Crunch Stitch Crochet Dishcloth Pattern : Tiffani Creates

Crochet dishcloths are a great way to learn new crochet stitches and stitch patterns. The Crunch Stitch crochet dishcloth is one of my favorites to make and use, and I’ve found that they sell well at markets too. I’d love for you to give the Crunch Stitch crochet dishcloth pattern a try, and let me know what you think!

Pin it for Later - Crunch Stitch Crochet Dischloth on display with plate and silverware. — Pin it for later – Crunch Stitch Crochet Dishcloth

The Crunch Stitch crochet pattern is a simple repeat of half double crochet (hdc) & slip stitches (sl st). It’s a good beginner level stitch combination that makes a nice texture for many projects! Practice this stitch using the pattern below, then see where your creativity takes you. Maybe next, a towel topper, blanket, or even a cozy wrap!

Ready to get started? Here’s what you need to know.

Supplies

Yarn: Lily Sugar’n Cream, or any worsted weight cotton yarn.

Hook: I/9 5.5mm (I like my Boye Aluminum hook for this project)

Other: Yarn needle, scissors

Supplies needed to complete a crochet dishcloth: yarn, hook, yarn needle and scissors. — Supplies – cotton yarn, I hook, yarn needle, scissors

Abbreviations

ch: chain

hdc: half double crochet

sc: single crochet

sl st: slip stitch

* *: repeat stitches indicated between the asterisks

Gauge

14 sts x 15 rows in crunch stitch pattern = 4” square

Gauge is not super important, but keep in mind that tighter or looser stitches will change the overall size of the finished dishcloth.

Size

7 ¾ x 7 ¾

Notes

The pattern is written in US terms.

The ch1 and turn at the end of each row does not count as a stitch.

Pin it for later - Completed Crunch Stitch Dishcloth displayed on wooden cutting board with silverware. — Crunch Stitch Crochet Dishcloth in Coral Rose – Pin it for later!

Crunch Stitch Crochet Dishcloth Pattern

Make a slip knot and place on the crochet hook.

Ch 27

Row 1: starting in 2nd ch from hook *hdc, sl st* across (26 sts); ch 1, turn.

Row 2: (being careful to start in the final sl st of the prior row, and not the ch 1 stitch) *hdc, sl st* across (26 sts); ch 1, turn.

Rows 3 – 26-: repeat row 2

Border: sc around all 4 sides of the dishcloth, placing 2 sc in each corner.

Cut yarn, tie off and weave in ends.

Enjoy using your new dishcloth. Make some up in multiple colors and change them up for holidays and seasons throughout the year to make cleaning a bit more fun! These also make great gifts!

Looking for some other projects to practice more crochet stitch combinations? Check out my Bottle Cozy Pattern.

How about Tunisian Crochet? Make a soft, snuggly, velvet throw pillow with the Sweetheart Stripes Pillow Pattern.