If you're in need of a quick and easy project, why not try your hand at some dishcloth knitting?

Dishcloths are functional, practical, and relatively easy to knit. Plus, they make great last-minute gifts! In this post, we've collected 10 of our favorite heart dishcloth knitting patterns.

So whether you're looking for something simple or something a little more intricate such as cables or lace, we've got you covered. happy crafting!

All of the dishcloths/washcloths listed below are FREE PATTERNS with the exception of #7.

Be sure to use a 100% cotton yarn when making a dishcloth or washcloth so that it is easy care, soft on the skin, absorbent, and has a bit of scrub-ability. Most of the patterns use a worsted weight (#4) yarn unless otherwise noted. You can learn more about yarn weights here.

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#1. Amour Dishcloth Free Knitting Pattern

Amour is simple lace design to make the pretty heart pattern. You’ll need approximately 38grams of worsted weight cotton yarn to knit one dishcloth.

Uses worsted weight (#4) cotton yarn

Designed by The Kitchen Sink Shop

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#2. Heart Baby Washcloth Free Knitting Pattern

Pamper your little one with this sweet cloth. The first in a year long series, the Heart Baby Cloth uses ultra soft Comfy yarn and a simple texture of knits and purls to create a heart with a seed stitch border. Perfect as a gift for new parents, 1 skein of Comfy sport is enough to make 2 cloths.

Uses sport weight (#2) yarn

Designed by Jenny Williams

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#3. Kitty Love Washcloth Free Knitting Pattern

Here’s a purr-fect knitting project for cat lovers! This washcloth uses knit and purl stitches to create a cat motif with a heart in the center.

Uses worsted weight (#4) cotton yarn

Designed by Cheryl Lacey

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#5. Two Hearts as One Dishcloth Free Knitting Pattern

This unique dishcloth uses stockinette and garter stitches to create a double heart motif. Using a worsted weight cotton yarn, you can gift this project as a dishcloth or facecloth along with a favorite bar of soap.

Uses worsted weight (#4) cotton yarn

Designed by Cathy Waldie

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#6. Heart Lace Dishcloth Free Knitting Pattern

Try knitting lace! This easy-to-knit heart motif uses yarn overs to create the design in the center of the square. The rest of the dishcloth is knitted in stockinette stitch with a garter stitch edging.

This makes a great gift for a friend, co-worker, or neighbor.

Uses worsted weight (#4) cotton yarn

Designed by SmarieK

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#7. Hearts Afire Washcloth Knitting Pattern

A lovely tiny heart pattern makes up this spa cloth. A simple two-row repeat makes the pattern easy to memorize.

Uses worsted weight (#4) cotton yarn

Designed by Paula Veldhuis

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#8. Cabled Hearts Dishcloth Free Knitting Pattern

The Cabled Hearts knitting pattern includes two versions: with one string of cabled hearts or with two. You can use them as a dishcloths, blanket blocks, pot holders, placemats, or however you see fit. Or knit 2 and use them to make a teapot cozy!

Uses DK weight (#3) yarn

Designed by Cecilia Fameli