This Christmas Crochet Kitchen Set started with a simple evergreen dishcloth and grew into four coordinating pieces: two textured dishcloths, a dishtowel, and a peppermint spiral trivet. Each uses a different stitch or technique, so I got to play with several textures without making four versions of the same thing.
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The finished set would make a lovely handmade Christmas gift, especially tucked into a reusable basket with a few kitchen goodies. I’ve shared more ideas for putting those together in my Cozy Kitchen Gift Basket Ideas post.
You can also make the pieces individually. A dishcloth paired with a favorite soap or a handmade mug cozy makes a smaller gift when you don’t need an entire basket.
What’s in the Christmas Crochet Kitchen Set?
This four-piece collection includes:
- Evergreen Moss Stitch Dishcloth: 10 × 10 inches, with an ivory herringbone half double crochet border.
- Cranberry Textured Dishcloth: 10 × 10 inches, with a Christmas-variegated crossed half double crochet border.
- Christmas Lemon Peel Dishtowel: 10 × 14 inches, finished with green single crochet and red crab stitch.
- Peppermint Spiral Trivet: 8¼ inches in diameter, made with two red-and-ivory spiral circles joined with green single crochet.
If you enjoy trying different textures, you might also like my free crochet dishcloth pattern roundup.
All patterns below use US crochet terminology.
Materials
I used a 4 mm (G/6) crochet hook and five skeins of cotton yarn for the entire collection.
Yarn:
- 1 skein Hello Hobby cotton yarn in Red
- 1 skein Hello Hobby cotton yarn in Green
- 1 skein Hello Hobby cotton yarn in Ecru
- 2 skeins Peaches & Creme cotton yarn in Yuletide
I had plenty of yarn left over, so you won’t use all five skeins making this set. These are the quantities I had on hand, not exact yardage requirements.
Other supplies:
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Measuring tape
- Stitch markers
I use stitch markers quite a bit, particularly when I’m working in rounds or switching between colors. If you need to stock up on hooks, markers, yarn needles, or other basics, you can find some of my favorites in my Amazon crochet supplies list.
Crochet Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ch | Chain |
| sc | Single crochet |
| dc | Double crochet |
| hdc | Half double crochet |
| hhdc | Herringbone half double crochet |
| sl st | Slip stitch |
| BLO | Back loop only |
| sk | Skip |
| st(s) | Stitch(es) |
| FO | Fasten off |
A Few Tips Before You Start
Use stitch markers at the beginning of rows and rounds. They’re especially useful when the stitch pattern makes it difficult to tell where a row begins or ends.
Count your rows as you go. All three rectangular projects include the first row worked into the foundation chain in their total row counts.
Check your measurements. Cotton yarn can vary in thickness, even between brands. Use the finished measurements as your guide rather than assuming every crocheter will get exactly the same size.
Keep your borders relaxed. The first single crochet round establishes the shape of each piece. Work evenly along the sides and avoid pulling the stitches too tight.
1. Evergreen Moss Stitch Dishcloth
Finished Size: 10 × 10 inches
Body Size: Approximately 8 × 8 inches before border
Hook: 4 mm (G/6)
Yarn: Hello Hobby Cotton in Green and Ecru
Stitches Used: ch, sc, hhdc, sl st
Skill Level: Easy
Notes
- Pattern uses US crochet terminology.
- Ch-1 turning chains do not count as stitches.
- Moss stitch is worked into the ch-1 spaces of the previous row.
Dishcloth Body
With Green, ch 29.
Row 1: Establish moss stitch across the foundation chain, alternating sc and ch-1 spaces.
Rows 2–14: Continue in moss stitch, working sc into each ch-1 space across and maintaining the edge stitches. Ch 1, turn after each row except the last.
After Row 14, the body should measure approximately 8 × 8 inches.
Fasten off Green.
Ecru Border
Rnd 1: Join Ecru in any corner. Sc evenly around all four sides, working 3 sc in each corner. Join with sl st to first sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 2. Hhdc in each st around, following the corner stitches established in Rnd 1 without additional increases. Join with sl st.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Herringbone Half Double Crochet (hhdc): Yo, insert hook into next st, yo and pull up a loop, pull through first loop on hook, yo and pull through remaining 2 loops.
How to Work Herringbone Half Double Crochet
- Yarn over and insert your hook into the next stitch.
