Crochet Cluster Stitch Dishcloth Pattern

This crochet cluster stitch dishcloth is the latest in my red and white kitchen theme … at least for now. I hope you give it a try. It’s a great way to learn a (perhaps) new stitch too!

This cluster stitch crochet dishcloth pattern is a great way to learn a new stitch while making something pretty and functional!

CROCHET Cluster Stitch Dishcloth Pattern

Cluster Stitch Crochet Dishcloth Pattern

Here’s what you need:

worsted weight cotton yarn
H hook
scissors and tapestry needle

This free pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms and abbreviations. Stitch counts are provided at the end of each round to help you keep on track.

Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this pattern: Crochet Abbreviations, U.S. to U.K. Crochet Conversion Chart.

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Special Stitch:
Three double crochet cluster stitch (3dc-cl): Yarn over, insert hook into specified stitch, yarn over and pull up loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook, repeat 2 more times (4 loops will be on hook), yarn over and pull through all 4 loops on hook.

Ch 24.

Row 1: Work a 3dc-cl in 4th ch from hook, *ch 1, skip next ch, 3dc-cl in next ch, repeat from * across, turn — 11 3dc-cl and 10 ch-sps.

Row 2: Ch 3 (does not count as stitch), skip 1st st, work a 3dc-cl in first ch-1 sp, *ch 1, skip next st, 3dc-cl in next ch-1 sp, repeat from * across working last 3dc-cl in top of turning ch, turn — 11 3dc-cl and 10 ch-sps.

Rows 3 through 11: Repeat Row 2.

Edging: Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st and ch-sp across row, work 3 sc in corner, work 2 sc along the edge of each row, 3 sc in corner, work 1 sc in each foundation chain, 3 sc in corner, work 2 sc along the edge of each row, join.

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Click here to reference Crochet Stitch Chart Symbols.