Knitting patterns for dish and wash cloths that are 8 inches square / 20cm square for certain charity projects such as Each Stitch Counts that provides dish soap with dish cloths to food pantries. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 7/12/26
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Free Patterns
Herringbone Linen Dishcloth
Elegant and useful dishcloth with a zigzag chevron texture that also makes a great scrubbing surface. Worsted weight yarn. Size 8"(20cm) x 8"(20cm) square. Designed by Joan Laws.
Shifting Rib Knit Dishcloth
Easy dishcloth knit with a pebbly texture in an 8 row repeat. Worsted weight yarn. Size Approx 8” [20.5 cm] square. Designed by Yarnspirations.
Ridgey Knit Dishcloth
Dishcloth knit with a diagonal welted pattern knit in the bias. Knit with self-striping Worsted weight yarn for extra color. Size Approx 8” [20.5 cm] square. Designed by Yarnspirations.
Leni Washcloth
Dishcloth knit with an all-over double diamond stitch pattern in a 12 row repeat using knit and purl stitches and a garter stitch border. Size 20.5 cm x 20.5 cm (approx. 8” x 8”). Designed by Miroslava Mihalkova. Worsted weight yarn.
Diagonal Moss Stripe Dishcloth
A herringbone texture of seed stitch and stockinette worked in just knit and purl stitches. Size Approx 8” x 8”. Designed by Knitting Unlimited. Aran weight yarn.
Farmhouse Dish Cloth Set
Three easy dishcloth designs in a variety of grid, checkerboard, and waffletextures, created using only knit and purl stitches. Size 8" by 8"/20cm x 20cm square. Designed by LiliPlet. Worsted weight yarn.
Seersucker Dishcloth
An 8 row repeat of just knit and purl stitches creates a quilted puffy look that's also a great texture for scrubbing. Size Approx 8” x 8”. Designed by Knitting Unlimited. Aran weight yarn.
Spring Fence Lines Dishcloth
Beginner dishcloth knit with a grid texture worked in knit and purl stitches over a 12 row repeat. Size 8" x 8" square. Designed by Dayna Dyer. Aran weight yarn.
More Free Patterns
Twist Stitch Diamonds Dishcloth
Twisted stitches create a geometric texture that is versatile, beautiful, and practical for scrubbing. Size 8”(20cm) x 8”(20cm). Designed by Joan Laws. Worsted weight yarn.
Crazy Seed Dishcloth
This dishcloth looks like a landscape to me with zigzags and diamonds that look like waves at the bottom and mountains at the top with seed stitch texture. Size 8"X 8" or 8"X 9". Designed by Bridget McKenzie. Worsted weight yarn.
Forest Ridges Dishcloth
Inspired by a forest of pine tree tops, this easy dishcloth is knit with a zigzag chevron texture in knit and purl stitches. Size 8" x 8" square. Designed by Dayna Dyer. Aran weight yarn.
Textured Dishcloth and Basket Weave Dishcloth
Two easy dishcloths, one knit with a 2 row repeat flecked texture and the second knit with an 8 row repeat checkerboard texture. Size 8 x 8 inches / 20 x 20cm. Designed by Petals to Picots. Worsted weight yarn.
- Get the free Textured Dishcloth knitting pattern
- Get the free Basket Weave Dishcloth knitting pattern
Cotton On to Washcloths
Easy dishcloth knit with a 4 row repeat waffle texture. Size 20 x 20cm / 8 x 8 inches. Designed by Sue Howarth. Aran weight yarn.
Three Easy Dishcloths
Set of three dishcloth patterns that only require knit and purl stitches including Diagonal Dishcloth with a 6 row repeat, Seed Stitch Dishcloth with a one row repeat, and Modified Andalusian with a flecked texture framed with stockinette and garter stitch. Size: 8x8 inches square. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Henriette Schwarz.
Garter Square Washcloth Set
Set of 3 dish or wash cloths knit on the bias in garter stitch. 3 color combinations: half diagonal stripe/half solid square, 2 solid color half squares, and diagonal stripe square. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Size: 8 x 8 in. (20 x 20 cm). Designed by Lion Brand Yarn. Aran weight. Pictured projects by designer and MissOurlet
Sunset Strip Dishcloth
Zigzag stripes in four colors are knit with a 2 row repeat. Great for stash busting scrap yarn. Size Approx 8" [20.5 cm] square. Worsted weight yarn . Designed by Yarnspirations Design Studio. A kit is also available.
Patterns for Purchase
Coriander Dishcloth
A modern update of the classic corner-to-corner dishcloth, worked with a squishy and scrubby knit and purl texture. Size 8 x 8 inches / 20.5 x 20.5 cm square. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by GooseCreekKnits.
Waterstone Dishcloth
Wash cloth knit with a seed stitch texture with ribbed stripes. Size 8 x 8 inches / 20.5 x 20.5 cm. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Emily Weller.
Honeycrisp Dishcloth
Wash cloth knit with a lovely texture, framed with mock cable borders, and finished with i-cord edging. Size 8 x 8 inches / 20.5 x 20.5 cm. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Emily Weller.
