Hook a cute crochet fish dish towel holder with this free pattern and add a playful handmade touch to brighten up your kitchen with ease.
Bringing both style and function to your kitchen, a handmade accessory can transform everyday chores into a touch of charm. A crochet fish dish towel holder pattern provides a creative way to hang dish towels while adding a playful, decorative element.
Modern Crochet Fish Dish Towel Holder Pattern That Feels Handmade
This pattern turns simple yarn into a practical yet whimsical holder, perfect for cabinet handles, oven doors, or drawers, and allows for personalization with colors that complement your kitchen décor.
Special Features
This project features a unique fish shape and uses two different sized rings—a smaller one for the mouth/head and a larger one for hanging the dishcloth. The fish body uses simple DC rounds and transitions to decorative Shell stitches (Leques) for a textured, layered look. The tail is constructed and folded to create a distinct, firm fluke.
Level of Difficulty
The tutor describes this project as easy to make. While it uses basic stitches, the pattern involves several steps, including working increase and non-increase rounds, assembling multiple pieces, and folding sections, which rates it as Easy to Intermediate.
Tutor's Suggestions
Pay attention to the right side of the work as you progress. The tutor strongly suggests that you confirm you are working on the correct, right side (lado direito) of the main body and the tail fins before you start sewing pieces together to ensure the final piece looks its best.
Uses
Use this piece to hold a dishcloth in your kitchen. It is an appealing decorative item that you can also make and sell for extra income.
Materials
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Yarn: Amigurumi yarn (as used in the video) for a finished piece of similar size, or you can use Anne yarn or crochet thread/barbante. Note: Using barbante will result in a larger finished item. Use at least two colors.
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Hooks: A 2.5 mm crochet hook for the main body and, optionally, a smaller 1.75 mm hook for the eye.
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Rings (Argolas): Two rings—one small (approx. 5 cm) for the mouth and one large (approx. 11 cm) for hanging the cloth.
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Tools: Scissors, a tapestry needle for sewing the pieces, and glue (such as hot glue) for attaching the eye.
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Embellishment: A small black bead or pearl for the center of the eye.
Beyond its visual appeal, the holder offers tangible benefits: it keeps towels neatly organized, ensures easy access when cooking or cleaning, and doubles as a thoughtful handmade gift. The fish-shaped motif adds a coastal or cottage-inspired charm, with textured stitches and delicate curves giving it a handcrafted, artisanal look.
Creating this piece involves selecting cotton yarn suitable for kitchen use, a crochet hook matching the yarn, scissors, a yarn needle, and optionally a button or loop.
The process begins with forming the fish motif using basic stitches like chain, single crochet, double crochet, and slip stitch, carefully shaping the body, tail, and fins.
A loop or tab is then added to hang the towel securely, with ends woven in for a polished finish. The result is a charming, functional accessory that blends creativity, practicality, and decorative flair, elevating the everyday kitchen experience.
Step-by-Step Details
Create a charming crochet fish to use as a decorative and functional dishcloth holder for your kitchen. This project is a beautiful piece that you can also easily make for gifting or selling.
Conclusion
You successfully crocheted all parts of the fish dishcloth holder. Complete the final steps of sewing and embellishment to finish your beautiful, handmade, and decorative kitchen accessory.
Tip
Quick Tip: For a faster finish or a different look, use a satin ribbon or other decorative tape instead of crocheting the long cord that weaves through the fish body, which saves time and adds texture.