How to crochet a basic washcloth

Materials

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Pattern

  • Begin: chain 27
  • Row 1: beginning from second chain from the hook, sc across, chain and turn (26 sts)
  • Row 2-4 (3 rows): sc across, chain and turn (26 sts)
  • Row 5-16 (12 rows): hdc across, chain and turn (26 sts)
  • Row 17-20 (4 rows): sc across, chain and turn (26 sts)
  • At the end of row 20, chain 1 and sc around the outside of the coaster. (Sc, chain 1, sc) in each of the four corners. Slip stitch into the first sc of the border, and finish off.

Abbreviations

  • sc: single crochet
  • sc x: sc x number of times
  • hdc: half double crochet
  • st(s): stitches
  • (x sts): x total stitches in round/row
  • (…) x: repeat stitches within brackets x times

1. Make a slip knot

2. Hold your yarn and hook

3. Work chain stitches

4. Work single crochet rows

5. Work half double crochet rows

6. Work a single crochet border

Your washcloth is all done! I hope you enjoyed crocheting it and enjoyed the workshop. I would love to see your finished project, so share a picture on Instagram with me by using the #littleworldofwhimsy and tagging me @littleworldofwhimsy.