Easy Crochet Washcloth for the Bathroom -

Do you need an easy crochet washcloth to put in your guest bathroom shower or spa set? Try making this simple double crochet washcloth today! The pattern is made from standard cotton yarn, and best of all, it’s free!

I’ve been completely overhauling my bathroom to make it more inviting for guests lately. I’ve been making bathroom sets, and brainstorming lots of crochet bathroom ideas that can be used for both decor and functionality.

Of course, one of the most obvious crochet items to put in the bathroom is a washcloth! You can leave one in the shower, or put it in a spa set, or even next to the sink.

(And while you’re at it, it’s a great idea make a crochet hand towel too!) 😉

All that to say, this quick and easy washcloth is super simple to make. I hope you enjoy the pattern!

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Double Crochet Dishcloth Pattern

VIDEO TUTORIAL:

Explanation: Sometimes we all need a quick, easy project that can be put to use right away. Enter, the Simple Double Crochet Washcloth! This washcloth works up super fast and has a beautiful crab stitch border for a professional looking finish. There’s even a matching scrubbie pattern included!

Materials:

Lily Sugar’n Cream Yarn: (100% cotton, 120 yds/109 m, 2.5 oz/71 g) in two contrasting colors (see more dishcloths that use sugar ‘n cream here!)
Or a similar worsted weight cotton yarn
G/4.5mm crochet hook
Yarn needle

Notes:

Ch 2 at beginning of rows does NOT count as a dc.
Dishcloth is worked in a simple rectangle. We will start with a foundation single crochet row, which will keep the top and bottom edge the same size, rather than having a tight chain row.
Written instructions will be shown first, with a tutorial for the crab stitch and the border on pages 3-5.

Measurements/Sizing:

Scrubbie: 3” wide

Small Dishcloth: 6” wide

Large Dishcloth: 8” wide

Gauge:

14 dc = 4”

Abbreviations/Stitches Used (U.S.)

Chain – ch

Foundation single crochet – fsc

Single crochet – sc

Double crochet – dc

Stitch(es) – st(s)

Double Crochet Dishcloth Written Instructions:

Fsc 11 (21, 28).

Rnd 1: Ch 2, dc in first fsc and each fsc across. 11 (21, 28) dc

Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc in first st and each st across. 11 (21, 28) dc

Repeat row 2 until work measures your desired height. I like the height to be slightly shorter than the width. You can do this, or work until it is square. Whatever you prefer.

Border: With wrong side of work facing, join new color with sc in any corner. Ch 1, sc in same corner. Turn work. Work crab stitch (see tutorial) down the side from left to right, until 1 st is left. *Turn. (Sc, ch 1, sc) in corner. Turn work again. Work crab stitch down another side from left to right. Rep from * two times more. After finishing the last side of the crab stitch, turn and join with sl st to the first regular sc.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Simple Dishcloth Tutorial

The crab stitch is worked in the context of the border of this dishcloth. But there are a few more steps involved. So let’s go step by step through the border.

Start by joining in any corner, making a sc, ch 1, sc. Turn, and then work in the crab stitch down one side until there is 1 stitch left (photo 1). Now, turn your work to make the next corner (photo 2).

Make your sc, ch 1, and sc in the corner. Then turn again. The reason we have to keep turning is because we’re working regular (forward) single crochet in the corners. But then we’re working crab stitches (backward sc) down the sides.

After flipping the dishcloth around, the right side will be facing again, and you’re ready to continue the crab stitch from left to right again!

Common Crochet Washcloth Questions

Do I need to use cotton yarn for washcloths?

Yes. Cotton is essential for washcloths. It absorbs water well, whereas acrylic does not.

How do I wash crochet washcloths?

Most of your standard washcloth yarns are able to be washed and dried as normal. The only thing to keep in mind is that cotton tends to shrink a bit after washing and drying. This is to be expected, and is apart of the normal process.

Do I need to block crochet washcloths?

No, generally not! washcloths get a great deal of use in water. There would be no point in blocking them, because the point of blocking is to get a project to retain a specific shape.

Conclusion

This double crochet washcloth is easy to make yet very beautiful! You can use your new dishcloth for the bathroom OR the kitchen! So what are you waiting for? Get out your crochet hook and start making them! I hope you enjoy this crochet pattern as much as I loved designing it.

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