Here is my latest open-stitched crocheted dishcloth pattern for those that like that style of a cloth. It reminds me of a picket fence and thus the name was given to this pattern. I added a crab stitch or reverse single crochet trim to finish off the dishcloth.

I hope you enjoy the free crochet pattern and happy crocheting to all!

Crocheted Picket Fence Dishcloth Pattern

Hook:
H (5 mm) USA crochet hook

Materials:
1-1/2 ozs of Cotton yarn (Green Twists used)
1/4 oz contrasting Cotton yarn for trim (Sage Green used)

Description:
9 inch x 9 inch Cotton Dishcloth

Directions:
Row 1
Ch 32, Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in ea st. (31)

Row 2 (TC Row)
Ch 3, turn. TC in 1st st, *Ch 1, Sk next st, TC in next st*
Repeat between * to end. Work another TC in last st.
(You will have two TC in last st)

Row 3 (SC Row)
Ch 1, turn. Sk 1st TC, *Sc in next TC, Sc in Ch 1 sp, Sc in next TC*
Repeat between * to last st of row. Sk last TC and Sc into the top of Ch 3.

Repeat Row 2 and 3 until have 7 rows of boxes. End with row 3. FO.

FYI: Each TC should be lined up over the top of each other which creates the picket fence effect.

Trim:
Using contrasting cotton yarn, attach yarn in any corner with RS facing. Work reverse single crochet or crab stitch evenly around edges. I worked 2 sts in the corners and along the sides that had the TC sts. FO.

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Abbreviations:
Ch – Chain
Dc – Double Crochet
Dec – Decrease
Ea – Each
FO – Finish Off
Sc – Single Crochet
Sk – Skip
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Sm – Same
St – Stitch
TC – Triple or Treble Crochet

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