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Crochet Dishcloth Patterns
Crochet dishcloth patterns make absorbent, reusable cloths about eight to nine inches square in 100% cotton yarn. Textured stitches such as moss, waffle, and granite stitch add scrubbing power. Dishcloths are quick practice pieces for new stitches, typically using 60–90 yards of worsted cotton and taking about an hour to finish.
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A Narrow Block Insertion: vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Yarn weight
- Lace (#0)
- Hook size
- 1.4 mm hook
- Yardage
- Amount as printed
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Baldwin Lace (1891): vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Yarn weight
- Lace (#0)
- Hook size
- 5 mm hook
- Yardage
- Amount as printed
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Chain Loop Edge for the Basket Pillow Slip (1920): vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Yarn weight
- Lace (#0)
- Hook size
- 0.75 mm hook
- Yardage
- Amount as printed
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Chain Scallop Edge for the Kitchen Towel (1920): vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Yarn weight
- Lace (#0)
- Hook size
- 1 mm hook
- Yardage
- Amount as printed
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Crazy Pattern Lace (1891): vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Yarn weight
- Lace (#0)
- Hook size
- 5 mm hook
- Yardage
- Amount as printed
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Crochet Border for Shawl, No. 23 (1888): vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Yarn weight
- Super fine (#1)
- Hook size
- 5 mm hook
- Yardage
- Amount as printed
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Darrell Lace (1891): vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Yarn weight
- Lace (#0)
- Hook size
- 1.5 mm hook
- Yardage
- Amount as printed
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Day and Night Shell Stitch Rug (vintage American Thread): vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Yarn weight
- Bulky (#5)
- Hook size
- 5 mm hook
- Yardage
- 980 yd
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What is the best stitch for a crochet dishcloth?
The best stitches for crochet dishcloths are textured and dense: moss stitch and granite stitch dry quickly and scrub well, waffle stitch creates thick scrubbing ridges, and single crochet in back loops adds grip. Avoid open lace, which traps food.
Frequently asked questions
How big is a crochet dishcloth?
Usually 8–9 inches square.
Will cotton dishcloths shrink?
Unmercerized cotton often shrinks slightly in the first hot wash.