Crochet Pattern: Modern Farmhouse Dishcloth

Easy crochet pattern for a beautiful, modern dishcloth. Using simple stitches, this dishcloth crochet pattern is perfect for a beginner or any crocheter looking for a quick project.

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I always feel odd calling these dishcloths. I don’t want to pigeonhole them for only kitchen use, but I had to call them something.

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The texture of the cloth does makes them perfect for cleaning dishes or wiping up spill, but it is this texture that also makes them so versatile.

Other Uses

• Homemade baby wipes (yes I went there)
• Use in the shower
• Wiping noses
• Face cloth
• Napkin (especially in lunchboxes)
• Spa cloth
• Gift Basket
• Replaces any reason for paper towel
• If you have any other uses, please leave a comment for others below

Gauge

Finished Size: 8″ x 8″ (20 cm x 20cm) Square

Crochet Stitches Used

Abbreviation	US Terminology	UK Terminology
CH	Chain	Chain
HDC	Half-Double Crochet	Half-Treble Crochet
LHDC	Long/Extended Half-Double Crochet	Long/Extended Half-Treble Crochet
SK	Skip	Miss

Yarn

The yarn I used for the dishcloths in this pattern are

• Yarn:  1 oz/30g (50 yds/46 m) 100% Cotton Medium Weight Yarn
• Yarn Used for dishcloths in photos:
  • 1 oz – Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton in 95 Antique Cream
  • 1 oz – Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton in Pewter
  • 1 oz – Sugar’n Cream in Teal
  • 1 oz – Red Heart Scrubby Smoothie in Blueberry

Materials

Crochet Hook: US H/8 5.00 mm

Notes

Each row begins with a CH1 and turn. This CH1 does not count as a stitch.

Crochet Pattern

Chain 28

Row 1:  HDC in 2^nd CH from hook = 27 HDC

Row 2: CH 1, turn. HDC in 1^st stitch, *CH 1, SK next stitch, HDC in next stitch*, repeat until last 2 stitches.  CH 1, SK 2^nd to last stitch, HDC in last stitch. 

Row 3: CH 1, turn.  LHDC in 1^st stitch of previous row, *CH 1, SK next stitch, LHDC into top of HDC in previous row*, repeat until last 2 stitches.  CH 1, SK 2^nd to last stitch, HDC in last stitch. 

Row 4: CH 1, turn.  LHDC in 1^st stitch of previous row, *CH 1, SK next stitch, LHDC into top of LDHC in previous row*, repeat until last 2 stitches.  CH 1, SK 2^nd to last stitch, HDC in last stitch. 

Row 5-29: Repeat Row 4

Row 30: CH 1, turn.  LHDC in 1^st stitch of previous row, *HDC in next stitch, LHDC in previous row*, repeat until end with HDC in last stitch. 

Fasten off. Weave in ends.