Add beautiful texture to your kitchen with the Bean Pop Dishcloth, a free pattern featuring mini bean stitches and slip stitches that create a wonderfully rich, dimensional fabric. The combination of stitches adds plenty of visual interest while still allowing the colors of your favorite yarn to shine through.
This dishcloth is especially fun to crochet with heathered or variegated yarns. The mini bean stitches and slip stitches complement changing colors beautifully without competing with the natural movement of the yarn.
Whether you choose a bright variegated colorway or a more subtle heathered shade, the finished dishcloth is sure to have plenty of character.
Free pattern by Dana Nield from Dana Nield Designs
Once the textured portion is complete, the dishcloth is finished with a simple round of single crochet. This clean border gives the design a polished edge while keeping the focus on the beautiful stitch pattern in the center. The combination creates a practical kitchen accessory that’s both useful and pretty enough to give as a handmade gift.
Whether you’re looking for a quick crochet project, wanting to practice textured stitches, or searching for a pattern that makes the most of a favorite variegated yarn, the Bean Pop Dishcloth is a fun choice. Make one for your own kitchen or crochet a colorful collection to share with friends and family.
Skill Level
Easy – confident beginner
Gauge
Approximately 14 sts x 12 rows = 4″ x 4″ in mini bean st
Size
6.5″ x 6.5″ with border | 6″ x 6″ before border
Materials
Universal Yarn Clean Cotton Multi (85% recycled cotton, 15% recycled polyester, 96 yds/88 m, 1.94 oz/55 g) Torch Lily 1 skein* about 45 yards
Supplies
Size H Crochet Hook 5.0mm
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Tape Measure
