Free Crochet Pattern: Pinecrest Dishcloth
Even though I love making blankets, dishcloths are probably my second favorite type of crochet project. I love that dishcloths are projects that I can start and finish in one sitting, all while trying out new stitches and making something fun for our home!
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You can use this easy crochet dishcloth pattern to make a Pinecrest Dishcloth that will work up quickly and have an incredible texture. Keep scrolling to find out more about the pattern get started on your own Pinecrest Dishcloth!
Pinecrest Dishcloth
The Pinecrest Dishcloth was lots of fun to design because it uses one of my favorite textured stitches – the Cluster V-Stitch! This stitch, combined with the Shell stitch, gives the Pinecrest Dishcloth an incredible texture that is absolutely perfect for cleaning. It also looks great in you sink, and makes a great gift for a friend or family member. The Pinecrest Dishcloth is made from an easy crochet dishcloth pattern, so even if you’re new to crochet you’ll be able to make one in no time.
The Yarn
I used I Love This Cotton yarn in the Forest colorway to make the Pinecrest Dishcloth. This is my go-to cotton yarn because it’s soft enough to feel good while I’m working, but sturdy enough to hold up to everyday use in my kitchen. I used it to design all of the patterns in the Rustic Charm Dishcloth Set CAL, so I knew it would make a great yarn for this project, too.
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A dishcloth is a great way to learn new stitches and techniques, or make something pretty for your kitchen. Keep scrolling to find more info about this easy crochet dishcloth pattern along with instructions for how to get started!
Pattern Details
Skill Level
Easy
Materials
90 yds, size 4 cotton yarn. I used 1 skein of I Love This Cotton yarn <3.5 oz/100 g> <180 yds/165 m> in the Forest colorway
US size G/6 crochet hook (4.00 mm)
Scissors, yarn needle
Stitch markers
Gauge
17 stitches x 12 rows = 4″ square
Pattern used for gauge: rows of hdc
Finished Size
Approximately 9.5″ w x 9.5″ h
Stitch Abbreviations
US Crochet Terminology
ch(s) – chain(s)
cl v-st – cluster v-stitch
hdc – half double crochet
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
sp – space
st(s) – stitch(es)
yo – yarn over
Special Stitches
Cluster V-Stitch (cl v-st)
cl v-st – (yo, insert hook into indicated st or sp, yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through two loops on hook) 2 times, yo and draw through all three loops on hook, ch 1, (yo, insert hook into same st or sp, yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through two loops on hook) 2 times, yo and draw through all three loops on hook.
Shell
Shell – 3 dc in same sp
Pattern Notes
The ch-1 at the beginning of a row does not count as a st.
The ch-2 at the beginning of a row counts as 1 dc.
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How to Make This Easy Crochet Dishcloth
Part 1: Dishcloth Body
Ch 32
Row 1: hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. <31 hdc>
Row 2: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <31 hdc>
Row 3: ch 2 (counts as 1 dc here and throughout), dc in next st, sk next st, [cl v-st in next st, sk 2 sts] 8 times, cl v-st in next st, sk next st, dc in each of next 2 sts, turn. <9 cl v-sts, 4 dc>
Row 4: ch 2, dc in next st, sk next st, [Shell in ch-1 sp, sk 2 sts] 8 times, Shell in ch-1 sp, sk next st, dc in next st, dc in top of turning ch, turn. <9 Shells, 4 dc>
Row 5: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <31 hdc>
Row 6: repeat Row 5
Row 7: ch 2, dc in next st, sk next st, [cl v-st in next st, sk 2 sts] 8 times, cl v-st in next st, sk next st, dc in each of next 2 sts, turn. <9 cl v-sts, 4 dc>
Row 8: ch 2, dc in next st, sk next st, [Shell in ch-1 sp, sk 2 sts] 8 times, Shell in ch-1 sp, sk next st, dc in next st, dc in top of turning ch, turn. <9 Shells, 4 dc>
Row 9: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <31 hdc>
Rows 10 – 12: repeat Row 9 3 times
Row 13: ch 2, dc in next st, sk next st, [cl v-st in next st, sk 2 sts] 8 times, cl v-st in next st, sk next st, dc in each of next 2 sts, turn. <9 cl v-sts, 4 dc>
Row 14: ch 2, dc in next st, sk next st, [Shell in ch-1 sp, sk 2 sts] 8 times, Shell in ch-1 sp, sk next st, dc in next st, dc in top of turning ch, turn. <9 Shells, 4 dc>
Row 15: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <31 hdc>
Row 16: repeat Row 15
Row 17: ch 2, dc in next st, sk next st, [cl v-st in next st, sk 2 sts] 8 times, cl v-st in next st, sk next st, dc in each of next 2 sts, turn. <9 cl v-sts, 4 dc>
Row 18: ch 2, dc in next st, sk next st, [Shell in ch-1 sp, sk 2 sts] 8 times, Shell in ch-1 sp, sk next st, dc in next st, dc in top of turning ch, turn. <9 Shells, 4 dc>
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Row 19: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <31 hdc>
Row 20: Repeat Row 19
At the end of Row 20, do not fasten off. Proceed to border.
Part 2: Border
Notes:
The border is worked in Rounds. The side you’re working in is clearly identified in the instructions for Rnd 1 as you lay the foundation for the border.
The ch-2 at the end of each side of Rnd 1 will be referred to as the corner sp in Rnd 2
Rotate 90 degrees.
Rnd 1:
Left side: ch 1, work 28 sc evenly along the left side of the dishcloth by placing 1 sc in the end of each hdc row and 2 sc in end of each dc row, ch 2, rotate 90 degrees. <28 sc>
Bottom: 1 sc in each of next 31 chs, ch 2, rotate 90 degrees. <31 sc>
Right side: work 28 sc evenly along the right side of the dishcloth by placing 1 sc in the end of each hdc row and 2 sc in end of each dc row, ch 2, rotate 90 degrees. <28 sc>
Top: 1 sc in each of next 31 sts, ch 2, sl st in top of sc to join. <31 sc>
Rnd 2: ch 1, hdc in same st and in each of next 27 sts, 4 hdc in corner sp, hdc in next 31 sts, 4 hdc in corner sp, hdc in next 28 sts, 4 hdc in corner sp, hdc in next 31 sts, 4 hdc in corner sp, sl st in top of hdc to join. <134 hdc>
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