Category: Free Patterns

Frosting Collection – A Set Of Free Dishcloth Crochet Patterns

Now that the Frosting Collection is complete I wanted to put all 6 of the FREE patterns in one easy to find location.

Below you will find each design listed in order of release and a brief summery of the dishcloth. You can find a more details from each dishcloth its main link, which will be provided too.

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Supplies Needed

For each of the dishcloths you will need 60-70 yards of 100% cotton yarn. I used Lily’s Sugar ‘N Cream, but you could use Caron Cotton Cakes.

Lily� Sugar 'n Cream� Yarn, Solids By Sugar & Cream in White | 6 Pack | 2.5 oz | Michaels�

You’ll also need a I/9 5.50mm crochet hook. I used my Tulip Crochet Hook from Leither Co., but you can use whatever hooks you have.

Other supplies you’ll need include: scissors and a yarn needle. I purchased mine at Michaels Knitting & Crochet

Notes

Each dishcloth should be square. To see if its square, simply fold a bottom corner diagonally to the opposite corner. If the sides line up, its square; if not, you’ll need to continue on with the pattern until the sides do line up.

An optional border has been provided for each design. Keyword being ‘optional,’ I personally don’t do the border for my own dishcloths, but if I’m selling them I do.

Stitches Used

Listed below are all the stitches I used for the whole collection, NOT for just one design.

Ch – Chain
Dc – Double Crochet
Ehdc – Extended Half Double Crochet
Esc – Extended Single Crochet
Hhdc – Herringbone Half Double Crochet
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Lhdc –Linked Half Double Crochet
Sc – Single Crochet
SDc – Starting Double Crochet
Sk – Skip
Sl St – Slip Stitch
St – Stitch
YO – Yarn Over

Stitch definitions have been provided for each of the advanced stitches in their corresponding pattern.

The Patterns

Buttercream

Buttercream was the first design of the collection. It uses the same stitch pattern as my Winter Hills Cozie.

Cream Cheese

Cream Cheese uses a stitch pattern very similar to my Garnet Cowl. I love the texture the stitches provide and the great job of cleaning my dishes it does.

Marshmallow

Marshmallow uses the Herringbone Half Double Crochet. I love the detail of this stitch and how the final dishcloth looks.

Meringue

Meringue uses a stitch I haven’t used in a design YET. I learned about this stitch, the extended single crochet, when I tested a pattern for another designer.

Whipped Cream

Whipped Cream uses a similar stitch to the Meringue. Instead of doing an Extended Single Crochet, you use an Extended Half Double Crochet.

White Chocolate Ganache

White Chocolate Ganache uses my favorite stitch, the Linked Half Double Crochet. I use this stitch in at least 2 upcoming designs.

Availability

All six patterns are available for free at Crochets By Trista. You could purchase individual ad-free PDF’s on Ravelry. The whole Frosting Collection is available in one ad-free PDF on Ravelry and Etsy.

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Free Crochet Dishcloth Pattern – Frosting Collection – White Chocolate Ganache – Part 6

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Welcome to the Frosting Collection, presented by Crochets By Trista.

I wanted to offer a set of FREE dishcloths patterns to help introduce the stitches I use in my designs.

Frosting Collection Patterns:

Buttercream – Part 1 – Here
Cream Cheese – Part 2 – Here
Marshmallow – Part 3 – Here
Meringue – Part 4 – Here
Whipped Cream – Part 5 – Here
White Chocolate Ganache – Part 6 – Below

If you couldn’t tell, each dishcloth is named after a different type of white frosting. I prefer white dishcloths because one, they go with my kitchen, and two they are easy to bleach if needed. Obviously you can do any color of your choosing.

Stitches Used

Ch – Chain
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Lhdc –Linked Half Double Crochet
Sc – Single Crochet
Sl St – Slip Stitch
St – Stitch
YO– Yarn Over

Stitch Definition

Lhdc – Linked Half Double Crochet: Insert hook through the bottom leg (foot) of the previous stitch.  YO and pull up a loop (2 loops).  Insert hook into next stitch, YO and pull up a loop (3 loops), YO and pull through all 3 loops.

Tutorial

I’ve included a photo tutorial on how to do the Linked Half Double Crochet.

