I've found that Lily Sugar 'n Cream 100% cotton yarn is much more durable than acrylic yarn, since towels are laundered so much. I make quite a few crocheted wash cloths and dish cloths using the cotton yarn.
There is no better gift for housewarmings, Christmas, first dorm rooms, or to simply share with a neighbor than good, all-purpose crocheted dishcloths.
Try this unusual dishcloth shape when making your next cloth. This is a page about making a crochet triangle dishcloth.
This is a page about making a round crocheted dishcloth. Making your own dishcloths is a popular craft activity. This round version is a nice alternative to the typical crocheted square.
You can use any one of many granny square patterns and make a pretty and functional crochet dishcloth. This page has a pattern for making a granny square crochet dishcloth.
This is a page about making Tunisian crocheted sponges. Using the Tunisian or afghan stitch you can make up a variety of these useful crochet sponges.
This is a page about making a lacy crocheted dishcloth. The lacy pattern used for this dishcloth makes it a good gift for a housewarming or other occasion.
This is a page about crocheted flowering dishcloth. Bring a little color to someone's sink by crocheting a flower dishcloth.
This is a page about making a square hillbilly dishcloth. Crochet this frugal useful project in no time and use up that left over yarn.
This is a page about making a cottage crochet dishcloth. This pretty dishcloth has a cottage decor look to it. Make several.
This is a page about crocheted v-stitch dishcloth. An easy, useful crochet project that can be finished quickly.
Make a centerpiece for your table or a dishcloth to wash dishes with using plarn and crochet cotton thread. Learn how to make a cotton dishcloth and plarn table centerpiece.
Dishcloths are an easy and useful beginner's crochet project. The pattern shows an autumn leaf surrounded by white. This page contains a pattern for a crocheted leaf dishcloth.