This crochet granny square dishcloth is a quick, easy project that’s perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. With a step-by-step video tutorial and a printable PDF pattern, you can choose how you want to learn and start stitching right away.
Crochet Granny Square Dishcloth Video
Prefer learning by watching? The video tutorial walks you through each round of this crochet granny square dishcloth slowly and clearly, making it easy to crochet along even if this is your very first project https://youtu.be/tD_3e0X5Q1U
This pattern is a solid take on the quintessential basic granny square pattern is is much softer due to the yarn we use.
What You Will Need:
To crochet this granny square dishcloth, you’ll need:
- Cotton yarn (worsted weight works best for dishcloths) – You will need a 2oz (or 56g) ball of yarn for one dishcloth. I’m using this Peaches & Crème Stripey Cotton Yarn but you could use Lily Sugar ‘n Cream Yarn too
- Crochet hook (size recommended on yarn skein)- I’m using a G 4mm crochet hook a size smaller than recommended to keep my stitches small and neat.
- Scissors
Cotton yarn is ideal because it’s absorbent, durable, and easy to wash.
Crochet Granny Square Dishcloth Tutorial:
This crochet granny square dishcloth is very beginner friendly. Before you begin, you will need to know how make to double crochet stitch (dc), how to do the chain stitch (ch), and how to make a slip knot. Mastering these stitches will make this project feel much easier and enjoyable.
Here are the instructions for this dishcloth.
The pattern goes like this, first make a magic ring or create 4 chains and sl st to the first ch to make a loop.
Then in the first round itself we make a square by creating 3 clusters of 3 dcs with ch2 corners. Exact pattern can be found in the printable pdf.
Then you simply repeat the growth sequence of : 2dc, ch2, dc into each chain space to keep growing your dishcloth.
Here is how it looks after 6 rounds.
Here is how it looks after 9 rounds. I added a single crochet border to keep the edges neat.
And your dishcloth is complete! Unlike my basic granny square pattern this crochet granny square dishcloth is not full of holes and has more solid spaces making it ideal for dishclothes.
BLOG HOP:
Today’s blog post is part of the Cozy Spring Home Blog Hop, hosted by Becky of Measured & Stitched. As part of this hop, you can download this crochet granny square dishcloth pattern for free. Make sure to check back to her blog for more beautiful FREE patterns!
DOWNLOAD PATTERN: Crochet granny square dishcloth pdf
Tips for Customizing Your Dishcloth
- Use a single color for a clean, modern look. This also keeps the project simpler.
- Try different stitches by exploring this crochet stitch library for more inspiration.
- Change colors each round for a traditional style.
- Make it slightly larger and use it as a washcloth
- Create an entire matching set in coordinating colors. A set of these crochet granny square dishcloths would make a very neat hostess gift.
Conclusion:
Once you’ve finished your granny square dishcloth, you’ll be ready to try even more beginner-friendly crochet projects. A great next step is my simple single crochet dishcloth pattern, which is perfect for practicing tension and stitch consistency, or you can move on to a cozy beginner crochet scarf for your first crochet wearable project. Both patterns build on the same basic skills you used here, making them a natural (and confidence-boosting) progression.
Happy crocheting! 🧶✨
