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Looking for a practical and beginner-friendly crochet project? This easy woven washcloth is made with just single crochet stitches, creating a durable and textured design perfect for everyday use. With detailed instructions, step-by-step photos, and a video tutorial, you’ll be able to make this simple washcloth in just an hour or two!
Crossed Single Crochet Washcloth Free Pattern and Tutorial
The Yarn
For this month’s Washcloth of the Month Club project I used 1 ball of Big Value Recycled Dishcloth Cotton and a 4 mm (G) crochet hook. This yarn was sent to me King Cole Yarn. This yarn is a blend of 85% Cotton and 15% Polyester. Each 100 g ball contains approximately 175 yards (160 meters).
I love using Big Value Recycled Dishcloth Cotton for my washcloths because it is affordable and available in a number of bright colors. There are currently 8 colors available and you can see them all here. For today’s washcloth I used Green (Shade: 5067). I’ve found that this yarn is perfect for crochet dishcloths and washcloths and I love the bright, bold colors it is available in.
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The washcloth pattern below is written to make a 6.5 X 6.5 inch project, but you can make your project to any size you wish with the stitch multiple I have included in the pattern.
The photo tutorial for the Crossed SC Stitch Washcloth is included at the end of the post.
Crossed Single Crochet Stitch Washcloth Pattern
Supplies
Yarn: King Cole Big Value Recycled Dishcloth Cotton (check your local yarn shop here). 3.52 oz (100 g) and 175 yds (160 m). 85% Cotton, 15% Polyester. Worsted Weight Yarn [4]. Machine wash at 30°C. Dry flat. Warm iron.
Color: 1 skein Green (Shade: 5067)
Crochet Hook: 4 mm (G)
Finished Project: Washcloth: 1.02 oz (29 g) and 50.7 yds (46.4 m)
Scissors, Tapestry Needle (yarn needle)
Difficulty Level
Beginner
Finished Sizes
Washcloth width approximately 6.5 inches X 6.5 inches length.
Gauge
Approximately 9 crossed sc per 4 inches and 13 rows per 4 inches, worked in crossed sc.
You can substitute any yarn and hook for this stitch pattern – just remember when you substitute if your gauge is different, the finished size, and amount of yarn used for your project will also be different.
Abbreviations
US Crochet Terms
ch – chain
g- grams
m – meters
oz – ounces
R – row
rem – remaining
rep – repeat
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
sp – space
st/sts – stitch/stitches
xsc – crossed single crochet
yds – yards
* to **– Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain multiple instructions.
[] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
() – important notes AND sets of stitches to be worked within one stitch, or space
Special Stitches
Crossed Single Crochet (xsc)
Skip the next stitch, 1 sc in the next stitch, working in front of the last sc made, work 1 sc in the skipped stitch.
When I work into the foundation chain, I prefer working into the back bar (back bump) of the chain. Feel free to work in the back loop instead if you prefer.
The turning chain does not count as a stitch.
To make this washcloth longer, work more rows.
To make this washcloth wider, chain more stitches using the stitch multiple.
Photo tutorial for the Crossed Single Crochet Stitch follows the written instructions.
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Easy Crossed SC Washcloth Tutorial with Photos & Video
video coming soon
How to Crochet the Crossed Single Crochet Stitch with any Yarn and Hook (and to any size)
You can make your project to any size you wish with the stitch multiple. Simply chain any number of chains to the width you want for your project, then make sure you can divide the total number of chains evenly by 2. Follow the instructions below.
Row 1: Ch the number of chains as indicated in the instructions above, sk the first ch, 1 sc in each rem ch across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: 1 sc in the first st. Xsc across. Ch 1, turn.
Repeat Row 2 for the size of the project you want to make. Finish after an even numbered row. Then add the last row.
Creating your own woven washcloth is not only fun but also a great way to make something practical. This pattern is simple enough for beginners and versatile enough to customize with a pretty edging. Don’t forget to share your finished projects!
This Crossed Single Crochet Washcloth is a beginner-friendly pattern with a unique woven-like texture created using crossed single crochet stitches. The design is durable, practical, and perfect for everyday use as a washcloth or dishcloth.
