If you want to learn how to crochet a washcloth, then you have come to the right place. This crochet washcloth pattern is a great quick crochet project.
Crocheting washcloths are great to make as gifts, but also a good project for a beginner-crocheter.
With this easy crochet pattern, and simple stitches, you will finish up this amazing crochet washcloth in no time!
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How To Crochet The Easy Crochet Washcloth Pattern
To crochet this washcloth, start by crocheting the foundation single crochet stitch to establish the width.
Then you are going to crochet a variation of the basic crochet stitches, where you work into the front loop only, working the front loop single crochet stitch (FLsc).
After a few rows you will do the puff stitch row, before you crochet the main part in FLsc.
To finish off, work 1 row of puff stitches again, and a few row of FLsc, then weave in ends.
Yarn For The Washcloth Crochet Pattern
To crochet washcloths a good yarn choice is to use cotton yarn, like the one suggested in this crochet pattern.
You can use any weight yarn, but a 3 fine yarn or a 4 medium yarn / worsted-weight yarn is a good choice for a crochet washcloth.
A different type of yarn, like a cotton blend yarn will also work well, as some of them may be even more durable and have great absorbency.
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Crochet Washcloth or Dishcloth
This crochet pattern is created as a bathroom accessory, but there’s no reason why you couldn’t use it for scrubbing in the kitchen as a crochet dishcloth.
The difference between crochet dishcloth patterns and washcloths aren’t big at all, if any.
The crochet stitch used in this crochet patterns creates a lovely texture and ridges that will look and work well in any circumstance.
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The Free Crochet Washcloth Pattern
The Crochet Washcloth Pattern Summary
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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Materials Needed For The Crochet Washcloth
Crochet Hook
Size 5.5 mm / US: I – 9 / UK: 5
Hook I used: Symphonie Rose Crochet Hooks from Knitpro
Yarn
Yarn used:
Tante Grøn – Havblik in color 17.
How much yarn needed for the crocheted washcloth:
<1 skein
Yarn characteristics:
- 3 light yarn, DK yarn.
- 100 % cotton
Other Materials Needed
- Needle, find one here
- Scissors
- Tape Measure
Gauge
Measured over front loop single crochet crocheted in rows:
17 stitches & 17 rows per 10 cm / 4”.
Crochet Pattern Notes
- This crochet pattern is written in US terms.
- All measurements given are unblocked.
- Note that measurements are given as exact as possible. But crochet tension & technique might give variations in the result, that changes from person to person.
- Read pattern instructions carefully before beginning to make sure you understand everything. It might save you hours frogging your work & crocheting it again!
- Make a swatch that measure at least 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches using the stitch the gauge is given for. If your swatch matches the gauge, you’re good to go. If the gauge is wrong, you might need to change your hook. Go up in crochet hook size if your stitches are smaller & go down in crochet hook size if your stitches are bigger. Learn more about testing gauge.
- Check yarn info if you want to find an alternative or test your yarn against the gauge. Learn more about substituting yarn.
- This pattern is written for 1 size, however size adjustments are suggested under the heading “Size & Measurements”.
- At the end of each row, the stitch count is given in parenthesis.
Size and Measurements
Width: 27 cm / 10.6 inches
Height: 27 cm / 10.6 inches
Size Adjustments
- Make the washcloth wider by adding or reducing the number of stitches you start with, add/reduce by 2 stitches at a time.
- Adjust the height of the crochet washcloth by adding or reducing the number of rows you crochet. The best place to adjust height is between row 5-39.
Abbreviations
- ch = chain(s)
- FLsc = front loop single crochet
- FSC = foundation single crochet
- prev = previous
- sc = single crochet
- st = stitch(es)
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Stitches Used In The Crochet Pattern
In this crochet pattern you will need to know chains, foundation single crochet, front loop single crochet and single crochet.
Puff Stitch
*yo, pull up a loop*, repeat from *to* 3 times, you have 7 loops on the crochet hook, yarn over, pull through all loops on the crochet hook.
Crochet Washcloth Instructions
FSC 47 st.
Row 1: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), FLsc 1 in each st from prev row, turn (=47 st).
Row 2-3: Repeat row 1.
Row 4: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), sc 1 in first st, *puff 1 in next st, sc 1 in next st*, repat from * to * until end of row, turn (=47 st).
Row 5- 39: Repeat row 1.
Row 40: Repeat row 4.
Row 41-44: Repeat row 1.
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Finishing & Assembly
Fasten threads & weave in ends.
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