Two-Sided Scrubby Dishcloth Free Crochet Pattern

I’ve been sitting on some scrubby yarn for a while now. I felt guilty for not ever playing with it, so I decided to whip up a Two-Sided Scrubby Dishcloth crochet pattern to share with you!

Two-Sided Scrubby Dishcloth Crochet Pattern

This scrubby dishcloth pattern is a spin-off of my larger, one-sided crochet pattern for washcloths. In fact, I think that pairing these two patterns together (perhaps along with the Mini Blind cleaner pattern and/or the Bottle Cleaner pattern) would be an excellent house warming gift. (I can’t bake cookies to save my life, but I sure can whip up a dishcloth, amirite?) The larger size is excellent for cleaning windows, wiping counters and dusting.

Materials:

Cotton yarn (like this) – approx. 30 yards (18 g)
Scrubby yarn (like this) – approx. 20 yards (20g)
Crochet hook in size H/5mm

Pattern Notes:

For this pattern we are using the Lemon Peel Stitch.
Place first stitch of row in same as turning (ie: chain does not count as a stitch)
Pattern written in US terms.

Finished dimensions:

Approx. 6″ square

Pattern:

Make two; one using each yarn.

Row 1: ch-19, sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next. * sc in next, dc in next * repeat between * * to end. (18)

Rows 2 – 15: Ch-1, * sc in next, dc in next * repeat between * * to end. (18)

After completing both squares, fasten off and weave in ends on the scrubby version only. (Do not fasten off with the cotton.)

Where cotton yarn is still attached, chain-1, turn, and lay the scrubby square on top of the cotton square.

Single crochet through both edges (scrubby and cotton) around entire square, placing 2 single crochets in each corner to avoid curling.

Note that when working your way down the sides of the dishcloths, be sure not to place too many stitches. Just space them evenly; one stitch per row end.

When you get around the entire square, fasten off leaving a 12″ (ish) tail. Join using the Invisible Join method.

Using your yarn needle, feed the yarn through as close to the center of the dishcloth as you can.

Now we will make a little “X” in the center of both dishcloths so that the scrubby and cotton can not separate. Just sew a little X, then feed through it back through to the cotton side.

Securely weave in all ends. That’s it!

In my calculations, you should be able to get FOUR of the cotton squares per regular sized (120 yard) skein, and about SIX of the scrubby squares per regular sized (125 yard) skein.

Whether you are gifting this two-sided scrubby dishcloth to a friend, a new neighbor, you are selling these at a craft fair, or using them yourself, I hope you love them! They are so quick to crochet, and easy too! Almost makes me want to go clean something. Almost. 😉

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Comments

Tina says
February 17, 2019 at 4:55 pm

THE COTTON YARN IS IT JUST REGULAR COTTON LIKE RED HEART 4PLY OR IS IT THE SCRUBBY COTTON YARN?

- Heart Hook Home says
  February 18, 2019 at 9:18 am
  
  Hi Tina! You will need both regular cotton for one side and the scrubby for the other side of the dishcloth.
  
Rachel says
November 16, 2018 at 4:44 pm

Oh My Gosh! These were super easy and fast just like you said! Thank you so much for sharing!

Krissy says
May 18, 2018 at 7:20 pm

Thank you for the super easy tutorial! My dishcloth turned out great and I love the lemon peel stitch! My only struggle was crocheting with the scrubby yarn. That stuff was stiff and it was hard to really see what I was doing. I got mine from Michael’s but I don’t remember the brand. Maybe yours from Hobby Lobby is better?

- Heart Hook Home says
  May 21, 2018 at 9:30 am
  
  Hi Krissy! The scrubby yarn can be tricky to crochet with. You can try doing the scrubby side in HDC..the stitches will be easier to find and work into. Hope that helps!
  
Marge says
April 21, 2018 at 12:01 am

In stead of making the two layers separately, would it work to make one layer with two strands of yarn, one of the cotton and one of the scrubbie yarn? I think I'll give it a try.

- Heart Hook Home says
  April 24, 2018 at 8:52 am
  
  You can absolutely do that Marge! I would probably go up a hook size or two though.
  
Paula says
April 14, 2018 at 2:36 pm

Just finished my first one of these and absolutely love the results! Only adjustment was I went up a hook size for the cotton yarn to accommodate the loose gauge I got with the scrubby yarn and it worked out perfectly. I’m sure I’ll be making more of these. Thanks for the pattern :)

Eleanor Wehrman says
April 13, 2018 at 9:08 am

What cotton scrubby yarn did you use? I love those colors!!

- Heart Hook Home says
  April 16, 2018 at 10:59 am
  
  I used Yarn Bee Scrub-ology Cotton from Hobby Lobby.
  
  - Eleannor Wehrman says
    April 16, 2018 at 5:26 pm
    
    Thank you!!! Have it in hand (new Hobby Lobby about a mile from me) and I'm ready to go.
    
Carole says
April 7, 2018 at 11:37 am

So excited to try this. I give dishcloths every year to my co-workers as part of their Christmas gifts. They are going to love this addition. Thanks for all that you do Ashlea.

Kathleen Siedlecky says
April 6, 2018 at 3:18 pm

I love doing this type of stuff as i am disabled and have alot of time on my hands.this has helped me so much! But i am just beginning. Thank you so much.

- Heart Hook Home says
  April 7, 2018 at 8:29 am
  
  I'm so glad you are enjoying it! Happy Crocheting!
  
Jane Davis says
April 6, 2018 at 2:14 pm

Thank you ! I love your work and ideas

- Heart Hook Home says
  April 7, 2018 at 8:26 am
  
  Thank you,Jane!

Two-Sided Scrubby Dishcloth Free Crochet Pattern

Two-Sided Scrubby Dishcloth Crochet Pattern

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