Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago
The Totes Ready for Summer Blog Hop inspired me to join in. I'm spending some time today working on it in new to me Berroco Remix Light.
~ 33 Tote Bag Crochet Patterns & Totes Ready for Summer Blog Hop: yarncraftsandcoffee.com/2024/07/tote-bag-crochet-patterns
I've been wanting to try this yarn out for a while so I ordered some to carry in my Yarn Crafts and Coffee shop online and America's Antique Mall in Melbourne, Florida.
I love that this yarn is of 100% recycled fibers - nylon, cotton, acrylic, silk and linen! It feels like it favors the cotton and linen, and doesn't stretch much so I think this is a great project for it. I think I will try a cardigan next.
~ Shop Berroco Remix Light Yarn: yarncraftsandcoffee.com/product/berroco-remix-light-yarn
When I thought of a tote bag made of a lightweight yarn, I thought my Volume One series would be perfect as I'd have more rounds to show the sampler stitch pattern! I ran to Michaels to get a tote bag I could use as a liner (so I don't have to make my own), and am working this design to fit it.
🧶 Designing as I go but will share my pattern with you as soon as it's ready 🙂
More Volume One Crochet Patterns:
~ Volume One Afghan Square: youtube.com/watch?v=ziNBjnxBkAk
~ Volume One Hand Towel, Free Written Pattern: eyeloveknots.com/2021/03/volume-one-hand-towel-free-crochet-pattern.html
The Totes Ready for Summer Blog Hop inspired me to join in. I'm spending some time today working on it in new to me Berroco Remix Light.
~ 33 Tote Bag Crochet Patterns & Totes Ready for Summer Blog Hop: yarncraftsandcoffee.com/2024/07/tote-bag-crochet-patterns
I've been wanting to try this yarn out for a while so I ordered some to carry in my Yarn Crafts and Coffee shop online and America's Antique Mall in Melbourne, Florida.
I love that this yarn is of 100% recycled fibers - nylon, cotton, acrylic, silk and linen! It feels like it favors the cotton and linen, and doesn't stretch much so I think this is a great project for it. I think I will try a cardigan next.
~ Shop Berroco Remix Light Yarn: yarncraftsandcoffee.com/product/berroco-remix-light-yarn
When I thought of a tote bag made of a lightweight yarn, I thought my Volume One series would be perfect as I'd have more rounds to show the sampler stitch pattern! I ran to Michaels to get a tote bag I could use as a liner (so I don't have to make my own), and am working this design to fit it.
🧶 Designing as I go but will share my pattern with you as soon as it's ready 🙂
More Volume One Crochet Patterns:
~ Volume One Afghan Square: youtube.com/watch?v=ziNBjnxBkAk
~ Volume One Hand Towel, Free Written Pattern: eyeloveknots.com/2021/03/volume-one-hand-towel-free-crochet-pattern.html


![How to Crochet a Flat Circle in Double Crochet | EyeLoveKnots
If you want to work double crochet projects in the round, you may start from a flat circle to either create the project, such as a coaster or trivet, or as the base for a project, like a basket or beanie.
In this tutorial, I will show you how to start working in the round, how to increase in the round, how to measure the diameter of your crocheted circle and how to keep your seam straight while you do it all. Well touch on next steps at the end, but the sky is the limit so feel free to ask any questions you may have.
My straight seam technique works anytime working projects in the round in which you are joining at the end of your rounds and chaining to begin the next round, and its important to note that it will not eliminate your seam, but it will keep it straight, which definitely helps to hide it if you are able to keep it out of view on the side or back of a project.
Double Crochet Projects that Start in the Round:
- Basic Striped Beanie [Dylan Claire]: https://youtu.be/T7zhgVLUGTI
- Suzette Stitch Beanie [Zoey]: https://youtu.be/MrZoHZQceOE
- Shell Stitch Beanie [Selene]: https://youtu.be/Gu1Er4mrEgo
- Granny Stitch Beanie [Grace Tinley]: https://youtu.be/npd6CEJFJ_0
- Floral Coaster [Delilah]: https://youtu.be/UwNqpgfYdh4
- Floral Afghan Square [Delilah]: https://youtu.be/y0d1ML1OPEs
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Materials:
In my samples, you see Lion Brand Coboo, Berroco Vintage and Lion Brand Wool Ease paired with an H8/5mm Crochet Hook, but this technique works with any weight yarn - pair with a respective sized crochet hook.
