Crochet Diagonal Dishcloths - A Joyful Kitchen Addition

Crochet Diagonal Dishcloths are not just practical but a joyful addition to any kitchen! These dishcloths are a wonderful way to add a personalized touch to your daily chores. Whether you are a crochet enthusiast looking for a new project or aiming to make a thoughtful handmade gift, the diagonal pattern adds a unique flair to the traditional dishcloth design.

The versatility of colors and yarn textures allows you to unleash your creativity and match them perfectly to your kitchen decor. Crocheting these dishcloths can be a relaxing and rewarding experience, providing a sense of accomplishment with each completed stitch. So grab your crochet hook, pick a vibrant yarn, and let your creativity flourish as you whip up your very own Crochet Diagonal Dishcloth!

Materials

• Worsted Weight Yarn
• Size H hook

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• sk = skip
• st = stitch
• tog = together

The stitch count for this cloth includes counting the single crochet and spaces all as stitches. In other words, after row 4 you will have 8 sc and 2 spaces for a total of 10 stitches.

Instructions

Starting the Dishcloth

Working in the back loop for the entire pattern;

ch 3

Rows 1-4

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc in last ch, ch 1 and turn.(4 st)

Row 2: 1 sc in first st, 2 in each of next two st, sc in last st, ch 1 and turn.(6 st)

Row 3: 1 sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, ch 1 & sk next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in last st, ch 1 and turn.(8 st)

Row 4: 1 sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, ch 1 & sk next st, 1 sc in next st, ch 1 & sk next st, 1 sc in next st, 2 sc, sc in last st, ch 1 and turn. (10 st)

Continue Completing Rows

Row 5: 1 sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, * ch 1, sk next st, sc in next st, repeat from * to last 2 st, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last st, ch 1 and turn. (12)

Row 6: 1 sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, * ch 1, sk next st, sc in next st, repeat from * to last 2 st, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last st, ch 1 and turn. (14)

Row 7: 1 sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, * ch 1, sk next st, sc in next st, repeat from * to last 2 st, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last st, ch 1 and turn. (16)

Row 8: 1 sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, * ch 1, sk next st, sc in next st, repeat from * to last 2 st, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last st, ch 1 and turn. (18)

Row 9: 1 sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, * ch 1, sk next st, sc in next st, repeat from * to last 2 st, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last st, ch 1 and turn. (20)

Row 10: 1 sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, * ch 1, sk next st, sc in next st, repeat from * to last 2 st, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last st, ch 1 and turn. (22)

Row 11: 1 sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, * ch 1, sk next st, sc in next st, repeat from * to last 2 st, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last st, ch 1 and turn. (24)

Row 12: 1 sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, * ch 1, sk next st, sc in next st, repeat from * to last 2 st, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last st, ch 1 and turn. (26)

Row 13: 1 sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, * ch 1, sk next st, sc in next st, repeat from * to last 2 st, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last st, ch 1 and turn. (28)

Row 14: 1 sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, * ch 1, sk next st, sc in next st, repeat from * to last 2 st, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last st, ch 1 and turn. (30)

Row 15: 1 sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, * ch 1, sk next st, sc in next st, repeat from * to last 2 st, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last st, ch 1 and turn. (32)

Row 16: 1 sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, * ch 1, sk next st, sc in next st, repeat from * to last 2 st, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last st, ch 1 and turn. (34)

Row 17: 1 sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, * ch 1, sk next st, sc in next st, repeat from * to last 2 st, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last st, ch 1 and turn. (36)

Row 18: 1 sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, * ch 1, sk next st, sc in next st, repeat from * to last 2 st, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last st, ch 1 and turn. (38)

Row 19: 1 sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, * ch 1, sk next st, sc in next st, repeat from * to last 2 st, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last st, ch 1 and turn. (40)

Row 20: 1 sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, * ch 1, sk next st, sc in next st, repeat from * to last 2 st, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last st, ch 1 and turn. (42)

Row 21: 1 sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, * ch 1, sk next st, sc in next st, repeat from * to last 2 st, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last st, ch 1 and turn. (44)

Row 22: 1 sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, * ch 1, sk next st, sc in next st, repeat from * to last 2 st, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last st, ch 1 and turn. (46)

Row 23: 1 sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, * ch 1, sk next st, sc in next st, repeat from * to last 2 st, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last st, ch 1 and turn. (48)

Row 24: 1 sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, * ch 1, sk next st, sc in next st, repeat from * to last 2 st, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last st, ch 1 and turn. (50)

Finishing the Dishcloth

Row 25: sc 2 tog, ch 1 & sk next st, sc, * ch 1 sk next ch 1 sp, sc in next st repeat from * to last 2 st, sc 2 tog, ch 1 and turn. (48)

