Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
After you finish crocheting your washcloth, before getting started with the border, I'll show you how you can add a hanging loop in so you can hang up your washcloth as decor, for drying or to store after drying.
My border is going to be in simple single crochet, which I start after completing the loop. You could easily change up the stitch pattern or work additional rounds into your border.
This is a short clip, but you can view a slower, more detailed video tutorial for the Hanging Loop here: youtu.be/ZuY5JkmyKrg?si=A_BJWevpK6tT488O
🧶 Queensland Coastal Cotton in the Cobalt colorway sold in my Yarn Crafts and Coffee yarn shop: yarncraftsandcoffee.com/product/queensland-coastal-cotton-yarn-solids
🩶 Haylee Washcloth
Half Double Washcloth Video Tutorial: youtu.be/h8xT9Ud4KT0?si=bZFKy621d-CD_1JU
Free Crochet Pattern on my blog: eyeloveknots.com/2015/06/chads-emerald-washcloth-in-2-sizes-free.html
✨️Blog subscribers can download the free PDF anytime from the Free File Library on EyeLoveKnots.com after plugging in this month's password (free to sign up).
After you finish crocheting your washcloth, before getting started with the border, I'll show you how you can add a hanging loop in so you can hang up your washcloth as decor, for drying or to store after drying.
My border is going to be in simple single crochet, which I start after completing the loop. You could easily change up the stitch pattern or work additional rounds into your border.
This is a short clip, but you can view a slower, more detailed video tutorial for the Hanging Loop here: youtu.be/ZuY5JkmyKrg?si=A_BJWevpK6tT488O
🧶 Queensland Coastal Cotton in the Cobalt colorway sold in my Yarn Crafts and Coffee yarn shop: yarncraftsandcoffee.com/product/queensland-coastal-cotton-yarn-solids
🩶 Haylee Washcloth
Half Double Washcloth Video Tutorial: youtu.be/h8xT9Ud4KT0?si=bZFKy621d-CD_1JU
Free Crochet Pattern on my blog: eyeloveknots.com/2015/06/chads-emerald-washcloth-in-2-sizes-free.html
✨️Blog subscribers can download the free PDF anytime from the Free File Library on EyeLoveKnots.com after plugging in this month's password (free to sign up).









![Crochet Granny Stitch Dishcloth with Sport Weight Yarn | Sport Weight Crochet Pattern | EyeLoveKnots
Learn how to crochet an easy crochet washcloth featuring the cute and classic granny stitch pattern in 7 sizes with this video tutorial using your favorite sport weight cotton yarn. This washcloth is a great project to work in a solid color, or bust out your yarn scraps and work in fun stripes or a color block pattern.
There is no doubt that handmade washcloths are great for washing dishes with, and also feel fantastic against the skin in the shower, though worked in the classic granny stitch pattern, I do question if the soap would go right through the holes or if Id get annoyed at feeling the other side of things against my hands through the holes?
For me, the lacy stitch pattern of these granny stitch washcloths makes for a beautiful, decorative washcloth to display in the kitchen or bathroom, use as a doily or even as a coaster or use just for drying off hands and dishes and not washing anything with it UNTIL you see my upcoming update that I am working on with Stitch Soak Scrub Yarn from my Yarn Crafts and Coffee yarn shop to make these better for washing dishing and using in the shower - stay tuned!
The most common washcloth size is 8″ by 8″, but I know everybody has their size preferences so I aim to have square sizes from 4″ to 10″.
Youll Love These Other Granny Stitch Tutorials:
- Worsted Weight Washcloth: https://youtu.be/IT-0dgSJZaU
- Rectangle Shawl: https://youtu.be/giLDFtzSUJY
- Beanie: https://youtu.be/npd6CEJFJ_0
You May Like These Other Sport Weight Yarn Washcloth Crochet Tutorials:
- Haylee [Half Double Crochet]: https://youtu.be/q9SgEtkDE-o
- Grace Tinley [Granny Stitch]: https://youtu.be/XYnLHQGA_sw
Youll need 25 (35, 55, 65, 85, 100, 125) Yards of #2 Sport Weight Yarn – I used Queensland Cotton Coastal Fine in the Azure colorway, an F5/3.75mm crochet hook and tapestry needle.
*Worsted weight versions also shown in Malachite [Green] and Cobalt. If you like the color combo for the striped washcloth shown in the intro, it is a different yarn but in Queensland Coastal Cotton, Lemon and Calypso look similar.
Buy Queensland Coastal Cotton Fine in my yarn shop: https://yarncraftsandcoffee.com/product/queensland-coastal-cotton-fine-yarn/
Material Notes:
Yarn Alternatives: WeCrochet CotLin, Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK
Linen makes for a really lovely washcloth. It gets strong when wet, and gets softer and nicer with each wash. Linen blends often combine with cotton to add softness.
I love my ergonomic crochet hooks on Etsy (affiliate links):
- Koi Fish from SiennasBowtique: https://tidd.ly/3AKVOMr
- Alien from BronzeShepherdStudio: https://tidd.ly/435FfYY
If you experience ruffling when working the border, this is caused from a change in tension, especially seen on the sides. My quick fix is to simply go down a hook size to a E4/3.5mm. You can also continue with the same hook you’ve been working with, and just block the finished washcloth. Usually, I run into this issue, but with the Queensland Coastal Cotton, I did not so I kept the same hook throughout.
Time Spent:
I had the 7″ in just under an hour and a half.
Sizes:
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Gauge - Measured in Pattern:
- 9 clusters + spaces aka 27 stitches = 5 3/8″ wide
- 15 Rows = 5 7/8″
When working the pattern, the border will add about 3/8″ to the width and height. After working about 6 - 8 rows, you can measure the width, add in the border, and you will know if the finished size will be where you want it to be. The height is even easier to see as you can measure as you go, and stop when you get close to your desired height making sure to figure in the border.
Blog subscribers can download a free copy of the PDF anytime from the Free File Library with the password found in the most recent newsletter - its free to sign up: https://yarn-crafts-coffee.myflodesk.com/fmpwy17v72
You can find the free written pattern on my EyeLoveKnots blog: https://eyeloveknots.com/2024/10/granny-stitch-washcloth-free-crochet-pattern-sport-weight-yarn.html
Buy the ad-free, printer friendly PDF on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sport-weight-grace-tinley-washcloth
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro, Materials & Sizing
05:53 How to Make a Slip Knot
06:26 How to Crochet a Chain
06:46 How to Count Crochet Chains
07:01 Chart: How Many Chains by Size
07:05 Row 1 and How to Double Crochet (US DC)
10:35 Row 2
13:36 Remaining Rows
14:54 How to Count Half Double Crochet Rows
15:59 Checkpoint: Measure the Width
16:03 How to Adjust Size
16:45 Chart: How Many Rows by Size
16:49 Overview of Border
17:35 Start Border Without Hanging Loop
19:07 Start Border With Hanging Loop
22:22 Any Style: First Corner
23:37 How to Crochet Evenly in Single Crochet Down the Side
28:22 How to Crochet into the Opposite Side of the Foundation Chain
30:23 How to Evenly Crochet in Single Crochet Up the Side
32:04 Finish Border Without Loop
33:14 Finish Border With Loop
34:30 How to Weave in Crochet Ends
38:33 Outro Crochet Granny Stitch Dishcloth with Sport Weight Yarn | Sport Weight Crochet Pattern | EyeLoveKnots](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XYnLHQGA_sw/mqdefault.jpg)
