Grit Stitch Crochet Dishcloth

One of my favorite quick projects is a dishcloth or washcloth. They work up quickly and I like how I can pick my own colors and pattern. Plus I think they are thicker and hold up much better than the store bought variety.

Because I like a lot of texture in my dishcloths and washcloths, the grit stitch is one of my go-to stitches. It's a really simple stitch that a beginner will have no problem mastering. There are only two stitches in the pattern, single crochet and double crochet. The foundation chain is done in sets of 2. This means as long as you have an even number of foundation chain stitches you can make your project as wide or narrow as you like.

How to Crochet Single Crochet Foundation Chain Stitches

Speaking of foundation chains, I don't like to just a chain. I prefer to use foundation chain stitches. Foundation chain stitches create a nice loose and springy foundation for your project that doesn't pull or warp it. Many times a chain will be tight and the bottom of your dishcloth is tighter and narrower than the top. Using foundation chain stitches solves that problem.

For this project I used single crochet foundation chains. Chain 2, insert the hook into the first chain, yarn over and pull through the stitch. Yarn over and pull the yarn through the first loop on the hook. This creates the chain stitch you'll need to begin the next stitch. Yarn over and pull the yarn through the two loops on the hook to complete the stitch. 

Begin the next stitch by inserting the hook under the chain stitch created in the previous stitch. Yarn over and pull through the stitch. Yarn over and pull through the first loop on the hook. This is the chain stitch you'll need for the next stitch. Yarn over and pull the yarn through the two loops on the hook to complete the stitch. Continue until you have the correct number of stitches. 

At the last stitch turn the chain so that the hook and yarn are on top of the stitches and continue just like you would with a traditional foundation chain. 

When you're crocheting foundation chain stitches, it is sometimes easier to think of crocheting them sideways or vertically instead of across or horizontally. 

Grit Stitch Crochet Dishcloth Pattern

You will need a small amount of cotton or cotton blend yarn. I used Premier Home cotton./polyester yarn in Purple (Color A) and Grape Splash (Color B). You'll also need a size J/10 (6.00mm) crochet hook and a tapestry needle.

With Color A crochet 20 single crochet foundation stitches

Row 1: ch3 *sc into next st, dc into next st* rep across ending with a sc into the last st, turn

Row 2: ch3 *sc into the next st, dc into the next st* rep across ending with a sc into the 3rd turning chain, turn

Repeat Row 2 until the desired length, fasten off Color A and weave in the tails. 

On all rows you will be working a single crochet into a double crochet, and a double crochet into a single crochet. 

Edging

Round 1: Join Color B in any corner and ch1. Single crochet evenly around the washcloth working 3 single crochet into each corner. Work 2 single crochet into the last corner and join into the chain 1

Round 2: ch1, sc into each st around working 3 single crochet into each corner, join into the chain 1

For the loop chain 8 and slip stitch into the base of the beginning of the chain 8, turn your work and work 8 single crochet around the loop, slip stitch into the stitch to the left of the base of the chain, fasten off and weave in tails. 

You're all done!

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Seed Stitch Dishcloth

I really like making my own dishcloths and washcloths. Not only are they fun and quick to crochet up, but I think they are much thicker and softer than store bought versions. You can also crochet them up in your favorite colors, and give them as thoughtful gifts.

Today I'm sharing a very easy pattern. I've used two colors, but you can just use one, or use as many as you like. The finished dishcloth measures about 7 inches wide and 6 1/2 inches long. The gauge is 20 stitches and 19 rows per four inches using a size G/4.25mm hook. The gauge really isn't that important for this pattern, and you can use a larger or smaller hook if you'd like a looser or tighter fabric.

Materials Needed

2 balls of cotton yarn; I used Premier Home yarn in Sunshine (Color A) and Orange (Color B)
Size US G/4.25mm crochet hook and a tapestry needle

Special Stitches

Single Crochet Foundation Chain: Chain 2, insert the hook into the first chain, yarn over and pull through. Yarn over and pull through the first loop on the hook. This creates the chain stitch you will need to begin the next stitch. Yarn over and pull through the 2 loops on the hook.

Begin the next stitch by inserting the hook under the 2 loops of the chain stitch you created with the first step of the last stitch. Yarn over and pull through the loop on the hook (I find it helpful to grab the chain stitch so I know exactly where to insert the hook for the next stitch), yarn over and pull through the last 2 loops on the hook.

Notes

As you work the pattern the double crochet stitches are worked into the single crochet stitches of the previous row, and the single crochet stitches are worked into the double crochet stitches of the previous row. You can make the dishcloth any width as long as your foundation chain is an even number of stitches. 

Pattern

With Color A crochet 20 single crochet foundation chains

Row 1: ch1 *dc into the next st, sc into the next st* rep across ending with a sc into the last st

Row 2; ch3 *sc into the next st, dc into the next st* rep across ending with a sc into the last st

Rows 3-10: Repeat Row 2, change to Color B at the end of Row 10, fasten off Color A

Rows 11-20: With Color B repeat Row 2, change to Color A at the end of Row 20, fasten off Color B

Rows 21-30: With Color A repeat Row 2, fasten off and weave in tails

Edging (Optional)

I didn't crochet an edging on this dishcloth, but if you want to add an edging turn your work at the end of Row 30 and chain 1. Single crochet across the top and work 3 sc into the corner. Single crochet evenly along the side and work 3 sc in the corner. Single crochet across the bottom, sc 3 into the corner and single crochet evenly along the side. When you reach the last corner work 2 sc into the corner and join in chain 1. 

You can now crochet another round of single crochet, or crochet a decorative edging if you'd like. 

That's it! Now you can enjoy your new dishcloth. Let me know in the comments if you have any questions or comments about this pattern. Have fun!