Basketweave Crochet Dishcloth Pattern

basketweave crochet dishcloth pattern FREE

If you are in the need for a classic (but still fun) crochet dishcloth pattern, you are in the perfect place. Crochet dishcloths are the perfect light pattern to whip up when you need a quick project. They are useful, and this pattern is so cute! The Basketweave crochet dishcloth pattern uses a classic crochet stitch—the basketweave stitch. Finally, crochet dishcloths inspired by the past, but still perfect for the present.

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I am sure that finding a use for these crochet dishcloths will not be an issue. They make wonderful gifts for friends and family and equally important, in your own kitchen. You really can never have too many. Also, they will make tidying up that much more fun (because tidying up is already SO fun ;). This crochet dishcloth pattern is a part of a set of 5 crochet dishcloths and, they are all a modern take on the classics. Now, let’s dig into this pattern below!

Best Yarn for Crochet Dishcloths

Crochet dishcloths come in all sizes and shapes. Some prefer bigger ones, other smaller ones. For me, it depends on what I’m going to use it for. That’s why I’ve included 2 sizes for this crochet dishcloth pattern!

But, one thing most people can agree on is that cotton is the best material for dishcloths. It’s affordable, soaks up any water or liquid (ideal to clean up the kitchen) and doesn’t shrink.

Dishie is WeCrochet’s super affordable (and surprisingly soft!) worsted-weight cotton yarn. The name already tells you, it’s been developed with dishcloths, towels, and other kitchen items in mind.

Classics Dishcloth Series

The Basketweave Dishcloth crochet pattern is part of a set of 5 modern takes on classic dishcloth crochet patterns. These dishcloths to crochet make PERFECT crochet gifts and are wildly simple. Crochet for beginners doesn’t always mean long drawn out projects with little purpose. This dishcloth pattern + the 4 others are THE crochet ideas for your next project!

All 5 patterns feature a stitch based on front post / back post double crochet stitches giving these dishcloths amazing texture.

Find the other dishcloths patterns here:

The remaining dishcloths will be released on the blog soon.

Downloadable PDF Crochet Dishcloth Pattern Set

The Basketweave crochet dishcloth pattern is one of the Classic Dishcloth Set, a set of 5 dishcloth patterns featuring classic textured crochet stitches for the perfect farmhouse crochet dishcloth set.

All 5 patterns feature a stitch based on front post / back post double crochet stitches giving these dishcloths amazing texture.

The other dishcloth patterns will be released on the blog soon but you can already grab the convenient printable PDF with all 5 crochet dishcloth patterns.

Grab the printable PDF set of crochet dishcloths patterns now in my Etsy shop or on Ravelry.

click here to purchase the printable pdf of all 5 classic dishcloth patterns

The Crochet Dishcloth Pattern Stitch

Basketweave will always be a classic. Watch the video below for a quick stitch tutorial. After that, view the pattern below!

Before you Begin your Basketweave Crochet Dishcloth Pattern

Materials

  • WeCrochet Dishie (worsted weight, 100% cotton, 174m/190yd, 100g/3.5oz):
    • 1 skein in green color

Gauge

The gauge for this pattern is 15 st by 9 rows in alpine stitch pattern for a 10 cm by 10 cm square (4” by 4”). The gauge is not crucial for this pattern.

Size

The dishcloth crochet pattern is available in 2 sizes; small and big:

  • The small size is about 16 cm / 6” square.
  • The big size is about 22 cm / 8.5” square.

    Sizes are written small (big) throughout the pattern.

    You can easily adapt the size to your desired project size. Stitch repeats are given below.

Abbreviations

This pattern uses US notations.

  • st = stitch
  • ch = chain
  • sc = single crochet
  • dc = double crochet
  • hdc = half double crochet
  • fpdc = front post double crochet
  • sl st = slip stitch

Notes

Work instructions between [] the indicated number of times or until the end of the row/round.
Instructions between () are worked in the same stitch/space.

The final number of stitches is indicated at the end of the row/round between < >.

The turning ch 1, ch 2 don’t count as stitches throughout the pattern except if mentioned.

The pattern is written in crochet shorthand. For example:

• “sc 1” means to single crochet in the next stitch,
• “sc 2” means to single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches,
• and “2 sc” means to single crochet twice in the next st.

Stitch Multiple

The basketweave needs a multiple of 6 number of stitches; your starting chain will be a multiple of 6 + 2 for an extra turning chain.

For an uneven multiple of 6 refer to small size instructions, for an even multiple of 6 refer to big size instructions.

Special Stitches

  • Front post double crochet (fpdc):
    • Yarn over, insert hook from front to back to front behind the double crochet post below (in this case the double crochet is 2 rows below), yarn over, and pull up a long loop (3 loops on hook).
    • Yarn over and pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook), yarn over, and pull through the remaining loops.
how to fpdc
  • Back post double crochet (bpdc):
    • Yarn over, insert hook from back to front to back behind the double crochet post below, yarn over, and pull up a long loop (3 loops on hook).
    • Yarn over and pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook), yarn over, and pull through the remaining loops.
how to bpdc
fpdc and bpdc stitches

Tips and Tricks for the Stitch Pattern

  • The stitch pattern alternates blocks of 6 fpdc and 6 bpdc both horizontally and vertically.

The Actual Dishcloth Crochet Pattern

Small Size

With your 5 mm / US H – 8 hook, ch 18 + 2.

Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc across, turn. <18 st>

Row 2: Ch 2, fpdc 6, bpdc 6, fpdc 6, turn.

Row 3: Ch 2, bpdc 6, fpdc 6, bpdc 6, turn.

Row 4 – 5: Repeat Row 2.

Row 6: Repeat Row 3.

Row 7: Repeat Row 2.

Repeat Row 2 to 4.

Big Size

With your 5 mm / US H – 8 hook, ch 18 + 2.

Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc across, turn. <18 st>

Row 2: Ch 2, [fpdc 6, bpdc 6] across, turn.

Row 3 – 4: Repeat Row 2.

first set of basketweave stitch blocks completed

Row 5: Ch 2, [bpdc 6, fpdc 6] across, turn.

first row of second set of blocks

Row 6 – 7: Repeat Row 5

Repeat Row 2 to 7.

Border

Starting in the corner where you ended, work around the outer edge of your dishcloth.

Round 1: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch*, 2 hdc in each corner, join with a sl st in the first st.

*On the sides, make 2 stitches per row. 

Round 2 (big size only): Ch 1, hdc around, 2 hdc in each of the 2 corner stitches you made in the previous round, join with a sl st in the first st.

Bind off and weave in the ends.

complete dishcloth crochet pattern with border

Blocking

You’re done with the crocheting part, make sure to weave in all the ends.

To make your stitch pattern even prettier and help straighten your edges block your project.

Don’t skip this step as it can make a huge difference.

Read my detailed tutorial on why block, how-to, and all my tips and tricks if you need help.

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