- Yarn over and pull up a loop.
- Pull the new loop through the first loop on your hook.
- Yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops.
Finished measurement: 10 × 10 inches.
2. Cranberry Textured Dishcloth
Finished Size: 10 × 10 inches
Body Size: 8 × 8 inches before border
Hook: 4 mm (G/6)
Yarn: Hello Hobby Cotton in Red; Peaches & Creme in Yuletide
Stitches Used: ch, sc, sl st, BLO sl st, hdc
Skill Level: Easy
Notes
- Pattern uses US crochet terminology.
- Ch-1 turning chains do not count as stitches.
- Work slip stitches loosely enough to insert your hook comfortably on the following row.
Dishcloth Body
With Red, ch 33.
Row 1 (RS): Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, *sl st in next ch, sc in next ch; rep from * across. Ch 1, turn. (32 sts)
Rows 2–17: BLO sl st in first st, sc in next st, *BLO sl st in next st, sc in next st; rep from * across. Ch 1, turn, except after Row 17. (32 sts)
Fasten off Red.
Yuletide Border
Rnd 1: Join Yuletide in any corner. Sc evenly around all four sides, working 3 sc in each corner. Join with sl st to first sc.
Rnd 2: Join Yuletide and ch 3. *Sk next st, hdc in following st, hdc in skipped st; rep from * around, crossing each pair of hdc stitches. Follow existing corner stitches without additional increases. Join with sl st.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Note: Crossed hdc stitches are worked in pairs. Adjust the number of sc in Rnd 1 if needed so the total stitch count is even.
Finished measurement: 10 × 10 inches.
3. Christmas Lemon Peel Dishtowel
Finished Size: 10 × 14 inches
Hook: 4 mm (G/6)
Yarn: Peaches & Creme Yuletide; Hello Hobby Cotton in Green and Red
Stitches Used: ch, sc, dc, sl st, crab st
Skill Level: Easy
Notes
- Pattern uses US crochet terminology.
- Ch-1 turning chains do not count as stitches.
- Work sc into dc and dc into sc to maintain the lemon peel texture.
Dishtowel Body
With Yuletide, ch 31.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next ch, *sc in next ch, dc in next ch; rep from * across. Ch 1, turn. (30 sts)
Row 2: Sc in first st, dc in next st, *sc in next st, dc in next st; rep from * across. Ch 1, turn. (30 sts)
Rows 3–30: Rep Row 2. After Row 30, fasten off. (30 sts)
Green and Red Border
Rnd 1 (Green): Join Green in any corner. Sc evenly around all four sides, working additional stitches at corners as needed to keep the towel flat. Join with sl st and fasten off.
Rnd 2 (Red): Join Red. Work 1 crab st in each st around. Join and fasten off.
Weave in all ends.
Crab Stitch: Work reverse single crochet by inserting your hook into the previous stitch instead of the next stitch, then completing a regular sc.
Finished measurement: 10 × 14 inches.
If you’re putting together a larger collection of handmade kitchen gifts, my free crochet potholder and trivet pattern roundup has more ideas that would coordinate nicely with these pieces.
4. Peppermint Spiral Trivet
Finished Size: Approximately 8¼ inches in diameter
Hook: 4 mm (G/6)
Yarn: Hello Hobby Cotton in Ivory, Red, and Green
Skill Level: Intermediate
Construction: Two identical spiral circles joined with a single crochet border
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- rnd – round
- rep – repeat
Pattern Notes
- Color A = Ivory; Color B = Red.
- Work in a continuous two-color spiral without joining or turning.
- When changing colors, pull up an extra-long loop before dropping the working yarn to prevent unraveling.
- Place a stitch marker at the beginning of each round.
- When picking up a dropped color, pass its working loop through the stitch marker before placing the loop back on your hook. This helps keep your marker in the correct position.
- At color changes, you may need to move the dropped loop aside to locate the final stitch.
- The spiral technique is adapted from Raji’s Craft Hobby.
Spiral Circle (Make 2)
Rnd 1: With A, make a magic ring. Ch 1, work (1 sc, 1 hdc, 4 dc) into ring. Pull up a long loop and drop A.
