MEET TOCHÒN
Love the look of knit items but haven’t quite ventured into learning to knit? Let me introduce you to this Tunisian crochet dishcloth! It’s the perfect project if you’re curious about that classic knitted look but want to stick with your trusty crochet hook. This dishcloth uses the Tunisian purl stitch, which mimics the knitted purl stitch beautifully. The best part? No knitting needles required! You can whip up a few for your kitchen, create thoughtful housewarming gifts, or even make a batch of 50 to sell at markets or in your shop.
This pattern was updated on 22 January 2025 to rename it from the Not Knit Dishcloth to its new name, Tochòn, which means dishcloth in Haitian Creole. This change reflects my movement towards renaming all patterns to honor and celebrate my culture.
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About Tòchon
This dishcloth works up quickly with cotton yarn, making it both practical and fun to create. It’s a fantastic way to add a pop of color to your kitchen while also enjoying the plush, textured fabric this stitch creates. One of the great things about the purl stitch is that, unlike some other Tunisian stitches, it doesn’t cause your fabric to curl. That means less fuss and more time to enjoy your finished project!
This pattern is a wonderful way to learn the Tunisian purl stitch, especially if you’re new to Tunisian crochet. It’s very beginner-friendly and versatile. You can use leftover plant-based yarn from other projects to make it, and if you want a larger or smaller dishcloth, add or subtract stitches in the foundation chain row. Feeling creative? Try color-blocking your dishcloth to match your home decor or make a set in coordinating colors. The possibilities are endless with this adaptable pattern!
What You Need to Make Tochòn
Here’s a list of the supplies you’ll need for this dishcloth
- THE YARN: My sample is made with worsted-weight yarn by Onyxfiberarts in the colorway Sprinkle City. I used less than 90 yards of wrosted weight yarn to create 1 dishcloth. Your yardage will vary depending on the yarn weight, size and fiber used.
- Plant-based yarns like cotton or linen are perfect for dishcloths because they’re highly absorbent, durable, and easy to wash. They also dry quickly and don’t hold onto bacteria, making them hygienic and ideal for kitchen use. Listed below are some of my favorites you can find on Crochet.com
- Dishie is a durable worsted-weight 100% cotton yarn with a tight twist and excellent absorbency. Its construction makes it easy to crochet and incredibly long-lasting—perfect for projects that endure daily wear and tear.
- CotLin is a lightweight blend of Tanguis cotton and Belgian linen, this yarn offers a soft touch and excellent absorbency. The linen adds strength, flecks of texture, and minimal stretch, while the fabric softens beautifully with each wash.
- Animation, a mercerized cotton yarn with smooth surface, a slight sheen, and vibrant color absorption.
- Coboo is a blend of 51% cotton and 49% bamboo rayon, combining the best qualities of both fibers. The cotton offers structure and absorbency, while the bamboo rayon provides a silky softness and enhances the drape of the fabric. Together, they create a lightweight, breathable material.
- Plant-based yarns like cotton or linen are perfect for dishcloths because they’re highly absorbent, durable, and easy to wash. They also dry quickly and don’t hold onto bacteria, making them hygienic and ideal for kitchen use. Listed below are some of my favorites you can find on Crochet.com
- THE NOTIONS: You will also need a pair of scissors, a tapestry needle, and blocking supplies: I used a garment steamer, these blocking mats, and these rust-proof blocking pins to block my Tochòn.
- THE HOOK: 6mm| US J Tunisian Crochet Hook with appropriate cable length for your desired dishcloth size.
Tochòn Tunisian Crochet Pattern
Stitch Abbreviations
- Ch – Chain
- St(s) – Stitch(es)
- Tss – Tunisian Simple Stitich
- Tps – Tunisian Purl Stitch
- Yo – Yarn over
Stitch Tutorial
Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss)- insert hook from right to left behind single vertical thread. yarn over hook, draw loop through and leave on hook, unless otherwise stated, the hook is always inserted in this way.
Tunisian Purl Stitch (Tps)- Bring yarn to front, insert hook in next vertical bar, bring yarn to back under hook, wrap around hook from back to front, draw yarn through st (purl made).
Basic Return Row- Step 1: Yo, draw through 1 loop, (this ch forms the edge st). Yo, and draw through 2 loops. Repeat step 2 until 1 loop remains on hook. Do not turn. The loop left on the hook is the 1st st of the next row.
Pattern
Ch 41. (if you want a larger or smaller dishcloth, add or subtract stitches here)
R1 (FP): Tss in each st.
(RP): work off all loops as in basic return row.
R2 (FP): Tps in each st.
(RP): work off all loops as in basic return row.
R3- 32: Repeat row 2 FP and RP.
Bind off.
Block your dishcloth.
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