This free textured crochet dishcloth pattern creates a beautifully textured fabric using just two basic stitches—single crochet and double crochet. Although the stitch pattern looks intricate, it’s surprisingly easy to work, making this a great crochet dishcloth for beginners who are ready to practice simple stitch combinations.
Made with worsted-weight cotton yarn, the finished dishcloth measures approximately 8 inches square. The repeating stitch pattern creates a thick, textured fabric that’s both pretty and practical for everyday kitchen use.
I’ve included written instructions along with a video tutorial to help you work the textured crochet stitch. Once you get the repeat down, the pattern works up quickly and is easy to memorize.
This pattern is part of my collection of 4 Quick and Easy Crochet Dishcloth Patterns. If you need a refresher before getting started, see my tutorials for how to single crochet and how to double crochet.
Here is a closer look at the great texture …
Textured Crochet Dishcloth 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: Single crochet and double crochet
Construction: Worked flat in rows with a crochet edging
Supplies
- Approximately 80–90 yd of worsted weight cotton yarn, such as Lily Sugar ‘n Cream or Lion Brand Cotton
- US H-8/5.00 mm hook
- Yarn needle and scissors for finishing
Crochet Abbreviations
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
rep = repeat
sc = single crochet
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.
Need help with the stitch? See my Textured Crochet Stitch Pattern tutorial for step-by-step instructions and the video demonstration below.
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Textured Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
Ch 26.
Row 1: Work [1 sc, 2 dc] in 2nd ch from hook, skip next 2 ch, *work [1 sc, 2 dc] in next, skip next 2 ch, rep from * across until last 3 ch, skip next 2 ch, 1 sc in last ch, turn — 25 sts.
Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count as st), work [1 sc, 2 dc] in first st, skip next 2 sts, *work [1 sc, 2 dc] in next, skip next 2 sts, rep from * across until last 3 sts, skip next 2 sts, 1 sc in last st, turn — 25 sts.
Rows 3 – 18: Rep Row 2.
Row 19: Ch 1 (does not count as st), work 1 sc in each st across, do not turn or fasten off — 25 sts.
Click here to reference Crochet Stitch Chart Symbols.
Edging
Round 1: Work 2 sc in the same st as the last sc of Row 19. Continue working sc evenly around the remaining 3 sides, working 3 sc in each corner. Join with a sl st in the first sc of Row 19.
Round 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), sc in each st around, working 3 sc in each corner. Join with a sl st in the first sc.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
More Crochet Dishcloth Patterns
- Seeing Squares Dishcloth
- Crunchy Stitch Dishcloth
- Three Color Simple Stitch Dishcloth
- Scrubby Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
- 4 Quick and Easy Crochet Dishcloth Patterns
- Free Crochet Dishcloth Patterns
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My first time using cotton yarn and making a dish cloth. It was an easy and fun pattern. I am very happy with the final product. I plan to give some as gifts for Christmas.
I love making this dish cloth. Thank you for the pattern.
I absolutely love this pattern! It makes such a beautiful dishcloth. I was wondering if I would be able to sell the dishcloths I make using this pattern. Of course I would use my own pictures (so people know what mine look like) and link back to your pattern here.
Hi Nichole 🙂 So glad you like it! Yes, it is absolutely fine with me if you sell your finished dishcloths. Thanks for asking and good luck!
I made one this morning and it worked up so quickly and beautifully! I would like to link your post to a blog post I’m writing with beginner crochet tips if I have your permission!
Thanks for sharing this fun pattern!
Of course, I would be honored 🙂 So glad you liked it!!
I LOVE this pattern 🙂 I’m running into a small problem. Everything is nice and textured and symmetrical and tight….except between my first 26 chains and the next row of the first “clusters” the gap in that “skip 2 chains” is showing through in my end product. How are you able to avoid this? Am I missing something somewhere?
I’m having the same issue. Did you receive an answer?
Hi,
Is the pattern supposed to start with 27? I have been using the 26 to start and it doesn’t leave 3 chains.
Hi did Kara ever reply to you? I’m running into the same problem.
Also what are the multiples in this pattern as I would like to make it a little larger.
Thank you
Hi Elisia 🙂
The multiple of this pattern is to chain a multiple of 3+2
I would like to know how many chains I should crochet in the beginning if I want to make it a little wider?
P.S. I have made your Crunchy Stitch dishcloth, I’m using it as a washcloth and it feels amazing! It scrubs really well! 😀 and the pattern was really addictive… 🙂
I must be doing something wrong :(. I think (ha!) I am following the pattern correctly, but it keeps getting shorter and shorter. Not sure exactly what I’m doing wrong. Please help!
Nevermind. I’m an idiot 🙂
Can you explain what you were doing wrong? I must be another idiot because I somehow keep losing stitches every row! haha
The most common places for people to skip stitches are at the beginning and end of the row. After you finish a row, count to make sure you did t skip one. Hope that helps 🙂
Hi Kara 🙂
What’s the multiple of this pattern if I want to make it bigger ??
Thanks for a great pattern 🙂
Thanks for the pattern. I enjoyed making these dishcloths. The size was perfect.
So glad you liked them!
This is my favorite pattern for cloths. I use it all the time