My Star Dishcloth
For all you dishcloth lovers out there, here is my free star dishcloth pattern that I created. It is crocheted with 5 points and uses a granny square stitch. The center can be crafted with recycled plastic bags or plarn which creates a center scrubbie.
Here is the option to crochet the dishcloth using just cotton. I crocheted this pastel dishcloth using several different colors of scraps that I had in my stash of yarn.
Here is my brown star dishcloth also crocheted from scrap cotton leftovers.
So whether you want a dishcloth with a recycled center scrubber or just a dishcloth,
try out my star dishcloth pattern
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My Free Star Dishcloth Pattern
Dishcloth measures: 11 inches at widest point
Hook: Metal H (5 mm) US sized hook
Materials:
Sugar & Cream Cotton scraps (used about 2- 2 1/2 ozs)
Small amount of plastic bag plarn for scrubbie center variation
With center color, Ch 5, Sl St to form ring.
Rnd 1
Ch 2, (counts as 1 Hdc) in ring work 2 Hdc, Ch 1.
*3 Hdc in ring, Ch 1.* Repeat 4 times. Sl St to top of Ch 2.
(5 corners)
Rnd 2
Sl st over to corner space, Ch 2, 2 Hdc, Ch 1, 3 Hdc, all in the same ch 1 corner space.
*Sk next 3 Hdc (shell), 3 Hdc, Ch 1, 3 Hdc, all in the next Ch 1 corner space.*
Repeat between *. Sl St to top of the beginning Ch 2. FO.
Rnd 3
Attach new cotton color in any corner space. Ch 2 (counts as 1 Hdc) 2 Hdc, Ch 1, 3 Hdc, all in the corner space.
*Sk 3 Hdc, make 3 Hdc in between shells. In next corner point work 3 Hdc, Ch 1, 3 Hdc all in corner sp.*
Repeat between * around motif, join with a Sl St to top of Ch 2.
Rnd 4 – 8
Continue in established pattern with cotton yarn. Work 3 Hdc, Ch 1, 3 Hdc in ea Ch 1 corner point and 3 Hdc between each shell.
(Change colors as desired to use up scraps of cotton.)
Rnd 9
Continue in established pattern but skip center shell in middle of each side (work 3 Hdc in 3 spaces between shells, skip one sp then 3 Hdc in the 3 remaining spaces of each side.) Work corner points in pattern established. Repeat for each side. Join with Sl St to top of Ch 2.
Rnd 10
Continue in established pattern of 3 Hdc, Ch 1, 3 Hdc in ea Ch 1 corner point and 3 Hdc between each shell except in skipped space of prior rnd, work Sl St in the skipped space, continue in pattern. End with Sl St to top of Ch 2. FO.
Rnd 11 (Edging)
Attach contrasting cotton yarn for edging in any Ch 1 point space. Work 3 Sc in ea point space and 1 Sc in ea st around evenly.
Join with a Sl St to beg Sc st. FO. Flatten and form dishcloth by stretching the points out to allow the dishcloth to lay down flat.
Variation for Plastic Scrubbie Center:
Use plastic bag yarn or plarn for rnds 1-2 or 3 as desired. Then use cotton for remaining rounds.
Reminder: Hand wash or machine wash gentle the plarn scrubbie dishcloth. DO NOT dry in a machine dryer. Only hang to dry as the plastic will melt in your dryer.
If you have any questions or find discrepancies in this pattern, please email me using contact tab above.
Abbreviations:
Beg – Beginning
Ch – Chain
Ea – Each
FO – Finish Off
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Rnd – Round
Sc – Single Crochet
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Sm – Same
Sp – Space
St – Stitch
Sk – Skip
This pattern is copyrighted by Cindy of My Recycled Bags {dot com} and may only be used for private individual use. No commercial sales or use of this pattern are permitted. Links to this pattern are acceptable. ©2008
****Please do not copy my patterns on your blog site or post my patterns on Internet sites. I do not allow my patterns to be republished without expressed written permission. Posting of my patterns, without written permission is in violation of my copyrights and is content theft.
Tags: crochet, dishcloth, free-pattern, plarn
Aug 23, 2008
now THAT is one tempting dish cloth pattern!!
Sue
Aug 23, 2008
Hi Cindy,
Lovely…….mom liked it so much she got onto work at it immediately 😛
Aug 24, 2008
I am so happy to have found your site! I love what you do, and why you do it.
I would love to link to your site if I may?
