How to Crochet a 3D Strawberry Dishcloth: Free Pattern Included

I can show you how to crochet a 3D Strawberry Dishcloth. It is two sided, has a cute strawberry cap of leaves on top, and the hanging loop represents the Strawberry stem. The Free Crochet Pattern is included in the blog post. You will find it below. You can purchase the ad free pdf, that has a photo tutorial at RAVELRY or ETSY.

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What kind of yarn should you use to crochet the 3D Strawberry Dishcloth?

I highly recommend Cotton Dishcloth Yarn. Below you will find the reasons why and an explanation of the qualities that make it a good choice. 

FAQs: On Why You Should Use Cotton Yarn For A 3D Strawberry Dishcloth?

1. Why is cotton yarn the best choice for this dishcloth?
   Cotton yarn is highly absorbent, which makes it ideal. It can soak up water efficiently, making cleaning easier and more effective compared to synthetic fibers.
2.  Will dishcloth cotton yarn hold up well after multiple uses?
   Yes! Cotton yarn is durable and stands up to repeated use, washing, and scrubbing. Unlike other fibers that may wear out or degrade quickly, cotton remains sturdy even after frequent laundering.
3.  How To Wash The 3D Strawberry Dishcloth.
    Wash them as you would any other dishcloth, but to help this one keep it’s shape and color, throw in the washing machine using a gentle cycle, using cold water and lay flat to dry, or reshape and hang to dry. The dishcloth may shrink when using hot water and using a dryer on high heat.
4.  Is cotton yarn safe to use in the kitchen?
   Absolutely. Cotton yarn is a natural fiber, so it’s safe to use for dishcloths, especially when dealing with hot surfaces or cleaning tasks. Unlike synthetic materials, it doesn’t melt or release harmful chemicals when exposed to heat.
5.  Is cotton yarn easy to work with when crocheting dishcloths?
   Cotton yarn has excellent stitch definition, but it can be wearing on your hands as the yarn is stiff. I like to do hand stretches to warm up my joints. After I have crocheted a for a few minutes, I am able to ease into a smooth rhythm.
6.  Will the 3D Strawberry dishcloth dry quickly after use?
   It will take a bit of attention to achieve a good dry after using this 3D dishcloth or any other 3D dishcloth.

• I recommend rinsing them well after use.
• Wringing them as dry as possible.
• Open up the strawberry by pulling the sides away from each other.
• Then hanging it in a place that has good air circulation.
• These steps will enable drying.  
• You will find the Free Crochet Pattern for the 3D Strawberry Dishcloth below.
  

 

Creating 3D dishcloths and scrubbies has been a passion of mine in recent years.

Your family will be excited to help in the kitchen with this fun and whimsical dishcloth. Hand a few to your kids at bath time, and they’ll happily scrub and play. By the time they step out of the tub, they’ll be even cleaner and sweeter than when they went in!

Here is a list of the fruit dishcloths and Scrubbies.

• Clementine Scrubby
• Orange Dishcloth
• Lemon Scrubby
• Lemon Dishccloth

 

Here is what other’s have said about my previous 3D dishcloth crochet patterns.

G. Bowman gave it 5 stars on Etsy and she said…
“Turned out great for a daughter who has a lemon decor in her kitchen! I made a coordinating regular dishcloth to go with it. It would make a good hot pad too probably.”

G. Hoffman gave it 5 stars and shared a photo with me on etsy. She said…
“Quick and easy patterns. I enjoyed making them.”

Yarn:

Worsted weight  (4) yarn is the best for dishcloths. I used Hobby Lobby’s “I Love This Cotton” in Red for the fruit portion and Peaches and Cream in Forest Green. 

I think this would be cute using pink yarn for the strawberry and lime green yarn for the leaf cap. If you create on in these colors, please send me a photo. I would love to see it.

