Heart Dishcloth – Free Crochet Pattern

Crochet Heart Dishcloth

This easy crochet heart pattern shows you step by step how to crochet a heart dishcloth. Use this free pattern to make a functional heart-shaped dishcloth or a lovely Valentine’s Day decoration.

This classic crochet heart pattern works up really quickly – you can make it in about 1 hour. Use any colors and make lots of crochet hearts to give as gifts or sell at craft shows!

To crochet this simple heart pattern, you can use any size 4 yarn. I recommend using 100% cotton, especially if you are using this crochet heart pattern to make a dishcloth.

You can make this heart as a decorative item (or for lots of other purposes) and it works really well as a crochet heart dishcloth pattern!

The pattern alternates between single crochet and double crochet stitches, which creates a lovely texture – ideal for washing dishes.

Plus, the heart border alternates between single crochet and triple crochet stitches, adding even more texture if your pots and pans are being extra stubborn.

The pattern creates a durable, textured dishcloth (if you are using it as a heart-shaped dishcloth) that is the average size of a dishcloth. Plus it folds perfectly over the top of your sink’s faucet.

• This large crochet heart pattern is reversible and looks great on either side.
• It’s very fast and fun to make.
• The pattern creates a stunning, textured crochet heart that you will be proud to give as a gift or show off in your own home.
• You can use any size 4 (I recommend cotton) yarn. You’ll only need approx. 72 yards, making it great for scrap-busting.
• It makes a wonderful Valentine’s Day crochet project or to give as a gift year-round.

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Pattern Details (Size, Yarn, Hook & Notes) 

Skill Level

Easy

Size

The pattern creates a heart that is approx. 10.5” wide x 10” high.

Gauge

4” x 4” = 12 sts and 11 rows (following the pattern) 

Materials

Yarn: Any size 4 (medium) 100% cotton yarn. You will need approx. 72 yds / 45 g (56 yds for the body and 16 yds for the border). I used Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Yarn in the color “Red”. This yarn is size 4, 100% cotton. A skein is 50 g / 1.75 oz, 80 yds / 73 m. I used one skein. 

Crochet Hook: H/8 (5.00 mm).

Other Materials: yarn needle, scissors. 

Terminology

This heart crochet pattern is written in English for right-handed crochet using US terminology. If you are more familiar with UK terminology, check out my US to UK Conversion Chart.

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• st = stitch
• sts = stitches 
• sl st = slip stitch 
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet 
• tr = triple / treble crochet 
• RS = right side
• WS = wrong side 
• sc/dc2tog = single and double crochet two together 

Pattern Notes

• The dishcloth is made from the bottom up. 
• Always work into the first stitch of a row (the stitch attached to the chain).
• Chain 1 never counts as a stitch. 

Special Stitches

Used for the right and left heart tops.

sc/dc2tog = Insert your hook into the next st, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook). Yarn over and insert your hook into the next st, yarn over and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook). Yarn over and pull the yarn through 2 loops on hook (3 loops left on hook). Yarn over and pull yarn through all 3 loops on hook. 

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Video Tutorial

Watch the step-by-step video tutorial or keeping scrolling down for the written instructions.

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How to Crochet the Heart Dishcloth (Pattern Instructions)

Heart Body

Start: Chain 3. 

Row 1 (RS): In the 2nd ch from hook, sc. In the next ch, dc. (2 sts). 

Row 2 (WS): Ch 1 and turn. In the 1st st, make (sc, dc) in the same st. In the next st, make (sc, dc) in the same st. (4 sts). 

Row 3: Ch 1 and turn. *In the next st (the top of the dc from the previous row), sc. In the next st (the top of the sc from the previous row), dc.* Repeat from * to * across. (4 sts). 

Row 4: Ch 1 and turn. In the 1st st, make (sc, dc) in the same st. In the next st, sc. In the next st, dc. In the last st, make (sc, dc) in the same st. (6 sts). 

Row 5: Ch 1 and turn. *In the next st, sc. In the next st, dc.* Repeat from * to * across. (6 sts). 

Row 6: Ch 1 and turn. In the 1st st, make (sc, dc) in the same st. In the next st, make (sc, dc) in the same st. *In the next st, sc. In the next st, dc.* Repeat from * to * across. (8 sts).

Row 7: Repeat Row 6. (10 sts).

Row 8: Repeat Row 6. (12 sts).

Row 9: Repeat Row 6. (14 sts).

Row 10: Repeat Row 6. (16 sts).

Row 11: Repeat Row 6. (18 sts).

Row 12: Repeat Row 6. (20 sts).

Row 13: Repeat Row 6. (22 sts).

Row 14: Repeat Row 6. (24 sts).

Row 15: Repeat Row 6. (26 sts).

Row 16: Repeat Row 6. (28 sts).

Row 17: Ch 1 and turn. *In the next st, sc. In the next st, dc.* Repeat from * to * across. (28 sts). 

Row 18 (WS): Repeat Row 17. (28 sts). Do not fasten off. 

Right Heart Top (with RS Facing Up)

Right Row 19 (RS): Ch 1 and turn. *In the next st, sc. In the next st, dc.* Repeat from * to * across 14 sts. Leave the rest of the sts unworked. (14 sts). 

Right Row 20 (WS): Ch 1 and turn. Sc/dc2tog over the 1st and 2nd sts. Sc/dc2tog over the 3rd and 4th sts. *In the next st, sc. In the next st, dc.* Repeat from * to * across. (12 sts). 

Right Row 21: Repeat Right Row 20. (10 sts).

Right Row 22: Repeat Right Row 20. (8 sts).

Right Row 23: Repeat Right Row 20. (6 sts).

Right Row 24 (WS): Ch 1 and turn. Sc/dc2tog over the 1st and 2nd sts. In the next st, sc. In the next st, dc. Sc/dc2tog over the last 2 sts. (4 sts). Fasten off. 

Left Heart Top (with RS Facing Up)

Left Row 19 (RS): Ensure RS is facing up. Attach yarn to the 15th st of Row 19. Sc in the same st. In the next st, dc. *In the next st, sc. In the next st, dc.* Repeat from * to * across. (14 sts). 

Left Rows 20 – 24: Repeat Right Rows 20 – 24. 

After Row 24, fasten off and weave in all loose ends.

Heart Border

With WS facing up, attach yarn to a stitch at the tip of the bottom of heart. In the same st, make (sc, tr, sc).  

Work into the stitches and spaces at the ends of the rows and make *1 tr in the next st / space, 1 sc in the next st / space*. Repeat * to * evenly around.

When back at the 1st sc made, make a tr in the last st / space (if the number of sts are not working out, you can make a (sc, tr) in the last st / space if necessary).  Join with a sl st into the 1st sc. 

Fasten off and weave in loose ends. And now you have a new heart dishcloth! 

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