The sedge stitch creates a beautiful textured pattern that’s perfect for dishcloths. Here’s a free pattern for a sedge stitch dishcloth:

Materials Needed:

  • Worsted weight cotton yarn in your preferred color
  • Crochet hook suitable for your yarn (usually 4.0mm to 5.5mm)

Abbreviations:

  • ch: chain
  • sc: single crochet
  • hdc: half double crochet
  • st(s): stitch(es)

Pattern:

Dishcloth:

  1. Foundation Chain: Chain a multiple of 2 + 1 stitches. For example, you can chain 29 for a dishcloth that’s approximately 8 inches (20 cm) wide.
  2. Row 1: Starting in the second chain from the hook, sc in each chain across. (28 sc)
  3. Row 2: Ch 1 (counts as the first hdc here and throughout), turn. Hdc in the first st.
  4. Sc in the next st, hdc in the next st. Repeat * to * across the row.
  5. Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc in the first st.
  6. Hdc in the next st, sc in the next st. Repeat * to * across the row.
  7. Repeat Rows 2 and 3: Continue repeating Rows 2 and 3 until your dishcloth is the desired length. Make sure to end with Row 2.
  8. Finishing: Fasten off, weave in any loose ends, and trim excess yarn.

Optional Edging (Border):

To give your dishcloth a finished look, you can add a simple single crochet border around the entire piece. Here’s how:

  1. Attach your yarn in any corner with a slip stitch.
  2. Round 1: Work 1 sc in each stitch along the sides of the dishcloth, working 3 sc in each corner stitch. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc.
  3. Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, working 3 sc in each corner stitch. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc.
  4. Finishing: Fasten off, weave in any loose ends, and trim excess yarn.

Your sedge stitch dishcloth is now complete! This textured stitch pattern is excellent for scrubbing dishes and cleaning surfaces. You can make multiple dishcloths in different colors to brighten up your kitchen or to give as thoughtful handmade gifts. Enjoy your crocheting!