This Crochet Christmas Tree Dishcloth is a festive project worked in green and white yarn using single crochet stitches. The pattern creates a rectangular cloth with a repeated color design, finished with a single-crochet border and an optional hanging loop. Review the materials and color-change instructions before starting, and use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch in each row.
Materials for the Crochet Christmas Tree Dishcloth
- Green and white yarn
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Darning needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
Keep both yarn colors close by as you work. When changing colors, make sure the strands carried along the back of the fabric are not pulled too tightly; snug but relaxed yarn helps the cloth lie flat.
Stitches and Pattern Notes
- sc: Single crochet
- ch: Chain
- R1, R2, R3: Row 1, Row 2, Row 3, and so on
The pattern uses US crochet terms and basic stitches. Although the instructions label each section with “R,” turn at the end of each row as directed. Place a marker in the first stitch of each row if it helps you keep your place. Italicized instructions indicate a repeated sequence or a color change.
For a clean color transition, change yarn as you complete the stitch immediately before the new color section. Keep the unused strand carried neatly along the back, taking care not to catch it accidentally in the stitches.
Crochet Christmas Tree Dishcloth Pattern
Start the Dishcloth
With green yarn, chain 54. Begin in the second chain from the hook.
- R1: Work 53 sc.
- R2: Turn, ch 1, 1 sc, (5 sc, change to white yarn and work 1 sc, switch back to green yarn and work 4 sc). Repeat the sequence 5 times, then work 2 sc.
- R3: Turn, ch 1, 1 sc, (5 sc, change to white yarn and work 1 sc, switch back to green yarn and work 4 sc). Repeat the sequence 5 times, then work 2 sc.
- R4: Turn, ch 1, 1 sc, (1 sc, change to white yarn and work 9 sc). Repeat 5 times, switch back to green yarn, then work 2 sc.
- R5: Turn, ch 1, 1 sc, (3 sc, change to white yarn and work 5 sc, switch back to green yarn and work 2 sc). Repeat 5 times, then work 2 sc.
- R6: Turn, ch 1, 1 sc, (2 sc, change to white yarn and work 7 sc, switch back to green yarn and work 1 sc). Repeat 5 times, then work 2 sc.
- R7: Turn, ch 1, 1 sc, (4 sc, change to white yarn and work 3 sc, switch back to green yarn and work 3 sc). Repeat 5 times, then work 2 sc.
- R8: Turn, ch 1, 1 sc, (3 sc, change to white yarn and work 5 sc, switch back to green yarn and work 2 sc). Repeat 5 times, then work 2 sc.
- R9: Turn, ch 1, 1 sc, (5 sc, change to white yarn and work 1 sc, switch back to green yarn and work 5 sc). Repeat 5 times, then work 2 sc.
Continue the Color Pattern
- R10: Turn, ch 1, 1 sc, (change to white yarn and work 1 sc, switch back to green yarn and work 4 sc, change to white yarn and work 1 sc, switch back to green yarn and work 4 sc). Repeat 5 times, change to white yarn and work 1 sc, switch back to green yarn, then work 1 sc.
- R11: Turn, ch 1, 1 sc, (change to white yarn and work 1 sc, switch back to green yarn and work 9 sc). Repeat 5 times, change to white yarn and work 1 sc, switch back to green yarn, then work 1 sc.
- R12: Turn, ch 1, 1 sc, (change to white yarn and work 5 sc, switch back to green yarn and work 1 sc, change to white yarn and work 4 sc). Repeat 5 times, change to white yarn and work 1 sc, switch back to green yarn, then work 1 sc.
- R13: Turn, ch 1, 1 sc, (change to white yarn and work 3 sc, switch back to green yarn and work 5 sc, change to white yarn and work 2 sc). Repeat 5 times, change to white yarn and work 1 sc, switch back to green yarn, then work 1 sc.
- R14: Turn, ch 1, 1 sc, (change to white yarn and work 4 sc, switch back to green yarn and work 3 sc, change to white yarn and work 3 sc). Repeat 5 times, change to white yarn and work 1 sc, switch back to green yarn, then work 1 sc.
- R15: Turn, ch 1, 1 sc, (change to white yarn and work 2 sc, switch back to green yarn and work 7 sc, change to white yarn and work 1 sc). Repeat 5 times, change to white yarn and work 1 sc, switch back to green yarn, then work 1 sc.
- R16: Turn, ch 1, 1 sc, (change to white yarn and work 3 sc, switch back to green yarn and work 5 sc, change to white yarn and work 2 sc). Repeat 5 times, change to white yarn and work 1 sc, switch back to green yarn, then work 1 sc.
- R17: Turn, ch 1, 1 sc, (change to white yarn and work 1 sc, switch back to green yarn and work 9 sc). Repeat 5 times, change to white yarn and work 1 sc, switch back to green yarn, then work 1 sc.
- R18: Turn, ch 1, 1 sc, (change to white yarn and work 1 sc, switch back to green yarn and work 4 sc, change to white yarn and work 1 sc, switch back to green yarn and work 4 sc). Repeat 5 times, change to white yarn and work 1 sc, switch back to green yarn, then work 1 sc.
Complete the Dishcloth
- R19–R34: Repeat the instructions for Rows 3–18.
- R35–R49: Repeat the instructions for Rows 3–17.
- R50: Repeat Row 17.
- R51: With green yarn, work 53 sc.
- Work single crochet around the entire edge. At each corner, work 3 sc in the corner stitch to help the border turn neatly. Fasten off and weave in the yarn ends with a darning needle.
Check that the fabric is lying flat as you finish the border. If the corners curl, make sure the three stitches are worked into the same corner stitch as instructed.
Hanging Loop
With yarn, chain 25 for the hanging loop. You can adjust the chain length to suit your preferred loop size. Fasten off and weave in the ends securely.
Before using the finished cloth, check that all yarn tails are woven in and that the border is even. Follow the care guidance for your yarn when washing and drying the dishcloth.
Final Notes on the Crochet Christmas Tree Dishcloth
This Crochet Christmas Tree Dishcloth combines a simple single-crochet fabric with a two-color repeat, making it a seasonal addition to your kitchen or a handmade holiday gift. Work through the rows in order, keep the color changes relaxed, and use the stitch marker to stay oriented. The finished piece includes 51 rows, a single-crochet edging, and a chain hanging loop.
