Free Crochet Pattern: Westwood Dishcloth
Every home looks better with a little touch of handmade happiness. The Westwood Dishcloth is a beautiful, textured dishcloth that is easy to make and will look great in your kitchen. Whether you’ve been crocheting for years or are just getting started, you can have one of these dishcloths made in no time.
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Westwood Dishcloth
I love using my crochet skills to make functional items, and dishcloths are one of my go-to projects for several reasons. First, dishcloths are great because they help me add color to my kitchen. Secondly, they don’t require a lot of yarn so they are a great stash-buster. And lastly, small projects are motivating because you can start and finish them in a short amount of time. I mean, who doesn’t love that?!
The Westwood Dishcloth is an easy, textured dishcloth that has a simple, farmhouse feel. The stitch that gives it texture is the crossed double crochet stitch, which is made using standard crochet stitches. This makes it its accessible for crocheters at all skill levels while still having a unique look. The pattern includes easy repeats, so once you start making this dishcloth you’ll be finished before you know it!
This is the first pattern in the Rustic Charm Dishcloth Set CAL, so if you love easy dishcloth patterns be sure to check out the event post.
The Yarn
Cotton yarn is the standard yarn used for dishcloths. I Love This Cotton yarn is one of my favorite cotton yarns, so I knew I would use it for this project. Since this is a small project, I was able to use the yarn I had left over from designing the Pecan Grove Placemat.
The great thing about dishcloths is that they don’t require a lot of yarn and can be a great stash buster. I really like I Love This Cotton yarn because it has all of the sturdy characteristics of cotton yarn, but also has a soft feel. Every time I use it I’m amazed by how good it feels while I’m working and I love the finished project.
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The Westwood Dishcloth is the first 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!
If you have some cotton yarn laying around and are looking for a quick project, then this pattern is perfect for you! Keep scrolling to find out how to get started making your own Westwood Dishcloth.
Pattern Details
Skill Level
Easy
Materials
100 yards of size 4 cotton yarn. I used 1 skein of I Love This Cotton <3.5 oz / 100 g><180 yds / 165 m > in the Khaki colorway
US size H/8 crochet hook (5.00 mm)
Scissors
Yarn Needle
Stitch Markers
Gauge
15 st x 14 rows = 4” square
Pattern used for gauge: alternating rows of hdc and sc
Finished Size
Approximately 9.5” w x 9.5” h
Stitch Abbreviations
US Crochet Terminology
ch – chain
ch(s) – chain(s)
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
sl st – slip st
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 dc.
Special Stitches
Crossed Double Crochet
Crossed dc – sk 1 st, dc in next st, dc in skipped st
A tutorial is available for this stitch: How to Crochet the Crossed Double Crochet Stitch
How to Make a Textured 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, sc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <34 sc>
Row 3: ch 2 (counts as 1 dc here and throughout), dc in next st, [crossed dc over next 2 sts] 15 times, dc in each of last 2 sts, turn. <15 crossed dc, 4 dc>
Row 4: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across, 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, sc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <34 sc>
Row 7: ch 2, dc in next st, [crossed dc over next 2 sts] 15 times, dc in each of last 2 sts, turn. <15 crossed dc, 4 dc>
Row 8: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <34 sc>
Rows 9 – 28: repeat Rows 5 – 8 5 times
At the end of Row 28, do not turn and do not fasten off. Proceed to border.
Part 2: Border
Rotate 90 degrees
Left side: ch 1, work 35 sc evenly along the left side of the dishcloth by placing 1 sc in the end of each hdc and sc row and 2 sc in the end of each dc row, rotate 90 degrees. <35 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 35 sc evenly along the right side of the dishcloth by placing 1 sc in end of each hdc and sc row and 2 sc in end of each dc row, rotate 90 degrees. <35 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
While you can view the pattern right here on the blog, I know that sometimes it’s easier to work from a paper copy! You can purchase a premium, printable PDF copy of the pattern that includes tutorial photos on Etsy or Ravelry. Also, don’t forget to sign up for the Measured and Stitched Newsletter to get a free copy of the Crochet Pattern Progress Tracker!
Rustic Charm Dishcloth Set CAL
The Westwood Dishcloth is part of the free Rustic Charm Dishcloth Set Crochet-A-Long (CAL), and is the first pattern in the 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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