15 Knitted Dishcloth Patterns (and Crochet) – Practical Beginner Project for Winter
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Cosy up this winter with 15 free knitted dishcloth patterns (some crochet). Perfect beginner project to practise while making something useful.
Knitted dishcloths make a great project for the beginner knitter.
In fact, it’s also an easy project that doesn’t require a lot of precision (i.e., it doesn’t matter if I screw up the pattern) – good for keeping hands busy while watching Netflix.
Knitted discloths are also a great way to try new patterns and explore new techniques. Low stakes.
Knitting is such a meditative hobby. I find it very calming to do while listening to podcasts – the stress from my shoulders literally unwinds as the wool on the skein does.
Or the patterns below could serve as an outlet for creating your own knitting designs – my daughter taught herself to knit and would prefer to riff off patterns than follow them.
Below you’ll find a bunch of different patterns for making your own dishcloths. My favourites are the basket weave and squidgy cloth, pictured above and below.
There are a couple of crocheted patterns too, if you prefer, as well as links to articles about how to best use knitted dishcloths and how to keep them clean and hygienic.
Knitted Dishcloth Patterns
Get creative with these knitted and crocheted dishcloth patterns.
Knitted Dishcloths
Easy dishcloth pattern with border.
The Squidge Cloth
Alternating rectangles of knit and purl make this simple pattern.
Spiral scrubbies & dish cloths
Pot scrubbers in both a knitted pattern and crocheted pattern.
Heart Dishcloth
For something a little different, a heart-shaped dishcloth.
Textured Crocheted Dishcloth
Crocheted dishcloth with lots of texture.
All Knitted Up: Circle & Chinese Waves Dishcloths
Beautiful, two-toned dishcloth pattern.
Crochet--Bumpy Dish Cloth Pattern
Bumpy pattern for those who prefer to crochet.
Basketweave Dishcloth
This is my favourite pattern and I've made many dishcloths using this pattern.
Make Recycled T-shirt Dishcloths » Dollar Store Crafts
Use old t-shirts instead of yarn for a recycled dishcloth.
Garter Slip Stitch Dishcloth!
Simple garter slip stitch pattern.
Basket Rib Dishcloth - Free Pattern!
Basket rib pattern in multiple colours.
waffle knit dishcloth pattern
Waffle knit is a popular pattern for dishcloths.
Easy washcloth knitting patterns
Two different patterns. The one pictured is the feather and fan pattern.
Using Knitted Dishcloths
The benefits of using knitted dishcloths - it's more than environmental.
How to make knitted dishcloths and how to use them.
I see you have included a link to my dishcloth scrubby, thanks very much.
These aren’t knitted, they are crocheted. I think it’s confusing and not helpful for beginners to mislead them with the wrong term.
There are both knitted and crocheted.