Easy Textured Dishcloth
Another dishcloth? Really? I know. I know. But listen, the crocheted dishcloth doesn’t get nearly enough credit. They aren’t big sellers at shows or on Etsy. They are boring, right?
NO! They are amazing! They are durable and long lasting. They are 100% cotton. They can be machine washed and dried, so they are reusable, AKA: green. That’s still trending, right? And my favorite part? They suds up so well! I use a lot less soap when I use my crochet dishcloths, they maintain such a great suds.
Now, that last part can vary, depending on the stitches used, but this easy textured dishcloth pattern right here, so simple, so basic, is my go-to dishcloth pattern. These stitches provide a nice, but simple texture for the soap to get all that bubbly goodness!
Materials:
Crochet Hook Size: G – 4.25mm
Tapestry needle
Terms and abbreviations to know:
st, sts – stitch, stitches
sk – skip
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
tog – together, in same st
BLO – back loop only
Easy Textured Dishcloth
Row 1: turn your ch over and sc through the loop in the back, behind your chains. Using that back loops on the ch will give it a much neater look. sk first loop, sc and dc tog in next loop, (sk next loop, sc and dc tog in next loop) 14x; 30 sts
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This is the front side of the ch, where you would normally work. For this pattern, turn it over and work in the back loops, as seen in next picture.
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When you turn your ch over, this is what the back loop will look like. Skip the first loop and work your first sts into the next loop (pointed to).
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Fasten off and weave in ends.
*Note: When fastening off, to get the same curved look at the end of the row, ch 1, turn, sk next st, and sl st into next st. Cut yarn and weave in ends.
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This is the firs row. Ch 1 and turn.
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Work into BACK loops throughout.
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Always skip the double crochets. All sts will be worked into the single crochets from the previous row.
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Working in the back loops of each row is what gives the dish cloth a great texture!
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When follow the instructions for the first row, I end up with 32 stitches (x16). Not sure what I’m doing wrong. Could you help me?
Hi Heather! I can try to help. 🙂 When I crochet through the back loop of the ch, it does end up being a little more, if I don’t start in the right place. If you take a look at the second process picture, notice where my finger is pointing. You are actually skipping the first loop you see, and working into the next one. My written instructions weren’t clear enough on that, I’m afraid. Sorry! I hope that this helps you! Let me know if you have any other questions. 🙂
thanks for your response………..I’m going to try this pattern again following what you told me and see how I get along. Thanks again for responding.
Thanks for the pattern. Makes up easy. Increased the number of stitches to make a larger size.
So happy I found this pattern! It is so easy! I’ve been able to make at least 3or more each day in my spare time! I’ve started a collection to give as Christmas gifts this year.
Thank you! I am so glad you’ve enjoyed it! These are some of my favorite dishcloths, so I am sure the recipients of your gifts will appreciate them! 🙂
I just can’t get started with the first row. You stated: sk first loop, sc and dc tog in next loop, (sk next loop, sc and dc tog in next loop) 14x; 30 sts, do i sc and dc tog in the same loop? I come up short of sts.
Thank you.
Hi Emily! Yes, the sc and dc are done together in the same loop, and the next loop is skipped. I hope this helps!