The Waffle stitch wash/dishcloth is perfect for everyday use so evidently you need to crochet one for you!  In the beginning, the Waffle stitch crochet may seem a little bit difficult, but is very easy. Just be patient and you’ll see how beautiful it is and I’m sure you will enjoy this project.

Dishcloth patterns are a great crochet project not only for learning a new crochet stitch but to practicing a new stitch technique. So, by the time you finish this project, you’ll have learned a new stitch and you’ll feel great seeing how an actual item is shaping.

 

Crocheted dishcloths are great for beginners. You don’t need too much yarn and is a good way to practice before you take on a larger crochet project. This free Waffle crochet dishcloth pattern is a two-row repetition pattern. But first, you have to know how to crochet the single crochet stitch, the double crochet stitch, and the front post double crochet.

 

You can use them as a kitchen cleaning cloth, dish towel, or washcloth, they work great, are durable, sustainable, and very practical. These Waffle stitch crochet wash/dishcloths are great gifts too. You can choose a color to go with their décor or a neutral that in fact would go with anyone’s style. And if you choose an organic or another luxury yarn you’ll have a great crochet dishcloth for you or as a last-minute gift.

 

For my Waffle stitch crochet wash/dishcloth, I’ve used 50 g cotton yarn and a 3 mm crochet hook.

For this project, I recommend this Pure cotton fine yarn:

cotton

This is a very high-quality cotton yarn. This yarn is made from 100% combed Turkish cotton, which is soft, flexible, and exceptionally durable. Textiles in Turkish cotton stay beautiful for many years and only get softer with use. This yarn also excels when it comes to its absorbing powers, but is quick-drying at the same time. The color chart includes plenty of gorgeous colors, you just have to decide what color you like and get started. You can buy this yarn HERE.

 

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Abbreviations:

The pattern uses US crochet terminology.

ch= chain;

sc= single crochet;

dc= double crochet;

fpdc= front post double crochet.

Pattern Instructions for the Waffle stitch dishcloth:

Start with an even number of chains.

The chart for the Waffle stitch crochet:

This is the video tutorial for the waffle stitch crochet, so just click “play” to see how this stitch is done:

 

The written instructions:

How to crochet the Front post double crochet: yarn over, insert hook from the front around the stem of the double crochet in the row below from right to left, then complete the stitch in the usual way.

1. Row 1: dc in 3rd ch from the hook, dc until the end of the row;

2. Row 2: 2 ch, 1 dc, *1 fpdc, 2 dc*, repeat *-*, 1 fpdc, 1 dc;

3. Row 3: 2 ch, 2 dc, *2 fpdc, 1 dc*, repeat *-*, 1 dc;

Make sure that where you have a double crochet on the previous row to make a front post double crochet and where you have a front post double crochet you will make a double crochet.

Repeat the pattern from row 2 until you reach the desired dimension.

After you finish the Waffle Stitch crochet a sc around the cloth.

For my wash/dishcloth, I’ve started with 62 ch and I’ve crocheted the Alpine stitch for 28 rows. Don’t forget to make the round of sc at the end.

My wash/dishcloth has 23 cm (9 inch) length and 21 cm (8.5 inch) width.

 

Here are my other free crochet dishcloth patterns:

1. Alpine stitch wash/dishcloth;

2. Star stitch wash/dishcloth.

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