Crunchy Stitch Crochet Dishcloth Pattern

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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