I start my row differently than most other designers, I’ve found my way easier and leaves a cleaner edge.

Start the row with a normal Hdc; Turn, Chain 1, yarn over (1), insert hook into the first stitch (2), yarn over and pull through the stitch (3), you’ll have 3 loops on your hook (4), yarn over and pull through all 3 loops. Completed Hdc (5).

(1) Yarn over
(2) Insert hook into first stitch
(3) Yarn over and pull through the stitch
(4) You’ll have 3 loops on your hook
(5) Completed Hdc

To make the Lhdc – Linked Half Double Crochet; Insert hook through the bottom leg (foot) of the previous stitch (1), YO (2) and pull up a loop (3), insert hook into next stitch (4), YO (5) and pull through the stitch (6), YO (7) and pull through all 3 loops. You’ve now completed the Lhdc (8).

(1) Insert hook through the left foot of previous stitch
(2) Yarn over
(3) Pull through, 2 loops on the hook
(4) Insert hook into the next stitch
(5) Yarn over
(6) Pull through the stitch, you should now have 3 loops on the hook
(7) Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops
(8) Completed Lhdc
Completed swatch of 15 stitches and 9 rows

Pattern Notes

A stitch count has been provided at the end of each row.

The border is optional. I personally make mine without, but I know that some like the border.

The finished dishcloth should measure to be approximately a 9″ x 9″ square. To make sure it is square, simply take a corner and fold it diagonally. I tend to line up the sides to estimate how many more rows I need to do, if any.

Supplies Needed

60-70 yards of 100% cotton yarn
I/5.50mm crochet hook
Measuring tape
Scissors
Yarn needle

I can usually get 2 dishcloths (without a border) from a small 2.5 ounce/ 120 yard ball of Sugar N’ Cream in a solid color.

Lily� Sugar 'n Cream� Yarn, Solids By Sugar & Cream in White | 6 Pack | 2.5 oz | Michaels�

Availability

An ad-free version of this pattern is available to purchase on Ravelry.

An ad-free version of all six patterns of the Frosting Collection is available to purchase on Ravelry and Etsy.

Pattern

Ch 31

Row 1.) Hdc in 2nd Ch from the hook, Lhdc in next St and each St across. (30)

Row 2.) Turn, Ch 1, Hdc in 1st St, Lhdc in next St and each St across. (30)

Repeat row 2 until square.

Continue to optional border.

Finish off and weave in ends.

Optional Border

Ch 1, turn, Sc evenly around with 3Sc in each of the 4 corners, Sl St to 1st Sc.

Finish off and weave in ends.

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Crochet hook used in photo tutorial:
Tulip Crochet Hook – Leither Co.
Use ‘Trista10’ at checkout to save 10%

Yarn used in photo tutorial:
Caron Simply Soft – Purchased at Michael’s Arts & Crafts

Yarn used for project:
Lily Sugar ‘N Cream – White – Michael’s Arts & Crafts

Free Crochet Dishcloth Pattern – Frosting Collection – Whipped Cream – Part 5

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Welcome to the Frosting Collection, presented by Crochets By Trista.

I wanted to offer a set of FREE dishcloths patterns to help introduce the stitches I use in my designs.

Frosting Collection Patterns:

Buttercream – Part 1 – Here
Cream Cheese – Part 2 – Here
Marshmallow – Part 3 – Here
Meringue – Part 4 – Here
Whipped Cream – Part 5 – Below
White Chocolate Ganache – Part 6 – Here

If you couldn’t tell, each dishcloth is named after a different type of white frosting. I prefer white dishcloths because one, they go with my kitchen, and two they are easy to bleach if needed. Obviously you can do any color of your choosing.

Whipped Cream

So I’ve tempted you with all these pictures of the dishcloths with a bowl of fresh juicy strawberries. What goes with those strawberries better than fresh whipped cream?

I’m going to tell you, or should I just show?! It’s fresh cream puffs!!!!

Yes, they were as good as they look. They were so easy to make but took a lot of work, I couldn’t crochet for almost an hour because my arm was so tired.

Pattern Notes

A stitch count has been provided at the end of each row.