Row 26: sc 2 tog, ch 1 & sk next st, sc, * ch 1 sk next ch 1 sp, sc in next st repeat from * to last 2 st, sc 2 tog, ch 1 and turn. (46)

Row 27: sc 2 tog, ch 1 & sk next st, sc, * ch 1 sk next ch 1 sp, sc in next st repeat from * to last 2 st, sc 2 tog, ch 1 and turn. (44)

Row 28: sc 2 tog, ch 1 & sk next st, sc, * ch 1 sk next ch 1 sp, sc in next st repeat from * to last 2 st, sc 2 tog, ch 1 and turn. (42)

Row 29: sc 2 tog, ch 1 & sk next st, sc, * ch 1 sk next ch 1 sp, sc in next st repeat from * to last 2 st, sc 2 tog, ch 1 and turn. (40)

Row 30: sc 2 tog, ch 1 & sk next st, sc, * ch 1 sk next ch 1 sp, sc in next st repeat from * to last 2 st, sc 2 tog, ch 1 and turn. (38)

Row 31: sc 2 tog, ch 1 & sk next st, sc, * ch 1 sk next ch 1 sp, sc in next st repeat from * to last 2 st, sc 2 tog, ch 1 and turn. (36)

Row 32: sc 2 tog, ch 1 & sk next st, sc, * ch 1 sk next ch 1 sp, sc in next st repeat from * to last 2 st, sc 2 tog, ch 1 and turn. (34)

Row 33: sc 2 tog, ch 1 & sk next st, sc, * ch 1 sk next ch 1 sp, sc in next st repeat from * to last 2 st, sc 2 tog, ch 1 and turn. (32)

Row 34: sc 2 tog, ch 1 & sk next st, sc, * ch 1 sk next ch 1 sp, sc in next st repeat from * to last 2 st, sc 2 tog, ch 1 and turn. (30)

Row 35: sc 2 tog, ch 1 & sk next st, sc, * ch 1 sk next ch 1 sp, sc in next st repeat from * to last 2 st, sc 2 tog, ch 1 and turn. (28)

Row 36: sc 2 tog, ch 1 & sk next st, sc, * ch 1 sk next ch 1 sp, sc in next st repeat from * to last 2 st, sc 2 tog, ch 1 and turn. (26)

Row 37: sc 2 tog, ch 1 & sk next st, sc, * ch 1 sk next ch 1 sp, sc in next st repeat from * to last 2 st, sc 2 tog, ch 1 and turn. (24)

Row 38: sc 2 tog, ch 1 & sk next st, sc, * ch 1 sk next ch 1 sp, sc in next st repeat from * to last 2 st, sc 2 tog, ch 1 and turn. (22)

Row 39: sc 2 tog, ch 1 & sk next st, sc, * ch 1 sk next ch 1 sp, sc in next st repeat from * to last 2 st, sc 2 tog, ch 1 and turn. (20)

Row 40: sc 2 tog, ch 1 & sk next st, sc, * ch 1 sk next ch 1 sp, sc in next st repeat from * to last 2 st, sc 2 tog, ch 1 and turn. (18)

Row 41: sc 2 tog, ch 1 & sk next st, sc, * ch 1 sk next ch 1 sp, sc in next st repeat from * to last 2 st, sc 2 tog, ch 1 and turn. (16)

Row 42: sc 2 tog, ch 1 & sk next st, sc, * ch 1 sk next ch 1 sp, sc in next st repeat from * to last 2 st, sc 2 tog, ch 1 and turn. (14)

Row 43: sc 2 tog, ch 1 & sk next st, sc, * ch 1 sk next ch 1 sp, sc in next st repeat from * to last 2 st, sc 2 tog, ch 1 and turn. (12)

Row 44: sc 2 tog, ch 1 & sk next st, sc, * ch 1 sk next ch 1 sp, sc in next st repeat from * to last 2 st, sc 2 tog, ch 1 and turn. (10)

Row 45: sc 2 tog, ch 1 & sk next st, sc, * ch 1 sk next ch 1 sp, sc in next st repeat from * to last 2 st, sc 2 tog, ch 1 and turn. (8)

Row 46: sc 2 tog, ch 1 & sk next st, sc, ch 1 & sk next st, sc, sc 2 tog, ch 1 and turn. (6)

Row 47: sc 2 tog, ch 1 & sk next st, sc, sc 2 tog, ch 1 and turn. (4)

Row 48: sc 2 tog twice (2 st)........end......

You can make this without the chains and spaces. Just single crochet in the first stitch and increase in the second, single crochet to the last 2 stitches and increase in the next stitch and single crochet in the last. When you decrease make the decreases in the first two and last two stitches.