Bring a little beach-inspired charm to your kitchen with this free Catch the Wave Tunisian crochet dishcloth pattern! Featuring a playful wave design, this dishcloth is a fun way to practice Tunisian crochet stitches while making something useful for everyday life.
Made with worsted-weight cotton yarn, the pattern combines Tunisian knit stitch and Tunisian reverse stitch to create the wave motif. The finished dishcloth measures approximately 8½ in. (21.5 cm) square and makes a cheerful kitchen accessory or thoughtful handmade gift.
This wave design is the August pattern in our A Year of Tunisian Crochet Dishcloth Patterns collection, featuring a different free dishcloth pattern for every month of the year.
If you’re new to Tunisian crochet, my free Learn Tunisian Crochet in a Week series is a great place to start.
Catch the Wave Tunisian Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
Designed by Megan of Crescent Moon Crochet
Pattern Details
- Skill level: Confident beginner familiar with basic Tunisian crochet
- Yarn: Worsted-weight cotton yarn
- Hook: 6 mm (US J-10) Tunisian crochet hook
- Finished size: Approximately 8½ × 8½ in. (21.5 × 21.5 cm)
- Construction: Worked flat in rows following a stitch chart
Materials
- Approximately 82 yd (75 m) of worsted-weight cotton yarn, such as Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton or Lily Sugar’n Cream
- 6 mm (US J-10) Tunisian crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Tunisian Crochet Abbreviations
- Ch – Chain
- Tks – Tunisian knit stitch
- Trs – Tunisian reverse stitch
- Yo – Yarn over
You can also refer to my Tunisian Crochet Abbreviations and Symbols guide.
Pattern Notes
- The loop already on your hook counts as the first stitch of each forward pass.
- Work the last stitch through both end loops of the previous row.
- Use a basic return pass throughout unless otherwise indicated: Yarn over and draw through 1 loop, then *yarn over and draw through 2 loops; repeat from * across.
- Follow the stitch chart to create the wave design.
How to Crochet the Catch the Wave Tunisian Dishcloth
Follow the stitch chart below to create the wave design using Tunisian knit stitch and Tunisian reverse stitch.
Ch 30.
Setup Row: Starting in the second chain from the hook, pull up a loop through the back ridge of each chain across, keeping all loops on the hook — 30 loops total, including the loop already on the hook. Work a basic return pass.
Continue working the pattern as shown on the stitch chart, using the following key:
- Circle: First or last stitch
- Colored square: Tunisian reverse stitch (Trs), used to form the wave design
- White square: Tunisian knit stitch (Tks)
Row 35: Work a Tunisian reverse stitch bind-off row, indicated by the final row of circles on the chart.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Block the finished dishcloth if desired. See my tutorial on How to Block Knit and Crochet Items.
More Seasonal Tunisian Crochet Dishcloths
Keep crocheting your way through the seasons with these free patterns:
You can find all 12 designs in my A Year of Tunisian Crochet Dishcloth Patterns collection.
More Tunisian Crochet Patterns
- Tunisian Crochet Dish Drying Mat Pattern
- Tunisian Crochet Blanket Pattern – Customize to Any Size!
- Apple Tunisian Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
- Pumpkin Tunisian Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
- Leaf Tunisian Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
- Tunisian Crochet Coaster Pattern
- Sampler Washcloth Tunisian Crochet Pattern
The design of this dishcloth is too cute, and I will check out the other in the series! I have been wanting to attempt Tunisian crochet, one of these might make the perfect little pattern to try it out. Thanks for sharing!