Lemon Peel Stitch Washcloth: A Beginner Crochet Pattern

The lemon peel stitch washcloth is a beginner crochet pattern that works up quickly and is truly able to be customized to your size and color preferences. All you need are a couple of the basic crochet stitches to create this beautiful and easy washcloth pattern.

When I was preparing to have my little one, I of course started out by crocheting him a lot of special items. However, one of the projects I made several times was this lemon peel stitch washcloth. It was so simple to work up, and I loved that even though it was an easy crochet pattern, it still looked beautiful and worked very well. I still use these washcloths I made all the time. I thought you all might like to have a washcloth pattern that uses this beginner crochet stitch as well.

1. Lemon Peel Stitch Washcloth (Dishcloth) Free Pattern
   1. Crochet Level: Beginner
   2. Crochet Washcloth Yarn:
   3. Crochet Stitches:
   4. How long does it take to crochet a washcloth?
   5. How to Do a Lemon Peel Stitch:
   6. Gauge:
2. Lemon Peel Stitch Washcloth Supplies:
3. Pattern Notes:
4. Crochet Washcloth Video
5. Crochet Lemon Peel Washcloth Directions
   1. Washcloth:
   2. Border:

Lemon Peel Stitch Washcloth (Dishcloth) Free Pattern

The lemon peel stitch washcloth, or dishcloth, will be a free crochet pattern here on the blog! Here is what you need to know:

Crochet Level: Beginner

While this crochet washcloth is for beginners, the expectation is that you have practiced the beginner crochet stitches. If you don’t know the basic stitches, you can check them out in my blog post 6 Beginner Crochet Stitches.

Crochet Washcloth Yarn:

I have crocheted this washcloth pattern with various yarns, but it depends on what you will be your washcloth for. With my little one, I used 100% acrylic yarn that I had left over from another pattern. These are very durable and have held up well under a lot of washes.

However, most people prefer to crochet their washcloths from 100% cotton yarn. I really love using a worsted weight or light worsted weight cotton yarn when I am making something for my kitchen. Both yarn types will work well!

Also, I recommend that you use a worsted weight or light worsted weight for durability. Thinner yarns tend not to hold up as well. Thicker yarns tend not to dry out as quickly. Keep this in mind when choosing your yarn!

In my video, I used a mixture of Hobbii Cotton 8/8 yarn and I Love This Cotton Yarn from Hobby Lobby. You can use whatever brand that matches the yarn weight, or you can experiment with a favorite yarn.

Crochet Stitches:

To crochet the lemon peel stitch dishcloth, you will need to know the following crochet stitches:

• Chain – ch
• Double Crochet – dc
• Single Crochet – sc
• Slip Stitch – sl st

How long does it take to crochet a washcloth?

To crochet a washcloth with this pattern, it takes less than an hour. The exact time will depend on the yarn and hook you choose and the size you are trying to make, but this pattern, like other lemon peel stitch crochet patterns, works up quickly and is perfect for beginner crocheters!

How to Do a Lemon Peel Stitch:

The lemon peel stitch is a simple combination of stitches. You will start with a single crochet and then double crochet in the next stitch. Along the entire row, you will alternate between the two, and end with a double crochet in the last stitch. You can find the full lemon peel stitch crochet tutorial here on my blog, or you can watch the beginner video below.

Gauge:

Because the crochet lemon peel stitch dishcloth can be customized so much, it is hard to give an exact gauge. Instead, I would measure your stitches and rows as you go to ensure that your washcloth is the size you desire.

My example washcloth has a gauge of 16 stitches (lemon peel) by 12 rows to create a 4″ by 4″ square. The finished washcloth is 8″ by 8″, but you could crochet a smaller or larger washcloth by adding or subtracting stitches and rows.

Lemon Peel Stitch Washcloth Supplies:

• ~72 yards 100% worsted weight cotton yarn
• H/8 5mm hook
• Yarn Needle
• Scissors

Pattern Notes:

• Chain – ch
• Double Crochet – dc
• Single Crochet – sc
• Slip Stitch – sl st
• Written in US terms.
• Chains at the beginning of rows do not count as a stitch.
• Repeat the direction in the asterisks (*) as directed.
• Total stitch count will be in the parentheses.
• Resources: Stitch tutorials are linked in the stitches above and include pictures, a video, and written tutorials. Free washcloth pattern video tutorial below.

Crochet Washcloth Video

Crochet Lemon Peel Washcloth Directions

Washcloth:

• Ch 31.
• Row 1: In the second ch from the hook, *sc in the second ch and dc in the next ch*. Continue from * to * until the end of the row. You should end with a dc. Then ch 1 and turn. (30 sts total)
• Row 2: *Sc in first st, dc in the next* (30 sts total). Ch 1 and turn.
• Repeat Row 2 for a total of 24 rows to make an 8″ square washcloth. You can fasten off here for a more rustic look, or continue on to the border portion.

Border:

• Continuing where you finished the final row, after you ch 1, you will sc evenly down the side into the ends of the rows. You can sc twice in the dc rows and once in the sc rows, but you can add more sts or crochet less to be sure your washcloth is even. Ch 1 at the corner. You will turn your work to crochet into the base chain.
• Sc once into the base chain sts across. Ch 1. Turn your work to crochet along the ends of the rows on the third side.
• Sc evenly along the third side using the same method as the first side. Be sure your sts are even across. Ch 1. Turn your work so the top of the washcloth is facing you.
• Sc in each st across. Sl st to the first sc to close. Fasten off, and weave in ends.

I hope you enjoy this free crochet cotton dishcloth pattern! Please don’t forget to share your lovely work with me on Instagram. Be sure to tag me @godsgiftofcreativity and let me know what you think of this pattern!