Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
How to crochet an easy, beginner friendly washcloth worked in simple half double crochets and sport weight 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
- Worsted Weight Haylee Washcloths: youtu.be/h8xT9Ud4KT0?si=6vJmuL96cLVgVN04
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 35 (55, 70, 95, 120, 145, 180) Yards of #2 Sport Weight / Fine Yarn – I used Queensland Cotton Coastal Fine in the Azure colorway, a G6/4.25mm crochet hook and tapestry needle.
Buy Queensland Coastal Cotton Fine in my yarn shop: yarncraftsandcoffee.com/product/queensland-coastal-cotton-fine-yarn
Material Notes:
Yarn Alternatives: WeCrochet CotLin, Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK and I might go so far as to say Juniper Moon Zooey, though I haven’t tested
If you wanted to use this an afghan square instead, use your favorite sport weight / fine #2 yarn paired with an H8/5mm 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 F5/3.75mm. 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 Fine, I did not so I kept the same hook throughout.
I originally intended on using a F5/3.75mm crochet hook when I was planning out this washcloth design, but out of habit, I reached for my G6/4.25mm, which I usually use with lightweight #3 yarn, and I liked how it was coming along so I kept going with it. The drape is gorgeous, but it is a little holey. Feel free to go down hook sizes for a tighter stitch.
Time Spent:
I had the the 7″ in just under an hour and a half.
Measurements:
4", 5", 6", 7", 8", 9", 10"
Gauge:
Measured in Pattern: 17 HDC by 11 Rows = 3 3/8″ Square
Note: If you are measuring a swatch that is only 17 HDC wide by 11 rows tall, it will measure slightly larger. If working a swatch, I recommend working at least 20-25 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 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.
You can find the free written pattern on my Cre8tion Crochet blog: eyeloveknots.com/2024/09/sport-weight-crochet-dishcloth-free-pattern.html
Buy the ad-free, printer friendly PDF on Ravelry: ravelry.com/patterns/library/sport-weight-haylee-washcloths
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro
00:58 Materials
02:39 Is gauge essential for a washcloth?
03:05 How to Make a Slip Knot
03:41 How to Crochet a Chain
03:55 How to Count Crochet Chains
04:03 Chart: How Many Chains by Size
04:14 Row 1 and How to Half Double Crochet (US HDC)
05:03 How to Count Half Double Crochet Stitches
05:49 Row 2
07:19 Remaining Rows
07:51 Checkpoint: Measure the width
08:00 How to Count Half Double Crochet Rows
08:53 Chart: How Many Rows by Size with Measurement
08:58 Intro to a Washcloth Border
09:42 Start Border Without Hanging Loop
10:38 Start Border With a Hanging Loop
13:17 Any Style: Increase for 1st Corner
14:46 How to Crochet Evenly Down a Half Double Crochet Washcloth
19:39 How to Crochet into the Opposite Side of the Foundation Chain
21:03 How to Crochet Evenly Up a Half Double Crochet Washcloth
23:35 How to Finish for Hanging Loop
24:47 How to Finish Washcloth Without a Loop
26:12 How to Weave in Crochet Tail Ends
31:15 Outro
How to crochet an easy, beginner friendly washcloth worked in simple half double crochets and sport weight 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
- Worsted Weight Haylee Washcloths: youtu.be/h8xT9Ud4KT0?si=6vJmuL96cLVgVN04
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 35 (55, 70, 95, 120, 145, 180) Yards of #2 Sport Weight / Fine Yarn – I used Queensland Cotton Coastal Fine in the Azure colorway, a G6/4.25mm crochet hook and tapestry needle.
Buy Queensland Coastal Cotton Fine in my yarn shop: yarncraftsandcoffee.com/product/queensland-coastal-cotton-fine-yarn
Material Notes:
Yarn Alternatives: WeCrochet CotLin, Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK and I might go so far as to say Juniper Moon Zooey, though I haven’t tested
If you wanted to use this an afghan square instead, use your favorite sport weight / fine #2 yarn paired with an H8/5mm 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 F5/3.75mm. 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 Fine, I did not so I kept the same hook throughout.
I originally intended on using a F5/3.75mm crochet hook when I was planning out this washcloth design, but out of habit, I reached for my G6/4.25mm, which I usually use with lightweight #3 yarn, and I liked how it was coming along so I kept going with it. The drape is gorgeous, but it is a little holey. Feel free to go down hook sizes for a tighter stitch.
Time Spent:
I had the the 7″ in just under an hour and a half.
Measurements:
4", 5", 6", 7", 8", 9", 10"
Gauge:
Measured in Pattern: 17 HDC by 11 Rows = 3 3/8″ Square
Note: If you are measuring a swatch that is only 17 HDC wide by 11 rows tall, it will measure slightly larger. If working a swatch, I recommend working at least 20-25 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 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.
You can find the free written pattern on my Cre8tion Crochet blog: eyeloveknots.com/2024/09/sport-weight-crochet-dishcloth-free-pattern.html
Buy the ad-free, printer friendly PDF on Ravelry: ravelry.com/patterns/library/sport-weight-haylee-washcloths
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro
00:58 Materials
02:39 Is gauge essential for a washcloth?
03:05 How to Make a Slip Knot
03:41 How to Crochet a Chain
03:55 How to Count Crochet Chains
04:03 Chart: How Many Chains by Size
04:14 Row 1 and How to Half Double Crochet (US HDC)
05:03 How to Count Half Double Crochet Stitches
05:49 Row 2
07:19 Remaining Rows
07:51 Checkpoint: Measure the width
08:00 How to Count Half Double Crochet Rows
08:53 Chart: How Many Rows by Size with Measurement
08:58 Intro to a Washcloth Border
09:42 Start Border Without Hanging Loop
10:38 Start Border With a Hanging Loop
13:17 Any Style: Increase for 1st Corner
14:46 How to Crochet Evenly Down a Half Double Crochet Washcloth
19:39 How to Crochet into the Opposite Side of the Foundation Chain
21:03 How to Crochet Evenly Up a Half Double Crochet Washcloth
23:35 How to Finish for Hanging Loop
24:47 How to Finish Washcloth Without a Loop
26:12 How to Weave in Crochet Tail Ends
31:15 Outro
