Up and Down Stitch Dishcloth – Free Crochet Pattern
Welcome to the 2025 Dishcloth of the Month CAL!
Rhondda and I, along with our Guest Designers, are so excited to bring you 36 fun and functional dishcloths this year! For my January dishcloth pattern, I have a super quick dishcloth that is easy to make! Scroll down to check out the FREE crochet pattern for the Up and Down Stitch Dishcloth. And for a limited time only, get a FREE PDF version of this pattern from my Ravelry shop! I hope you enjoy it! Happy Crocheting!

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Click here to see Rhondda’s January Pattern: Busy Mama’s Crochet Dishcloth
Click here to sEE THE Mosaic Zig Zag Washcloth by Juniper & Oakes
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Up and Down Dishcloth
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Materials:
- Approximately 36-171 yds of Category 4 Medium Weight Cotton Yarn; I used Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran* yarn in the Sailor Blue (640) colorway
- Size I 5.5mm Furls Streamline Crochet Hook*
- Yarn Needle* for weaving ends
- Scissors*
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Skill Level:
Easy
Abbreviations:
ch(s) – chain(s)
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
st(s) – stitch(es)
() – indicates stitch counts
* – indicates instructions to be repeated
Gauge:
16.8 stitches & 12.4 rows = 4″ (in pattern st)
Finished Sizes:
- 6″ x 6″
- 9″ x 9″
- 12″ x 12″
Notes:
- This pattern is written in US terms.
- Sizing will vary depending on how tightly or loosely you crochet. If you would like to keep the sizing the same, please check your gauge before starting this project.
Multiple:
An even number of stitches
Photo Tutorial:
Ch 26

Row 1: 1 dc into the 2nd ch from hook

Row 1 cont’d: *1 sc into the next ch

Row 1 cont’d: 1 dc into the next ch*

Row 1 cont’d: Repeat from* across, turn. (25 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1

Row 2: sk the first dc, *1 dc into the next st, (sc from previous row)

Row 2: 1 sc into the next st; (dc from previous row)

Row 2: Repeat from * across

Row 2: Work 1 dc into the turning ch, turn. (25 sts)

Rows 3-19: Repeat Row 2

Fasten off, weave all ends.
Written Instructions:
6″ Washcloth
Ch 26
Row 1: Work 1 dc into the 2nd ch from hook, *1 sc into the next st, 1 dc into the next st; Repeat from * across, turn. (25 st)
Row 2: Ch 1, sk the first dc, *1 dc into the next st, 1 sc into the next st; Repeat from * across, working 1 dc into the turning ch, turn. (25 sts)
Rows 3-18: Repeat Row 2
Row 19: Repeat Row 2, fasten off.
Finish:
- Weave all ends.
- (Optional) You can add a simple border by joining your yarn with a sl st into any stitch, sc evenly around placing 3 sc sts into each corner, join in beginning sc with an invisible join. Fasten off, weave ends.
9″ Washcloth
Ch 38
Row 1: Work 1 dc into the 2nd ch from hook, *1 sc into the next st, 1 dc into the next st; Repeat from * across, turn. (37 st)
Row 2: Ch 1, sk the first dc, *1 dc into the next st, 1 sc into the next st; Repeat from * across, working 1 dc into the turning ch, turn. (37 sts)
Rows 3-27: Repeat Row 2
Row 28: Repeat Row 2, fasten off.
Finish:
- Weave all ends.
- (Optional) You can add a simple border by joining your yarn with a sl st into any stitch, sc evenly around placing 3 sc sts into each corner, join in beginning sc with an invisible join. Fasten off, weave ends.
12″ Washcloth
Ch 50
Row 1: Work 1 dc into the 2nd ch from hook, *1 sc into the next st, 1 dc into the next st; Repeat from * across, turn. (49 st)
Row 2: Ch 1, sk the first dc, *1 dc into the next st, 1 sc into the next st; Repeat from * across, working 1 dc into the turning ch, turn. (49 sts)
Rows 3-37: Repeat Row 2
Row 38: Repeat Row 2, fasten off.
Finish:
- Weave all ends.
- (Optional) You can add a simple border by joining your yarn with a sl st into any stitch, sc evenly around placing 3 sc sts into each corner, join in beginning sc with an invisible join. Fasten off, weave ends.

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