The border is optional. I personally make mine without, but I know that some like the border.

The finished dishcloth should measure to be approximately a 9″ x 9″ square. To make sure it is square, simply take a corner and fold it diagonally. I tend to line up the sides to estimate how many more rows I need to do, if any.

Supplies Needed

60-70 yards of 100% cotton yarn
I/5.50mm crochet hook
Measuring tape
Scissors
Yarn needle

I can usually get 2 dishcloths (without a border) from a small 2.5 ounce/ 120 yard ball of Sugar N’ Cream in a solid color.

Michaels Knitting & Crochet

Stitched Used

Ch – Chain
Ehdc – Extended Half Double Crochet
Sc – Single Crochet
Sl St – Slip Stitch
St – Stitch

Stitch Definition

Ehdc – Extended Half Double Crochet: YO, insert hook in to stitch, YO and pull (3 loops), YO and pull through 1st loop (3 loops), YO and pull through all 3 loops.

Availability

An ad-free version of this pattern is available to purchase on Ravelry.

An ad-free version of all six patterns of the Frosting Collection is available to purchase on Ravelry and Etsy.

The Pattern

Ch 31

Row 1.) Ehdc in 2nd Ch from the hook and each St across. (30)

Row 2.) Turn, Ch 1, Ehdc in 1st St and each St across. (30)

Repeat row 2 until square.

Continue to optional border.

Finish off and weave in ends.

Optional Border

Ch 1, turn, Sc evenly around with 3Sc in each of the 4 corners, Sl St to 1st Sc.

Finish off and weave in ends.

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Free Crochet Dishcloth Pattern – Frosting Collection – Meringue – Part 4

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Welcome to part 4 of the Frosting Collection, presented by Crochets By Trista.

I wanted to offer a set of FREE dishcloths patterns to help introduce the stitches I use in my designs.

Frosting Collection Patterns:

Buttercream – Part 1 – Here
Cream Cheese – Part 2 – Here
Marshmallow – Part 3 – Here
Meringue – Part 4 – Below
Whipped Cream – Part 5 – Here
White Chocolate Ganache – Part 6 – Here

If you couldn’t tell, each dishcloth is named after a different type of white frosting. I prefer white dishcloths because; one, they go with my kitchen, and two they are easy to bleach if needed. Obviously you can do any color of your choosing.

Personal Care

If you’ve been following along in the Frosting Collection series, I’ve talked about my favorite Grove Collaborative kitchen cleaning products. Today, I want to tell you about my favorite personal care items that I have in the bathroom.

Use my affiliate link below to get a free 5 piece set with your purchase and fall in love with the products like I did.

Click here for your free 5 piece set with purchase

My favorite personal care items include:
– Hydrating Bar Soap
– Rooted Beauty Skin Care Line
– Rooted Beauty Hydrating Hand Cream
– Mint & Argan Lip Balm

Pattern Notes

A stitch count has been provided at the end of each row.

The border is optional. I personally make mine without, but I know that some like the border.

The finished dishcloth should measure to be approximately a 9″ x 9″ square. To make sure it is square, simply take a corner and fold it diagonally. I tend to line up the sides to estimate how many more rows I need to do, if any.

Supplies Needed

60-70 yards of 100% cotton yarn
I/5.50mm crochet hook
Measuring tape
Scissors
Yarn needle

I can usually get 2 dishcloths (without a border) from a small 2.5 ounce/ 120 yard ball of Sugar N’ Cream in a solid color.

Stitches Used

Ch – Chain
Esc – Extended Single Crochet
Sc – Single Crochet
Sl St – Slip Stitch
St – Stitch

Stitch Definition

Esc – Extended Single Crochet: Insert hook in next stitch, YO and pull up loop (2 loops), YO and pull through 1st loop (2 loops), YO and pull through both loops.

Availability

An ad-free version of this pattern is available to purchase on Ravelry.

An ad-free version of all six patterns of the Frosting Collection is available to purchase on Ravelry and Etsy.

The Pattern

Ch 31

Row 1.) Esc in 2nd Ch from the hook and each St across. (30)

Row 2.) Turn, Ch 1, Esc in 1st St and each St across. (30)

Repeat Row 2 until square.

