The free dishcloth pattern is easy to work once you master one row of stitching. The dishcloth is worked back and forth, with just 15 rows total. You only need to know the single crochet (sc) and chain stitch (ch) to work this piece.

Gauge is not critical.

Check out the full set of patterns including coordinating coasters and napkin rings (see last photos) in my Etsy Shop.