Aunt Bee's Gingham Dishcloth
Enjoy a little touch of the good ol' days with Aunt Bee's Gingham Dishcloth. This simple crochet dishcloth is great to have in your kitchen or bathroom, and you can make it in whatever color you'd like.
Plus, be sure to check out the video below to see the best yarns you can choose to make your next dishcloth with!
Crochet HookG/6 or 4 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge15 sc and 16 rows = 4" [10 cm].
Materials List
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1 ball Lily® Sugar 'n Cream® (70.9 g/2.5 oz; 109 m/120 yds) in Hot Blue (Main Color)
1 ball Lily® Sugar 'n Cream® (70.9 g/2.5 oz; 109 m/120 yds) in Robin's Egg (A)
1 ball Lily® Sugar 'n Cream® (70.9 g/2.5 oz; 109 m/120 yds) in White (B)
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1 ball Lily® Sugar 'n Cream® (70.9 g/2.5 oz; 109 m/120 yds) in Mod Green (Main Color)
1 ball Lily® Sugar 'n Cream® (70.9 g/2.5 oz; 109 m/120 yds) in Hot Green (A)
1 ball Lily® Sugar 'n Cream® (70.9 g/2.5 oz; 109 m/120 yds) in White (B) - Size 4 mm (U.S. G or 6) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
Aunt Bee's Gingham Dishcloth
Easy Dishcloth Pattern
Notes:
Approx 9½" [24 cm] square.
To join new color, work to last 2 loops on hook. Draw new color through last 2 loops then proceed with new color.
Carry yarn not in use loosely across top of previous row and work sts around it to prevent stranding.
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With MC, ch 36.
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1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (Ch 1. Miss next ch. 1 sc in next ch) twice. *With A. (1 sc in next ch. Ch 1. Miss next ch) twice. 1 sc in next ch. With MC. (1 sc in next ch. Ch 1. Miss next ch) twice. 1 sc in next ch. Rep from * twice more. 35 sts. Turn.
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2nd row: With MC, ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next sc. *With A. 1 sc in next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next sc. With MC. 1 sc in next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * twice more. Turn.
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3rd row: With MC, ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next sc. *With A. 1 sc in next sc. Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next sc. With MC. 1 sc in next sc. Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * twice more. Turn.
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4th row: As 2nd row. With A. Turn.
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5th row: With A, ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next sc. *With B. 1 sc in next sc. Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next sc. With A. 1 sc in next sc. Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * twice more. Turn.
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6th row: With A, ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Miss next sc.1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next sc. *With B. 1 sc in next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next sc. With A. 1 sc in next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next ch 1 sp. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * twice more. Turn.
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7th and 8th rows: As 5th and 6th rows, joining MC at end of 8th row.
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9th row: As 3rd row. Rep 2nd to 9th rows for pat 3 times more, then rep 2nd to 4th rows once. Fasten off.
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Edging: With RS facing, join MC with sl st to any corner. Ch 1. 3 sc in same sp. Work sc evenly around outer edge of Dishcloth, working 3 sc in each corner. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
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Weberme
Jun 25, 2018
I use to crochet when I was a teen until I had my first child and then there seemed to be no time after that. I would like to pick it up again now that I am in my 60's but never can get motivated but now that I came across this dishcloth pattern I may try it again. It looks pretty easy and they make good gifts and you can never have enough. I also like that the yarns are so soft and you can pick your own colors too.
princess6860504
May 11, 2017
This is so country vintage, with the gingham check and all. I see how this is done now. I learned something new today! Such an adorable dishcloth that would be a welcome gift for new home owners, first apartment dwellers, and even a new mom would appreciate these. Sometimes we just want to be slightly pampered with something unique and handmade.
Cheryl Y
May 02, 2016
I tried making a Gingham Dishcloth a few years ago with no luck. The pattern didn't work. This pattern Worked!! Thank you so much for this well written, easy to understand pattern. I love the colors and so happy that someone created a easy to understand pattern for the Gingham Dishcloth. I'm a Happy Crocheter now!! Thank you so much for this free pattern!
Kaylee
May 04, 2016
@Cheryl Y I am so glad it worked out. We'd love to see a picture! Happy Crocheting! -Kaylee, Editor of FaveCrafts
whocanitbenow75 27 06315
May 07, 2016
How can it work when the third instruction, for the second row, isn't even complete? It just ends. I guess you continue on in the same way for the rest of the row? There's no telling.
Cheryl Y
May 08, 2016
Correct, you continue on with the pattern 2 more times. It will get you to the end of the row. Like it say in the directions.
dazzengator50 3852 523
Feb 22, 2017
No, the directions for the third row do not say that. The other rows do and thus it is implied but for a beginner it may well not be obvious which is why she asked.
dazzengator50 3852 523
Feb 22, 2017
Yes, you are correct. The directions were not clear on that for row #3.
Editor Dana
Feb 23, 2017
Hi all! It looks like the pattern accidentally broke #3 into two lines, #3 and #4. I've updated the pattern and it should be more clear now. Thanks for pointing this out! -Dana from FaveCrafts
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