Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
How to crochet a textured crochet washcloth in 7 sizes and your favorite worsted weight cotton yarn. The amazing texture makes this the perfect washcloth for exfoliating with in the shower and the perfect dishcloth for the kitchen.
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 Little Pebbles: youtu.be/QG9kUNxO04g
Week 1 [Half Double Crochet]:
- Worsted Weight Haylee: youtu.be/h8xT9Ud4KT0
- Sport Weight Haylee: youtu.be/q9SgEtkDE-o
You May Like These Other Washcloth Crochet Tutorials:
- Colin Drew [C2C]: youtu.be/aSvvh43bk1M
- Shay [Single Crochet]: youtu.be/FggRPS1oyms
- Landon [Moss Stitch]: youtu.be/mSP-arnWJb8
This post contains affiliate links.
You'll need 30 (40, 55, 70, 90, 105, 130) Yards of Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn – I used Queensland Cotton Coastal in the Porcelain and Malachite [Green] 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.
Jewelry pliers are a great tool 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. My experience with Queensland Coastal Cotton has been that it is really smooth, and easy to weave the yarn in and out of, but I did find it a little tougher with these washcloths.
Time Spent:
I had the 7″ in just under an hour.
Measurements:
4", 5", 6", 7", 8", 9", 10"
Gauge:
Measured in Pattern:
- With the flat, back facing, 15 SC = 4″ wide
- With the textured, front facing, 14 Rows = 4 1/8″
Note: If you are measuring a swatch that is only 15 stitches wide by 14 rows tall, the measurements will slightly vary. If working a swatch, I recommend working at least 21 stitches by 20 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 1/2″ 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/2019/03/textured-pebble-washcloths-free-crochet-pattern.html
Buy the ad-free, printer friendly PDF on Ravelry: ravelry.com/patterns/library/little-pebbles-washcloth
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro, Materials & Sizing
04:19 How to Make a Slip Knot
04:53 How to Crochet a Chain
05:12 How to Count Crochet Chains
05:17 Chart: How Many Chains by Size
05:52 Row 1 and How to Single Crochet (US SC)
06:21 How to Treble Crochet (US TR)
10:17 How to Count Crochet Stitches
10:42 Row 2 [SC Row]
12:30 Row 3 [Textured Row]
14:03 Row 4 Recap Repeat for Remaining Rows
15:14 How to Count Textured Crochet Stitch Rows
16:03 Checkpoint: Measure the Width
16:27 How to Adjust Size
17:03 Chart: How Many Rows by Size
17:31 How to Add a Border to a Washcloth
18:27 Start Border Without Loop
19:01 Start Border With Hanging Loop
20:45 Any Style: First Corner
21:44 How to Crochet Evenly in Single Crochet
27:08 Finish Border Without Loop
28:20 Finish Border With Loop
29:38 How to Weave in Crochet Ends
34:32 Outro - Do you like to add hanging loops to your washcloth, or do you prefer a simple square shape?
How to crochet a textured crochet washcloth in 7 sizes and your favorite worsted weight cotton yarn. The amazing texture makes this the perfect washcloth for exfoliating with in the shower and the perfect dishcloth for the kitchen.
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 Little Pebbles: youtu.be/QG9kUNxO04g
Week 1 [Half Double Crochet]:
- Worsted Weight Haylee: youtu.be/h8xT9Ud4KT0
- Sport Weight Haylee: youtu.be/q9SgEtkDE-o
You May Like These Other Washcloth Crochet Tutorials:
- Colin Drew [C2C]: youtu.be/aSvvh43bk1M
- Shay [Single Crochet]: youtu.be/FggRPS1oyms
- Landon [Moss Stitch]: youtu.be/mSP-arnWJb8
This post contains affiliate links.
You'll need 30 (40, 55, 70, 90, 105, 130) Yards of Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn – I used Queensland Cotton Coastal in the Porcelain and Malachite [Green] 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.
Jewelry pliers are a great tool 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. My experience with Queensland Coastal Cotton has been that it is really smooth, and easy to weave the yarn in and out of, but I did find it a little tougher with these washcloths.
Time Spent:
I had the 7″ in just under an hour.
Measurements:
4", 5", 6", 7", 8", 9", 10"
Gauge:
Measured in Pattern:
- With the flat, back facing, 15 SC = 4″ wide
- With the textured, front facing, 14 Rows = 4 1/8″
Note: If you are measuring a swatch that is only 15 stitches wide by 14 rows tall, the measurements will slightly vary. If working a swatch, I recommend working at least 21 stitches by 20 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 1/2″ 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/2019/03/textured-pebble-washcloths-free-crochet-pattern.html
Buy the ad-free, printer friendly PDF on Ravelry: ravelry.com/patterns/library/little-pebbles-washcloth
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro, Materials & Sizing
04:19 How to Make a Slip Knot
04:53 How to Crochet a Chain
05:12 How to Count Crochet Chains
05:17 Chart: How Many Chains by Size
05:52 Row 1 and How to Single Crochet (US SC)
06:21 How to Treble Crochet (US TR)
10:17 How to Count Crochet Stitches
10:42 Row 2 [SC Row]
12:30 Row 3 [Textured Row]
14:03 Row 4 Recap Repeat for Remaining Rows
15:14 How to Count Textured Crochet Stitch Rows
16:03 Checkpoint: Measure the Width
16:27 How to Adjust Size
17:03 Chart: How Many Rows by Size
17:31 How to Add a Border to a Washcloth
18:27 Start Border Without Loop
19:01 Start Border With Hanging Loop
20:45 Any Style: First Corner
21:44 How to Crochet Evenly in Single Crochet
27:08 Finish Border Without Loop
28:20 Finish Border With Loop
29:38 How to Weave in Crochet Ends
34:32 Outro - Do you like to add hanging loops to your washcloth, or do you prefer a simple square shape?
