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May 24, 2019 · Leave a Comment

How to Make a Crochet Washcloth – Free Pattern

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Easy Crochet Dishcloth Pattern Two Styles

I love figuring out How to Make a Crochet Washcloth in a new way. And this Free Pattern is the latest in a whole set of fun and quick crochet dishcloth patterns I’ve put out!

The latest addition to the Sunny Hollow Pattern Set is a new crochet washcloth pattern perfect to add a cheery touch to your bath or kitchen decor.

Dishcloths and washcloths are so fun to crochet and this pattern is easy and quick. You’ll have a set in no time.

This design includes both borders from the Sunny Hollow Set. Now the coaster and placemat have a matching cloth that will tie elements together in your home decor. Just pick your favorite style or mix and match.

Check out the free pattern for the matching coaster and placemat.

The free pattern is provided below including the size, materials, and notes. An ad-free PDF version of the Sunny Hollow Washcloth Pattern is also available for you to purchase, download, and print out.

Simple Crochet Washcloth Pattern

Both Sunny Hollow Crochet Washcloth Patterns below!

Table of Contents

  • What You Need to Make a Crochet Washcloth with this Free Pattern
  • How to Make a Crochet Washcloth with this Free Pattern
    • Directions for Sunny Hollow Crochet Washcloth Style 1
    • Directions for Sunny Hollow Crochet Washcloth Style 2
  • How to Make a Crochet Washcloth - Free Pattern
    • Materials
    • Tools
    • Instructions
    • Notes
    • Related

What You Need to Make a Crochet Washcloth with this Free Pattern

Size:

  • Cloth 1 – 7.5 in x 7.5 in (19 cm x 19 cm)

  • Cloth 2 – 8 in x 8 in (20 cm x 20 cm)

Materials:

  • Cloth 1 – approximately 70 yards worsted weight cotton yarn. Drops Paris cotton yarn used for cloths pictured.

  • Cloth 2 – approximately 80 yards worsted weight cotton yarn. Drops Paris cotton yarn used for cloths pictured.

  • Crochet hook size H/8 (5.0mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

  • Tapestry needle

Skill Level: Easy

Gauge: In half double crochet, 14 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches

 

Pattern Notes

The yarn used for these designs contains natural fiber and requires special laundering. Please read yarn labels and follow directions to maintain the life of your crochet work.

Special Stitches

Half Double Crochet in Bottom Loop of Foundation Chain:

Turn your foundation chain over and crochet in the row of single “bumps” or loops created on the bottom when you made the chain.

(Altered) Bean Stitch / Puff Stitch:

Insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull through, *yarn over, insert hook in same stitch, yarn over and pull through, repeat from * 2 more times, yarn over, pull through 8 loops on hook, chain 1 (to lock stitch). Skip 1 stitch immediately following bean stitch. This will equal 2 stitches in pattern.

Free DIY Crochet Washcloth Pattern

How to Make a Crochet Washcloth with this Free Pattern

Directions for Sunny Hollow Crochet Washcloth Style 1

Chain 29.

Row 1:

Half double crochet in bottom loop of foundation chain (see Special Stitches Section for instructions) in second chain from hook and continue to end of row, turn. (28 stitches total)

Row 2:

Chain 1, half double crochet in first stitch of row, 13 (Altered) Bean Stitches (see Special Stitches Section above) across row until last stitch, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn. (13 beans total, 2 half double crochet stitches total)

Rows 3 – 18:

Chain 1, half double crochet, 1 bean stitch, 22 half double crochet, 1 bean stitch, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn. (2 beans total, 24 half double crochet stitches total)

Row 19:

Chain 1, half double crochet in first stitch of row, 13 bean stitches across row until last stitch, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn. (13 beans total, 2 half double crochet stitches total)

Row 20:

Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch of row. (28 stitches total)

Fasten off.

Weave in ends.

Easy Crochet Cotton Washcloth

Directions for Sunny Hollow Crochet Washcloth Style 2

Chain 29.

