Here is my simple but useful corded cloth pattern that is crocheted in cotton yarn. This cloth makes an excellent washcloth or dishcloth. I added the reverse single crochet stitch border and thus the name Corded Cloth was given to this project.

Here is a solid colored cloth in denim cotton.

I have been crocheting several washcloths for the project that I joined over at Ravelry for our troops. The website is Warmth for Warriors and we are doing washcloths right now for the troops if you’d like to join in here.

Here is the free crochet pattern below for the washcloth or dishcloth. Enjoy!

Corded Cloth Pattern

Description: 8 inch Square Washcloth or Dishcloth

Materials needed:
1.25 – ozs. Cotton Yarn and just a small amount of contrasting yarn if needed for the border

Hook:
H (5 mm) USA size hook

Directions:
Row 1
Ch 30. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in ea st across. (29)

Row 2 – 23
Ch 1, turn. Sc in the FLO of each st.

Row 24
Don’t turn and working in both loops now, Sc around in ea st and work 2 sc in the corners. End with Sl St into beginning Sc st.

Edging:
Using either a contrasting yarn or continue with the same yarn as the cloth, work reverse Sc or the crab stitch in ea st around. Work 2 reverse Sc sts in each corner space. Work back around to the beginning corner and finish off.

If you have any questions or find discrepancies in this pattern, please email me using contact tab above.

If you have any questions or find discrepancies in this pattern, please email me using contact tab above.

Abbreviations:
Ch – Chain
Ea – Each
FLO – Front Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off
Sc – Single Crochet
Sk – Skip
Sl St – Slip Stitch
St – Stitch

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