Join B into the same ring. Ch 1, work (1 sc, 1 hdc, 4 dc) into ring. Pull up a long loop and drop B. Tighten magic ring. (12 sts total; 6 per color)
Rnd 2: Without turning, place a stitch marker at the beginning of the round. Pick up A, work 2 dc in each of the 6 B sts. Pull up a long loop and drop A.
Pick up B, work 2 dc in each of the 6 A sts, stopping at the stitch marker. Pull up a long loop and drop B. (24 sts total; 12 per color)
Rnd 3: Pick up A, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st; rep from * across the B section. Pull up a long loop and drop A.
Pick up B, rep from * across the A section, stopping at the stitch marker. Pull up a long loop and drop B. (36 sts total; 18 per color)
Rnd 4: Pick up A, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts; rep from * across the B section. Pull up a long loop and drop A.
Pick up B, rep from * across the A section, stopping at the stitch marker. Pull up a long loop and drop B. (48 sts total; 24 per color)
Rnd 5: Pick up A, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts; rep from * across the B section. Pull up a long loop and drop A.
Pick up B, rep from * across the A section, stopping at the stitch marker. Pull up a long loop and drop B. (64 sts total; 32 per color before taper)
Taper and Finish
Finish Red first, followed by Ivory.
Red: Pick up B. Dc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in each of next 2 sts, sc in each of next 2 sts, sl st in each of next 2 sts. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Ivory: Pick up A. Dc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in each of next 2 sts, sc in each of next 2 sts, sl st in each of next 2 sts. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Repeat the entire pattern to make a second identical circle.
Green Joining Border
Place both circles together with wrong sides facing and the spiral designs facing outward.
Rnd 1: Join Green through both layers. Sc evenly around the circumference, inserting hook through corresponding stitches of both circles to join them together. Join with sl st to first sc.
Fasten off and weave in all remaining ends.
Finishing
Lay the trivet flat and gently shape it into a circle. The finished diameter should be approximately 8¼ inches, including the green border.
My Tips for Working the Two-Color Spiral
Use stitch markers. Place a marker at the beginning of your rounds so you know where to stop each color.
Thread the loop through the marker. When picking up a dropped color, I thread the working loop through my stitch marker before putting it back on my hook. That puts the marker in the right place when I make my first stitch.
Pull up an extra-long loop before dropping a color. Otherwise, it’s surprisingly easy to pull out stitches while working with the other yarn. A long loop saves having to redo them.
Watch that last stitch. When you get to the other color’s dropped loop, hold the loop aside if necessary so you can find the stitch underneath.
Don’t turn your work. Keep the same side facing you throughout the spiral.
I originally considered adding a three-color decorative border, but the simple green single crochet looked so good against the peppermint spiral that I left it alone.
Finished diameter: 8¼ inches.
A note about heat: Use 100% cotton yarn for kitchen projects. Even with two layers, crocheted fabric can transfer heat, especially when damp. Test the trivet carefully before using it with hot cookware, and don’t assume it will provide the protection of a heat-rated potholder.
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Finishing and Caring for Your Crochet Kitchen Set
Once all four pieces are complete, weave in any remaining yarn ends.
If the dishcloths or dishtowel need a little shaping, dampen them lightly and lay them flat to dry. Don’t stretch the borders out of shape.
Cotton kitchen accessories can generally be washed and reused, but follow the care instructions on your yarn labels, especially when washing red and ivory together for the first time.
Turn It Into a Handmade Christmas Gift
This set is useful on its own, but it would also be easy to turn into a Christmas kitchen gift basket.
I like the idea of placing the folded dishcloths and dishtowel into a reusable mixing bowl, adding the peppermint trivet on top, and tucking in a wooden spoon or a few favorite kitchen treats.
You could also add a mug with my Holly Berry Mug Cozy crochet pattern for an extra handmade touch.
If you need ideas for filling out the basket without spending a fortune, take a look at my Cozy Kitchen Gift Basket Ideas post. It includes several combinations for different budgets.
And if you’re crocheting for more than one person this Christmas, I’ve collected additional projects in Easy Crochet Christmas Gifts You Can Actually Finish.
The nice thing about this collection is that you can give all four pieces together or split them into smaller gifts. A dishcloth and a mug cozy, a dishtowel and a wooden spoon, or the peppermint trivet with a jar of homemade treats would all make practical little presents.
Happy crocheting!
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