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How to crochet an easy, beginner friendly washcloth worked in simple half double crochets and worsted weight cotton yarn. 7 sizes included! 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.
The most common washcloth size I come across is 8″ by 8″, but I know everybody has their size preferences so I aim to have square sizes from 4″ to 10″.
- Washcloth Crochet a Long: youtu.be/D3IQnyNEKqg
- Sport Weight Haylee Washcloths: youtu.be/q9SgEtkDE-o
You May Like These Other Half Double Crochet Pieces to Match:
- Haylee Wreath: youtu.be/Qqy1VZRoZhQ
- Lightweight Haylee Ornament: youtu.be/yzg4sOPgvmc
- Haylee Hand Towel: eyeloveknots.com/2021/06/haylee-hand-towel-free-crochet-pattern.html
This post contains affiliate links.
You'll need 20 (25, 35, 45, 60, 70, 85) Yards of Worsted Weight Yarn – I used Queensland Cotton Coastal in the Malachite [Green] and Cobalt [Darker Blue] colorways, an H8/5mm crochet hook and tapestry needle.
Buy Queensland Coastal Cotton in my yarn shop: yarncraftsandcoffee.com/product/queensland-coastal-cotton-yarn-solids
Material Notes:
Yarn Alternative: WeCrochet Dishie Yarn
If you wanted to use this as an afghan square instead, use your favorite worsted weight yarn paired with an I9/5.5mm crochet hook (because cotton yarn is more relaxed than say an acrylic or wool).
I love my Koi Fish ergonomic crochet hook from SiennasBowtique on Etsy: tidd.ly/3AKVOMr
If you experience ruffling when working the border, this is caused from a change, especially seen on the sides. My quick fix is to simply go down a hook size to a G6/4.25mm. 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.
I usually recommend jewelry pliers to use to help weave in ends, as cotton yarn can be quite tough on the fingers when weaving in with just fingers and a tapestry needle, but Queensland Coastal Cotton is really smooth, and easy to weave the yarn in and out of.
Time Spent:
I had the 7″ in just under 45 minutes.
Measurements:
4", 5", 6", 7", 8", 9", 10"
Gauge:
Measured in Pattern: 11 HDC = 3 1/8″ Wide by 11 Rows = 4 1/8″ Tall
Note: If you are measuring a swatch that is only 11 HDC wide by 11 rows tall, it will measure slightly larger. If working a swatch, I recommend working at least 15-18 stitches by 15-18 rows, but a swatch is not necessary for this project unless the finished size is essential to you.
When working the pattern, the border will add about 5/8″ to the width and height. After working about 4 – 6 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.
You can find the free written pattern on my EyeLoveKnots blog: eyeloveknots.com/2015/06/chads-emerald-washcloth-in-2-sizes-free.html
Buy the ad-free, printer friendly PDF on Ravelry: ravelry.com/patterns/library/haylee-washcloth
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro
00:58 Materials
01:55 Is gauge essential for a washcloth?
02:02 How to Make a Slip Knot
02:37 How to Crochet a Chain
02:51 How to Count Crochet Chains
02:59 Chart: How Many Chains by Size
03:10 Row 1 and How to Half Double Crochet (US HDC)
03:59 How to Count Half Double Crochet Stitches
04:45 Row 2
06:15 Remaining Rows
06:47 Checkpoint: Measure the width
06:56 How to Count Half Double Crochet Rows
07:49 Chart: How Many Rows by Size with Measurement
07:54 Intro to a Washcloth Border
08:39 Start Border Without Hanging Loop
09:34 Start Border With a Hanging Loop
12:14 Any Style: Increase for 1st Corner
13:42 How to Crochet Evenly Down a Half Double Crochet Washcloth
18:35 How to Crochet into the Opposite Side of the Foundation Chain
20:00 How to Crochet Evenly Up a Half Double Crochet Washcloth
22:31 How to Finish for Hanging Loop
23:44 How to Finish Washcloth Without a Loop
25:08 How to Weave in Crochet Tail Ends
30:12 Outro
How to crochet an easy, beginner friendly washcloth worked in simple half double crochets and worsted weight cotton yarn. 7 sizes included! 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.
