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
More Crochet Kitchen Patterns
These look so much fun! I need to go to your Pinteres with time in my hands. I already pinned some, though.
Thanks, Joanna 🙂
You say you have used worsted yarn for the dishcloths, but how many balls did you use for one? Thank you.
This uses less than 1 ball to make a washcloth 🙂
Oooh!!! These would be fabulous to make for Christmas gifts!! A great touch for a useful basket of goodies!!
I think so too!
Hi. Im just s beginner, what do all the abbreviations mean?
Hi Kim 🙂 You can find all the abbreviations here: http://www.petalstopicots.com/resources/crochet-abbreviations/
when you move on to row 3,do you chain two before stating the row or just turn and slip stitch to start this particular row?
I have this question too. Chaining 2 on only one turn on one side made that edge/side uneven/longer.
Hi Kimberly 🙂 You shouldn’t end up with uneven sides. Row 2 begins and ends with a hdc, and Row 3 begins and ends with a Sl st. This should keep the sides consistent as you do. Just make sure you are working the last Sl st from Row 3 in the top of your beginning chain from the previous row. Hope this helps 🙂
Could you add this for others to see on the pattern. I struggled with the pattern and the ends not working tight and ripped it out twice and finally went through all these comments to find this explanation that made sense.
I found that counting the skipped chain to be the first sl stitch of the first row fixes the problem. So you don’t have 2 sl stitches together.
Hi Tewey 🙂 Nope, you don’t need to ch before starting Row 2. Just Sl st. Hope that helps 🙂
do you mean row 3 as row 2 does say to ch ?
Hello, I really love these dishcloth designs, and also the new Tunisian washcloth pattern that’s coming up. Would it be possible for me to sell the finished items on my Etsy shop, please?
Thank you for your help and your lovely patterns.
Lissy
Hi Lissy 🙂 Yes, you may absolutely sell any items you make from any of my patterns. I would love if you would give me credit for the pattern. If you send me the link to your listing, I would be happy to share it on my Facebook page. Good luck!
I’m saving this wonderful page not because I love to crochet dishcloths (I hate them lol) but because of the gorgeous stitch patterns. They look like cabled knitting. I want to make a sweater for my guy and these patterns look distinctly dense, warm, and masculine, at least to me! I think the three-color ones are reversible. What about the textures?
I am glad to hear that!! I think it would make a perfect sweater pattern too 🙂
I read all the comments but I didn’t see a request for the stitch multiple. In other words, I like the design SO MUCH, I would like to use “afghan” yarn to make an afghan, so obviously I would have to chain many more! Do you know how many stitches to increase by for each “design”? Thanks.
Hi Viki 🙂 Just start with a chain of an even number of stitches and work the pattern the same. Hope that helps!
This whole set of dishcloths would make a perfect housewarming or wedding gift, especially if you know their preferred colors. The textures are not only pretty, but would be good for scrubbing! Lol! Thank you so much for sharing! And, you’re right, it’s a good way to learn new stitches!
So glad you like them 🙂
Can hardly wait to start making these. They look so pretty. Thank you for the patterns.
My pleasure 🙂 Hope you enjoy them!