Crochet Pattern: 3 Pretty Washcloths in Single Crochet
By Corinne Munger – 39 Comments| As requested by readers on the Crocheted Cotton Washcloth Sampler post, here are the 3 washcloth patterns! Washcloths and dishcloths are one of the most used and useful items in our homes. And they’re usually pretty, well, blah. Here you’ll find 3 very different patterns all using one crochet stitch – single crochet! The variations used with the single crochet stitches, make the washcloths look like they came from the most experienced of crocheters! |  |
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Finished Size: Approximately 8″ (20 cm) wide, 8″ (20 cm) tall
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Materials: Medium Weight Yarn (approximately 50 yards per washcloth, Sugar’n Cream Cotton Yarn used in photo) Crochet Hook G (4.25 mm) |
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Gauge:
Gauge is not important for this project. If you’d like a larger or smaller cloth, increase or decrease number of stitches in beginning chain (see instructions).
Need help understanding the abbreviations and symbols? Check out the crochet abbreviation chart.
Crochet Pattern: 3 Pretty Washcloths
Washcloth #1
Ch 32 (or a chain that is the width of your desired washcloth. If the chain is adjusted there must be an even number of chains)
Row 1: sc in forth ch from hook, *ch 1, skip 1 ch, sc in next ch, repeat from * across
Row 2: ch 2, turn, skip first sc, sc in next ch-space, *ch 1, skip 1 sc, sc in next ch-space, repeat from * across
Repeat row 2, 23 more times or until the washcloth is as long as desired. Do not finish off, continue with border instructions at end of pattern.
Washcloth #2
Ch 32 (or a chain that is the width of your desired washcloth. If the chain is adjusted there must be an even number of chains)
Row 1: 2 sc in second ch from hook, skip 1 ch, *2 sc in next ch, skip 1 ch, repeat from * across until 1 ch remains, sc in last ch
NOTE: In the next rows, you will be crocheting IN BETWEEN the sets of 2 sc you made in the previous row.
Row 2: ch 1, turn, skip first st, sc in next st, skip 1 st, *2 sc in next st, skip 1 st, repeat from * across until 1 st remains, sc in last st
Repeat row 2, 23 more times or until the washcloth is as long as desired. Do not finish off, continue with border instructions at end of pattern.
Washcloth #3
Ch 31 (or a chain that is the width of your desired washcloth. If the chain is adjusted there must be an odd number of chains)
NOTE: This pattern is worked as follows: 1 sc in the back loop then 1 sc in the front loop, throughout the pattern. You may find yourself moving your piece forward and back in order to see the front or back of the stitch.
Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across
Rows 2: ch 1, turn, *sc in back loop of next sc, sc in front loop of next sc, repeat from * across
Repeat row 2, 23 more times or until the washcloth is as long as desired. Do not finish off, continue with border instructions at end of pattern.
Border (for all washcloths)
Single crochet evenly around the washcloth. For a photo tutorial on crocheting along the edge, check out our post Crocheting Around the Edges!
Remember, you will single crochet along each side of the washcloth. When you come to the corners, 3 sc in each corner. When you have crocheted all around and come to the first corner made, slip stitch into the middle stitch of that corner and finish off.
Need help while crocheting? Feel free to leave a comment below and I’ll help you out!
Corinne,
Thank you so much for taking the time to print the patterns for all of us..How nice of you to do….I am gonna make some with Christmas yarn..They are so pretty..Nice work!!!
Thank you! I hope you enjoy making them. Once you get the hang of it, you’ll fly through them!
Just tried dishcloth no.3,I love it! It is so pretty and the texture is awesome. I added my own border. Great Pattern!
Thanks so much for taking the time to post and share the patterns.. I appreciate it so much!
I bought some red and green Christmas cotton to get started! Blessings!
I’m sure they’ll be really pretty in Christmas colors! Have fun!
Thanks so much for your promptness in sharing the patterns. Hobby Lobby here I come, these have made my Christmas “to-do” list for sure!
Hi…thank you SO much for your generosity in publishing these patterns. I am somewhat new to crocheting and am wondering what is the difference between skipping a chain (skip 1 ch) and skipping a stitch (skip 1 st)? Thank you!
Hi Lori, You’re welcome! The difference between skipping a chain vs. skipping a stitch is simple. When it says skip a ch, that’s because it’s the first row you’re crocheting (into the foundation “chain”). Skipping a “stitch” is when you’re crocheting into additional rows that already have crochet stitches in them. Does that explain it?
Perfectly! Thank you!!!
thanks so much for posting the patterns so soon!!!!
Be blessed!
Jean
You’re very welcome! Enjoy!
Hi again Corinne,
Like I said before, I am new to crocheting so I apologize for the multiple questions for explanations—in Washcloth #2 it says: “NOTE: In the next rows, you will be crocheting IN BETWEEN the sets of 2 sc you made in the previous row.”—does this mean I literally reach down to the previous row to work the stitches? Thank you…I appreciate your help.
