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
I’m a new crochet-er… any chance I could trouble you for a video of the first four rows? I am trying really hard but I can’t seem to get it right.
I will add it to my list!
The instructions on Row three of the Crunchy Stitch dishcloth are unclear to me. It does not indicate a turn after the slip stitch in the top of the turning chain. My finished product is more diamond shaped than square. Is something missing at the end of Row 3? Please help! I love how this pattern looks.
Hello Kara, I so love your patterns.. I just was wondering at the end of each row do I slip stitch into the chain? Thanks a bunch
Hi Nina 🙂 Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment! As for the slip stitch, are you referring to Row 3 and slip stitching in the last stitch (the turning chain from the row below)? If so, yes, you would slip stitch into that turning chain.
Yepp– it’s a little hard to see at first– The slip stitch in the row below appears really close to (almost undetectable from) the Ch2 right next to it (a Row 2). So when you’re on a Row 3, at the very end, you have to hunt out where you’re going to do your last HDC in the SL ST below, and then really close to it, do your last SL ST in the top of Ch2. Hoping that helps anyone who might not see that!
Can I make this pattern bigger. Meaning…what did you cast on with …even numbers…by fours….thanks in advance
Hi there. Been trying to get this going for a while. I don’t understand the Sl st in top of turning chain. I keep losing a stitch when I do this row. Can aoemonsoy advise me what I am not understanding?? Thank you!
Hi Tiffany 🙂
It means the turning chain from the previous row. In other words, at the beginning of the row below you started with a ch 2, then in your current row you are going to slip stitch into the top of chain of that ch 2. Make sense?
This is the only wash cloth pattern I use now! Thank you so much!!
Ashley
I’m so happy to hear that!! 🙂
I, too, like other comments posted, love your designs on the dishcloths. I just fell in love with this one – it is so different. I truly like your other dishcloth patterns as well. Love your site. You have some beautiful designs – thank you for sharing them with us. You are a talented lady. Your patterns are unique. Beautiful! Thank you for sharing your talent & patterns with the rest of us.
Thank you for this pattern. I made a dishcloth and it is so pretty. I plan of making several more in different colors.
Thank you for these beautiful patterns. Recently I prefer cleaning with my own homemade cleaning solutions and the best addition to this are beautiful and useful handmade cleaning cloths and dishcloths. Last week I made some tulle dish scrubbers and all my friends liked them very much. The dishcloths are great too and will do a great job. Thank you for sharing the patterns!
My pleasure 🙂 I love using them too!
I am SO frustrated! I’ve done up to 15 rows but when I look at the dishcloth, it is all wavy on the edges…as if I have not enough stitches & then too many stitches. But I am counting out 25 each row! Erg!!!!! This is far from my 1st project but I can’t figure out what I am doing wrong! I WILL keep working on it! I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong but I WILL figure it out!
Sorry you are having trouble. It is probably because you are beginning and ending the alternating rows with stitches of different heights. Once you put the border around it is should look perfect 🙂
Dear Kara, I want to say thank you ever so much for being so generous to share your beautiful patterns! I think I am about a third of the way in, and it is looking great. I had been struggling to find a perfect pot holder pattern for just one colour, so really wanted texture to add interest, and this pattern is perfect for that!!! I’ll just add a loop at the end. 🙂
This pattern is really cute and looks like the perfect last minute gift. I can’t wait to try it out. I’ve been looking for something to make a gift for the holidays.
I’ve also just written my first free eBook for quick gift projects. I would love for you to check it out.
Thanks, Cara! Good luck with the new ebook!