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Writer's pictureAmy Kate Sutherland

Valentine Dishcloth | Free Crochet Pattern

Updated: Feb 6, 2023

This dishcloth is the perfect quick Valentine’s Day gift, addition to your own kitchen, or anything in between. I hope you enjoy this fun little project!



Materials

  • 25 grams or 50 yards any worsted weight cotton yarn. Sample uses WeCrochet Dishie

  • 4.5mm crochet hook

  • Scissors and a yarn needle


Gauge

It is not necessary to achieve a certain gauge for this dishcloth, but if you would like the same dimension as the sample I suggest checking.


6 stitches and 5 rows = 2 inches in half double crochet worked flat


Abbreviations

ch: chain

hdc: half double crochet

dc: double crochet

dc2(3)tog: double crochet 2(3) sts together

ea: each

st(s): stitch(es)


Helpful Tutorial


Full Step by Step Tutorial:


Pattern Notes

  • Find the yarn featured in this pattern here.

  • This dishcloth is worked flat, so be sure to turn your work after each row.

Pattern

Ch 7

Row 1

Dc 2 sts into the third ch from the hook, hdc in ea ch until one ch remains, dc 3 into the last ch. (8 sts)

Row 2

ch 2 and turn. dc 3 into the first st, hdc in ea st until one st remains, dc 2 into the last st. (11 sts)

Row 3

ch 2 and turn. dc 2 into the first st, hdc in ea st until one st remains, dc 3 into the last st. (14 sts)

Row 4

repeat row 2. (17 sts)

Row 5

ch 2 and turn. Dc 2 in the first st, hdc in ea st until one st remains, dc in the last st. (18sts)

Row 6

ch 2 and turn. dc in the first st, hdc in ea st across until one st remains, dc 2 in the last st. (19 sts)

Row 7

Repeat Row 5. (20 sts)

Row 8

ch 2 and turn. dc2tog, hdc in ea st until one st remains, dc 2 in the last st. (20 sts)

Row 9

ch 2 and turn. dc 2 in the first st, hdc in ea st across until one st remains, dc2tog. (20 sts)

Rows 10 and 11

Repeat Rows 8 and 9 (20 sts)

Row 12

ch 2 and turn. dc 2 in the first st, hdc in ea st across until two sts remains, dc2tog. (20 sts)

Row 13

ch 2 and turn. dc2tog, hdc in ea st until one st remains, dc 2 in the last st. (20 sts)

Rows 14 and 15

Repeat Rows 12 and 13. (20 sts)

Row 16

ch 2 and turn. dc in the first st, hdc in ea st until two sts remain, dc2tog (19 sts)

Row 17

ch 2 and turn. dc2tog, hdc in ea st until one st remains, dc in the last st. (18 sts)

Row 18

Repeat Row 16 (17 sts)

Row 19

ch 2 and turn. dc2tog, hdc in ea st across until three sts remain, dc3tog. (14 sts)

Row 20

ch 2 and turn. dc3tog, hdc in ea st across until three sts remain, dc2tog. (11 sts)

Rows 21 and 22

Repeat Rows 19 and 20. (5 sts)


Finishing

Pull through the last st, cut yarn, and weave in any ends.

Dishcloths aren’t typically in need of blocking, but feel free to do so. If you chose a 100% cotton yarn, I recommend simply washing these dishcloths in the washer and dryer just like clothes. They will last for years to come!


I hope you enjoyed following this pattern! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to send an email to thegracefultangle@gmail.com. Don't forget to follow along on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook and to stay in the loop!


Until next time,

Amy Kate


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