This Apple Tunisian Crochet Dishcloth Pattern is a fun way to add a little handmade charm to your kitchen! Featuring a textured apple design worked in Tunisian knit and reverse stitches, this free crochet dishcloth is perfect for fall decorating, everyday use, or a thoughtful handmade gift.
The pattern was inspired by a reader’s suggestion for an apple dishcloth to add to my Tunisian crochet dishcloth collection. I loved the idea of creating another seasonal design!
Pair your finished apple dishcloth with my Leaf Tunisian Crochet Dishcloth Pattern and Pumpkin Tunisian Crochet Dishcloth Pattern for a coordinating autumn set.
New to Tunisian crochet? My free Learn Tunisian Crochet in a Week series walks you through the basics and will help you get started.
Apple Tunisian Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
Pattern Details
- Skill level: Familiarity with basic Tunisian crochet stitches recommended
- Yarn: Worsted-weight cotton yarn
- Hook: 6 mm (US J-10) crochet hook
- Finished size: Approximately 8½ × 8½ in. (21.5 × 21.5 cm)
- Construction: Worked flat in Tunisian crochet rows, following a stitch chart
- Terminology: U.S. crochet terms
Materials
- Approximately 82 yd. (75 m) of worsted-weight cotton yarn (I used Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton)
- 6 mm (US J-10) crochet hook, long enough to accommodate 30 Tunisian stitches
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Tunisian Crochet Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- Tks = Tunisian knit stitch
- Trs = Tunisian reverse stitch
- yo = yarn over
Pattern Notes
- This pattern is worked from a stitch chart using Tunisian knit stitch and Tunisian reverse stitch.
- The loop already on your hook counts as the first stitch of each forward pass.
- Work the last stitch of each forward pass through the two end loops of the previous row.
- Use a basic return pass throughout.
- Work Row 35 as a Tunisian reverse stitch bind-off row.
Helpful Tunisian Crochet Resources
If you’re new to Tunisian crochet or need a refresher, these tutorials may help:
- Learn Tunisian Crochet in a Week – Start with the basics of Tunisian crochet.
- Tunisian Knit Stitch Tutorial – Learn how to work Tks.
- Tunisian Reverse Stitch Tutorial – Learn how to work Trs.
- Tunisian Bind-Off and Other Finishing Tips – Learn how to bind off Tunisian crochet stitches for a neat, finished edge.
You can also add this Apple Tunisian Crochet Dishcloth Pattern to your Ravelry library.
How to Crochet the Apple Dishcloth
Foundation chain: Ch 30.
Setup row: Pull up a loop through the back ridge of each chain across — 30 sts.
Work the remaining rows following the apple stitch chart below.
How to Read the Apple Stitch Chart
The chart uses two Tunisian crochet stitches to create the apple design:
- Circle: First or last stitch of the row
- Red: Tunisian reverse stitch (Trs)
- White: Tunisian knit stitch (Tks)
When working each forward pass, remember that the loop already on your hook counts as the first stitch. Work the final stitch through the two end loops of the previous row.
Basic Tunisian Return Pass
After completing each forward pass, work the standard return pass:
Yarn over and draw through 1 loop on the hook, *yarn over and draw through 2 loops; repeat from * until 1 loop remains.
Continue following the chart through Row 34.
Row 35: Work a Tunisian reverse stitch bind-off across. See my Tunisian Crochet Bind-Off Tutorial for step-by-step instructions.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Block your finished dishcloth if desired. See my How to Block Knit and Crochet Items tutorial for helpful tips.
Make a Fall Tunisian Crochet Dishcloth Set
Why stop at one? These coordinating Tunisian crochet dishcloths are a fun way to bring a little autumn color into your kitchen.
Pair your apple dishcloth with the free Leaf Tunisian Crochet Dishcloth Pattern and Pumpkin Tunisian Crochet Dishcloth Pattern.
Make all three in coordinating cotton yarn colors for a seasonal kitchen set or a thoughtful handmade gift.
More Tunisian Crochet Patterns
If you enjoyed making this apple dishcloth, here are more free Tunisian crochet projects to try!
- A Year of Tunisian Crochet Dishcloth Patterns
- Tunisian Crochet Blanket Pattern – Customize to Any Size
- Tunisian Crochet Coaster Pattern
- Sampler Washcloth Tunisian Crochet Pattern
- Tunisian Crochet Dish Drying Mat Pattern
Of course I will have to do this one also!
I love this series. I think you should do a pattern for every month. Like heart for February, clover for March, Snowflake or snowman for January, etc. I thought about trying to come up with patterns like this after being inspired by yours, but I don’t know where to start. This would be a great monthly CAL.
I love this idea!