Free Crochet Pattern: Stone Creek Dishcloth
We have finally arrived at the last dishcloth in the Rustic Charm Dishcloth Set CAL, the Stone Creek Dishcloth. Made with simple stitches and beautiful rows of shells, this easy crochet dishcloth is functional and beautiful. Keep reading to find out more about the dishcloth, the set, and find the free written instructions!
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Stone Creek Dishcloth
The Stone Creek Dishcloth was designed with subtle texture in mind. Everyone needs to be able to do a little bit of scrubbing when you’re doing the dishes! I chose to use a Shell stitch made from 3 half double crochet in the same stitch for two reasons. First, the shells give this crochet dishcloth some texture. Secondly, it gave the dishcloth a sprinkling of decorative rows that make your sink look pretty!
If you love this dishcloth pattern, you’ll really enjoy all of the other ones in the set! Be sure to check out the Rustic Charm Dishcloth Set CAL post to find the links to all of the patterns. They’re all based on easy stitches and stitch combinations, so you’ll have the full set whipped up in no time!
The Yarn
Since I’ve been stash-busting during this CAL, it’s been nice to see my cotton yarn get put to good use. Just like with the other 3 patterns, I’m using I Love This Cotton yarn for this project. The colorway I chose is Aspyn, which is the color I used for the Parker Creek Placemat. I’m really glad that I chose a solid color for this one because it really shows off the Shell stitch. While I love print and variegated yarns, it’s sometimes easy to lose the look of the stitches in the color changes.
This set of projects has reminded me of all the reasons I enjoy I Love This Cotton yarn. My dishcloths are soft, but they also still feel sturdy, which is exactly what you need if you’re washing dishes.
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The Stone Creek Dishcloth is the third pattern in the Rustic Charm Dishcloth Set. The premium PDF pattern bundle includes full patterns, complete with tutorial photos, for all 4 dishcloth patterns in the set. You can find the bundle in my Etsy and Ravelry shops!
The best part about dishcloth patterns is that they work up really quickly! Keep scrolling to get all of the pattern details about how you can make your own Stone Creek Dishcloth.
Pattern Details
Skill Level
Easy
Materials
95 yards, size 4 cotton yarn. I used 1 skein of I Love This Cotton <3.5 oz/100 g> <180 yds/165 m> in the Aspyn colorway.
US size H/8 crochet hook (5.00 mm)
Scissors
Yarn Needle
Stitch Markers
Gauge
15 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)
hdc – half double crochet
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
sp – space
st(s) – stitch(es)
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 hdc.
Stitch markers can be used to assist with stitch placement.
Special Stitches
Shell – 3 hdc in same st
How to Make a Crochet Dishcloth
Part 1: Body
Ch 35
Row 1: hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. <34 hdc>
Row 2: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <34 hdc>
Row 3: ch 2 (counts as 1 hdc here and throughout), hdc in next st, sk next st, [Shell in next st, sk 2 sts] 9 times, Shell in next st, sk next st, hdc in each of next 2 sts, turn. <34 hdc>
Row 4: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each of next 32 sts, sc in top of turning ch, turn. <34 sc>
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Row 5: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <34 hdc>
Row 6: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <34 hdc>
Row 7: ch 2, hdc in next st, sk next st, [Shell in next st, sk 2 sts] 9 times, Shell in next st, sk next st, hdc in each of next 2 sts, turn. <34 hdc>
Row 8: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each of next 32 sts, sc in top of turning ch, turn. <34 sc>
Rows 9 – 24: repeat Rows 5 – 8 4 times
Row 25: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <34 hdc>
Row 26: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <34 hdc>
At the end of Row 26, do not turn and do not fasten off. Proceed to border.
Part 2: Border
Rotate 90 degrees
Left side: ch 1, work 26 sc evenly along the left side of the dishcloth by placing 1 sc in the end of each row, rotate 90 degrees. <26 sc>
Bottom: 2 sc in bottom of 1st ch, 1 sc in each of next 32 chs, 2 sc in last ch, rotate 90 degrees. <36 sc>
Right side: work 26 sc evenly along the right side of the dishcloth by placing 1 sc in the end of each row, rotate 90 degrees. <26 sc>
Top: 2 sc in 1st st, 1 sc in each of next 32 sts, 2 sc in last st, sl st in top of sc to join. <36 sc>
Fasten off and weave in ends.
More Places to Find this Pattern
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Rustic Charm Dishcloth Set CAL
The Stone Creek Dishcloth is part of the free Rustic Charm Dishcloth Set Crochet-A-Long (CAL), and is the last pattern in the 4-pattern set. You can find more information about the CAL and links to the other patterns on the event page.
Rustic Charm Dishcloth Set Crochet-A-Long
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