Last Updated on January 29, 2022 by Cyprianne Nolan
This crochet washcloth pattern is a perfect place to start for those who want to learn and practice some beginner crochet basics. After completing this beginner crochet pattern you will be an expert at making the single crochet (SC) stitch and as a result will be able to make many more fun and easy crochet projects like cup cozies, headbands and pot holders to name a few.
In this tutorial I have chosen to use acrylic yarn. Now, if you check out my YouTube comments you will find many are against using acrylic for a washcloth – you can read and decide for yourselves. However, I believe most of you are beginner crocheters. Therefore, I have chosen acrylic yarn because it glides beautifully along your crochet hook and doesn’t tend to fray or strand as many 100% cottons which makes it difficult to work with.
Keep this in mind – this is a crochet ‘washcloth’ not crochet ‘dishcloth’. You are welcome to choose any yarn you like but for me I LOVE acrylic for my face scrubs and washcloths. They stay soft, keep their shape, don’t fade and really don’t stain.
HOWEVER, this being said I DO NOT recommend acrylic in the kitchen. As pointed out by a lovely lady on my youtube channel some acrylics are made from fibres which will melt when exposed to heat. So unless it is for dishes only – skip the acrylic in the kitchen.
Single Crochet Washcloth
This easy crochet washcloth pattern is made from entirely single crochet! So if you can single crochet and chain you can do this even as a beginner. My best advise it to use a stitch marker at the beginning and end of each row – this will keep your edges straight and take the guesswork out of finding the stitches that can be challenging for beginner crocheters.
Single Crochet
Easy crochet washcloth video tutorial
Beginner Crochet Washcloth Pattern
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
MATERIALS: (affiliate links below)
- Worsted weight yarn – cotton, acrylic
- 6.5 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle (used to weave in ends)
- Measuring Tape or Ruler
ABBREVIATIONS:
- Ch – Chain
- Sc – Single Crochet
SINGLE CROCHET WASHCLOTH INSTRUCTIONS:
Ch 25
Row 1: Sc in 2nd chain from hook and each chain stitch across (24) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Sc in 1st and each sc across (24) Ch 1, turn.
Repeat row 2 until piece measures 8″ or 33 rows. Note: Depending on your gauge (how tight your work your stitches) your piece may not measure the same as mine. In this case simply measure your piece until the length equals the width.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Did you use COTTON or ACRYLIC? Be sure to let me know what you chose, I would love too to see a comment and picture on Pinterest. Now my friends, lets get hook’in!
Thanks for trying out my Beginner Crochet Washcloth Pattern! xo
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Sweet pattern! I wish it had a boarder.
I’m more practiced than a beginner and I’m trying a new to me cotton yarn ! It’s called SUGAR N CREAM
SCRUB OFF .
IM MAKING IT FOR MYSELF
TO USE IN THE BATH TO HELP EXFOLIATE MY VERY DRY SKIN.
I HAVE SOME HEALTH ISSUES AND I’M TAKING MEDICATION THAT DRIEES ME OUT . IM ALSO POST MENAPAUSE AND I HAVE LOW THYROID DISEASE WICH BOTH MAKE MANAGING MY SKIN IN THE WINTER 50 TIMEs HARDER!
Thanks for the lesson I really appreciate learning new patterns with crochet!!
I just used Sugar N Cream for the 1st time a few weeks back – it is very nice yarn. I haven’t tried the scrub off before – sounds like something I could use too. Yup my skin is changing drastically starting menopause. Man like hot flashes aren’t enough? LOL
Thank you for the feed back on the border. You could add one just work in each stitch then when you get to the corners work three and continue onto the next side.
If you give it a try I would love to hear how you make out.
Keep well. xo
did you man just plain yarn not cotton yarn
You can use either. I find cotton a little tricky if you are a beginner because it tends to unravel. But any yarn would be fine 🙂
Hi Cyprianne! I love your patterns. I remember you more from Speckled Frog Crochet so its cool to see your growth as a designer! I have a yarn shop online, so I hope there may be a collaboration one day. Would it be cool to make some of your patterns, link to you and post results on my website?
Yes of course that sounds great I’d be happy to put a link back to your shop with yarn as well could you send me your website would love to check it out!
Cool! My yarn shop is http://knitsandnotions.com . I can’t wait to start crocheting… more!