Crochet washcloth

Want to crochet yourself an eco-friendly washcloth? These easy washcloths are great to be made for yourself or as gifts. I’ll show you how to make one for yourself with the written pattern below and a video tutorial which is available in both right-handed and left-handed versions.

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The Yarn

I have used Paintbox Cotton Aran for this project. When it comes to washcloths, cotton yarn is best because of the way it’s going to be used. Cotton yarn will absorb water well, wash well and also hold it’s shape. If you wish to use a lighter weight yarn such as a DK, I would suggest adding additional chains in multiples of two to get up to 7.5inches.

The Materials & Pattern Details

Yarn: Paintbox Cotton Aran

Hook Size: 5mm

You will also need:

• Darning needle
• Embroidery Scissors

This pattern is written in UK terms

Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. You can find my EBook HERE.

Stitches Used

ch  (Chain) Yarn over, pull through
dc (Double Crochet) Insert hook, Yarn over and pull through. Yarn over and pull through both loops no the hook.
dc3tog (double crochet three together) insert hook into first chain, yarn over, pull through, insert hook into next chain, yarn over pull through, insert hook into next chain, yarn over, pull through. Yarn over and pull through all 4 loops on the hook.

The Pattern

Foundation row: Chain 28 (measuring approx 7.5 inches)

Row 1: dc into 2nd ch from hook. *dc3tog with the first stitch in the same as the previous dc, ch1* repeat to the end. dc in the same stitch of the last dc3tog.

Row 2: ch 1, turn, dc in 1st stitch, *dc3tog with the first stitch in the same as the previous dc, ch1* repeat to the end. dc in the same stitch of the last dc3tog.

Repeat row 2 until you have 17 rows.

Border: ch1 and dc around the post along the edge. dc into each of the rows along the edge with 3 dc into the corner space. dc into the gap and the cluster of stitches along the base of the washcloth. Repeat instruction for the side and the top until you get the last stitch. 2dc into the initial corner and join with a ss.

Tie off and sew in your ends.

The Video

You can find the videos tutorial below in both RIGHT AND LEFT HANDED versions. If you found the tutorial helpful, I would love it if you subscribed to my channel and supported my work by liking, commenting and sharing!

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