I have made many other washcloths. Each time, I try to improve them for my own liking.
First I had to learn about the importance of sizing (all purpose cleaning), hook size/holes in the washcloth, and the direction you stitch = the direction it stretches and stretches.
Although I love all of my washcloths from the past… I wanted to make one that is perfect for ME! One that stretches at all direction so it doesn't end up oblong. One that has the right texture for scrubbing syrup off the counters and also gentle enough for my family to use.
Let me know what you think of the free Stitch11 Square Crochet Washcloth pattern! 😀
Supplies
I- 5.5 mm crochet hook
Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn
Stitches
CH- Chain
HDC- Half Double Crochet
DC – Double Crochet
TRE- Treble Crochet
Magic Circle
*FYI- I have you turning after each round so either side can be front or back.*
Round 1: Magic Circle. Ch 1, 8 HDC into Magic Circle. Join to first HDC and pull ring tight. (8)
Round 2: CH 1, TURN. 2 HDC into each HDC. Join to first HDC. (16)
Round 3: CH 1, TURN. **2 HDC into next stitch. 1 HDC into the next stitch. Repeat from ** around. Join to first HDC. (24)
Round 4: CH 1, TURN. ** HDC into the next 6 stitches. CH 2. HDC into same stitch. Repeat from ** around. Join to first HDC. (28)
Round 5: CH 1, TURN. HDC into the next stitch. **{HDC, CH 2, HDC}-all into CH space. HDC into the next 7 stitches. Repeat from ** 2 more times. {HDC, CH 2, HDC} all into CH space. HDC into next 6 stitches. Join to first HDC. (36)
Round 6: CH 1, TURN. HDC into next 7 stitches. **{HDC, CH 2, HDC} into CH space. HDC into next 9 stitches. Repeat from ** 2 more times. {HDC, CH 2, HDC} into CH space. HDC into the next 2 stitches. Join to first HDC. (44)
Round 7: CH 1, Turn. HDC into next 3 stitches. **{HDC, CH 2, HDC} into CH space. HDC into next 11 stitches. Repeat from ** 2 more times. {HDC, CH 2, HDC}Â into CH space. HDC into next 8 stitches. Join to first HDC. (52)
Cut yarn, leaving a tail for weaving in.
Change colors. Attaching yarn to a CH space (corner)
Round 8: CH 1. (Be sure to working in opposite direction than previous round) **{HDC, CH 2, HDC}- all in corner space. HDC into next 13 stitches. Repeat from ** 3 more times. Join to first HDC. (60)
Round 9: CH 1, TURN. HDC into next 14 stitches. **{HDC, CH 2, HDC} all in CH space. HDC into next 15 stitches. Repeat from ** 2 more times. {HDC, CH 2, HDC} all in CH space. HDC into next stitch. Join to first HDC. (68)
Cut yarn, leaving a tail for weaving in.
Change colors. Attaching yarn to a CH space (corner)
Round 10: CH 2. (Be sure to working in opposite direction than previous round) **{DC, 2 TRE, DC} – all in CH space. DC into next 17 stitches. Repeat from ** 3 more times. Join to first DC. (72)
I like your patterns and enjoy making them. Thank you so munch
I love the dish cloth pattern! I’m making a set for my mother for her birthday, she has everything, but I’m betting she doesn’t have handmade dish cloths!! Thanks so much for sharing, they are perfect!
I made some for my mom too. She loves them for washing her face 😀
Love this pattern! Works up quickly and looks great!
http://eyeloveknots.blogspot.com/2014/10/crochet-square-washcloth-pattern-review.html
This made up beautiful. Thank you for sharing your patterns. This is going to make make great gifts.
I have been searching and searching trying to find this pattern again!! We love this washcloth!! Super pattern!!
How is the Magic Circle made?