Thanks, you are an inspiration,
Kat
Aug 24, 2008
@Kat,
Glad to meet and I always welcome link backs. Thank you for stopping by!
Aug 25, 2008
thanks so much for this pattern, it rocks so much I’ve passed it along to my recycling friends at http://www.selfsufficientish.com.
Aug 26, 2008
This is the nicest dishcloth pattern I’ve seen. Gorgeous looking!
Aug 28, 2008
Hi, Cindy:
Love it. You come up with the most clever ideas for DIY craft. Looks cute, too.
P.S. Can you do me a favor and vote for me on this contest. All you have to do is vote for #7, on the post. (pretty please) Appreciate it. Let me know.
Missy.
Aug 29, 2008
This is lovely Cindy.
I think I would want to put some fabric stiffener on it to make into a Christmas decoration!
Thanks for sharing the pattern
Sep 04, 2008
I love that pattern – so pretty and different. And using the plastic bags in the center to make it a scrubbie – that’s brilliant!
Oct 27, 2008
Cindy,
I was so excited when I found your site! I’m working on my first “large ball of plarn” and can’t wait to get started.
My question is this, though… I was hoping to make some dishcloths out of some of my stash, but most of it is acrylic or blends. Has anyone made acrylic cloths? And how did they hold up?
TIA for your reply and keep up the wonderful work!!
Oct 28, 2008
@Christy:
Glad you found me too! Making dishcloths using cotton is the best as it breathes and dries out better. The acrylic just kinda gets all soggy and stretches. Try and use cotton or a high cotton blend. I hope you try a plarn project too. They are lots of fun and the materials are free.
Take care,
Cindy
Dec 26, 2008
I love this pattern! Have you ever tried going bigger for an afghan?
Dec 26, 2008
@Shar:
Thanks! This pattern is not designed for going bigger. I am working a Star afghan right now and they are tricky to get them to lay down flat. Check Yarn-diva blogspot or the Chromium star pattern here. Good luck.
Cindy
Dec 27, 2008
I have done a star ghan before, Beth’s little star, but I just was wondering because I had never seen a granny star, and I likey!
Jun 10, 2009
This is the cutest pattern! I stumbled my way on here earlier today and started making one immediately. I used Cotton Tots and it’s the softest and sweetest thing. Thank you for sharing this awesome idea!!
Sep 20, 2009
can’t seem to copy your patterns what am I doing wrong. your ideas are so great love the scrubber and dishcloth
Sep 20, 2009
Cathy,
I’m not sure what you are seeing but if you click on the green “more” button you should see the complete pattern. I just sent you an email and will forward the patterns to you so you can have them via an email.
Nov 16, 2009
Here’s another idea for the plarn scrubbie section. Try carefully cutting those net bags that fruit comes in into plarn and crocheting that into the middle.
Nov 16, 2009
Virgina,
I have this pattern project for a scrubbie made from recycled lettuce/produce netting. They are really handy for making little scrubbies and would be a great idea for the centers.
Nov 18, 2009
This is a great pattern! I’m always looking for a clean corner, and this has an extra! I’m making piles of these for xmas gifts! Thanks for sharing!
Jul 09, 2011
This is one awesome dishcloth! Whipped up 3 in one day and I plan on doing many more for Christmas gifts! I so appreciate you posting several versions of this pattern! I’ll try several of these!
Grace
Dec 31, 2011
I’m using an I hook and peaches n creme yarn, and have had a fun time with this. so keep going. wish i could find one dishcloth done in granny stripes.
Jul 27, 2012
Love it! Thanks!
Jan 23, 2014
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Dec 06, 2014
This is the answer to my dreams! How many times you need to scrub and wipe! Thank you and the best in the New Year!
Found you on allfreecrochet newsletter.
Dec 06, 2014
Mary – So glad you found this pattern and I hope you enjoy crocheting the dishcloth with the center scrubby. They are really handy and quick to make.
Dec 11, 2014
Thank-you Cindy for your pattern! Hope this link works so you can see how I was able to use it.
CrochetClothsTaberAlberta/photos
~GG
Jan 03, 2015
@Glenna — I couldn’t get the link to work but am so happy to hear you enjoyed the pattern. Best wishes and Happy New Year!
Oct 16, 2015
We are making and selling washcloths to raise money for a community program. Coukd we use your pattern? Or would you consider it commercial use?
Oct 21, 2015
Sasha – It is fine for your group to use my pattern for your fundraising. If you do print any material concerning the pattern, please just provide a copyright to MyRecycledBags.com. Thanks for asking and best wishes to your community program.