The most common washcloth size I come across is 8″ by 8″, but I know everybody has their size preferences so I aim to have square sizes from 4″ to 10″.
- Washcloth Crochet a Long: youtu.be/D3IQnyNEKqg
- Sport Weight Haylee Washcloths: youtu.be/q9SgEtkDE-o
You May Like These Other Half Double Crochet Pieces to Match:
- Haylee Wreath: youtu.be/Qqy1VZRoZhQ
- Lightweight Haylee Ornament: youtu.be/yzg4sOPgvmc
- Haylee Hand Towel: eyeloveknots.com/2021/06/haylee-hand-towel-free-crochet-pattern.html
This post contains affiliate links.
You'll need 20 (25, 35, 45, 60, 70, 85) Yards of Worsted Weight Yarn – I used Queensland Cotton Coastal in the Malachite [Green] and Cobalt [Darker Blue] colorways, an H8/5mm crochet hook and tapestry needle.
Buy Queensland Coastal Cotton in my yarn shop: yarncraftsandcoffee.com/product/queensland-coastal-cotton-yarn-solids
Material Notes:
Yarn Alternative: WeCrochet Dishie Yarn
If you wanted to use this as an afghan square instead, use your favorite worsted weight yarn paired with an I9/5.5mm crochet hook (because cotton yarn is more relaxed than say an acrylic or wool).
I love my Koi Fish ergonomic crochet hook from SiennasBowtique on Etsy: tidd.ly/3AKVOMr
If you experience ruffling when working the border, this is caused from a change, especially seen on the sides. My quick fix is to simply go down a hook size to a G6/4.25mm. 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.
I usually recommend jewelry pliers to use to help weave in ends, as cotton yarn can be quite tough on the fingers when weaving in with just fingers and a tapestry needle, but Queensland Coastal Cotton is really smooth, and easy to weave the yarn in and out of.
Time Spent:
I had the 7″ in just under 45 minutes.
Measurements:
4", 5", 6", 7", 8", 9", 10"
Gauge:
Measured in Pattern: 11 HDC = 3 1/8″ Wide by 11 Rows = 4 1/8″ Tall
Note: If you are measuring a swatch that is only 11 HDC wide by 11 rows tall, it will measure slightly larger. If working a swatch, I recommend working at least 15-18 stitches by 15-18 rows, but a swatch is not necessary for this project unless the finished size is essential to you.
When working the pattern, the border will add about 5/8″ to the width and height. After working about 4 – 6 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.
You can find the free written pattern on my EyeLoveKnots blog: eyeloveknots.com/2015/06/chads-emerald-washcloth-in-2-sizes-free.html
Buy the ad-free, printer friendly PDF on Ravelry: ravelry.com/patterns/library/haylee-washcloth
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro
00:58 Materials
01:55 Is gauge essential for a washcloth?
02:02 How to Make a Slip Knot
02:37 How to Crochet a Chain
02:51 How to Count Crochet Chains
02:59 Chart: How Many Chains by Size
03:10 Row 1 and How to Half Double Crochet (US HDC)
03:59 How to Count Half Double Crochet Stitches
04:45 Row 2
06:15 Remaining Rows
06:47 Checkpoint: Measure the width
06:56 How to Count Half Double Crochet Rows
07:49 Chart: How Many Rows by Size with Measurement
07:54 Intro to a Washcloth Border
08:39 Start Border Without Hanging Loop
09:34 Start Border With a Hanging Loop
12:14 Any Style: Increase for 1st Corner
13:42 How to Crochet Evenly Down a Half Double Crochet Washcloth
18:35 How to Crochet into the Opposite Side of the Foundation Chain
20:00 How to Crochet Evenly Up a Half Double Crochet Washcloth
22:31 How to Finish for Hanging Loop
23:44 How to Finish Washcloth Without a Loop
25:08 How to Weave in Crochet Tail Ends
30:12 Outro
