet Dishcloth Pattern below!

What You Need to Make this Free Crochet Dishcloth Pattern

Size:

Approximately 7.5 in x 7.5 in (19 cm x 19 cm)

Materials:

• Cloth 1 – approximately 65 yards worsted weight cotton yarn. Drops Paris Cotton Yarn used for cloths pictured.

• Cloth 2 – approximately 75 yards worsted weight cotton yarn. Drops Paris cotton yarn used for cloths pictured.

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

• Tapestry needle

Skill Level: Easy

Gauge: In half double crochet, 14 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches

Pattern Notes for the Cottage Square DIY Crochet Dishcloth

The yarn used for these designs 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 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, yarn over and 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 2 stitches in pattern.

How to Make this Free Crochet Dishcloth Pattern

Directions for Cottage Square Dishcloth 1

Chain 29.

Row 1:

Half double crochet in bottom loop of foundation chain (see Special Stitches Section for instructions) in second chain from hook and continue to end of row, turn. (28 stitches total)

Row 2:

Chain 1, half double crochet in first stitch of row, 13 (Altered) Bean Stitches (see Special Stitches Section above) across row until last stitch, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn. (13 beans total, 2 half double crochet stitches total)

Row 3:

Chain 1, half double crochet in first stitch of row, bean stitch, 22 half double crochet, bean stitch, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn. (2 beans total, 24 half double crochet stitches total)

Row 4:

Chain 1, half double crochet in first stitch of row, bean stitch, 2 half double crochet stitches, 9 bean stitches, 2 half double crochet, bean stitch, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn. (11 beans total, 6 half double crochet stitches total)

Rows 5 – 15:

Chain 1, half double crochet in first stitch of row, bean stitch, 2 half double crochet, bean stitch, 14 half double crochet, bean stitch, 2 half double crochet, bean stitch, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn. (4 beans total, 20 half double crochet stitches total)

Row 16:

Chain 1, half double crochet in first stitch of row, bean stitch, 2 half double crochet stitches, 9 bean stitches, 2 half double crochet, bean stitch, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn. (11 beans total, 6 half double crochet stitches total)

Row 17:

Chain 1, half double crochet in first stitch of row, bean stitch, 22 half double crochet, bean stitch, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn. (2 beans total, 24 half double crochet stitches total)

Row 18:

Chain 1, half double crochet in first stitch of row, 13 bean stitches, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn. (13 beans total, 2 half double crochet stitches total)

Row 19:

Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch of row. (28 stitches total)

Fasten off.

Weave in ends.

Directions for Cottage Square Dishcloth 2

Chain 29.

Row 1:

Half double crochet in bottom loop of foundation chain (see Special Stitches Section for instructions) in second chain from hook and continue to end of row, turn. (28 stitches total)

Rows 2 – 4:

Chain 1, half double crochet in first stitch of row, 13 (Altered) Bean Stitches (see Special Stitches Section above) across row until last stitch, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn. (13 beans total, 2 half double crochet stitches total)

Rows 5 – 15:

Chain 1, half double crochet in first stitch of row, 3 bean stitches, 14 half double crochet, 3 bean stitches, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn. (6 beans total, 16 half double crochet stitches total)

Rows 16 – 18:

Chain 1, half double crochet in first stitch of row, 13 bean stitches, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn. (13 beans total, 2 half double crochet stitches total)

Row 19:

Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch of row. (28 stitches total)

Fasten off.

Weave in ends.

Yield: 1

Free Crochet Dishcloth Pattern

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If you're looking for a fun beginner crochet pattern, this free crochet dishcloth pattern is perfect for learning how to make a fun, quick project!

Active Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour

Difficulty Easy

Materials

• Cloth 1 – approximately 65 yards worsted weight cotton yarn. Drops Paris Cotton Yarn used for cloths pictured.
• Cloth 2 – approximately 75 yards worsted weight cotton yarn. Drops Paris cotton yarn used for cloths pictured.

Tools

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

Instructions

Directions for Cottage Square Dishcloth 1

1. Chain 29.
2. Row 1: Half double crochet in bottom loop of foundation chain (see Special Stitches Section for instructions) in second chain from hook and continue to end of row, turn. (28 stitches total)
3. Row 2: Chain 1, half double crochet in first stitch of row, 13 (Altered) Bean Stitches (see Special Stitches Section above) across row until last stitch, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn. (13 beans total, 2 half double crochet stitches total)
4. Row 3: Chain 1, half double crochet in first stitch of row, bean stitch, 22 half double crochet, bean stitch, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn. (2 beans total, 24 half double crochet stitches total)
5. Row 4: Chain 1, half double crochet in first stitch of row, bean stitch, 2 half double crochet stitches, 9 bean stitches, 2 half double crochet, bean stitch, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn. (11 beans total, 6 half double crochet stitches total)
6. Rows 5 - 15: Chain 1, half double crochet in first stitch of row, bean stitch, 2 half double crochet, bean stitch, 14 half double crochet, bean stitch, 2 half double crochet, bean stitch, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn. (4 beans total, 20 half double crochet stitches total)
7. Row 16: Chain 1, half double crochet in first stitch of row, bean stitch, 2 half double crochet stitches, 9 bean stitches, 2 half double crochet, bean stitch, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn. (11 beans total, 6 half double crochet stitches total)
8. Row 17: Chain 1, half double crochet in first stitch of row, bean stitch, 22 half double crochet, bean stitch, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn. (2 beans total, 24 half double crochet stitches total)
9. Row 18: Chain 1, half double crochet in first stitch of row, 13 bean stitches, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn. (13 beans total, 2 half double crochet stitches total)
10. Row 19: Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch of row. (28 stitches total)
11. Fasten off.
12. Weave in ends.

Directions for Cottage Square Dishcloth 2

1. Chain 29.
2. Row 1: Half double crochet in bottom loop of foundation chain (see Special Stitches Section for instructions) in second chain from hook and continue to end of row, turn. (28 stitches total)
3. Rows 2 - 4: Chain 1, half double crochet in first stitch of row, 13 (Altered) Bean Stitches (see Special Stitches Section above) across row until last stitch, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn. (13 beans total, 2 half double crochet stitches total)
4. Rows 5 - 15: Chain 1, half double crochet in first stitch of row, 3 bean stitches, 14 half double crochet, 3 bean stitches, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn. (6 beans total, 16 half double crochet stitches total)
5. Rows 16 - 18: Chain 1, half double crochet in first stitch of row, 13 bean stitches, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn. (13 beans total, 2 half double crochet stitches total)
6. Row 19: Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch of row. (28 stitches total)
7. Fasten off.
8. Weave in ends.

Notes

Size: Approximately 7.5 in x 7.5 in (19 cm x 19 cm)

Skill Level: Easy

Gauge: In half double crochet, 14 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches

Pattern Notes for the Cottage Square DIY Crochet Dishcloth

The yarn used for these designs 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 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, yarn over and 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 2 stitches in pattern.