FREE Easy Beginner Star Stitch Crochet Dishcloth Pattern & Video

Crochet an Easy Dishcloth or Washcloth

Do you want to learn a new crochet stitch? Learn how to crochet star stitches with this free easy crochet dishcloth pattern! I am always on the lookout for new crochet stitches but I don’t like to try them on a larger crochet project. That’s why this free quick crochet washcloth pattern is a great way to learn to crochet the star stitch! I made this crochet dishcloth pattern for beginners with a photo and video tutorial.

If you are looking for a stash busting project that makes great gifts or an easy pattern to make in lots of different colors for markets and craft fairs then this free pattern will be perfect. Happy Crocheting!

How to Use Crochet Washcloths

Handmade dishcloths are a great housewarming gift because they are functional and decorative!

You can take crochet dishcloth patterns and expand them to different sizes (if not already written for them) and make a whole matching set of washcloths, dishcloths, hand towels, kitchen towels and more! You will just need to figure out the stitch repeats and then you are off a running!

My personal preference is to use Liob Brand 24/7 Cotton so they can be used for anything. This yarn absorbs well and doesn’t seem to deteriorate so you won’t have little fuzzies left behind when you clean your bathroom mirror.

I do not recommend using acrylic yarn since it does not always have the best absorption and can stretch out.

What Crochet Stitch is Best for Dishcloths?

Use a textured crochet stitch and a durable yarn. A textured crochet stitch will help to scrub any hard to get spots and a durable yarn will hold up best through multiple uses. 

I prefer to use a dense stitch for my own crochet dishcloths as I feel that is best for washing dishes. Depending on what I am intending the dish cloths to be used for will dictate the stitch. 

If I want to use them specifically for scrubbing dishes then I will choose a more textured stitch. 

If I am planning to use them as washcloths for my kids then I go with something a bit more gentle like the moss stitch.

Originally, I made this crocheted dishcloth using Re-Up from Lion Brand (blue in photos) but it has now been discontinued. To make some new ones I chose to use 24/7 Cotton from Lion Brand which in hindsight is a better choice for durability.

Believe it or not, 24/7 softens up quite a bit and feels great on skin but also has good scrubbing power. To me Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton is probably the best yarn for this easy crochet washcloth pattern.

How to Crochet a Dishcloth or Washcloth?

Crocheting a dishcloth or washcloth is easy and great for learning new crochet stitches! One stitch that I have loved for a long time is the star stitch. I have seen this stitch used a few times and I have always been confused by how to crochet the star stitch.

It really isn’t as hard as I thought and I think I had just found poor instructions! After some trial and error I finally got it figured out and was able to write my own simple instructions for the crochet star stitch!

Check out the video below or scroll for the full photo tutorial.

Do Crochet Dishcloths Work Well?

YES! Crochet Dishcloths definitely work well and are more durable than a paper towel and cheaper than buying dishcloths, hand towels and washcloths!

Depending on your yarn, hook and stitch you can crochet dishcloths fas! Think about the amount of time you could spend going to the store or scrolling on your phone to find hand towels you like. Just make some crocheted dishcloths in any size and color you choose!

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Materials

• Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton
• #4 Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn, 53 yards/1 oz per washcloth
• 5.50 mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle

Gauge

For this free crochet washcloth pattern you need a gauge of 15 sts x 10 rows with a 5.50 mm crochet hook in the pattern repeat will make a 4 by 4 inch square. Pattern will make a 6.5 by 6.5 inch washcloth.

Make Any Size Handmade Crochet Dishcloth

This easy project is written for one size but I am about to make it easier with How To Make Any Size tips!

• The multiple for the star stitch is 2+1 when using this pattern.
• Using the gauge above this easy stitch has a stitch of guage 15 sts over 4 inches which means you have 3.75 sts per inch. So, if you want a 12 inch wide hand towel you will multiply 12 inches by 3.75 sts per inch and get 45 sts. 45 is a multiple of 2+1 so it works!
• Then just crochet as many rows as you repeats as you need until you reach your desired length.

Stitch Descriptions and Abbreviations

• Chain Stitch – CH – yarn over, pull yarn through stitch on hook.
• Slip Stitch – Sl St – Insert hook into stitch or space, yarn over, pull yarn through both loops on hook.
• Single Crochet – SC – Insert hook into stitch or space, yarn over, pull up a loop, (2 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook.
• Half Double Crochet – HDC – Yarn over, insert hook into stitch or space, yarn over, pull up a loop, (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through 3 loops on hook.
• Foundation Single Crochet – Fsc – Chain 2, insert hook into 2nd chain from hook, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook) yarn over, draw through 1 loop, (2 loops on hook with 1 ch created), yarn over, draw through all loops (1 loop on hook, 1 foundation single crochet with chain at the bottom) *Insert hook to the bottom of the stitch you just made, it will look like the top or “V” of a stitch, yarn over, pull up 1 loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over, draw through 1 loop (2 loops on hook with 1 ch created), yarn over, draw through all loops;* repeat from * to * for desired amount of stitches.

Pattern Notes

• One Size – 6-1/2″ x 6-1/2″
• * Designates a repeat.  
• Ch 1 And Ch 2 does not count as stitch.
• Skill Level: Easy
• Ch 2 is used to create the Star Stitch in pattern. 

How to Crochet the Star Stitch Dishcloth

Row 1
Fsc 27, ch 2, turn.
Row 2
Ch 2, turn, pick up 2 loops in the 2^nd chain from the hook using the front and back of the chain (or bars), pick up a loop in the 1st sc, pick up a loop in the next 2-sc, (6 loops on hook) yarn over, pull through all loops, yarn over pull through one loop (eye of star created) *pick up a loop in the eye, pick up a loop in the last loop of the star, pick up a loop in the same stitch as the last loop of the previous star, pick up a loop in the next 2-sc, (6 loops on hook) yarn over, pull through all loops, yarn over, pull through one loop. Repeat from * to end, hdc in the same stitch as the last star. (13 star sts created)
[See the photos below or video above for clarification.]
Row 3
Ch 1, turn, sc in hdc, sc in next eye, *2 sc in each next eye. Repeat from * to end, 1 sc in tch-2 of first star stitch.(27 sts)
Rows 4 – 17
Repeat Rows 2 & 3.

I hope you loved learning how to crochet a washcloth using the star stitch! If you are looking for other crochet washcloth patterns for beginners you should check out these other great free patterns I have on my blog! Try this five sided simple pattern using only single crochet stitches. 

Looking for something a bit more simple? Try this washcloth free crochet pattern that uses basic stitches to create a great texture and would make a perfect gift or to use up scrap yarn!

If you’re looking for more fun crochet projects, check out my entire Free Patterns Section and find something to make today! Make sure to sign up for the Life ands Yarn Newsletter so you never miss a new great crochet pattern!

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