Tunisian Crochet Waffle Stitch Dishcloth Pattern

If you love quick and satisfying crochet projects that combine practicality with gorgeous texture, the Tunisian Crochet Waffle Stitch Dishcloth Pattern is just what you need! 🧽✨

This dishcloth is not only fun to make, but it’s also incredibly useful in your kitchen or as a thoughtful handmade gift.

Tunisian Crochet Waffle Stitch Dishcloth Pattern – A Perfect Blend of Beauty and Function

Why You’ll Love This Dishcloth

The Tunisian Waffle Stitch creates a beautifully textured fabric on both sides, making it perfect for scrubbing and everyday use. Whether you’re looking to add some handmade charm to your own kitchen or need a quick project for gifting, this dishcloth checks all the boxes.

Here’s why it’s a must-crochet:

• Quick to Make – Perfect for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike, this dishcloth works up in no time.
• 100% Cotton Yarn – Durable, absorbent, and eco-friendly.
• Perfect Gifts – Pair it with kitchen items in a gift basket for housewarmings, birthdays, or other celebrations.

Get the Pattern

🌟 The Tunisian Crochet Waffle Stitch Dishcloth Pattern is now available as an ad-free, printable PDF on Etsy, Ravelry, or our ICCT Shop. This version is perfect for crocheters who prefer to work offline or keep their patterns neatly organized.

Prefer the free version? Don’t worry; keep scrolling, and you’ll find it below.

Free Waffle Stitch Dishcloth Pattern

NOTES:

• Finished size: 11 3/4″ x 11 3/4″ with border
• The Tunisian crochet waffle stitch is a multiple of 3 + 2 starting chains
• Tunisian crochet waffle stitch tutorial video is HERE
• See “special stitches” section for how to do the very last row with Tslst trs. I also show it in the waffle stitch tutorial video.

MATERIALS:

HOOK(S)

6mm Tunisian crochet hook; either a long one or one with a cable

5mm regular crochet hook for border

You can browse some of my favorite Tunisian crochet hooks sets in my Amazon store HERE.

YARN

Weight 4 • approx. 190 yds (1 skein)

Dishie, purchase HERE

Color: Linen

NOTIONS

Scissors

Tapestry needle

GAUGE (4 x 4″)

17 sts x 15 rows

ABBREVIATIONS:

ch chain

rep repeat

yo yarn over

FwP forward pass

RetP return pass

Trs Tunisian reverse stitch

Tss Tunisian simple stitch

XLTfpdc Extra Long Tunisian front post double crochet

fpdc Front post double crochet

bpdc Back post double crochet

Lts last Tunisian stitch

sk skip

sl st slip stitch

Tslst Tunisian slip stitch

st(s) stitches

SPECIAL STITCHES:

Trs Tunisian reverse stitch

Insert hook in back vertical bar, yo, pull up a loop.

XLTfpdc Extra Long Tunisian Front Post Double Crochet

yarn over, insert hook under the front and back vertical bars of the stitch 3 rows down, yarn over, pull up a loop, chain 1, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook.

Lts Last Tunisian stitch

insert hook under both vertical bars of the last stitch and complete as for Tunisian simple stitch

RetP Return Pass

ch 1, *yo, pull through the next 2 loops*, repeat between * and * until only one loop remains on the hook

Tslst Trs

Bring up a loop in the back vertical bar, pull through loop on hook as for slip stitch

Tutorial video HERE

Tunisian Crochet Waffle Stitch Dishcloth

Add a touch of handmade charm to your kitchen with this quick and easy dishcloth pattern! Made with 100% cotton yarn, this dishcloth is both beautiful and functional. 🧽 The Tunisian crochet waffle stitch creates a fantastic texture on both sides, perfect for scrubbing and everyday use. Durable and eco-friendly, it’s a sustainable alternative to store-bought options.

Foundation row with 6 mm hook, Ch 47, pull up a loop in 2nd back bump and in each back bump across (47 loops on hook), RetP

Row 1 Trs across to last stitch, working the last st as for Lts, RetP

Row 2: Tss across to last stitch, working last st as for Lts, RetP

Row 3: *Tss, XLTfpdc, *Tss 2, XLTfpdc*, repeate from * to * to last two sts, Tss, working last st as for Lts, RetP

Row 4: trs across to last stitch, working last st as for Lts, RetP

Row 5: Tss across to last stitch, working last st as for Lts, RetP

Rows 6 – 42: Repeat rows 3 – 5, ending with a row 3, move on to last row

Last row: Tslst trs (see special stitches section – I also show how to do this row in the tutorial video)

Do not fasten off, proceed to border instructions

Border: switch to 5 mm hook

Side 1: Ch 1, sc2 in first st, sc in each st along side, sc2 in last st

Edge 1: sc2 in first st, sc in each st along edge, sc2 in last st

Side 2: sc2 in first st, sc in each st along side, sc2 in last st

Edge 2: sc2 in first st, sc in each st along edge, sc2 in last st, sl st to first sc from side 1

Fasten off, weave in all ends

Love the Crochet Waffle Stitch?

Here are a few more crochet waffle stitch patterns, both Tunisian crochet and regular crochet. As you can see, it’s a favorite go-to stitch of ours!

• Tunisian Crochet Waffle Stitch Blanket Pattern
• Regular Crochet Waffle Stitch Dishcloths
• Waffle Stitch Blanket with Fringe
• Waffle Stitch Blanket in Evergreen