Add a touch of handmade elegance with a crochet dish towel.

Have you ever wondered what’s all the rage about crocheted dish towels?

Well, these delightful creations are not only practical and functional but also bring a charming and personalized flair to your culinary space.

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Imagine the satisfaction of drying your dishes with a crochet hand towel you’ve lovingly crafted with your own hands. And then just casually hanging it on the oven door for everyone to see.

With this easy crochet dishcloth pattern at your fingertips, you’ll find the process enjoyable and rewarding. Plus, you will get to learn a new crochet stitch pattern.

No more settling for mundane, store-bought towels that lack personality and flair. Instead, embrace the artistry of crochet kitchen towels as you bring to life intricate stitches and unique designs.

But why stop at dish towels? This pattern includes instructions for a crochet washcloth so you can have a set.

Crochet washcloths are perfect for gentle exfoliation or luxurious bathing experiences. The world of crochet offers an endless array of possibilities, allowing you to produce items you can use in your everyday life.

I also find that crochet kitchen towels and washcloths make amazing gifts for friends, family, as well as teacher appreciation gifts.

They are fast to make, and require small amounts of yarn, while also giving the impression of thoughtfulness in a unique handmade gift.

Let’s dive into the instructions for your next favorite crochet hand towel pattern and create a vibrant, personalized space that will make every culinary moment a delightful experience.

This is a great pattern for beginner crocheters but I bet its magic rhythm will keep advanced crocheters happy, too.

What yarn should I use for my crochet kitchen towel?

Cotton is always your best friend with these kinds of projects. It’s strong and durable, can be machine washed and it absorbs great amounts of water.

Although this time I used a cotton blend yarn which adds a touch of luxury to this textured crochet dishcloth pattern.

The yarn is called Bommul-Lin by Drops and it’s a blend of 53% cotton and 47% linen. It’s a wonderful worsted weight yarn, very suitable for this kind of project.

Suggested yarns

I know sometimes is difficult to find the same yarn someone else used so I am going to give you some alternatives.

– Dishie, by We Crochet, is a strong, durable cotton, perfect for kitchen items. They call it a workhorse.

– 24/7 cotton, by Lion Brand, is another tested yarn for your crochet washcloths and kitchen essentials in general.

What’s the difference between a crochet tea towel vs dish towel?

Well, in my opinion, I always thought of crochet tea towels as the fancier version of hand towels. They are usually more decorative in nature, with beautiful stitching, and are not always set to be used.

Think of them in a nice tray, with a large teapot, some cute little mugs, and a plate of cookies. They just belong together!

On the other hand, crochet dish towels are meant to have a place in the kitchen, drying the dishes, your hands, or even wiping down the counter.

They can also be pretty, but they must withstand the test of time and well, hard work.

More crochet kitchen accessories you may like:

From left to right (or top to bottom on a small screen): Rustic tea towel collection, Crochet oval baskets, Crochet potholders.

What is the best stitch for a crochet dish towel?

Dish towels get a lot of use in the kitchen so use something that produces a quite thick and durable fabric.

Lacy stitches won’t be a good fit for this kind of crochet project. I went with function plus style in this one. If you can combine both of them, why not?

The stitch is a combination of half double crochet stitches and slip stitches in the back loop only, and it was love at first sight, for me.

The texture is just so beautiful and it’s one of those crochet stitches that look like knitting. Again, my favorite kind of stitches.

It produces a dense fabric, while at the same time being light-weight, stretchy, and bouncy.

Slip stitches have always had a special place in my heart and I am so happy that I am discovering new ways of using them. It’s all about the simple stitches.

This beautiful stitch pattern creates a textured ribbed effect and can look great in a solid color. I chose to make it in two colors, partly for visual pleasure, and partly because I run out of yarn. 😉

Although, the stitch pattern is very easy to learn and make I have created a short video tutorial for you if you are more of a visual learner. Have I mentioned it’s reversible?

How much yarn will I need for my crochet dish towel?

Remember when I told you that crocheted dish towels and washcloths make wonderful gifts because they don’t require much yarn?

Well, that’s not entirely true in this case. Slip stitches eat up yarn while they don’t produce much height in a project.

But, they are so perfect to look at and enjoy the texture, I never have to think twice if I should use them.

For this free crochet dish towel pattern you are going to need approximately 280 yards (255 m) of worsted weight yarn. The washcloth crochet pattern is also included in this yardage.

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Materials

• Worsted weight cotton yarn #4 • 207 yds (190 m), 72 yds (65 m)
  Drops, Bomul-Lin, 53% cotton 47% linen. You can take a look at alternative yarn options in the “suggested yarns” section, above.
  Color A: blue (21)
  Color B: grey blue (20)
• 5.0 mm • US size H
• Scissors
• Darning needle
   

Gauge: 16 sts x 16 rows in pattern

Dimensions

Dish towel: 18″ x 10″ (46 x 25 cm)
Washcloth: 8″ x 8″ (20 x 20 cm)

Notes

– All my patterns use Standard US crochet terms.
– Keep your slip stitches loose if you want to be able to enter the crochet hook in that same stitch again.

Abbreviations

R: row
ch(s): chain(s)
hdc: half double crochet
sl st: slip stitch
bb: back bumps
blo: back loop only
FO: fasten off

Let’s dive into the instructions for your next favorite crochet hand towel pattern and create a vibrant, personalized space that will make every culinary moment a delightful experience.

Dish towel free crochet pattern

With color A

R1 (RS): ch 74, * hdc, sl st * in bb only in each ch across, hdc in last st (73)
R2: in blo, here and throughout the pattern, * hdc, sl st * hdc in last st (73)
R3-34: repeat R2

Change to color B

R35-38: repeat R2

Change to color A

R39-42: repeat R2 FO

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Crochet cotton washcloth pattern

With color B

R1 (RS): ch 34, * hdc, sl st * in bb only in each ch across, hdc in last st (33)
R2: in blo, here and throughout the pattern, * hdc, sl st * hdc in last st (33)
R3-32: repeat R2

FO and weave in all ends.

What are you waiting for? Choose your perfect colors and start making this easy crochet dish towel pattern with the matching dishcloth. Wouldn’t it be a wonderful Mother’s Day gift?

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