That’s ok Lori. that was a little tricky to put into words. Let me try another way……when you crocheted the previous row you crocheted, sc, sc into the same stitch and then moved to the next stitch and crocheted sc and sc. You want to insert your hook BETWEEN the two “sets” of sc. It’s a little tricky to see but if you put your finger behind those sets of stitches and push it out to wear you stretch it, you’ll see a little easier where to make the next stitch. Normally, you insert your hook underneath the 2 loops of the stitch, but in this pattern, you don’t – I’ll try to post an additional picture of this (not sure if I can get a picture to depict it, but I’l try).
I think I know what you mean! Thanks, Corinne!
Thank you for posting these! I am going to start one tonight!
Thanks for these patterns. So far, I like #3 the best. It makes for such an interesting texture!
You’re welcome Debbie! I thought the same thing when I was trying to find the right pattern. I figured the more texture, the better the cleaning ability!
These are very pretty. Thank you very much for sharing. I look forward to making many.
Ta Ta for now the Bagg Lady, Cathy
Hi Cathy! Glad you like them. Let us know if you have any questions. Happy crocheting!
Can’t thank you enough for these patterns…….will be starting shortly as I think that they will make wonderful christmas presents….
I love moss stitch (sc, ch, sc) in washcloths! Looks woven. Beautiful patterns! Thanks!
Thank you soooo much for posting the directions to your cute dish cloths. I can’t wait to get started.
Love these! However, I’m having trouble with pattern 3. The ends of my rows are becoming uneven as I crochet up – like I’m dropping a stitch with each row. Should my last sc in each row be in the turning chain?
This pattern is a little tricky as you work in the front loop, then in the back loop – your row kind of gets “twisted”. Make sure to count your stitches (30 in this case), and every row should end up with you making a stitch in the FRONT loop (not the turning chain).
I’ve struggled with both pattern 1 and now pattern 2. I’m not sure what you mean when you say skip the first stitch. Do you mean the stitch that’s under the turning chain? If I skip it, then when I skip the next stitch, I’m one stitch ahead of being in between the set of two.
Hi Sasha, Let’s see if I can explain it a little better for you. When the instructions say, skip 1 stitch, it’s talking about the very 1st stitch in the row before the one you’re working on. In pattern 1, you will be working BETWEEN the single crochets in the previous row. In pattern 2, you will be making 2 single crochets in the same stitch, then skipping a stitch and then making 2 single crochets again in the next stitch. When you being a row, the first stitch in the row is the first stitch AFTER any turning chains you made. In pattern 1, you will always be crocheting a single crochet in the chain SPACE for your 1st stitch. In pattern 2, when you turn your row, you will have 1 sc, a space, and then 2 sc in one st. You will crochet in the 1st space after the 1 sc, then skip the 2 sc and then crochet in the space after that stitch. I know it’s confusing but I hope this helps you a little.
Thanks, Corinne. I think that will help.
My rows keep getting smaller and I’ve restarted several times and I can’t figure it out!!! Can you help me?
Sure! My biggest tip would be to try and count your stitches after you do each row. You may be accidentally skipping stitches.
Hi, thank you for the patterns. I was thinking of starting to sell dishcloths, and was wondering about these patterns. Are they yours, and is that a possibility, or would I only be allowed to give them as gifts.
Hi Liz, yes, you can sell any finished crocheted item made from any patterns on CrochetSpot.com. Here’s more about the copyrights if you’re interested: Crochet Pattern Copyrights
Thank you, Rach.el, I’ll try that
Rachel
I found the link to this post on pinterest and I’m so glad I did! I’ve made 2 of the 3 washclothes already, and I love how they turned out, they are so pretty! Thanks so much for sharing these patterns. I have a lot of doctor appointments coming up, and these are simple, easy projects that will be perfect for working on in the waiting room
Hello, Corrine. I plan on making a set of all three of your washcloths and had started with Washcloth #1 when I ran into a problem on the very first row. The pattern states to chain 32 (or any even number of chains) and then work a sc in the third chain from the hook; however, whenever I ch 1, skip 1 ch, sc in next ch across, I end up with one chain left over at the end of Row 1. I’ve started over several times and still end up with an extra chain. I know I’m not forgetting to skip a chain in between the single crochets and have counted my single crochets and chains. Could you help me, please? Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Respectfully,
V
Hi Venetia, I think Corinne meant to say “forth chain from hook” instead of “third chain”. I just updated the pattern. Let me know if you run into anything else.
Dear Rachel,
Thank you for responding to my inquiry. Your response is appreciated. I will be sure to alter my copy of the pattern to start in the fourth chain from the hook. I attempted washcloths #2 and #3 while waiting for an answer and ran into the same problem. Guess I’ll try skipping one more chain with them, too.
Again, your response is truly appreciated.
Sincerely,
V
Hi again! Washcloth 2 and 3 seem to be correct for the beginning chain as far as I can see. For washcloth 2 you’ll start with an even chain. For washcloth 3 you’ll start with an odd chain, which will give you and even number of single crochets on the first row.
Thank you, again, for responding, Rachel. You are appreciated.
I’ll give them all another try . . . they are too beautiful not to. I may have been thrown off when I started the first washcloth and had trouble with it. . . .
Here’s wishing you a T-riffic Tuesday.
V