The Meadow Burrow Bunny Dishcloth: A Free Crochet Pattern for a Textured, Farmhouse-Chic Kitchen Cloth

Bring Farmhouse Charm to Your Kitchen with the Meadow Burrow Bunny Dishcloth

Looking for a quick, fun, and functional crochet project? The Meadow Burrow Bunny Dishcloth is the perfect way to add a touch of whimsy to your kitchen. This adorable, textured cloth features a dense moss stitch body that is both beautiful and highly absorbent, plus delicate crochet ears and a tiny pom-pom tail. Made with a single skein of 100% cotton yarn, this pattern is ideal for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. It works up fast, uses minimal supplies, and makes a wonderful handmade gift. Let’s hop right in!

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather the following supplies. This project uses simple, readily available materials.

• Yarn: Lily Sugar 'n Cream or any worsted weight (Category 4) 100% cotton yarn. You will need approximately 120 yards total.
  • Color A (Main Body): 'Ecru' or a similar soft cream/off-white (approx. 100 yards)
  • Color B (Ears & Tail): 'Soft Pink' or a similar light pink (approx. 20 yards)
• Crochet Hook: Size G/6 (4.0 mm) hook
• Other: Yarn needle for weaving in ends and sewing, small amount of stuffing (yarn scraps or a cotton ball) for the tail, small piece of black embroidery floss or black yarn for the face.
• Gauge: 16 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches in moss stitch (sc, ch1 pattern). Gauge is not critical for a dishcloth, but matching it will ensure the correct finished size.

Step-by-Step Instructions

This pattern is worked flat in rows from the bottom up. The ears and tail are made separately and sewn on at the end. Follow these detailed steps carefully.

Bunny Body (Make 1 with Color A)

The body is worked in a simple moss stitch (also called linen stitch or granite stitch) which creates a beautiful, dense texture.

1. Foundation Chain: Chain 31 stitches.
2. Row 1 (Right Side): Single crochet (sc) in the 2nd chain from the hook. *Chain 1 (ch 1), skip the next chain, sc in the next chain.* Repeat from * to * across the row. You will have 30 stitches (15 sc and 15 ch-1 spaces). Turn your work.
3. Row 2: Chain 1 (this does not count as a stitch). Sc in the first sc. *Sc in the next ch-1 space, ch 1, skip the next sc.* Repeat from * to * across the row, ending with a sc in the last sc. Turn.
4. Row 3: Chain 1. Sc in the first sc. *Ch 1, skip the next sc, sc in the next ch-1 space.* Repeat from * to * across the row, ending with a sc in the last sc. Turn.
5. Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until the piece measures approximately 7 inches from the beginning, ending with a Row 2. This ensures the last row is a sc row for a clean edge.
6. Final Row: Chain 1. Sc in each stitch and each ch-1 space across the row. This will give you a solid border row. Fasten off, leaving a 6-inch tail. Weave in this end securely.

Bunny Ears (Make 2 with Color B)

These are simple, flat pieces that are shaped with decreases.

1. Foundation Chain: Chain 11.
2. Row 1: Sc in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each of the next 9 chains. Turn. (10 sc)
3. Row 2 (Decrease Row): Ch 1. Single crochet two together (sc2tog) over the first two stitches. Sc in the next 6 stitches. Sc2tog over the last two stitches. Turn. (8 sc)
4. Row 3: Ch 1. Sc in each stitch across. Turn. (8 sc)
5. Row 4 (Decrease Row): Ch 1. Sc2tog, sc in the next 4 stitches, sc2tog. Turn. (6 sc)
6. Row 5: Ch 1. Sc in each stitch across. Turn. (6 sc)
7. Row 6 (Decrease Row): Ch 1. Sc2tog, sc in the next 2 stitches, sc2tog. Turn. (4 sc)
8. Row 7 (Decrease Row): Ch 1. Sc2tog twice. (2 sc) Fasten off, leaving a long tail (at least 12 inches) for sewing the ear to the body.

Bunny Tail (Make 1 with Color B)

This is a small, stuffed ball. You can also use a small store-bought pom-pom if preferred.

1. Make a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Work 6 sc into the magic ring. Pull the ring tight. Do not join; work in a continuous spiral. (6 sc)
3. Round 2 (Increase Round): Work 2 sc in each stitch around. (12 sc)
4. Round 3: Sc in each stitch around. (12 sc)
5. Round 4 (Decrease Round): Sc2tog around. (6 sc)
6. Fasten off, leaving a long tail (at least 10 inches). Stuff the tail lightly with a small piece of yarn or a tiny cotton ball before closing. Use the yarn tail to sew the opening closed by weaving through the front loops of the last 6 stitches and pulling tight.

Assembly & Finishing

Now it’s time to bring your bunny to life!

1. Position the Body: Lay the body flat. The cast-on edge (where you started) is the bottom. The final row is the top, which will be the bunny's head.
2. Sew the Ears: Using the long tails from the ears, sew one ear to each side of the top edge of the body. Position them about 1.5 inches apart, centered on the top edge. The ears should point slightly outward. Sew them securely, weaving the tail back and forth through the ear and the body edge. Weave in the ends.
3. Sew the Tail: Using the tail's long yarn end, sew the tail to the bottom center of the body (the cast-on edge). Weave in the end securely.
4. Embroider the Face: Using a small piece of black embroidery floss or black yarn, embroider two small eyes. Place them approximately 2 inches down from the top edge, centered between the ears and about 1 inch apart. Then, embroider a tiny pink nose (using Color B or pink floss) just below and centered between the eyes. A simple French knot or a few straight stitches work perfectly.
5. Final Weave: Weave in any remaining ends on the wrong side of the work. Give your dishcloth a gentle block by spritzing with water and laying flat to dry.

Your Meadow Burrow Bunny Dishcloth is complete! This charming, textured cloth is as functional as it is cute. Enjoy it in your own kitchen or give it as a thoughtful, handmade gift.