Brioche Berry Bliss Dishcloth Free Pattern – Knit a Plush Textured Kitchen Companion

Elevate your daily dishwashing routine with this luxuriously thick brioche-stitch dishcloth, featuring a delightful berry-toned gradient that adds a pop of color to any kitchen. This quick knit is perfect for beginners and experienced makers alike, offering a satisfyingly squishy texture that's gentle on dishes and tough on grime. The two-color brioche stitch creates a dense, honeycomb-like fabric that is both absorbent and beautiful, making it a joy to use and a lovely addition to your home décor.

Whether you're looking for a thoughtful handmade gift or a simple weekend project, this pattern delivers. The gradient of cranberry, blush pink, and cream transitions smoothly, creating a warm, autumnal aesthetic that pairs beautifully with rustic kitchen styling. Best of all, the pattern is worked flat in rows, so you don't need any special equipment—just your needles and three skeins of cotton yarn.

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather the following supplies. All items are readily available at your local yarn shop or online.

• Yarn: Worsted weight 100% cotton yarn in three colors:
  • Color A: Cranberry (approximately 50g)
  • Color B: Blush Pink (approximately 50g)
  • Color C: Cream (approximately 50g)
• Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles
• Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends, scissors
• Gauge: 18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in brioche stitch (after blocking)

Note: The gauge is important for achieving the correct finished size, but since this is a dishcloth, slight variations won't ruin the project. Just aim for a dense, squishy fabric.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these detailed instructions carefully, and you'll have a beautiful brioche dishcloth in no time. The pattern is broken down into manageable steps, with clear explanations of each technique.

Finished Size

Approximately 9 x 9 inches (22 x 22 cm)

Abbreviations

• CO: Cast on
• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• Sl1yo: Slip 1 stitch purlwise with yarn over (bring yarn to front, slip stitch, bring yarn over needle to back)
• Brk: Brioche knit (knit the slipped stitch together with its yarn over)
• Brp: Brioche purl (purl the slipped stitch together with its yarn over)
• BO: Bind off

Pattern Notes

• This dishcloth uses a two-color brioche stitch to create a reversible, plush fabric.
• Worked flat in rows, with a simple garter stitch border for a clean edge.
• Change colors every 6 rows to create a subtle gradient effect.

Step 1: Cast On

With Color A (Cranberry), CO 41 stitches. Use a long-tail cast-on for a neat, stretchy edge. Ensure your cast-on is not too tight, as this will make the first row difficult to work.

Step 2: Garter Stitch Border (Rows 1-4)

This border creates a sturdy, non-curling edge for your dishcloth.

• Row 1 (RS): Knit all stitches.
• Row 2 (WS): Knit all stitches.
• Row 3 (RS): Knit all stitches.
• Row 4 (WS): Knit all stitches.

Step 3: Brioche Stitch Body

Now we begin the main brioche pattern. Pay close attention to the yarn overs and slipped stitches—they create the signature squishy texture. The pattern alternates between two different row sequences for each color block.

Color A (Cranberry) – First Block:

• Row 5 (RS): K1, Sl1yo, *Brk, Sl1yo; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, Brk, K1.
• Row 6 (WS): K1, Sl1yo, *Brp, Sl1yo; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, Brp, K1.

Color B (Blush Pink) – First Block:

• Row 7 (RS): K1, *Sl1yo, Brk; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, Sl1yo, K1.
• Row 8 (WS): K1, *Sl1yo, Brp; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, Sl1yo, K1.
• Row 9 (RS): K1, Sl1yo, *Brk, Sl1yo; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, Brk, K1.
• Row 10 (WS): K1, Sl1yo, *Brp, Sl1yo; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, Brp, K1.

Color C (Cream) – First Block:

• Row 11 (RS): K1, *Sl1yo, Brk; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, Sl1yo, K1.
• Row 12 (WS): K1, *Sl1yo, Brp; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, Sl1yo, K1.
• Row 13 (RS): K1, Sl1yo, *Brk, Sl1yo; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, Brk, K1.
• Row 14 (WS): K1, Sl1yo, *Brp, Sl1yo; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, Brp, K1.

Color A (Cranberry) – Second Block:

• Row 15 (RS): K1, *Sl1yo, Brk; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, Sl1yo, K1.
• Row 16 (WS): K1, *Sl1yo, Brp; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, Sl1yo, K1.
• Row 17 (RS): K1, Sl1yo, *Brk, Sl1yo; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, Brk, K1.
• Row 18 (WS): K1, Sl1yo, *Brp, Sl1yo; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, Brp, K1.

Color B (Blush Pink) – Second Block:

• Row 19 (RS): K1, *Sl1yo, Brk; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, Sl1yo, K1.
• Row 20 (WS): K1, *Sl1yo, Brp; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, Sl1yo, K1.
• Row 21 (RS): K1, Sl1yo, *Brk, Sl1yo; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, Brk, K1.
• Row 22 (WS): K1, Sl1yo, *Brp, Sl1yo; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, Brp, K1.

Color C (Cream) – Second Block:

• Row 23 (RS): K1, *Sl1yo, Brk; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, Sl1yo, K1.
• Row 24 (WS): K1, *Sl1yo, Brp; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, Sl1yo, K1.
• Row 25 (RS): K1, Sl1yo, *Brk, Sl1yo; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, Brk, K1.
• Row 26 (WS): K1, Sl1yo, *Brp, Sl1yo; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, Brp, K1.

Color A (Cranberry) – Third Block:

• Row 27 (RS): K1, *Sl1yo, Brk; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, Sl1yo, K1.
• Row 28 (WS): K1, *Sl1yo, Brp; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, Sl1yo, K1.
• Row 29 (RS): K1, Sl1yo, *Brk, Sl1yo; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, Brk, K1.
• Row 30 (WS): K1, Sl1yo, *Brp, Sl1yo; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, Brp, K1.

Color B (Blush Pink) – Third Block:

• Row 31 (RS): K1, *Sl1yo, Brk; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, Sl1yo, K1.
• Row 32 (WS): K1, *Sl1yo, Brp; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, Sl1yo, K1.
• Row 33 (RS): K1, Sl1yo, *Brk, Sl1yo; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, Brk, K1.
• Row 34 (WS): K1, Sl1yo, *Brp, Sl1yo; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, Brp, K1.

Color C (Cream) – Third Block:

• Row 35 (RS): K1, *Sl1yo, Brk; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, Sl1yo, K1.
• Row 36 (WS): K1, *Sl1yo, Brp; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, Sl1yo, K1.
• Row 37 (RS): K1, Sl1yo, *Brk, Sl1yo; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, Brk, K1.
• Row 38 (WS): K1, Sl1yo, *Brp, Sl1yo; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, Brp, K1.

Step 4: Garter Stitch Border (Rows 39-42)

Finish with a matching garter stitch border to mirror the beginning.

• Row 39 (RS): Knit all stitches.
• Row 40 (WS): Knit all stitches.
• Row 41 (RS): Knit all stitches.
• Row 42 (WS): Knit all stitches.

Step 5: Bind Off

BO all stitches loosely in knit on the next row (RS). To avoid a tight edge, use a needle one size larger for the bind-off, or bind off loosely by knitting the stitch and passing the previous stitch over without pulling too tight.

Step 6: Finishing

Weave in all loose ends with a tapestry needle. Block the dishcloth gently by wetting it and laying it flat to dry, stretching it slightly to even out the stitches. This will help the brioche texture bloom and create a perfectly square shape.

Your Brioche Berry Bliss Dishcloth is now complete! Enjoy its plush texture and beautiful gradient in your kitchen, or gift it to someone special. Happy knitting!