Each crocheter is unique, like a grain of rice. The Rice Dishcloth crochet pattern is inspired by unique grains of rice sat next to each other. If you ever find yourself tidying up after a delicious rice dish with one of these crochet dishcloths, I hope it reminds you of your own uniqueness and how each piece of your life fits perfectly into place.
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Whether creating crochet dishcloths as crochet gifts or for your own kitchen, this pattern is a great one to follow. Simple to comprehend and complete with a stitch video tutorial, the Rice Dishcloth crochet pattern is sure to please! At last, let’s dig in!
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 Rice 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 Rise 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.
The Dishcloth Crochet Pattern Stitch Tutorial
The Rice Stitch is a great one to add into your repertoire! First, watch the tutorial and then, get stitching!
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Before you Begin the Rice Dishcloth Crochet Pattern
Materials
- WeCrochet Dishie (worsted weight, 100% cotton, 174m/190yd, 100g/3.5oz):
- 1 skein in green color
- Tapestry needle to weave in the ends
Gauge
The gauge for this pattern is 17 st by 13 rows in rice stitch pattern for a 10 cm by 10 cm square (4” by 4”).
The gauge is not crucial for this pattern.
Crochet Dishcloth 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 21 cm / 8.25” 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
- bpdc = back 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 rice stitch pattern needs an uneven number of stitches; your starting chain will be an uneven number + 2 for an extra turning chain.
Special Stitches
• Front post double crochet (fpdc):
o 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).
o Yarn over and pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook), yarn over, and pull through the remaining loops.
• Back post double crochet (bpdc):
o 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).
o Yarn over and pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook), yarn over, and pull through the remaining loops.
Tips and Tricks for the Stitch Pattern
- The stitch pattern alternates fpdc and bpdc both horizontally and vertically.
- Find the full stitch video tutorial on my Youtube channel here.
The Actual Dishcloth Crochet Pattern
With your 5 mm / US H – 8 hook, ch 25 (31) + 2.
Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc across, turn. <25 (31) st>
Row 2: Ch 1, hdc, [fpdc, bpdc] until last 2 st, fpdc, hdc, turn.
Repeat Row 2 until you reach 14.5 (18) cm / 5.5 (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 1 stitch per sc row and 2 stitches per
hdc/fpdc 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.
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.
