Bring a touch of handmade charm to your kitchen with the Mulberry Patch Dishcloth. This easy, free crochet pattern is designed for beginners and uses simple stitches to create a beautifully textured fabric that looks polished while remaining practical for everyday use. It’s a quick project that delivers both style and function in just a few rows.
Made with worsted weight cotton yarn, this dishcloth is durable, absorbent, and perfect for daily kitchen tasks. The textured stitch pattern adds visual interest while helping create a sturdy fabric that stands up well to regular use and washing.
Free pattern by Carol Hladik from Carol Hladik Designs
It’s a wonderful way to practice new textures without committing to a large project.
The pattern also includes instructions for an optional hanging loop, making it easy to store your finished dishcloth within reach. Whether you hang it by the sink, on a hook, or include it in a gift set, this extra detail adds convenience and a finished look.
Because it works up quickly and uses basic crochet stitches, the Mulberry Patch Dishcloth is ideal for beginners, stash-busting, and handmade gifting. It’s a simple, satisfying project that creates a useful item you’ll reach for again and again while building confidence with textured crochet techniques.
Skill Level
Easy – confident beginner
Gauge
Approximately 16 sts x 14 rows = 4” (10 cm) in stitch pattern
Size
8” (20 cm) wide x 8” (20 cm) tall
Materials
Hobby Lobby I Love This I Love This Cotton, weight (4) worsted, 100% acrylic, 180 yds / 165 m, 3.5 oz / 100 g per skein. Approx 70 yards per cloth.
Shown in: Hot Orchid and Mulberry
Supplies
Size H Crochet Hook 5.0mm
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Tape Measure
