The crochet crunch stitch was one of the first stitches I ever designed with. With its easy repeat row of slip stitches and half double crochets, these basic stitches result in a tightly textured fabric perfect for dishcloths.
Now, it is no secret that there are tonnes of patterns out there for crunch stitch washcloths and dishcloths. But, I have been making these for years and wanted to share my version.
Before I started on this post I did a search and couldn’t find any that were the same so I am hoping you all love this crochet crunchy stitch dishcloth pattern with its pretty contrast border and scalloped edging.
I wanted you to see how beautiful they looked using multiple colours and how the border can really ‘level-up’ the design. Ugh, I cringe at that expression but it did seem fitting.
Plus we all have – or – most of us have a yarn stash of bits and bobs that we would love to use up, and this free crochet dishcloth pattern is perfect for stash busting!
As most of you know I love adding contrast borders to my dishcloths and washcloths. I think adding a border is a great way of giving your dishcloths a beautiful finished look – it also can give you a chance to add in another colour which is always great for personalizing for your kitchen and bath colours or of course just for having fun.
This fabulous texture looks beautiful in both acrylic and cotton yarn, but for dishcloth and washcloth patterns most people prefer to use cotton.
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The great thing about the intricate looking crunch stitch and using it to crochet dishcloths and washcloths is that you can use pretty much any size crochet hook that works well with your yarn.
If you don’t have the exact size hook this simple pattern calls for that is okay but you will want to keep the hook size close to the size recommended on the yarn label.
The crunch stitch pattern can be made using an odd number or even number of chains but for this pattern I have chosen even. By using an even number of chains each row will start with a half-double crochet and end with a slip stitch at the end of the row. Simple details like this help to keep this an easy pattern to put on repeat.
Whether you are making a farmhouse, boho or chic crochet washcloth or dishcloth the Brookside Cottage Crunch Dishcloth (or washcloth) makes great gifts for any occasion so be sure to PIN this free pattern so you can find it whenever you need it.
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Free Brookside Cottage Crunch Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
Skill Level
Beginner
Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- hdc – half double crochet
- sc – single crochet
- sk – skip
- sp – space
- st – stitch
- sts – stitches
- slst – slip stitch
- rpt – repeat
Finished Measurements
Bernat Handicrafter 10.5” x 10.5”
Caron Cakes 10” x 10”
Materials Needed
- 5.50 mm crochet hook
- Yarn used in pattern: Bernat Handicrafter Robins Egg and Off White
- Caron Cakes Cotton Yarn Beachglass I separated each colour and rolled into individual balls of yarn.
- Main Colour of Dishcloth 60 grams worsted weight cotton yarn
- Trim 40 grams worsted weight cotton yarn
- Tapestry Needle
- Stitch Markers
- Scissors
Crochet Dishcloth Instructions
Notes
- For striped dishcloth colour changes are made every two rows.
- Depending on the number of colours used it may be easier to cut at the end of each row rather than carry the yarn. I used 5 colours so cut each time a colour change was done.
- To determine the amount of yarn needed for each colour divide 60 grams by total number of colours you are using for the dishcloth (note: this does not include the border.)
- Each row will start with a hdc and end with a slst.
- If you want to adjust the size of the dishcloth you will want to increase or decrease the number of stitches for your starting chain. Just be sure that it is a multiple of 2 + 1.
- The turning chain at the end of the row does not count as a stitch.
Ch 35
Row 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from the hook, slst in next. *Hdc in next ch, slst in next* repeat from *to* until end of row. (34) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Hdc in 1st slst, slst into hdc. *Hdc in next slst, slst in next hdc* repeat from *to* until end of row. (34) Ch 1, turn.
Continue to repeat row 2 until length equals width and your dishcloth is square.
To know if it is square fold into a triangle as shown below.
You can stop here if you are happy with how the dishcloth looks. If you would like to add the edging as shown in the photo read on…
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Contrast Edge – change to cream yarn here.
Note: If you are making the striped border you will change colours every round.
Rnd 1: Work a sc around the whole dishcloth. Be sure to work 4 sc in 1st and last stitch of each row and side of the square. This will be a total of 8 sts at each corner worked over two stitches. Join to 1st st, ch 1, turn. – See photo below for reference.
Rnd 2: Hdc in 1st st, slst in next st. *Hdc in next st, slst in next st* repeat from *to* until end of rnd. Join to 1st st, ch 1, turn.
Note: Depending on how many stitches you worked along the sides your rounds may not start with a slst and end with a hdc. This is fine. Just be sure that as you work the stitches you are working the hdc into a slst, and slst into hdc.
Rnd 3: Hdc in 1st slst, slst into next hdc. *Hdc in next slst, slst in next hdc* repeat from *to* until rnd. Join to 1st st, ch 1, turn.
Repeat rnd 3 once for a total of 4 rounds of border.
Shell Edging – Choose whichever colour you like best for this part of the contrast border.
Note: When working corners, do not skip any stitches. See reference photo below.
Sk 1st st, *3 hdc in next, sk next st, slst next, sk next st*. Rpt from * to * until end of round. Join to 1st st with slst, then fasten off and weave in all ends.
Thanks so much for taking the time to make the Brookside Dishcloth pattern – I hope you loved making it!
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As always stay cosy my friends and thanks for making me part of your day XO
