As they say, sometimes you got to make your own rainbows and in our case, crochet it up! This super fun pattern is easy and quick to do. In less than an hour, you have an adorable, colorful piece you can either use as a washcloth or a coaster. See the free pattern below or get the ad-free printable PDF pattern here!
Everyone needs a little color in their life and the Crochet Rainbow Washcloth is a great opportunity for this.
Irresistible colors aren't they? Made with Lily Sugar n' Cream yarn, you'll be making these for all your friends.

This Cute Rainbow Daze Dishcloth can also be used as a washcloth or whimsical coaster. At a length of 7 inches, it can cover quite a bit of area and clean a lot of little faces or even glassware. It's super easy to work up and you can finish one in about 15 minutes! Make a set for your craft fair inventory or for baby shower gifts.
Speaking of baby shower gifts, before we jump to the crochet dishcloth pattern, if you're thinking of making some crochet patterns for a baby in your life, you might want to check out the professionally filmed video tutorial for making a Log Cabin Baby Blanket here.
Free Dishcloth Crochet Pattern
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Skill Level: Easy
Materials:
Yarn: Worsted weight cotton
1 yd of each green, purple
2 yds of each blue, light green
4 yds of each yellow, orange, pink
Hook:
US size H/8 (5mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions:
Scissors
Yarn needle
Size: Approximately 7 inches wide
Gauge: Gauge is not critical for this project.
Pattern uses US crochet terms.
ABBREVIATIONS | DESCRIPTION |
---|---|
ch | Chain |
hdc | Half double crochet |
st(s) | Stitch(es) |
Pattern Notes:
The ch-2 at the beginning of each row counts as a stitch.
To start a new color, insert hook into the first st, yarn over with new color, and pull up a loop.
Fasten off at the end of each row. Do not turn your work.
Pattern is worked flat.
*Looking for more great crochet stitches to try in other projects. Click here to see the Ultimate Crochet Stitch Library.
Special Stitches – N/A
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Notes- The ch-2 at the beginning of each row counts as a stitch. Fasten off at the end of each row. Do not turn your work. Pattern is worked flat. The specific colors I used are in the yarn section. The colors listed in the pattern are suggestions.
Instructions
Using green, ch 3
Row 1: 6 hdc in the second chain from the hook, fasten off. 6 sts
Row 2: Using purple, ch 2, hdc in same st, 2 hdc in each st across, fasten off. 12 sts
Row 3: Using blue, ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next st, *2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next st, repeat from * across, fasten off. 18 sts
Row 4: Using light green, ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 2 sts, *2 hdc in the next st, hdc in next 2 sts, repeat from * across, fasten off. 24 sts
Row 5: Using yellow, ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 3 sts, *2 hdc in the next st, hdc in next 3 sts, repeat from * across, fasten off. 30 sts
Row 6: Using orange, ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 4 sts, *2 hdc in the next st, hdc in next 4 sts, repeat from * across, fasten off. 36 sts
Row 7: Using pink, ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 5 sts, *2 hdc in the next st, hdc in next 5 sts, repeat from * across, fasten off. 42 sts
Weave in ends.
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Lora Weems
Wednesday 22nd of February 2023
Hi! I'm interested in this pattern, but the free pattern is not showing the Washcloth. Could you please post a picture? My thanks.
SCC Admin
Thursday 23rd of February 2023
Hi Lora, the photo is found at the top of the post just below the post title. I'm sorry but we just have one photo for this particular pattern.
Mary
Tuesday 2nd of August 2016
Cute! Thanks for sharing :)
Celina
Tuesday 6th of September 2016
My pleasure!
Jordan
Friday 6th of May 2016
Love the colors , pretty amazing , made my day :D Thanks for the share!!
By the way this is my blog ( www.housewiveshobbies.com ) is about house hobbies that I just started. My first category is about knitting and actually I updated everyday with new free knitting patterns. I like helping other find the perfect pattern to spend their time , plus I promote some great designers :) I will really appreciate if you share my blog with your readers. :)
Thank you very much for taking the time to read the email.
P.S. Just found some awesome links in your site. Thanks you,and keep up the good work!!
Best Regards, Jordan
Celina
Saturday 14th of May 2016
So sweet, Jordan. Thank you! I appreciate you reaching out to me using your link and explaining what you are about. Your site is really nice! I look forward to getting in touch with you. I'm moving into a few simple knit designs and have a few blogger friends that knit as well. Thanks again!
Divine Debris
Sunday 28th of February 2016
Very pretty.
Celina
Monday 29th of February 2016
Thank you, Divine Debris, and thanks for coming by!
Maria M
Friday 22nd of May 2015
just beautiful....
celinalane
Tuesday 2nd of June 2015
Thank you, Maria.