Crochet this Christmas plaid dishcloth in the ultra textured waffle stitch! Colorful dishcloths are a great way to jazz up your home decor with useful items. Plus these make great gifts. The waffle stitch is beautiful and that amazing texture is great for a dishcloth, or washcloth. The waffle stitch is one of my favorite crochet stitches. But it can be tricky so the written pattern includes pictures and a video tutorial too.

Plaid Waffle Dishcloth combines two crowd-favorite textures into one pattern: the deep, grid-like surface of waffle stitch layered with a plaid colorwork effect worked through front and back post stitches. The result is a three-dimensional, visually striking cloth that looks complex and is genuinely satisfying to crochet. Intermediate crocheters who know their post stitches will find this a rewarding next-level project.

Construction and Technique

• Worked bottom up, flat as a rectangle
• Waffle stitch base using FPdc and BPdc (front post and back post double crochet) sequences
• Plaid stripe colorwork layered into the structure; color changes worked between rows
• 3-dimensional fabric texture from post stitch construction
• Gauge: 16 sts x 9 rows over 4 inches in waffle stitch
• Intermediate skill level: requires comfort with post stitches and color switching

Materials

• Dishie (Knit Picks), worsted weight cotton; 200 yards
• US Size 7 / 4.5 mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle for weaving ends

Sizing

• Two sizes: 10” x 12” dishcloth and 10” x 9” washcloth

What’s Included

• Complete written pattern in English
• Chart for visual stitch reference
• Photo tutorial and captioned video tutorial covering waffle stitch construction and colorwork

Cotton Dishie holds the post stitch definition beautifully and gets softer with every wash. Choose two contrast colors for a classic plaid look or work tonal shades for something subtler. Plaid Waffle Dishcloth is the kind of pattern that makes a handmade cloth feel like a considered, crafted object.