Crochet Crunch Stitch Dishrag
Make a thick, scrubby, and eco-friendly Crochet Crunch Stitch Dishrag in just a few hours! This beginner-friendly pattern uses simple stitches and worsted cotton yarn to create a durable, reusable dishrag perfect for washing dishes, wiping counters, or gifting. Pair with a homemade soap bar for a thoughtful, sustainable kitchen accessory.Finished Size: ~8" x 8" (adjustable) Skill Level: Beginner
Materials
- Worsted weight cotton yarn like Lily Sugar’n Cream or Big Twist Cotton
- 5.0 mm H-8 crochet hook
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
- Scissors
Abbreviations (US terms)
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- hdc – half double crochet
Instructions
- Foundation Chain: Ch 30 (or any even number for desired width; 30 gives ~8 inches).
- Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch. Repeat (sl st, hdc) across. End on a sl st (29 stitches). Ch 2, turn.
- Row 2: Ch 2 counts as hdc, skip first stitch, sl st in next stitch, hdc in next. Repeat across, ending with hdc (29 stitches). Ch 1, turn.
- Row 3: Sl st in first stitch, hdc in next. Repeat across, ending with sl st. Ch 2, turn.
- Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until piece is square or desired length (~24–26 rows).
- Finishing: Fasten off. Weave in ends with tapestry needle.
- Optional: add a hanging loop by chaining 10 from a corner and sl st to the same stitch, then fasten off.
Notes
Always start with an even number of chains.
The crunch stitch creates a thick, scrubby texture perfect for dishcloths.
Avoid using textured or fuzzy yarns to maintain stitch definition.
Machine washable and dryer-safe. Gets softer and more absorbent with each wash!
The crunch stitch creates a thick, scrubby texture perfect for dishcloths.
Avoid using textured or fuzzy yarns to maintain stitch definition.
Machine washable and dryer-safe. Gets softer and more absorbent with each wash!
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