Crochet a Vintage Farmhouse Dishrag

Crochet a Vintage Farmhouse Dishrag with this free pattern! Nothing quite says “vintage” and “farmhouse” more than a lovely, homemade dishrag. This is a quick and easy crochet pattern for beginners and advanced alike!

FAQ’s

What is the best type of yarn to use for a vintage farmhouse dishrag?

The best yarn to use for a dishrag is a yarn that is 100% cotton.

Cotton yarn is durable, it absorbs water well, and it won’t stretch out much. Best off all? Cotton is completely natural (and we love natural fabrics!) see more here.

And, in order to truly get a “vintage farmhouse” style dishrag, make sure to choose a yarn that really screams “vintage farmhouse” to you. The colors and style of the yarn play a big factor in the final outcome of this vintage farmhouse dishrag.

What stitch abbreviations are used in the pattern?

The stitch abbreviations are as follows:

• HDC : Half Double Crochet
• DC : Double Crochet
• SK : Skip
• SL ST : Slip Stitch

How long does it take to crochet a dish rag?

This is a decent sized dishrag and I’ll admit that I am rather slow when it comes to crocheting. So, this dishrag took me about 3 hours to crochet.

How large is this dish rag?

The final size of this dish rag will depend on how thick the yarn used is. In this pattern, I used yarn that required a 4 mm hook and the final size of the dishrag was 8 x 8.5 inches.

Materials

• Yarn
• Crochet Hook (according to yarn size)
• Scissors
• Yarn Needle (optional)

Directions

Chain 32.

Row 1-4 : Half Double Crochet 31. Chain 2, turn.

Row 5 : Double Crochet 3 times into first stitch to create a small shell. Skip one. Double Crochet 3 times into the third stitch. Skip 1. Repeat this pattern down the row. Chain 2, turn.

Row 6 : Skip 1. Half Double Crochet into stitches 2 & 3. Skip 1. Half Double Crochet into the next 2 stitches. Skip 1. Repeat this pattern down the row for a total of 31 stitches. Chain 2, turn.

Repeat steps 3 & 4 three more times.

The final pattern should appear as (1) 4 rows of half double crochet, (2) a row of small shell stitches, (3) 4 rows of half double crochet, (4) a row of small shell stitches, (5) 4 rows of half double crochet, (6) a row of small shell stitches, (7) 4 rows of half double crochet, (8) a row of small shell stitches, (9) 4 rows of half double crochet.

Slip Stitch around the boarder’s to finish off the dish rag.

Clip and tuck the remaining loose yarn.

Enjoy your new homemade crochet vintage farmhouse dishrag!