sunshine discloth herringbone half double crochet stitch
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Sunshine Dishcloth : FREE Crochet Pattern

This free crochet pattern is for a simple, quick and easy dishcloth made by using just two crochet stitches. Simple cotton dishcloths are my favorite go-to summertime crochet project.  I designed this free crochet pattern while I was in dry, hot Arizona visiting my mom and I knew cotton yarn would be the best yarn to crochet with while it was so hot.

The two stitches used for this pattern are the single crochet stitch (SC) and the herringbone half double crochet stitch (HHDC).

Currently the HHDC stitch is my favorite stitch. I say currently because I go on crochet stitch binges until I get it out of my system and move on. I know I can’t be the only one who does this! 

I have video tutorials for the single crochet stitch and the herringbone half crochet stitch on my YouTube channel, so if you are a beginner crocheter don’t be intimidated by the fancy name for the HHDC stitch.

sunshine crochet dishcloth herringbone double crochet

You can easily adjust the Sunshine Dishcloth pattern to make a blanket. A lot of the time I design patterns with dishcloths because I just don’t have the time to sit and crochet a blanket. And I really wish I had more time because I love to crochet blankets.

Notes:

You can easily adjust this pattern by chaining an even number. My CH 30 resulted in my dishcloth being 7.5 inches wide and I continued to alternate Rows 2 & 3 until my dishcloth was square (7.5 inches by 7.5 inches) because that is my preferred size.

You will be placing your SC into the HHDC from the previous row & your HHDC will be placed in the SC from the previous row.

 

MATERIALS:

Cotton Yarn
H8/5mm Crochet Hook
Tapestry Needle
Measuring Tape
Scissors

ABBREVIATIONS:

CH  Chain
HHDC  Herringbone half double crochet
SC  Single crochet
ST  Stitch

sunshinecrochet dishcloth herringbone double crochet stitch

PATTERN:

CH 30 (or any even number).

Row 1: HHDC in 2nd CH from hook, *SC in next CH, HHDC in next CH*,  repeat from *to* to the end of the Row, last ST in Row should be HHDC, CH 1, turn.

Row 2: SC in 1st ST, *HHDC in next ST, SC in next ST*, repeat from *to* to the end of the Row, CH 1, turn.

Row 3: HHDC in 1st ST, *SC in next ST, HHDC in next ST*, repeat from *to* to the end of the Row, CH 1, turn.

Continue to alternate Rows 2 & 3, in that order, until you reached your desired size.  

Fasten off and weave in ends.

I hope you will enjoy this crochet pattern as much as I do. I would love to see your makes from this pattern. You can share pictures below or find me on social – Facebook or Instagram.

If you enjoyed this Sunshine Pattern, check out the other crochet patterns in the Sunshine Collection. Click on the photos below to be taken to the patterns.

Sunshine Ice Cream Pint Cozy Free Crochet Pattern
Sunshine Mug Rug Free Crochet Pattern
Sunshine Iced Coffee Cozy Free Crochet Pattern
Sunshine Popsicle Sleeve Cozy Free Crochet Pattern
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Sunshine Coffee Cozy Free Crochet Pattern

Happy Crocheting!

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