Continue to optional border.

Finish off and weave in ends.

Optional Border

Ch 1, turn, Sc evenly around with 3Sc in each of the 4 corners, Sl St to 1st Sc.

Finish off and weave in ends.

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Free Crochet Dishcloth Pattern – Frosting Collection – Marshmallow – Part 3

***Post contains affiliate links- which means if you make a purchase from the links below, I will get a small percentage of the sales at no additional cost to you ***

Welcome to part 3 of the Frosting Collection, presented by Crochets By Trista.

I wanted to offer a set of FREE dishcloths patterns to help introduce the stitches I use in my designs.

Frosting Collection Patterns:

Buttercream – Part 1 – Here
Cream Cheese – Part 2 – Here
Marshmallow – Part 3 – Below
Meringue – Part 4 – Here
Whipped Cream – Part 5 – Here
White Chocolate Ganache – Part 6 – Here

If you couldn’t tell, each dishcloth is named after a different type of white frosting. I prefer white dishcloths because; one, they go with my kitchen, and two they are easy to bleach if needed. Obviously you can do any color of your choosing.

Cleanliness

As you’ve read in parts 1 and 2 (or so I hope you have), I talked about how versatile and eco-friendly crocheted dishcloths are. Today I’m going to tell you about the cleaning products that I use in my own home.

When we bought our house a few years ago, I wanted to start using cleaning products that weren’t full of harmful chemicals but still kept things clean. I had researched a few different companies and stumbled upon Grove Collaborative.

What drew me towards Grove was their mission to cut down on waste. They also provide items that are from ethically sourced sustainable materials, that are also 100% cruelty-free and plant-based.

They offer a free 5 piece set with a purchase and a free trial of their VIP membership. It was worth taking a chance and trying something new. They also carry other popular brands that fit within their mission.

I fell in love with Grove Collaborative, because of how effective the products are on keeping my home clean is amazing. The price is great on my bank account too (which means I can purchase more yarn).

Use my affiliate link below to get a free 5 piece set with your purchase and fall in love with the products like I did.

Click here for your Free 5 Piece set with purchase

My favorite kitchen items are:
– Gel Hand Soap
– Dish Soap – better at cutting grease than the popular ‘blue’ soap
– Coconut Scouring Pad
– All Purpose Cleaning Concentrate
– Glass Cleaning Concentrate

Pattern Notes

A stitch count has been provided at the end of each row.

The border is optional. I personally make mine without, but I know that some like the border.

The finished dishcloth should measure to be approximately a 9″ x 9″ square. To make sure it is square, simply take a corner and fold it diagonally. I tend to line up the sides to estimate how many more rows I need to do, if any.

Supplies Needed

60-70 yards of 100% cotton yarn
I/5.50mm crochet hook
Measuring tape
Scissors
Yarn needle

I can usually get 2 dishcloths (without a border) from a small 2.5 ounce/ 120 yard ball of Sugar N’ Cream in a solid color.

Stitches Used

Ch – Chain
Hhdc – Herringbone Half Double Crochet
Sc – Single Crochet
Sl St – Slip Stitch
St – Stitch

Stitch Definition

Hhdc – Herringbone Half Double Crochet: YO, insert hook in stitch, YO, pull up a loop and pull through first loop on hook, YO, pull through both loops on hook.

Availability

An ad-free version of this pattern is available to purchase on Ravelry.

An ad-free version of all six patterns of the Frosting Collection is available to purchase on Ravelry and Etsy.

The Pattern

Ch 31

Row 1.) Hhdc in 2nd Ch from the hook and each St across. (30)

Row 2.) Turn, Ch 1, Hhdc in 1st St and each St across. (30)

Repeat row 2 until square.

Continue to optional border.

Finish off and weave in ends.

Optional Border

Ch 1, turn, Sc evenly around with 3Sc in each of the 4 corners, Sl St to 1st Sc.

Finish off and weave in ends.

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I’d love to hear from you! Don’t hesitate to contact me. Let me know what you’re working on or designs that you’d like to see in the future. Use the links above or email me at crochetsbytrista@gmail.com.

If you’ve purchased my designs in the past, leave a review. I want to know what you think.

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