35+ FREE Crochet Dishcloths Patterns Round Up

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First Post: 10 reasons to crochet dishcloths. 
Second Post: What type of yarn to use to crochet dishcloths? 
Third Post: FREE Discloth Patterns <--you are here! 
Fourth Post: How to Care for Your Crochet Dishcloths? 
Fifth Post:  Guide to Sell Handmade Crochet 

FREE Crochet Dishcloths Patterns Round Up

15 FREE Patterns for Crochet Dishcloths/Washcloths - Compiled by The Stitchin Mommy 

20 FREE Patterns to Crochet Dishcloths - Compiled by Oombawka Design Crochet

What Type of Yarn to Use to Crochet Dishcloths? Frequently Asked Questions

Crochet Dishcloths are the one project everyone who crochets has made at one point or another. In reality, it is the one project beginners and crochet teachers turn to when teaching (or learning) to crochet. That is because it is a very simple project, like some sort of admission test to the hobby. 

This post is part of a series of post related to Crochet Dishcloths - Everything You Wanted to Know. 

First Post: 10 reasons to crochet dishcloths. 
Second Post: What type of yarn to use to crochet dishcloths? <--you are here! 
Third Post: FREE Dishcloth Patterns
Fourth Post: How to Care for Your Crochet Dishcloths?
Fifth Post: Guide to Sell Handmade Crochet

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Can I Use Any Yarn to Make Crochet Dishcloths?

You could use any yarn that you have on hand to make a dishcloth, like a sports yarn or acrylic as long as it is as a try-out. If you are looking to keeping your dishcloth and using it, then I recommend using the right yarn. 


So What is The best yarn to use when making a crochet dishcloth?



The best type of yarn you will use for making crochet dishcloths is cotton yarn. 


Why Use Cotton Yarn to Make Crochet Dishcloths?

Cotton Yarn is durable, strong, meant to get wet and be used A LOT. 

Cotton Yarn allows a project to hold its shape. Cotton does not stretch. 


Lion Brand Kitchen Cotton is an excellent choice to make crochet dishcloths. 

Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton Yarn is another very good option that will hold multiple washes!  

Lily Sugar 'n Cream is a widely used cotton yarn used to make dishcloths. In fact, the dishcloths made for my Most-Visited FREE pattern in this blog, Summer Breeze V-Stitch Dishcloths, were crocheted using this type of cotton yarn. I loved the rich colors and it crochets really well. Use a good hook and you are good to go! 

Other Patterns Made Using Cotton Yarn:

- Crochet Towel Holder FREE Pattern

- Crochet Tea Bag Holder FREE Pattern 

How to Care for Crochet Dishcloths

Crochet Dishcloths are very easy to care for! I have been making my own crochet dishcloths for years now using my FREE Summer Breeze V-Stitch Pattern. 

This post is part of a series of post related to Crochet Dishcloths - Everything You Wanted to Know. 

First Post: 10 reasons to crochet dishcloths. 
Second Post: What type of yarn to use to crochet dishcloths? 
Third Post: FREE Dishcloth Patterns
Fourth Post: How to Care for Your Crochet Dishcloths? <--you are here! 
Fifth Post:  Guide to Sell Handmade Crochet 

How to Care for Crochet Dishcloths?

I use my Crochet Dishcloths to clean counters, dust, clean off the stove and then I just toss them in the washer. Just wash them with cold water in a gentle cycle and dry in the dryer. Then use them again! That's it! 

How to Crochet Tea Bag Holder Pouch

I've become a tea drinker, yep. In Chile, I used to sit down with my Grandma to talk and so many times I ended up drinking her tea. I always thought hers tasted so much better than mine. Then I went through a coffee phase which lasted several years. Now I am a tea drinker again. Herb tea are some of my favorites because of their healthy value.  

I have made this crochet tea bag holder / pouch to keep my tea in place in my purse. Ya know, I carry toys and papers that is soooo easy to misplace my tea. BUT now that is not happening anymore. Bravo, me. Now my tea is in one place ready to pull it out. 

The holder is big enough that allows for several tea bags in it. 

Tea anyone? 


ps: Thanks, Mom, for the super cute owl mug you got me last year. My daughter and I take turns using it because she likes it so much, too. 

Here's my tutorial for the crochet tea bag holder / pouch. 

Pattern:

Cotton Yarn - Lily Sugar 'n Cream (this pack comes with so many different colors!!!)
Clover Crochet Hook G
button
embroidery floss
felt 
30 mins. 

Instructions:

1. Chain 16
2. Single Crochet (sc) on 2nd stitch from hook until the end. Chain 1 and turn.

1. Continue with Single Crochet (sc) until piece measures about 10in (or 25cm) Chain 1 and turn
2. Single Crochet 6 stitches, chain 3, skip 3 stitches, single crochet the last 6 stitches. Chain 1 and turn
3. Single Crochet 6 stitches, Single Crochet 3 stitches in the space from the previous row, this will create a buttonhole. 
4. Single Crochet all around your piece. Single crochet 3 times on every corner. 

How to Embroider on Crochet

Adding an embroidery sentiment to your crochet will make your project stand out and add even more personalization. You could use this technique to create personalized gifts. You could make different tea bags in different colors and embroider the name or initial or anything that you would like!  

If you do decide to embroider your tea bag holder, be sure to do it before sewing it together. 

How to Close your Tea Bag Holder / Pouch

Use the invisible hem stitch to sew your long rectangle into a pouch. 

Sew a button on and you are all set! 

Another option is to cut out any shape of wool felt and glue it to the pouch like the one that has the star. 

In this picture you can see the two different options used for personalizing your tea bag holder. The light blue has the word "tea" embroidered and the read one has a felt star glued. 

Do you drink tea? What kind do you like?

Happy Crocheting!

~ Fabi