You’re going to love this Granny Square Dishcloth crochet pattern.
It’s an easy crochet pattern and a quick crochet project, featuring the traditional Granny Square.
With lovely pops of color, this crocheted dishcloth for sure makes cleaning the kitchen more fun!
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The Yarn
This dishcloth crochet pattern is made with Lion Brand Yarn 24/7 Cotton. It’s a sturdy mercerized cotton, that works well for kitchen crochet pieces, such as dishcloths, potholders, tea towels & so on.
The yarn comes in many beautiful yarn colors.
However you can also use scrap yarn or your leftover yarn from other projects.
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A Great Granny Square Crochet Pattern
Crocheting granny squares can be so much fun. What’s even better is all the options you have with what to make with them.
Like granny square cardigans, granny square bags & shawls, there’s so much beautiful you can make.
Next, colors….it’s so much fun to pick colors & combine them to get the look you want!
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Granny Square Dishcloth – The Free Crochet Pattern
About The Pattern
The granny square dishcloth is a great crochet pattern for a crocheted kitchen accessory. Made up of 4 granny squares and it has beautiful crochet edging.
Pick your favorite cotton yarn colors & make this beautiful crochet dishcloth for your home.
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Materials Needed
Crochet Hook
Yarn
Yarn used:
Lion Brand Yarn – 24/7 Cotton in color Ecru (CA), Jade (CB), Navy (CC), Amber (CD), Rose (CE).
Yarn amount used:
Color A (CA): 1 skein
Color B (CB): 1 skein
Color C (CC): 1 skein
Color D (CD): 1 skein
Color E (CE): 1 skein
Yarn characteristics:
- 4 Medium Yarn
- 100 % Cotton
Other Materials Needed
- Needle, find one here (if you don’t already have one)!
- Scissors
Gauge
Each square measure:
11.5 x 11.5 cm / 4.5 x 4.5 inches
Notes
- This crochet pattern is written in US terms.
- All measurements given are unblocked.
- Note that measurements are given as exact as possible. But crochet tension & technique might give variations in the result, that changes from person to person.
- Read pattern instructions carefully before beginning to make sure you understand everything. It might save you hours frogging your work & crocheting it again!
- Check yarn info if you want to find an alternative or test your yarn against the gauge. Learn more about substituting yarn.
- This pattern is written for 1 size.
- At the end of each round, the stitch count is given in parenthesis.
- The Granny Square Dish Cloth is made up of 4 squares. Which is seamed together to form a square. Finally an edging are worked around the square.
Size & Measurements
About 25.5 x 25.5 cm / 10 x 10 inches.
Abbreviations
- beg = beginning
- ch = chain (s)
- ch-2-sp = refers to chain or space previously made, with 2 ch
- dc = double crochet
- prev = previous
- rep = repeat
- Sl st = slip stitch
- St = stitch (es)
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Stitches You Will Need
Granny Square Dishcloth Pattern Instructions
Granny Squares List
Make 4 squares total, 1 of each, in the following color combinations below or in combinations you choose.
Square 1: CB, CC, CD, CA
Square 2: CC, CD, CE, CA
Square 3: CD, CE, CB, CA
Square 4: CE, CB, CC, CA
Granny Square
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All rounds are made with right side facing.
Round 1: Ch 3, dc 2 in 3rd ch (base ch) from hook, *ch 2, dc 3 in base ch*, rep from *to* 2 times, ch 2, sl st in top of ch from beginning of round (=20 st). Fasten off & cut yarn.
Round 2: Make slipknot, dc 3 in any corner ch-2-sp, ch 2, *dc 3 in next corner ch-2-sp, ch 2, dc 3 in same corner ch-2-sp, ch 2*, rep from *to* 2 times, dc 3 in first corner ch-2-sp, ch 2, sl st in top of 1st dc from beg of round (=40 st). Fasten off & cut yarn.
Round 3: Make slipknot, dc 3 in any corner ch-2-sp, ch 2, *dc 3 in next ch-2-sp, ch 2, dc 3 in next corner ch-2-sp, ch 2, dc 3 in same corner ch-2-sp, ch 2*, rep from *to* 2 times, dc 3 in next ch-2-sp, ch 2, dc 3 in first corner ch-2-sp, ch 2, sl st in top of 1st dc from beg of round (=60 st). Fasten off & cut yarn.
Round 4: Make slipknot, dc 3 in any corner ch-2-sp, ch 2, *[dc 3 in next ch-2-sp, ch 2] twice, dc 3 in next corner ch-2-sp, ch 2, dc 3 in same corner ch-2-sp, ch 2*, rep from *to* 2 times, [dc 3 in next ch-2-sp, ch 2] twice, dc 3 in first corner ch-2-sp, ch 2, sl st in top of 1st dc from beg of round (=80 st). Fasten off & cut yarn.
Assembly
1. Fasten threads & weave in ends.
2. Place granny squares according to the photo below, 2 x 2 squares.
3. Seam the granny squares together using the whip stitch (or other preferred method, such as flat slip stitch join).
Edging
Worked on right side with CA.
Worked around the edge of the assembled granny squares. Work first stitch into corner ch-space.
Round 1*: Make slipknot, **dc 5 in corner ch-2-sp, *dc 1 in the next 3 dc, [dc 1 in next ch-2-sp, dc 1 next 3 dc] three times, dc 1 in next corner ch-2-sp*, dc 1 in next corner ch-2-sp, repeat from *to* once **, then repeat from **to** 3 times, sl st in 1st dc (= 148 st).
*If you find the row 1 instructions difficult to follow, you can make 37 st evenly along each edge, including 5 stitches in each corner, around the edge of the assembled granny squares. Total stitch count should be 148 st.
Round 2: Crab st 1 in each st from previous round, sl st in 1st st (=148 st).
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Fasten threads & weave in ends.
The granny square dishcloth pattern does not include a loop. In this photo you can see a yarn tail used to hang it for photography purposes. However, it’s easy to add a loop by doing chains if you want.
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