May Flowers Dishcloth Joins 2026 Crochet-Along, Free Pattern Ends Soon

A spring dishcloth that uses about 34 to 135 yards of cotton and a size H, 5.0 mm hook is the kind of project many crocheters can finish in one sitting and put to work in the kitchen the same day. The May Flowers Dishcloth from The Stitchin’ Mommy also carries a limited free PDF window, with the sale ending May 11, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET.

The pattern joined the 2026 Dishcloth of the Month CAL, a yearlong series built around practical, giftable squares and washcloths. Amy Ramnarine and Rhondda from Oombawka Design Crochet each shared a new free dishcloth pattern every month, and the CAL added a bonus guest designer pattern as well. May’s guest designer was Marie Segares of Underground Crafter, joining a roster that included Tamara Kelly of Moogly, Heidi Yates of Snappy Tots, Jennifer Dickerson of Fiber Flux, Kim Guzman of Make It Crochet, and Raffaella Tassoni of Raffamusa Designs.

The appeal of May Flowers was easy to see in the details. It was listed as an intermediate crochet pattern, which gave it more texture and interest than a plain utility square without pushing it into advanced territory. Ravelry listed the pattern in three sizes, 6 x 6 inches, 9 x 9 inches, and 12 x 12 inches, so makers could choose a quick test piece or a larger kitchen staple. The suggested yarn was Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran in the 644 Raspberry Pink colorway, and the pattern gauge was 14.4 stitches and 6.4 rows to 4 inches in the pattern stitch.

Timing mattered as much as texture. The free Premium PDF version was offered for the first 24 hours, then returned to regular shop pricing, and the Ravelry listing priced the PDF at $2.00 USD once the free window closed. The CAL posts were published on the second Sunday of each month at 9 pm ET, giving the series a steady monthly rhythm that kept makers coming back for the next square.

Amy Ramnarine has been crocheting since 2009 and started The Stitchin’ Mommy blog in 2012. She describes herself as a former preschool teacher turned stay-at-home mom, a background that fits the pattern’s practical, approachable focus. The broader Dishcloth and Washcloth of the Month CAL hub said each year included 36 free dishcloth or washcloth patterns, and that past CAL patterns remained available online, turning the series into a lasting stash of quick kitchen makes.