Sunshine Dishcloth : FREE Crochet Pattern
This free crochet pattern is for a simple, quick and easy dishcloth made by using just two crochet stitches. Simple cotton dishcloths are my favorite go-to summertime crochet project. I designed this free crochet pattern while I was in dry, hot Arizona visiting my mom and I knew cotton yarn would be the best yarn to crochet with while it was so hot.
The two stitches used for this pattern are the single crochet stitch (SC) and the herringbone half double crochet stitch (HHDC).
Currently the HHDC stitch is my favorite stitch. I say currently because I go on crochet stitch binges until I get it out of my system and move on. I know I can’t be the only one who does this!
I have video tutorials for the single crochet stitch and the herringbone half crochet stitch on my YouTube channel, so if you are a beginner crocheter don’t be intimidated by the fancy name for the HHDC stitch.
You can easily adjust the Sunshine Dishcloth pattern to make a blanket. A lot of the time I design patterns with dishcloths because I just don’t have the time to sit and crochet a blanket. And I really wish I had more time because I love to crochet blankets.
Notes:
You can easily adjust this pattern by chaining an even number. My CH 30 resulted in my dishcloth being 7.5 inches wide and I continued to alternate Rows 2 & 3 until my dishcloth was square (7.5 inches by 7.5 inches) because that is my preferred size.
You will be placing your SC into the HHDC from the previous row & your HHDC will be placed in the SC from the previous row.
MATERIALS:
Cotton Yarn
H8/5mm Crochet Hook
Tapestry Needle
Measuring Tape
Scissors
ABBREVIATIONS:
CH Chain
HHDC Herringbone half double crochet
SC Single crochet
ST Stitch
PATTERN:
CH 30 (or any even number).
Row 1: HHDC in 2nd CH from hook, *SC in next CH, HHDC in next CH*, repeat from *to* to the end of the Row, last ST in Row should be HHDC, CH 1, turn.
Row 2: SC in 1st ST, *HHDC in next ST, SC in next ST*, repeat from *to* to the end of the Row, CH 1, turn.
Row 3: HHDC in 1st ST, *SC in next ST, HHDC in next ST*, repeat from *to* to the end of the Row, CH 1, turn.
Continue to alternate Rows 2 & 3, in that order, until you reached your desired size.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
If you enjoyed this Sunshine Pattern, check out the other crochet patterns in the Sunshine Collection. Click on the photos below to be taken to the patterns.
Happy Crocheting!
35 Comments
Patti
Very nice! I’ll give it a try 🙂
sasha ley
I never thought to use this stitch for a dish cloth it would give some great texture.
Missi Murvin
I actually made a few of these dishcloths for a friend for a gift last year right before the holidays. She loved them! I have already purchased the cotton colors I need to make some for my house as well. I can’t wait to be able to use them.
Jenell Higgins
Never tried the herringbone stitch, now I gotta learn!!!😁
Sindz
This is exactly what I was thinking of making for my new apartment!
Cierra
This is so cute and simple. I will definitely be making some of these as gifts and probably for myself 😊
Missi Ream
I have several I have to make and had no idea these were here … I’m so excited that I found these.
brenda snyder
Thanks for the pattern
Jo
Looks like it would be a nice simple one to do whilst waiting for the small folk to finish class. 🙂
RoseMarie Klein
Just learned the herringbone half double and it’s my new favorite stitch! Gonna have to make a few of these for my kitchen to add some sunshine on this cold wintry days. 🥰
Nicky
Yay! The herringbone is one of my favorite stitches too! It’s so much fun and looks so nice 🙂
Lisa
I really like the look of these. Can’t wait to try. 😊
Sandra L Hying McFadden
I have a bunch of cotton yarn I need to start crocheting dish cloths thanks for sharing.
Caitlin
so cute!! can’t wait to make my own!
Djcrochetyarnaddict
Very cool way to do dishclothes.
Shawn Brookman
I love them, is it the scratchy yard to scrub with?
Nicky
Thank you! It’s just regular cotton yarn. I haven’t tried the scratchy yarn yet. 🙂
Lisa H
Looks great can’t wait to try!
Kieora
This one looks fun!
Linda
I like a nice simple , clean looking washcloth, Thank you!
Linda
I love these!
Nikki Reed
I love it! Thank you
Jill Lewis
I love the texture created with the herringbone stitch. I am planning to make some as Christmas gifts. Thank you for the pattern.
Karen C Hill
I love this stitch for a dishcloth!
Shelley Keating
These look like awsome dishclothes. I am definately bookmarking the pattern to try them out!
Amanda Wilfong
I love learning a new stitch (HHDC) – and I have never done that one before. What a perfect project to start! I can’t wait to find some cotton yarn and make some of these! My mom crocheted me some dishcloths a few years back and they are my favorites!
Nicky
I love learning new stitches too! HHDC is now one of my favorite stitches 🙂 I love using crochet dishcloths and it’s even more special that your Mom made them!
Melissa Stewart
I love this pattern. It’s so beautiful and easy to work up
Camille
This is really pretty – I’d almost hate to get them dirty! I’m a beginner, and have to purchase cotton yarn for this. How many yards of yarn does this pattern use?
Nicky
Hey Camille! I am really not sure how many yards it uses, but the next time I make one I will figure it up for you! I know that I can get 2 whole dishcloths out of one small skein of cotton yarn. It has been a while since I’ve binged crocheted dishcloths but I am wanting to say that I can almost get 3 out of a skein of cotton. And welcome to the crochet world!! It is so much fun! Please let me know if you have any questions, I would love to help!
COLLEEN
Thank you! I’m going to make some of these. Very pretty pattern.
Nicky
You’re welcome!! This is still my go-to dishcloth pattern 🙂
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