This Crunchy Stitch crochet dishcloth pattern features a fun, easy stitch that creates a beautifully textured fabric. The pattern uses only two basic stitches—slip stitches and half double crochet—but when worked in an alternating sequence, the effect looks much more complex.
Made with worsted-weight cotton yarn, the finished dishcloth measures approximately 8 inches square. It’s an easy pattern that’s great for practicing simple stitch combinations while making something useful for your kitchen.
The Crunchy Stitch Dishcloth is also part of my collection of 4 Quick & Easy Crochet Dishcloth Patterns, along with the Textured, Three Color Simple Stitch, and Seeing Squares dishcloths.
And here’s a closer look at the stitch … isn’t it awesome?! Let’s get started on the pattern.
Pattern Details
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted-weight cotton
- Yardage: Approximately 80–90 yd
- Hook: 5 mm (US H-8)
- Finished size: Approximately 8 × 8 in. (20 × 20 cm)
- Stitches: Slip stitch and half double crochet
- Construction: Worked flat with an edging
Supplies
- Approximately 80–90 yd of worsted-weight cotton yarn, such as Lily Sugar ‘n Cream or Lion Brand Cotton
- US H-8 / 5 mm hook
- yarn needle and scissors for finishing
Abbreviations
ch = chain
hdc = half double crochet
rep = repeat
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
This free crochet pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms and abbreviations. Stitch counts are provided throughout the pattern to help you keep on track.
Helpful Crochet Resources: Refer to my Crochet Abbreviations and U.S. to U.K. Crochet Conversion Chart as you work through the pattern.
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Crunchy Stitch Dishcloth Instructions
Ch 26.
Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, *1 hdc in next ch, sl st in the next ch, rep from * across, turn — 25 sts.
Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as 1st hdc), *sl st in next hdc, 1 hdc in next sl st, rep from * across, turn — 25 sts.
Row 3: *Sl st in hdc, 1 hdc in next sl st, rep from * across, sl st in top of turning ch — 25 sts.
Rows 4 – 25: Rep Rows 2 and 3 for pattern.
Row 26: Ch 2 (counts as 1st hdc), work 1 hdc in each st across, do not turn or fasten off — 25 sts.
Edging
Round 1: Work 2 hdc in the same st as the last hdc of Row 26; continue working a hdc edge around the washcloth along the next 3 sides, working 3 hdc in each corner. Join in the top of the beginning ch of Row 26.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
More Free Crochet Dishcloth Patterns
Want to try another? This Crunchy Stitch Dishcloth is one of four patterns in my 4 Quick & Easy Crochet Dishcloth Patterns collection.
- Textured Crochet Dishcloth
- Three Color Simple Stitch Dishcloth
- Seeing Squares Dishcloth
- 4 Quick & Easy Crochet Dishcloth Patterns
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Hi. I am having trouble with understanding how to start row 3. Row 2 end with a HDC and the instruction to turn (with no chain). Row three says to slip stitch in the HDC, but that loop is still on the crochet hook. Grateful for any clarification, because the texture is great, but the odd rows are not starting right. Thanks!
I have been crocheting for 55 years and I love this pattern however it is not coming out even on the edges. I have ripped it out 8 times and still cannot get it to come out right. My 3rd row is coming up short on stitches.
Love it! Nice and easy, but it looks so cool. I had to add some extra rows to make it square–not sure why, maybe it’s my tension or yarn. Anyway, it turned out great. Thank you!
Hello! I’m having trouble with starting row 3. I’ve ended row 2 on an hdc like it says. Then in row 3 there is no ch to start the row. Since it’s not possible to sl into the first hdc (last hdc on row 2,) am I sl into the second hdc, thereby skipping the first hdc AND sl stitch?
I just finished your Textured Discloth and love it 🙂 Thank you!
Just kidding. I answered my own question. Turns out it is possible to sl into first hdc, just a little awkward 😅 But I got it! Thanks again.
Love the four patterns and the yarn colors. I am fairly new to crochet and the patterns were easy to follow. Could you share the yarn colors?
Thanks so much for this pattern. This is the only dishcloth that I make anymore. I do my dishes by hand, and these dishcloths are nice and thick, and super simple to make.
My mistake was on Row 2, following the Ch2: One must Sl St in next hdc, which means you are skipping a stitch (the Sl St from the end of the previous row is skipped). I hope this helps others.