Row 1:

Half double crochet in bottom loop of foundation chain (see Special Stitches Section for instructions) in second chain from hook and continue to end of row, turn. (28 stitches total)

Rows 2 – 3:

Chain 1, half double crochet in first stitch of row, 13 (Altered) Bean Stitches (see Special Stitches Section above) across row until last stitch, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn. (13 beans total, 2 half double crochet stitches total)

Rows 4 – 17:

Chain 1, half double crochet in first stitch of row, 2 bean stitches, 18 half double crochet, 2 bean stitches, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn. (4 beans total, 20 half double crochet stitches total)

Rows 18 – 19:

Chain 1, half double crochet in first stitch of row, 13 bean stitches across row until last stitch, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn. (13 beans total, 2 half double crochet stitches total)

Row 20:

Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch of row. (28 stitches total)

Fasten off.

Weave in ends.

Yield: 1 Dishcloth

How to Make a Crochet Washcloth - Free Pattern

How to Make a Crochet Washcloth - Free Pattern

If you need a beginner crochet project, this tutorial for how to make a crochet washcloth and the free pattern, well, it's perfect!

Active Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Difficulty Easy

Materials

  • Cloth 1 – approximately 70 yards worsted weight cotton yarn. Drops Paris cotton yarn used for cloths pictured.
  • Cloth 2 – approximately 80 yards worsted weight cotton yarn. Drops Paris cotton yarn used for cloths pictured.

Tools

  • Crochet hook size H/8 (5.0mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
  • Tapestry needle

Instructions

Directions for Sunny Hollow Crochet Washcloth Style 1

  1. Chain 29.
  2. Row 1: Half double crochet in bottom loop of foundation chain (see Special Stitches Section for instructions) in second chain from hook and continue to end of row, turn. (28 stitches total)
  3. Row 2: Chain 1, half double crochet in first stitch of row, 13 (Altered) Bean Stitches (see Special Stitches Section above) across row until last stitch, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn. (13 beans total, 2 half double crochet stitches total)
  4. Rows 3 - 18: Chain 1, half double crochet, 1 bean stitch, 22 half double crochet, 1 bean stitch, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn. (2 beans total, 24 half double crochet stitches total)
  5. Row 19: Chain 1, half double crochet in first stitch of row, 13 bean stitches across row until last stitch, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn. (13 beans total, 2 half double crochet stitches total)
  6. Row 20: Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch of row. (28 stitches total)
  7. Fasten off.
  8. Weave in ends.

Directions for Sunny Hollow Crochet Washcloth Style 2

  1. Chain 29.
  2. Row 1: Half double crochet in bottom loop of foundation chain (see Special Stitches Section for instructions) in second chain from hook and continue to end of row, turn. (28 stitches total)
  3. Rows 2 - 3: Chain 1, half double crochet in first stitch of row, 13 (Altered) Bean Stitches (see Special Stitches Section above) across row until last stitch, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn. (13 beans total, 2 half double crochet stitches total)
  4. Rows 4 - 17: Chain 1, half double crochet in first stitch of row, 2 bean stitches, 18 half double crochet, 2 bean stitches, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn. (4 beans total, 20 half double crochet stitches total)
  5. Rows 18 - 19: Chain 1, half double crochet in first stitch of row, 13 bean stitches across row until last stitch, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn. (13 beans total, 2 half double crochet stitches total)
  6. Row 20: Chain 1, half double crochet in each stitch of row. (28 stitches total)
  7. Fasten off.
  8. Weave in ends.

Notes

Size:

  • Cloth 1 – 7.5 in x 7.5 in (19 cm x 19 cm)
  • Cloth 2 – 8 in x 8 in (20 cm x 20 cm)


Skill Level: Easy

Gauge: In half double crochet, 14 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches 

Pattern Notes

The yarn used for these designs contains natural fiber and requires special laundering. Please read yarn labels and follow directions to maintain the life of your crochet work.

Special Stitches

Half Double Crochet in Bottom Loop of Foundation Chain:

Turn your foundation chain over and crochet in the row of single “bumps” or loops created on the bottom when you made the chain.

(Altered) Bean Stitch / Puff Stitch:

Insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull through, *yarn over, insert hook in same stitch, yarn over and pull through, repeat from * 2 more times, yarn over, pull through 8 loops on hook, chain 1 (to lock stitch). Skip 1 stitch immediately following bean stitch. This will equal 2 stitches in pattern.

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Project Type: Crochet / Category: Dishcloths

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