If you’ve ever wanted to make something useful in a weekend afternoon, this dishcloth is for you. I designed the Atlantic Dishcloth on a rainy Saturday when I was craving something tactile and satisfying, the kind of project that keeps your hands busy while your mind wanders.
The alternating texture of slip stitches and half double crochets creates a subtle woven look that feels sturdy in your hands and gets better with every wash. This pattern is truly beginner-friendly. If you know how to chain, slip stitch, and hdc, you’re ready to go. Two stitches, repeated across every single row. That’s it.
What You'll Need
- 75 – 100 yards worsted weight 100% cotton yarn
- 5.0mm hook (H/8)
- 4.5mm hook (G/7)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Pattern Notes & Gauge
Gauge: 14 hdc x 10 rows = 4 inches (gauge not critical)
Finished Size: Approx. 9 x 9 inches
Skill Level: Beginner
Abbreviations: ch=chain, hdc=half double crochet, sl st=slip stitch, st=stitch
Pattern Instructions
The dishcloth is worked flat in rows from bottom to top. All rows use the same two-stitch alternating pattern.
Foundation Chain: Ch 33.
Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook, *sl st in next ch, hdc in next ch; rep from * across. Turn. (31 sts)
Row 2: Ch 2, *sl st in hdc, hdc in sl st; rep from * across. Turn.
Repeat Row 2 until piece measures approximately 9 inches from foundation chain.
Switch to 4.5mm hook and continue to border.
Border: Ch 1. Sc in each stitch across the top edge. Ch 1 at corner. Sc in each row end down the side. Ch 1 at corner. Sc in each foundation chain across the bottom. Ch 1 at corner. Sc in each row end up the remaining side. Ch 1 at corner. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
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