Crochet Washcloth Pattern for Beginners
This free crochet washcloth pattern is a great beginner crochet project as it uses just the 3 basic stitches to make the stitch. This creates a textured crochet washcloth that can be used in the bathroom or the kitchen.
Cotton Grass Washcloth | Free Crochet Washcloth Pattern
This easy crochet washcloth pattern was being released as part of the Cotton Grass Spa Set crochet along which began on Saturday 1st July 2023 with this pattern.
There are 3 corresponding patterns that together, make a great gift for those that you love or even just to treat yourself – scroll down to find links to the corresponding crochet spa set patterns.
Purchase the Printable PDF Pattern
The printable pattern for the Cotton Grass Washcloth comes with all 4 of the crochet spa patterns. You can get your hands on all 4 these patterns right now.
You can get an AD-FREE, printable PDF version from either Etsy or Ravelry by clicking the button below.
What’s the best yarn to use for a crochet washcloth?
The best yarn to crochet a washcloth with is 100% cotton. The properties of cotton yarn are both absorbent and it can be machine washed easily.
Acrylic yarn is not absorbent enough to work well as a washcloth and wool, another natural fibre like cotton, can shrink or felt in hot water making it difficult to wash in a machine.
Some people may find that using 100% cotton may not suit their skin, and in those instances, choosing a cotton/acrylic blend will be softer when used on the skin.
What size should a crochet washcloth be?
A washcloth that is used to wash your face or body is usually 8″ by 8″ – in the UK this is known as a flannel.
When you take a peep online at the traditional size of a washcloth, linen manufacturers recommend a size of 12″ by 12″ for a washcloth. No doubt you’ve been in a hotel room and pondered over the choice of towels available and whether it’s a hand towel or a wash cloth.
This crochet washcloth pattern is based on the smaller size of 8″ square and designed for use on the body and face.
The textured stitches creates gentle exfoliation while using Aran weight (size 4) yarn or double stranding DK weight (size 3) yarn creates a cushion soft washcloth for a luxurious clean.
Pattern details and Materials Required
Pattern Notes:
- Please read through the entire pattern before beginning, regardless of skill level. Please contact me ([email protected]) if help is needed to understand any part of pattern.
- This project is worked in turned rows.
- Sedge st is worked in sc (dc) of previous row’s sedge
- Beginning Ch 1 DOES NOT count as stitch
Materials
- Aran weight #4 yarn OR 2 strands of any DK weight # 3 cotton or cotton blend
- I used used Paintbox Cotton Cotton Aran (100% cotton; 93 yds/85 m per 1.7 oz/50 g skein) in the following 2 shades
- A – 401 – Pater White
- B – 462 – Rosy Pink
- 5mm Crochet Hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
Abbreviations – US terms (UK in brackets)
St(s) – Stitches
Ch – Chain
Sc – Single crochet (double crochet)
HDc – Half double (treble) crochet
Dc – Double crochet (treble crochet)
Special Stitches
sedge (sedge stitch) = (sc, hdc, dc) in indicated
Gauge
5 sedge st and 9 rows = 4”/10 cm. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain gauge
Finished Size
- 8″ x 8″
Crochet Washcloth Pattern Tutorial
How to crochet an easy washcloth
Row 1: With A. Ch 30, [sc, hdc, dc] into 2nd ch from hook, *skip 2 ch, [sc, hdc, dc] in next; repeat from * across to last, sc in last. 1 sc, 10 sedge sts
Row 2. RS: Ch1 (does not count as st), [sc, hdc, dc] in in same as ch 1, *skip 2 sts (dc and hdc), [sc, hdc, dc] in sc from previous row; repeat from * across to last, skip [dc, hdc], sc in last, turn. 1 sc, 10 sedge sts
Rows 3-15: As Row 2.
Row 16: Change to B. As Row 2.
Rows 17-20: Change to A. As Row 2.
Edging (optional)
Round 1: With RS facing, ch 1, sc in same as ch 1, *sc in next 2, skip next; repeat from * to last, [sc, ch 1, sc] in last, rotate to work in end of rows, 20 sc evenly across to last, [sc, ch 1, sc] in last, rotate to work on other side of beginning ch, sc 20 evenly across, rotate to work in end of rows, 20 sc evenly across to last, [sc, ch 1] in last, sl st to 1st st to join.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
The printable pattern for the Cotton Grass Washcloth comes with all 4 of the crochet spa patterns. You can get your hands on all 4 these patterns right now.
You can get an AD-FREE, printable PDF version from either Etsy or Ravelry by clicking the button below.
See the corresponding patterns in the Cotton Grass Spa Set
Crochet Face Scrubbies Pattern
Made It?
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