Yarn amounts
MC = Main Color 50-60 yds
CC = Contrasting Color  (Leaf Color) 20-30 yds

Hook:

H–8/5.0mm (You will also need a yarn needle to finish this project)

Stitch Guide:

MC = Main Color
CC = Contrasting Color  (Leaf Color)
join w/ = join with
slp sts = Slip Stitch
ch = Chain
sc = Single Crochet
hdc = Half Double Crochet
sp = Space
dec = Decrease-sc two together
nxt = Next
st = Stitch
beg. = Beginning
*  * = Execute sequence between the stars, the number of times stated
x = Times; example Repeat 2 x or 2 times; 3 x or 3 times and so on

Notes:

1. Turning ch’s do not count as a stitch.
2. Crocheting a hanging loop at the end is optional

Special Stitch Guide:

Leaf = leaf – ch4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in last 2ch’s   
Optional Leaf = opt.leaf – ch5, slp st in 2nd ch from hook, ch3 

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3D Strawberry Dishcloth Crochet Pattern (7.5″w x 7″h)

Using MC Cotton Dishcloth yarn, ch3 and and join in a ring or use the magic circle.

Round 1:

ch1 sc in ring 6x; join w/slp st to beg. sc (6 sc st’s)

Round 2

ch1, 2 sc in joining st, sc in the nxt 2 st’s, 2sc in the nxt st, sc in the last 2 st’s; join w/slp st to beg. sc  (8 sc st’s)

Round 3:

ch1; 2sc in joining st; *sc in nxt, 2sc in nxt st;*3x; sc in last st; join w/slp st to beg. sc (12 st’s)

Round 4:

ch1; 2sc in joining st; *sc in nxt, 2sc in nxt;* 5x; sc in last st; join w/slp st to beg. sc (18 st’s)

Round 5:

ch1; 2 sc in joining st; *sc in nxt 2 st’s, 2 sc in nxt;* 5x; sc in last 2 st’s; join w/slp st to beg. sc (24 st’s)

Round 6:

ch1; sc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. sc (24 st’s)

Round 7:

ch1; 2sc in joining; *sc in next st 3 st’s, 2sc in nxt st;* 5x; sc in last 3st’s; join w/slp st to beg. sc (30 st’s)

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Round 8-11:

ch1; sc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. sc (3o st’s)

Round 12:

ch1; 2sc in joining; *sc in next st 4 st’s, 2sc in nxt st;* 5x; sc in last 4st’s; join w/slp st to beg. sc (36 st’s)

Round 13-19:

ch1; sc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. sc (36 st’s)

Round 20:

ch1; sc in joining & nxt st; *dec; sc in next 2 st’s;*8x; dec; join w/slp st to beg. sc (27 st’s)

Round 21:

ch1; sc in joining; *dec; sc in next st;*8x; dec; drop MC and pull up CC at the join w/slp st to beg. sc (18 st’s)

Round 23:

ch1; dec; *dec;*8x; dec; join w/slp st to beg. st (9 st’s)

Round 24:

This next little bit can be difficult. I have an optional leaf that you may find easier. It will be directly below. Leaf = leaf – ch4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in last 2ch’s 

Immediately create your 1st leaf; slp st in the joining st; *leaf, slp st in the nxt st, leaf, slp st in the same st;* 8x; join w/slp st to the base of the beg leaf. st, end off leaving a very long tail. (17  leaves)

Optional Leaf Round 24:

This next little bit is an easier option to the Leaf that is above. You may find this to be easier. Optional Leaf = opt.leaf – ch5, slp st in 2nd ch from hook, ch3

Immediately create your 1st opt. leaf; slp st in the joining st; *opt. leaf, slp st in the nxt st, opt. leaf, slp st in the same st;* 8x; join w/slp st to the base of the beg opt. leaf. st, end off leaving a very long tail. (17  opt. leaves)

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Finishing the Strawberry and making the hanging loop.

• Using a yarn needle thread the long, yarn tail through the eye, and sew the opening that is at the top of the strawberry closed.
• Sew it back and forth.
• I like to bunch it together at the top while I am sewing it closed.
• Work the yarn tail back to the middle of the Strawberry cap, after you have sewn it closed.
• Insert your hook into a loop in the center of the strawberry cap.
• Now draw up a loop.
  
• Use the loop & chain 2o. Come back to the base of the chain 2o and join with a slp st.
  
• End off and weave in all ends.
  

I hope you enjoyed crocheting this 3D Strawberry Dishcloth?

Wouldn’t it be fun to throw one of these Strawberries to your kids as they are heading to the bathtub? They will be sure to suds away using this fun scrubbing creation you have made.

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