20+ Crochet Washcloth Patterns

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Treat yourself to soft, practical makes with free crochet washcloth patterns that are perfect for bath time, skincare, and gifts.

From simple squares to textured stitches that gently exfoliate, these patterns are easy to customize in any color and size.

Whether you’re making spa sets, stash-busting cotton, or creating reusable essentials, washcloths are quick projects with daily usefulness.

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Materials Needed to Crochet Washcloth Patterns

To follow the washcloth crochet patterns, there are some materials needed, such as:

On each of the washcloth crochet patterns below, you can find specific yarn suggestions and crochet hook sizes. If you want to substitute yarn, I recommend crocheting a gauge swatch.

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Common Crochet Stitches for Washcloths

When crocheting washcloth patterns, you may come across these basic crochet stitches.

Typical crochet stitches you’ll need to know:

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Make a Simple Project That Feels Luxurious

Crochet washcloths are great for practicing stitch patterns while creating something functional and easy to use.

These patterns work up fast and pair perfectly with matching hand towels, soap savers, or face scrubbies.

Choose softer stitches for face cloths or add texture for scrubby washcloths—both are satisfying to crochet.

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    Crochet Washcloth Pattern

    Learn how to crochet a washcloth with this easy and quick crochet pattern. Grab some leftover yarn, dk or worsted weight yarn, and crochet this bathroom essential in no time. The front loop single crochet combined with puff stitches creates a great texture for your project. Make the crochet washcloth as a gift or for yourself!
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    Basket Weave Stitch Washcloth Pattern

    Lovely crochet washcloth pattern featuring the basket weave stitch.
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    Scrub-a-Doodle Do Washcloth

    Start your morning off feeling refreshed with this textured washcloth in King Cole Cottonsoft DK yarn that gently exfoliates your skin with bobbles!
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    Crochet Waffle Stitch Dishcloth/Washcloth

    The waffle stitch is quite easy to crochet – much easier than it looks! And as it’s main stitch is double crochets and front post double crochets (which is a variation of double crochet) all the way through the pattern it’s pretty fast to make.
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    Friendship Crochet Washcloth

    The Friendship Washcloth crochet pattern is going to be your new go to pattern! This project is quick and easy and the cloths work so well!
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    Free Starburst Washcloth Pattern

    Try a fun stitch pattern and make some functional art for your home! This free pattern shows how to crochet a washcloth in mosaic crochet.
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    Suzette Stitch Spa Washcloth Crochet Pattern

    Lovely crochet spa washcloth pattern featuring the Suzette stitch.
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    Granny Stitch Crochet Washcloth Free Pattern

    Learn how to crochet an easy crochet washcloth featuring the cute and classic granny stitch pattern in 7 sizes with this free pattern and video tutorial using your favorite worsted weight cotton yarn.
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    Sandy Shores Crochet Washcloth

    The Sandy Shores crochet washcloth is a free pattern that plays on the differences in height between single and double crochet.
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    Rustic Bean Stitch Washcloth

    Great rustic crochet washcloth pattern.
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    Dude Washcloth

    The Dude Washcloth uses one of my favorite stitch combos to create a sturdy, yet soft, washcloth! You can use it in the kitchen or bathroom!
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    The Jasmine Washcloth

    Make the free crochet Jasmine washcloth. A perfect dishcloth scrubby for the kitchen.
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    Sylas Washcloth

    The Sylas Washcloth is a beginner crochet washcloth pattern that is great for practicing stitches while creating this lovely washcloth!
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    Crochet Basketweave Washcloth Pattern

    This crochet basketweave washcloth is made using a combination of front and back post stitches. Includes video tutorials.
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    Linen Stitch Dishcloth

    This simple linen stitch dishcloth pattern is perfect for new crocheters. It alternates chains and single crochets to create a woven fabric.
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    Crochet Star Stitch Washcloth

    These crochet washcloths are made with the beautifully textured star stitch. Included are tips on sizing and which yarns to use!
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    Heavenly Textured Free Crochet Washcloth Pattern

    Crochet a quick and easy textured dish cloth with this free crochet washcloth pattern. Uses the modified bean stitch, a variation of sc and includes video.
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    C2C Acorn Washcloth

    This is a free crochet pattern for how-to crochet my C2C Acorn Washcloth.
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    Floret Stitch Washcloths

    Learn how to crochet these beautiful, easy and functional dishcloths using the floret stitch! A free pattern and tutorial on the Croyden Crochet blog.
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    Shay Washcloths

    This is a free crochet pattern and video tutorial showing how to crochet easy single crochet washcloths in 3 sizes. Great for the kitchen, bathroom or gift!
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    Favorite Crochet Washcloth Pattern – Barcelona

    Grab my favorite crochet washcloth pattern and feel the taste of a trip to Barcelona, the mosques, churches and gardens
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    Luxury Washcloth

    Treat yourself with luxury relaxation with this crochet washcloth pattern. Featuring puff stitches and beautiful texture, you’ll love it!
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    Shell Stitch Crochet Washcloth

    Add a splash of freshness to your bathroom with this free crochet washcloth pattern. With a vibrant color combination that’s sure to brighten up your home!

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Everyday Crochet That Makes Life a Little Nicer

A handmade washcloth is a small upgrade that feels surprisingly special—soft, reusable, and made exactly how you like it.

Make a set in coordinating shades for your bathroom, or bundle them as gifts with soaps and candles.

Grab your cotton yarn and hook and stitch up a few—you’ll love having them on hand.

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Janne Kleivset

Janne Kleivset

Founder, Crochet Pattern Designer & Owner of Joy of Motion Crochet.

Janne has helped millions of crocheters find their next crochet project with more than 250 free crochet patterns and 110 crochet tutorials on her blog.

With more than two decades of crochet experience, and crochet designing since 2011, she's been featured on multiple prominent sites such as Lion Brand Yarn, in crochet magazines and the OML "Make" book.

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