Easy Crochet Spike Stitch Dishcloth Pattern
If you’re looking for a quick make, then this pattern is the one for you! These modern dishcloths are a great addition to any kitchen. Plus, they are easy to crochet too, which makes for a quick project.
Ready to make some? Keep on reading!
Learn how to crochet this simple herringbone half double crochet design today, featuring the spike stitch!
Do you want to make more dishcloths for your home or as a gift? You have to try the Ever so Dishcloth or the Chevron Dishcloth as well! Be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the pattern to find even more spike stitch designs from some of my maker friends!
I am excited to see all the color combinations and designs you come up with for your kitchens.
Happy Crocheting!
Modern designs are a must-have for me when I am designing. I try to always create my patterns with clean stitches, simple lines, and neutral colors.
This spike stitch dishcloth pattern, which happens to be available in two sizes, is no exception to the rule. I hope you like it!
About The Spike Stitch
A spike stitch is created by inserting the hook one or more rows below the current row. You can find a tutorial featuring the single crochet spike stitch here on the blog.
For this particular pattern, I decided to use a herringbone half double crochet or HHDC abbreviated instead of the traditional single crochet that is usually used in a spike stitch.
The HHDC Spike Stitch
To work an HHDC spike stitch, yarn over the hook, insert the hook into the stitch indicated in the pattern below (or whatever pattern you are following). Pull the yarn back through one loop, yarn over, then pull through two loops.
The Yarn
I love a good deal, and this yarn is just that! Lion Brand’s Re-Up yarn is a recycled partial cotton yarn that is great for the environment and also happens to have only a $1.99 retail price!
The other great thing about this yarn is that it is available in some great colors. For this dishcloth design, I used the colorways Ecru and Grey because I wanted neutrals, but I’d love to see these made in some different colors too!
Lily Sugar’n Cream
This yarn is made by Yarnspirations, and is a Weight 4 – Medium yarn.
Fiber: 100% Cotton
Yardage: 645 meters / 706 yards (varies)
Hook: 5 mm (H-8)
Substitute: Bernet Handicrafter
If you can’t find this yarn, Yarnspirations Lily Sugar and Cream Cotton yarn would work great too!
Ready to Get Started?
Read on down to get all the details on the pattern, and what you’ll need. Once you do that, you’ll be ready to go!
Happy Crocheting!
Spike Stitch Crochet Dishcloth
Skill Level: Easy
Materials
- Crochet hook F 3.75 mm
- Lion Brand Re-UP yarn (or any medium weight 4 cotton yarn)
- Color A = Grey
- Color B = Ecru
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Abbreviations
- SC = single crochet
- ST = stitch
- REP = repeat
- CH = chain
- HHDC = herringbone half double crochet
Notes
- CH 1’s do not count as ST’s
- This dishcloth is written in standard US terms
Finished Size
- Large: 7.5″ x 7.5″
- Regular: 6.5″ X 6.5″
The Dishcloth Pattern
Large Crochet Dishcloth:
using COLOR A
Foundation Row: Make a chainless foundation SC row of 20
Row 1: CH 1, in the first ST from the hook HHDC, HHDC into every ST across, turn. (20)
Row 2: CH 1, *HHDC into the bottom of the HHDC from the current row making sure to pull up the yarn to the height at the top of the stitch before finishing the HHDC (this creates a spike stitch), REP from * across into the bottom of every HHDC, turn. (20)
Row 3: CH 1, starting in the first ST, HHDC, HHDC into every ST across, turn. (20)
Row 4: REP row 2 (20)
Row 5: REP row 3 (20)
Row 6: REP row 2 (20)
Row 7: REP row 3 (20)
Row 8: REP row 2 (20)
Row 9: REP row 3 (20)
Row 10: REP row 2 (20)
Row 11: REP row 3 (20)
Row 12: REP row 2 (20)
Row 13: REP row 3 (20)
Row 14: REP row 2 (20)
Row 15: REP row 3 (20)
Row 16: REP row 2 (20)
Row 17: REP row 3 (20)
Row 18: REP row 2 (20)
Row 19: REP row 3 (20)
Row 20: REP row 2 (20)
Row 21: REP row 3 (20)
Row 22: REP row 2 (20)
Row 23: REP row 3 (20)
Row 24: REP row 2 (20)
Row 25: REP row 3 (20)
Row 26: REP row 2 (20)
Row 27: REP row 3 (20)
Row 28: REP row 2 (20)
Finishing: Fasten off the yarn. Weave in the loose ends throughout with a yarn needle.
Regular Crochet Dishcloth:
using COLOR B
Foundation Row: Make a chainless foundation SC row of 18 (18)
Row 1: CH 1, in the first ST from the hook HHDC, HHDC into every ST across, turn. (18)
Row 2: CH 1, *HHDC into the bottom of the HHDC from the current row making sure to pull up the yarn to the height at the top of the stitch before finishing the HHDC (this creates a spike stitch), REP from * across into the bottom of every HHDC, turn. (18)
Row 3: CH 1, starting in the first ST, HHDC, HHDC into every ST across, turn. (18)
Row 4: REP row 2 (18)
Row 5: REP row 3 (18)
Row 6: REP row 2 (18)
Row 7: REP row 3 (20)
Row 8: REP row 2 (18)
Row 9: REP row 3 (18)
Row 10: REP row 2 (18)
Row 11: REP row 3 (18)
Row 12: REP row 2 (18)
Row 13: REP row 3 (18)
Row 14: REP row 2 (18)
Row 15: REP row 3 (18)
Row 16: REP row 2 (18)
Row 17: REP row 3 (18)
Row 18: REP row 2 (18)
Row 19: REP row 3 (18)
Row 20: REP row 2 (18)
Row 21: REP row 3 (18)
Row 22: REP row 2 (18)
Row 23: REP row 3 (18)
Row 24: REP row 2 (18)
Finishing: Fasten off the yarn. Weave in the loose ends throughout with a yarn needle.
Do You Want More Crochet Patterns Like This?
This pattern is part of a blog hop that features patterns using the spike stitch. I will link up each pattern below from my fellow makers. I hope you enjoy these fantastic patterns.
- HANDS OCCUPIED (Rainbow Softie)
- CROCHETED SIMPLICITY (Wanderlust Backpack)
- NATURALLY NORA CROCHET (Beret Set)
- DESIGNS BY PHANESSA (Spiked Slouchy Hat)
- 2 BOSSAY KNITS (Table Setting)
- STITCH & HUSTLE (Gentry Spike Stitch Cowl)
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