Easy Crochet Dishcloth Pattern: Seeing Squares

This easy crochet dishcloth pattern is worked from the center out to create a simple square design with colorful stripes. Unlike most dishcloth patterns that are worked back and forth in rows, this one grows outward in rounds, similar to the construction of a granny square.

The Seeing Squares Crochet Dishcloth uses basic single crochet stitches and simple increases to form the corners. Add a few contrasting colors for the striped geometric design shown here, or use one color for a simpler look.

The finished dishcloth measures approximately 8 in. (20 cm) square and is part of my collection of 4 Quick and Easy Crochet Dishcloth Patterns.

Seeing Squares crochet dishcloth worked from the center out

About This Crochet Dishcloth Pattern

Skill level: Easy
Yarn: Worsted-weight cotton yarn
Yardage: Approximately 80–90 yd
Hook: 5 mm (US H-8)
Finished size: Approximately 8 in. (20 cm) square
Construction: Worked from the center out in joined rounds

Square crochet dishcloth with colorful striped design

What You’ll Need

Approximately 80-90 yd of worsted-weight cotton yarn,
such as Lily Sugar ‘n Cream or Lion Brand Cotton
5.00 mm (US H-8) hook
Yarn needle and scissors for finishing

Colors

Color A (CA): Main color
Color B (CB): Contrast color 1
Color C (CC): Contrast color 2

Abbreviations

ch = chain
sc = single crochet
st(s) = stitch(es)
rep = repeat
sl st = slip stitch

Pattern note: Join each round with a slip stitch in the first stitch unless otherwise indicated. The beginning ch 1 does not count as a stitch.

Helpful Crochet Resources: Refer to my Crochet Abbreviations, U.S. to U.K. Crochet Conversion Chart, and How to Make a Magic Ring {photo & video tutorial} as you work through the pattern.

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Also available as a convenient 4 Dishcloth Pattern Pack on Ravelry here.

Seeing Squares Crochet Dishcloth Pattern

With CA, make a magic ring. Alternatively, ch 4 and join with a sl st in the furthest chain from the hook to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 1, work 8 sc in ring, join — 8 sts.

Round 2: Ch 1, work 3 sc in first st, 1 sc in next, *3 sc in next, 1 sc in next, rep from * twice more, join — 16 sts.

Round 3: Join CB, ch 1, work 1 sc in first sc, *3 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, rep from * twice more, 3 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, join — 24 sts.

Round 4: Join CA, ch 1, work 1 sc in each of the first 2 sc, *3 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, rep from * twice more, 3 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, join — 32 sts.

Round 5: Ch 1, work 1 sc in each of the first 3 sc, *3 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 7 sts, rep from * twice more, 3 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, join — 40 sts.

Round 6: Join CC, ch 1, work 1 sc in each of the first 4 sc, *3 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 9 sts, rep from * twice more, 3 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, join — 48 sts.

Round 7: Join CA, ch 1, work 1 sc in each of the first 5 sc, *3 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 11 sts, rep from * twice more, 3 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts, join — 56 sts.

Round 8: Ch 1, work 1 sc in each of the first 6 sc, *3 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 13 sts, rep from * twice more, 3 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 7 sts, join — 64 sts.

Round 9: Join CB, ch 1, work 1 sc in each of the first 7 sc, *3 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 15 sts, rep from * twice more, 3 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 8 sts, join — 72 sts.

Round 10: Join CA, ch 1, work 1 sc in each of the first 8 sc, *3 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 17 sts, rep from * twice more, 3 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 9 sts, join — 80 sts.

Round 11: Ch 1, work 1 sc in each of the first 9 sc, *3 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 19 sts, rep from * twice more, 3 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 10 sts, join — 88 sts.

Round 12: Join CC, ch 1, work 1 sc in each of the first 10 sc, *3 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 21 sts, rep from * twice more, 3 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 11 sts, join — 96 sts.

Round 13: Join CA, ch 1, work 1 sc in each of the first 11 sc, *3 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 23 sts, rep from * twice more, 3 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 12 sts, join — 104 sts.

Round 14: Ch 1, work 1 sc in each of the first 12 sc, *3 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 25 sts, rep from * twice more, 3 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 13 sts, join — 112 sts.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Your Seeing Squares Dishcloth is finished! Make another in different colors or try one of the other free crochet dishcloth patterns below.

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