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Welcome to post #3 in my Crochet Washcloth Series! Make sure you check out free patterns #1: Grit Stitch Washcloth and #2: Moss Stitch Washcloth too!
You might be asking yourself, “is she ever going to post any other patterns besides washcloths? Get on with it lady!”
I do promise, I have lots of great ideas and free patterns in store for you! As you can probably see, I’m just getting my blog optimized, and these are great, basic patterns for you (the reader) and me (the writer) to work with!
This pattern uses a combination of the half double crochet (hdc) and the slip stitch (sl st). Together, it is called the “crunch stitch”. I’ve also seen it called the “dijon stitch”, but that just reminds me of mustard, so I prefer the term crunch. You know, kind of like potato chips, yum!
Truthfully this is my favorite crochet washcloth to use for dishes and I have several customers who specially request this one. It really does have a fairly stiff “crunch” to the texture that just makes it so easy to scrub up your dirty pans! Here is your free pattern for the Crunch Stitch Crochet Washcloth!
Crunch Stitch Crochet Washcloth
Abbreviations:
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
hdc – half double crochet
sc – single crochet
Materials required:
1 skein of 100% cotton yarn – I used Lily Sugar ‘n Cream in Red
Crochet hook, any size – I used my Clover Amour size H (5mm)
Chain 37
Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, *1 hdc in next ch, Sl st in next, repeat from * across, turn (36).
Row 2: ch 1, Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, *1 hdc in next st, Sl st in next, repeat from * across, turn (36).
Repeat Row 2 until you reach the desired length. Depending on your yarn, hook and gauge, the row number will vary, but mine is usually 33 rows.
Tip: I usually fold my project in half diagonally to check how “square” it is. You can also measure each side to ensure they are equal.
Finishing: Ch 1, sc in the corner. Continue down the side of the washcloth, sc in each stitch. In the next corner stitch sc, ch 1, sc. Continue around entire project, repeating the corner pattern (sc, ch 1, sc) on each corner until you’ve completed a row all around your project. Join with slip stitch to the first sc.
There you have it, another completed crochet washcloth to add to your collection! But don’t go do any dishes, that would be a waste of great quality crochet time – grab another skein and hook up another one!
Thanks so much for visiting my blog! I would really love to hear what you think and see anything you’ve created with my patterns, so leave me a comment or send me an email!
It is a very beautiful dishcloth that you’ve crocheted….I would hate to put it to use and just keep admiring the beautiful piece….I’m going to give this pattern a try….will come back and tell you how it wentš
I’m curious as to how it worked up for you
Priya Shashank? I’m going to attempt it as well.
I love this pattern . I have made a few of these , I always knitted them but this pattern is fast and easy , thank you .
Looks like a great pattern! I have bookmarked it and hope to try it out soon. I love your site and all the lovely pictures of crochet projects. I definitely will be trying out some of your patterns in the future.
I finished up the crunch stitch dishcloth. I posted the project at Ravelry here http://www.ravelry.com/projects/RecycleCindy/crunch-stitch-red-dishcloth
I really liked the stitch and the dishcloth turned out nice.
Thanks for sharing in Ravelry Cindy! I will go check it out!
Can you tell me the approximate size of this?
Iām sorry I failed to measure it, but Iād estimate about 8 inches square.
Is there a video for this DC ?
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I’m sorry no, there is currently no video for this.
I’m just now learning to crochet and have started with dishcloths. I can’t wait to try your ideas!
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I have a question about Row 2. It says, ch 1, Sl St in 2nd ch.. which is the 2nd ch? The last stitch worked in the previous row, which would be a Sl St for me?
Thanks for any help anyone can give me!
Yikes! I think itās supposed to say āch 1, sl st into first sl stā, but Iām having trouble visualizing it – I will check after work and let you know!
Ok, thanks! Thatās what Iām doing now and the heck sts are lining up vertically and horizontally. I wasnāt sure if they were supposed to stagger.
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Thank you so much for the dish cloth pattern. I am anxious to make one and will send a pic when I get it made. It is a lovely gift with some special soap in a basket.
Thank you. Frankie in Oregon
Oops misspelled my own name. š
Maybe it’s just me, but I never come up with the right number of stitches at the end of the row. If you are supposed to sl in the 2nd from hook and then repeat a 2 stitch series, you aren’t going to end with an even number of stitches. Tried for the last hour and it doesn’t make sense to me.
I was having the same issue. If you scroll up a little, she says to ch 1 sl st in first sl st. Hope that helps! Itās been awhile since I made mine.
I love your patterns. I can adapt the stitches you’ve done into making cradles for “Bridget’s Cradles”. See their website. The home office is close to Wichita, Kansas. Thank you so much for the FREE patterns. I live on Social Security so my money is somewhat limited.
Thank you for the lovely comment!