Shop from my Yarn Shop:
- Berroco Vintage: https://yarncraftsandcoffee.com/product/berroco-vintage-yarn/
- Lion Brand Coboo: https://yarncraftsandcoffee.com/product/lion-brand-coboo-yarn/
Shop Lion Brand on Amazon:
Wool Ease: https://amzn.to/3HY6bE0
If you want to treat yourself to an ergonomic crochet hook, I like using the clay hooks from these two shops on Etsy:
- Shop BronzeShepherdStudio: https://tidd.ly/435FfYY
- Shop SiennasBowtique: https://tidd.ly/3IqAMGD
Photo Tutorial & Written Instructions: https://eyeloveknots.com/2015/07/how-to-crochet-flat-circle-keep.html
Blog subscribers can download free copies of PDFs of patterns 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
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro, Materials & Gauge
03:22 Keeping Track of Measurements
07:58 Easy to Use Any Stitch for the Body
11:08 Overview of a Straight Seam
13:56 Diameter & Circumference of a Flat Circle
17:01 How to Make a Slip Knot
17:50 How to Crochet a Chain
18:24 How to Count Crocheted Chains
18:33 How Many Chains Should I Start With?
19:13 Round 1 if You Start with 8 or 9 Stitches
23:04 Round 1 if You Start with 10 or More Stitches
28:38 Overview of Increases
30:58 Round 2
34:43 Optional Gauge Check for Round 2
36:08 Round 3
41:03 Optional Gauge Check for Round 3
41:49 Round 4
44:50 Optional Gauge Check for Round 4
45:14 Round 5
47:06 Optional Gauge Check for Round 5
47:18 Round 6
49:20 Optional Gauge Check for Round 6
49:28 Round 7
51:32 Optional Gauge Check for Round 7
51:43 How to Continue On
51:58 How to Finish a Flat Project (ie Scrubbie, Coaster, Washcloth, etc)
52:35 Overview of Continuing in the Round
52:58 How to Continue in Double Crochet
54:37 How to Continue in a Different Stitch Pattern
56:45 Outro How to Crochet a Flat Circle in Double Crochet | EyeLoveKnots](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PUIJqgfOFu0/mqdefault.jpg)



![How to Crochet Sport Weight Crochet Textured Dishcloths | EyeLoveKnots
How to crochet a textured crochet washcloth in 7 sizes using your favorite sport weight 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″.
You May Like These Other Crochet Tutorials from the Little Pebbles series:
- Worsted Weight Washcloth: https://youtu.be/KHym3qkFfTQ
- Volume One Afghan Square: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziNBjnxBkAk
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
This post contains affiliate links.
Youll need 45 (75, 95, 125, 160, 195, 250) Yards of #2 Sport Weight / Fine Yarn – I used Queensland Cotton Coastal in the Porcelain and Malachite [Green] colorways, an F5/3.75mm crochet hook and tapestry needle.
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 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 G6/4mm 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: https://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 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 Fine, I did not so I kept the same hook throughout.
Time Spent:
I had the 7″ in about an hour and a half.
Measurements:
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Gauge:
Measured in Pattern:
- With the flat, back facing, 19 SC = 4″ wide
- With the textured, front facing, 19 Rows = 4 1/4″
Note: If you are measuring a swatch that is only 19 stitches wide by 19 rows tall, the measurements will slightly vary. If working a swatch, I recommend working at least 26 stitches by 25 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 EyeLoveKnots blog: https://eyeloveknots.com/2024/09/sport-weight-crochet-textured-dish-cloth-free-pattern.html
Buy the ad-free, printer friendly PDF on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sport-weight-little-pebbles-washcloth
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro, Materials & Gauge
04:21 How to Make a Slip Knot
04:56 How to Crochet a Chain
05:14 How to Count Crochet Chains
05:20 Chart: How Many Chains by Size
05:54 Row 1 and How to Single Crochet (US SC)
06:23 How to Treble Crochet (US TR)
10:20 How to Count Crochet Stitches
10:44 Row 2 [SC Row]
12:32 Row 3 [Textured Row]
14:05 Row 4 Recap Repeat for Remaining Rows
15:16 How to Count Textured Crochet Stitch Rows
16:04 Checkpoint: Measure the Width
16:30 How to Adjust Size
17:05 Chart: How Many Rows by Size
17:33 How to Add a Border to a Washcloth
18:29 Start Border Without Loop
19:03 Start Border With Hanging Loop
20:47 Any Style: First Corner
21:47 How to Crochet Evenly in Single Crochet Down the Side
24:21 How to Crochet into the Opposite Side of the Foundation Chain
25:40 How to Evenly Crochet in Single Crochet Up the Side
27:10 Finish Border Without Loop
28:22 Finish Border With Loop
29:40 How to Weave in Crochet Ends
34:34 Outro - Do you like to add hanging loops to your washcloth, or do you prefer a simple square shape? How to Crochet Sport Weight Crochet Textured Dishcloths | EyeLoveKnots](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QG9kUNxO04g/mqdefault.jpg)



