Fall Dish/Wash Cloth

Oct 30, 2024
4 min read

Updated: Mar 31

The “FALL Dish/Wash Cloth” crochet pattern is also available as a premium PDF download on Ravelry.

Who doesn't love FALL time!!

FALL is in the air!! That means it's the perfect time to add some seasonal fun to your kitchen &/or bathroom.

This cloth looks great in any color (especially fall colors), making it a stylish and practical addition to your kitchen or bath essentials. It also makes a great gift for family and friends.

You can make this adorable cloth with either SC or HDC to adjust size & overall look of this great FALL dish/wash cloth.

Materials

➤Yarn: 100% Cotton

➤Yardage: 60-90 yds

➤Hook: 4.5 mm

Stitches & Abbreviations

US Terminology

➤ * * = Repeat stitch pattern between * *

➤ Ch# = Chain number of times specified

➤ St/Sts = Stitch/Stitches

➤ SS = Slip Stitch

➤ SK# = Skip number of sts specified

➤ SC = Single Crochet

➤ HDC = Half Double Crochet

➤ DC = Double Crochet

➤ BO = Bobble: DC5TOG (Double Crochet 5 TOGether) in same st

➤ SHELL = (5) Double Crochet worked in same st

Notes & Special Instructions

➤ Chains at beginning of a round/row NEVER count as a stitch.

➤ I tend to crochet TIGHT, so you may need to adjust your hook size to accommodate.

➤ I suggest using the invisible join for a seamless look when finishing off the border.

Heart Hook Home video tutorial for Invisible Join

FALL DISH / WASH CLOTH PATTERN

NOTES:	TURN at end of EVERY row. EVEN rows = RIGHT/FRONT side facing you. End of row st count will remain the same throughout (23). For a tighter weave & smaller cloth, substitute SC for *all* HDC in this section.
Row 1:	Chainless Foundation HDC 23 sts. OR Chain 24, 1 HDC in 2nd back bump from hook, 1 HDC in each back bump across.
Row 2:	Ch1, 1 HDC in 1st & 2nd st, 1 BO in next st. *1 HDC in next st, 1 BO in next st.* Repeat 2 more times. 1 HDC in each of next 4 sts, 1 BO in next st. *1 HDC in next st, 1 BO in next st.* Repeat 2 more times. 1 HDC in each of last 3 sts.
Row 3:	Ch1, 1 HDC in each st across.
Row 4:	Ch1, 1 HDC in 1st & 2nd st, 1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in each of next 10 sts, 1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in each of last 9 sts.
Row 5:	Ch1, 1 HDC in each st across.
Rows 6-11:	Repeat Rows 4-5.
Rows 12-13:	Ch1, 1 HDC in each st across.
Row 14:	Ch1, 1 HDC in 1st & 2nd st, 1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in each of next 9 sts, 1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in each of next 7 sts, 1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in each of last 2 sts.
Row 15:	Ch1, 1 HDC in each st across.
Rows 16-17:	Repeat Rows 14-15.
Row 18:	Ch1, 1 HDC in 1st & 2nd st, 1 BO in next st. *1 HDC in next st, 1 BO in next st.* Repeat again. 1 HDC in each of next 6 sts, 1 BO in next st. *1 HDC in next st, 1 BO in next st.* Repeat 2 more times. 1 HDC in each of last 3 sts.
Row 19:	Ch1, 1 HDC in each st across.
Row 20:	Ch1, 1 HDC in 1st & 2nd st, 1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in each of next 11 sts, 1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in each of next 3 sts, 1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in each of last 4 sts.
Row 21:	Ch1, 1 HDC in each st across.
Row 22:	Ch1, 1 HDC in 1st & 2nd st, 1 BO in next st. *1 HDC in next st, 1 BO in next st.* Repeat 2 more times. 1 HDC in each of next 7 sts, 1 BO in next st, 1 HDC in each of last 6 sts.
Row 23:	Ch1, 1 HDC in each st across. Do NOT fasten off. Proceed to BORDER Pattern.

BORDER PATTERN

NOTES:	FRONT/RIGHT side (with Bobbles sticking out) should be facing you at all times. Do NOT turn at end of each round. Each side must have a st count *increment of 4 +3.*
Rnd 1:	*TIP:* Be sure to place same number of SC on both raw edges/sides. *With FRONT/RIGHT side still facing you, rotate work:* Ch1, Evenly place SC down LEFT side. Ch2 to turn corner. 1 SC in each st across BOTTOM (beginning chain). Ch2 to turn corner. Evenly place SC up RIGHT side. Ch2 to turn corner. 1 SC in each st across TOP. Ch2 to turn corner. SS join & do NOT turn.
Rnd 2:	SS to next/2nd st of rnd. *Sk1, SHELL in next st, Sk1, SS in next st.* Repeat across. Sk last st, 7 DC in corner Ch2 space. Sk 1st st, SS in next st, *Sk1, SHELL in next st, Sk1, SS in next st.* Repeat across. Sk last st, 7 DC in corner Ch2 space. Repeat around remaining 2 sides. *NOTE:* Final SS of repeat will be worked in 1st SS/join of rnd. Use invisible join to top of 1st SS/join of rnd. Fasten off and weave in ends.