Why a crochet Valentine dishcloth? You might be wondering. Beyond being practical and incredibly useful in the kitchen, these unique dishcloths add a sweet, love-filled touch to your everyday space.
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Handmade crochet towels adorned with heart motifs also make thoughtful gifts for special occasions such as Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, anniversaries, and birthdays. They’re the kind of gift that’s both beautiful and functional—always a win.
Here is my crochet dishcloth displayed on my coffee table:
I designed this pattern to be as fun to make as it is pretty to display. It features adorable hearts created with tapestry crochet, a colorwork technique in which you crochet with multiple yarn colors while carrying the unused strands under the stitches.
To make things even easier, I’ve included a color chart for visual learners, so you can enjoy the process from start to finish.
By the way, while you’re here, you may want to check out my Crochet For Home & Pattern collection. My Crochet Shamrock Washcloth and the I See Hearts Crochet Doily are two other tapestry crochet projects I created.
Crochet Valentine Dishcloth Pattern
The pattern consists of turning rows, and the repeat is rows 13-22. If you’re wondering whether you can crochet your cloth smaller, the answer is yes. Just start the foundation with a multiple of 10.
For example, to make four heart motifs in a row instead of five, start the foundation with 50 chains rather than 60.
Let’s dive into the pattern details, material list, and all the information you need to complete the project. But before you scroll down…
… you may also like to check out these other projects to show love with:
- Heart-Shaped Coaster
- 3D Crochet Strawberries
- 3D Amigurumi Heart
- Small, Flat Crochet Heart (2 sizes)
- 2D Rainbow Crochet Heart
- Cute Long-Eared Amigurumi Bunny
- Crochet Tumbler Pattern (perfect Galentine gift!)
- Glass Jars Crochet Sleeve
Key Tips Before You Start:
- Carrying the yarn: Carry the unused yarn on the rows with motifs only.
- Changing colors: complete the last loop of the last single crochet stitch with the new color and drop the previous yarn.
- Keeping the stitches consistent: when carrying the unused yarn, pull it gently as you go to keep it even, but not too tight.
- Finishing touches: You’ll have quite a few ends to weave in; make sure to do it neatly. Also, when completed, use a steam iron to press your crochet dishcloth.
What You’ll Need:
- 3.50 mm (E) crochet hook, I used Clover Amour.
- Light worsted/DK (3) yarn – I used 24/7 DK by Lion Brand and Patons Grace by Yarnspirations. You’ll need approximately 190-200 yards of the main color and 20-25 yards of each of the two accent colors.
- Stitch markers, tapestry needle, and scissors.
Abbreviations (US Terms):
- ch(s): chain(s)
- C2: Color 2 (purple)
- C3: Color 3 (pink)
- dc: double crochet
- FO: Fasten Off/Finish Off
- MC: main color
- rep: repeat
- RS: Right side
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sk: skip
Project Size:
The finished dishcloth will measure approximately 12″ x 13″ (30 cm x 33 cm) when you use the recommended yarn weight and hook size. See the “pattern notes” section below for stitch tension information.
Pattern Notes:
- This crochet Valentine dishcloth pattern uses US crochet terms.
- Skill level: Intermediate.
- The skills needed to complete this crochet dishcloth pattern are single crochet stitches in turning rows and tapestry crochet.
- Stitch tension is not relevant, but for reference, my gauge was 11 stitches in 12 rows at approximately 2 inches square.
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Crochet Dishcloth Instructions
Before you begin crocheting this Valentine’s Day Dishcloth, please ensure you’ve checked the pattern notes above, such as materials and hook sizes. You may also find these free resources helpful: How to Create a Slip Knot, How to Do the Invisible Finishing in Crochet, and A Free Guide to Abbreviations & Terms (PDF download).
Total Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Crocheting the foundation
With the MC
Row 1: sc in the bump of 2nd ch from hook and of every ch across, ch 1, and turn [59 sc sts here and in every row throughout the pattern]
Continue to the second row using the visual graph above and following the written instructions.
Row 2 and beyond
Row 2-12: sc across, ch 1, and turn.
Now, we start creating the motif with pink and purple. For that, we need to carry the unused yarn under the sts as we go for each of the next rows, until instructed otherwise.
Row 13: *sc 9 with MC, sc 1 with C2, rep from the asterisk 4 more times until 9 sts left, sc 9 with MC, ch 1 and turn.
Maggie’s Pro Tip: Pull and adjust the yarn you’re carrying with your fingers as you go, checking the back of the work often to ensure it doesn’t tangle between the stitches.
Row 14: sc 8 with MC, *sc 3 with C2, sc 7 with MC, rep from the asterisk 4 more times until 8 sts left, sc 8 with MC, ch 1 and turn.
Row 15: sc 7 with MC, *sc 5 with C2, sc 5 with MC, rep from the asterisk 3 more times until 10 sts left, sc 5 with C2, sc 7 with MC, ch 1 and turn.
Row 16: sc 6 with MC, *sc 7 with C2, sc 3 with MC, rep from the asterisk 3 more times until 13 sts left, sc 7 with C2, sc 6 with MC, ch 1 and turn.
Row 17-18: sc 6 with MC, *sc 7 with C2, sc 3 with MC, rep from the asterisk 3 more times until 13 sts left, sc 7 with C2, sc 6 with MC, ch 1 and turn. Cut color two and continue to the next row with MC only.
Row 19: sc 8, *sc 3 in the 4th C2 sc st two rows below, sk 3 sts, sc 7, rep from the asterisk 4 more times (the last sequence ends with 8 sc sts), ch 1 and turn.
Row 20-22: sc across, ch 1, and turn.
Rows 23-74: Repeat rows 13 to 22. At the end of row 74, do not cut the yarn yet; ch 1 and continue crocheting the edging.
Creating the border
This border is very simple: you’ll crochet one round of sc, one round of shell sts (5 dc sts), then with C2 or C3 sl st in blo of every dc and do an extented sc st on top of very sc, inserting the hook two rows below.
Crochet rows 1 and 2 with MC, and row 3 with C2 or C3.
Row 1 (RS): sc across row 74, then continue to sc around the towel, making 2 sc sts in each of the 4 corners, join to the first sc with a sl st.
Row 2 (RS): *sc, sk 2 sts (sk 1 st on the corners), dc 5 in next st, sk one st (sk 1 st on the corners), rep from the asterisk around. Cut the yarn and FO.
Maggie’s Pro Tip: when sc edging on a turning-row project such as this one, on the sides or turning ends of each row, do one sc st for every sc post.
Row 3 (RS): attach pink or purple, then * sl st in blo of every dc st, extended sc two rows below (on top of the sc st).
Finishing the dishcloth
Cut the current working yarn and FO, the weave in all the ends. Use a steam iron to press your dishcloth to make it flat and even.
Estimated Cost: 10.00 USD
Supply:
- Light Worsted/DK (3) Yarn (more on the yarn in the materials section above)
Tools:
- 3.50 mm (E) crochet hook
Materials: Scissors, tapestry needle, and stitch markers
Your adorable crochet Valentine dishcloth is done! If you’ve never tried tapestry crochet before and are here to check out the steps, trust me, this is a perfect first time project. I hope you enjoy the pattern.
Happy Crocheting!
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