Orange Dishcloth Crochet Pattern

This 3D Orange Dishcloth Crochet Pattern is easy to read, and fast to crochet. Let this orange dishcloth help you make memories with your friends and family. Scrubbing in the kitchen or bath has never been so much fun!

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The yarn used is easily found online, or at your local Walmart or craft store.

Lily Sugar n Cream (4) aran or worsted weight, cotton yarn is a great choice. Hot Orange and Sage Green were used. There are many other cotton dishcloth yarns that can be used for this project. Dishie yarn from knit picks is a good choice. Hobby Lobby has a line of dishcloth yarn called Crafter’s Secret.

The 3D orange dishcloth is perfect for gift giving.

Crochet a collection of citrus scrubby’s and 3D dishcloth’s, throw them in a basket with cleaning supplies and you have a quick housewarming or Bridal gift. It is hard to tell which lemon design folks love the best, as the 3D lemon dishcloth as well as the Lemon Scrubby, sell very well at Ravelry and Etsy. The free crochet pattern for the Clementine Scrubby can be found here on the blog.

Purchase the ad free pdf at that includes both the orange and clementine dishcloth at RAVELRY or ETSY. 

Many free crochet patterns can be found over at my youtube channel.

Jump over to my youtube channel. To find tutorial’s on how to make the Clementine Scrubby, along with a few other scrubby designs. There are matching dishcloth tutorials there as well.

 

Yarn I used to make the Orange Dishcloth:

Lily Sugar ‘n Cream (4) 100% cotton; approx. 40 yds/36.6

Here is a list of yarns that are perfect for making the Orange and Clementine Dishcloths. Use the convenient links below to purchase the yarn.

• Lily Sugar’n Cream
• Premiere Home Cotton Yarn
• Bernat Handicrafter Cotton
• Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton

Hook I used was a Susan Bates:

H–8/5.0mm 

Below are the stitches you will use to make the Orange Dishcloth.

ch = Chain; sc = Single Crochet; hdc = Half Double Crochet; dc = Double Crochet

3D Orange Dishcloth Crochet Pattern (5”w x 4”h)

Using green yarn; ch3 join in a ring. Video link to ch3 and join in a ring.

Round 1:

ch1, *sc in ring* 7x; drop green and pull up orange at the join w/slp st to beg. sc (7sc)

Round 2:

ch1, 2sc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp to beg. sc (14 sc)

Round 3:

ch1, sc in joining st; 2sc in nxt; *sc in nxt st, 2sc in nxt st;* 6x; join w/slp st to beg. sc (21 sc)

Round 4:

ch1, sc in joining st & nxt st; 2sc in nxt; *(sc in nxt st) 2x; 2sc in nxt st;* 6x; join w/slp st to beg. sc (28 sc)

Round 5:

ch1, sc in joining st & nxt 2 st’s; 2sc in nxt; *(sc in nxt st)3x; 2sc in nxt st;* 6x; join w/slp st to beg. sc (35 sc)

Round 6:

ch1, sc in joining st & nxt 3 st’s; 2sc in nxt; *(sc in nxt st)4x; 2sc in nxt st;* 6x; join w/slp st to beg. sc (42 sc)

Round 7-11:

ch1, sc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. sc (42 sc)

Round 12:

ch1, sc in joining st; sc in nxt 3 st’s, dec; *sc in nxt 4 st’s, dec* 6x; join w/slp st to beg. sc
(35 sc)

Round 13:

ch1, sc in joining st; sc in nxt 2 st’s, dec; *sc in nxt 3 st’s, dec* 6x; join w/slp st to beg. sc
(28 sc)

FAQ’s How to Care for Cotton Crochet and Knit Dishcloths

1. How should I wash my cotton dishcloths?

• Machine Wash: Cotton dishcloths can be machine washed on a gentle cycle if you choose, but I wash mine on a regular cycle with warm or cold water.
• Hand Wash: If you prefer, you can also hand wash them using a mild detergent.

2. How should I dry my Orange and Clementine dishcloths?

• Air Dry: Hang them up to dry immediately after using them in the kitchen or bath. Use the handy stem loop you crocheted.
• Machine Dry: You can tumble dry on a medium to low setting, but be aware that this might cause some shrinkage.

3. Do I need to pre-wash my dishcloths before using them for the first time?

• Yes: You don’t have to, but it does help the dishcloth become more absorbent.

4. What should I do if my dishcloths become stained?

• Spot Clean: Treat stains promptly with a stain remover or by rubbing a small amount of detergent directly on the stain before washing.

5. How often should I wash my dishcloths?

• After Each Use: It’s a good practice to wash dishcloths frequently, ideally after each use, to prevent bacteria build-up.

6. How can I keep my dishcloths soft?

• Avoid Fabric Softener: Add a bit of white vinegar to the rinse cycle to keep them soft.

7. Will my dishcloths shrink?

• Some Shrinkage: Cotton does shrink when washed and dried, especially if exposed to high heat. Washing in cold water and air drying can minimize shrinkage.

10. How long will my cotton dishcloths last?

• Durability: With proper care, cotton dishcloths can last for several years. The lifespan will vary depending on how often they’re used and washed.Purchase the ad free pdf at that includes both the orange and clementine dishcloth at RAVELRY or ETSY.These cute dishcloths make fun gifts.

Round 14:

ch1, sc in joining st; sc in nxt st, dec; *sc in nxt  st’s, dec* 6x; join w/slp st to beg. sc (21 sc)

Round 15:

ch1, sc in joining st; dec; *sc in nxt st, dec* 6x; join w/slp st to beg. sc (14 sc)

Round 16: 

ch1; *dec;* 7x; skip last st; join w/slp st to beg dec; end off orange; pull up green as you slp st in the dec st that is opposite the joining st. (7 st’s)

Flatten and shape the orange by pulling north to south, then east to west. 

Round 17:

This round makes the hanging loop.

ch 18; slp st beside the join of round 16. End off and weave in all ends. 

Leaf Crochet Pattern for the 3D Orange Dishcloth Crochet Pattern

Use green yarn; ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in nxt ch, dc in nxt 2 ch’s, hdc in nxt ch, sc 2x in last ch, picot; sc in last ch 1 more time; you will be working on the back of the ch, hdc in nxt ch, dc in nxt 2 ch’s,, hdc in nxt ch, sc in last ch, slp st in first sc made, end off. Leave a tail for sewing on the Orange at the stem area.

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Will you be crocheting a 3D Orange Dishcloth? I would love to hear from you. Maybe you have a memory of kitchen clean up with family and friends you would like to share? I would love to read about your memories.

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I am pretty excited to offer you this crochet pattern as an ad free pdf as a free download today ONLY.  AUG. 12, 2024. Follow the instructions below the photo to your ad free pdf of the Orange/Clementine Dishcloth.

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