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Vintage Crochet Dishcloth Pattern

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Vintage Dishcloth Crochet Pattern- perfect for your kitchen!

 

Transport yourself back in time with this charming Vintage Crochet Dishcloth pattern. The border gives the dishcloth a retro look that you will absolutely love. 

 

vintage crochet dishcloth pattern finished in taupe color with yellow and aqua border

 

Closeup of finished vintage dishcloth crochet pattern

 

Crocheted with a unique spike single crochet stitch and adorned with an elegant border, this dishcloth not only serves its practical purpose but also adds a touch of nostalgia to your kitchen decor. This free pattern is perfect for crochet enthusiasts of all skill levels!

 

2 vintage crochet dishcloths displayed flat

 

It will make a functional and aesthetically pleasing addition to your kitchen. Use it for your daily chores or as a thoughtful handmade gift for friends and family. Enjoy the vintage charm and timeless elegance of this crochet project!

 

crochet vintage dishcloth pattern finished and displayed with a green pot

 

Free Vintage Crochet Dishcloth 

You can work from the free pattern below or purchase an ad-free PDF for $2.99 here. You will receive a download link once you make payment and click “Return to Merchant”.

 

Materials

1. Lionbrand 24/7 Cotton yarn in color Taupe for the primary color. It is a size 4, medium weight 100% cotton yarn. 

2. Lionbrand 24/7 Cotton yarn in Aqua and Lemon for the border. 

3. G (4mm) hook

4. Tapestry needle to weave in the ends. 

 

 

Finished Size

The finished dishcloth is a square that measures 8-1/4 inches on each side. 

 

 

Yardage

80 yards of the main color and 30 yards of the accent color.

 

Stitch Abbreviations

The pattern is written in US terms. 

ch (chs): chain (chains)

st (sts): stitch (stitches)

sc: single crochet

sl st: slip stitch

sk: skip

 

 

Stitch Explanations

Spike sc (spike sc): The spike single crochet is a variation of the traditional single crochet stitch, where you insert your hook into a lower row. Work it as follows:

Insert your hook under the sc of the previous row, pull up a loop, YO, and pull through the 2 loops on your hook to complete a spike sc. You will find a gap under the stitch where you can easily insert your hook. See pic below. 

 

 

First row of spike stitch

1. Spike stitch row shown in a contrasting color.

 

 

Gauge

15 sts= 4 inches

 

 

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Vintage Crochet Dishcloth Pattern

Ch 27. You can chain any odd number to adjust the size of your crochet dishcloth. 

 

Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across to end, turn. (26 sc)

 

Row 2: Ch 1 (counts as a sc), sk the first st at the base of the beginning ch, 1 sc in next st, * (1 spike sc in next st, 1 sc in next st), repeat from * to end. (12 spike sc+ 14 sc) 

 

Second row of spike stitch

2. Third row with spike stitches is shown in a contrasting color

 

Row 3: Ch 1, sk the first st at the base of the beginning ch, 1 sc in next spike st, 1 spike sc in next st, * (1 sc in next spike st, 1 spike sc in next st ), repeat from * to beginning ch-1, 1 sc in beginning ch-1, turn. (12 spike sc+ 14 sc) 

 

Repeat Row 3 until your dishcloth is a square, and fasten off.

 

 

Crochet Dishcloth Border

Pattern Notes

1. The border is worked using the accent colors Aqua or Lemon.

2. All the 3 rounds of the border are worked on the same side of the crochet fabric without turning your work. 

3. Work over the yarn tails to weave them in while crocheting the first round of the border.

 

 

Round 1: Starting at the point of fastening off,  sl st to the last st with the new color, 2 sc in the same st, distribute sc sts evenly along the left edge of the dishcloth until you reach the next corner, 3 sc in the corner, 1 sc in each free loop of the foundation ch until you reach the next corner, 3 sc in the corner, distribute sc sts evenly along the next edge until you reach the next corner, 3 sc in the corner, 1 sc in each st of the last row, sl st to the first sc of the round, do not turn and do not fasten off. 

 

 

Round 2: Ch 1,  2 sc in the same st as ch 1, 1 sc in each st along the left edge until you reach the next corner, 3 sc in the corner, * (1 sc in each st across the next side until you reach the next corner, 3 sc in the corner), repeat from * 1 more time, 1 sc in each st across on the last side, sl st to first sc, do not turn and do not fasten off. 

 

 

Round 3: Ch 1, (1 sc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in the same st as ch 1, *[skip 2 sts, (1 sc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in next st], repeat from *  to end, and if you have only 1 st at the end, sk that last st and sl st to the base of the first repeat, fasten off.

 

If you have 2 sts left at the end, sk the last 2 sts and sl st to the base of the first repeat, and fasten off. If you have 3 sts left, unravel the previous repeat, sk 3 sts st, and work (1 sc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in the next st, then sk the last 2 sts and sl st to the base of the first repeat.

 

 

Finishing your Crochet Vintage Dishcloth Pattern

Weave in any tails left. Now your vintage crochet dishcloth is ready for use!

 

 

Related crochet dishcloth patterns:

Cottage Dishcloth Crochet Pattern

Farmhouse Dishcloth Pattern

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