Elegant Washcloth Pattern

This post includes my Elegant Washcloth Pattern. The stitch pattern is worked over a 4 row repeat using double crochet (dc), single crochet (sc) and Puff Stitches. I have included the stitch multiple so you can use this stitch for other projects too.

A full length video tutorial (with chapters) is available on YouTube: Elegant Washcloth Video Tutorial

The Elegant Washcloth looks beautiful in multiple colors (like the sample I have shown below) and equally lovely when crocheted in one solid color.

I used Cascade Yarns, Ultra Pima in Color 3719 (Buff), 3759 (Taupe) and 3798 (Suede). This yarn is 100% Pima Cotton and available in a fantastic range of rich colors. 

This is a DK / Light Worsted Weight [3] yarn which can be machine washed (cold) and tumbled dry (low). The yarn is exquisite and I love working with it. I used a hook size smaller than suggested for the washcloth because I wanted the cloth to have a firmer texture.

If you love this stitch pattern, you will also love these 2 free patterns that use it:

• Elegant Crochet Scarf Pattern
• Elegant Crochet Hat Pattern

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This design was original created for the 2018 Washcloth Crochet Along event with CALCentral Crochet.

Elegant Washcloth Pattern

Supplies

• Yarn: Cascade Yarns. Ultra Pima. 100% Pima Cotton. 100 g / 3.5 oz and 220 yds / 200 m . Machine wash cold and tumble dry low.
• Colors: 3719, 3759 and 3798. Total used: 77 yards (70 m).
• Hook: 3.5 mm (E). I used my Furls Emerald Odyssey.
• Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Marker (optional)

If you are substituting Medium Weight / Worsted Weight Yarn [4], I recommend trying a 4.5 to 5 mm (H) hook to create a firmer texture.

Difficulty Level

Easy

Finished Size

• 7.5 inches by 7.5 inches

If you are substituting Medium Weight / Worsted Weight Yarn [4] the finished size will be larger.

Gauge

• approximately 19 dc in 4 inches and 13 rows in 4 inches

You can substitute any yarn and hook for this stitch pattern – just remember when you substitute if your gauge is different, the finished size of your project will also be different.

Abbreviations

US Terminology used

• ch – chain
• ch1sp – chain 1 space
• dc – double crochet
• puff st – puff stitch (see Special Stitches)
• R – row
• RS – right side (side facing outwards/pretty side)
• rem – remaining
• rep – repeat
• sc – single crochet
• sk – skip
• sl st – slip stitch
• st/sts – stitch/stitches
• yo – yarn over
• * – Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain of multiple instructions.
• () – Stitches being worked into one stitch. Repeat the instructions between the parentheses the number of times indicated.
• [] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches

Special Stitches

Puff Stitch. Abbreviated: puff st

*Yo, insert hook in specified st, yo and pull up 1 loop* (3 loops on the hook). Rep from * to ** 2 more times (7 loops on the hook). Yo and pull through 6 loops on the hook. (2 loops rem on the hook). Yo and pull through the rem 2 loops on the hook. Push the puff st through to the RS of your work.

Helpful Tutorials

• Stitch Anatomy
• Changing Yarn Colors
• Quick Stitch Guide 
• Slip Knot and Starting Chain
• Elegant Washcloth Video Tutorial on YouTube

Notes

• Stitch Multiple of 2 + 1
• Color A: 3719 (Buff), Color B: 3759 (Taupe), Color C: 3798 (Suede)
• R1 – work in the back bump of the foundation ch (this gives the first row more stretch)
• Ch 3 at the beg of the row counts as 1 dc. This means you do not work a second dc in the base of the stitch.
• Ch 1 at the beg of the row does not count as a st.
• Change color on the last yarn over of the last st of the row. Tutorial.

Elegant Washcloth Crochet Pattern

R1: Color A. Ch 37, 1 dc in the 4th ch from the hook (sk ch 3 counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each rem ch across. [35]

R2: RS. Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each st across. TURN. [35]

R3: Ch 1, (1 sc and 1 puff st) in the first st. *Sk the next st, (1 sc and 1 puff st) in the next st**. Rep from * to ** across to the last 2 sts. Sk the next st, 1 sc in the last st. TURN. [17 puff st, 18 sc]

R4: Ch 1, (1 sc and 1 puff st) in the first sc. *Sk the next puff st, (1 sc and 1 puff st) in the next sc**. Rep from * to ** across to the last 2 sts. Sk the next puff st, 1 sc in the last sc, changing to Color B on the last yarn over of the st. TURN. [17 puff st, 18 sc]

R5: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each st across. TURN. [35]

R6: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each st across. TURN. [35]

R7: Ch 1, (1 sc and 1 puff st) in the first st. *Sk the next st, (1 sc and 1 puff st) in the next st**. Rep from * to ** across to the last 2 sts. Sk the next st, 1 sc in the last st. TURN. [17 puff st, 18 sc]

R8: Ch 1, (1 sc and 1 puff st) in the first sc. *Sk the next puff st, (1 sc and 1 puff st) in the next sc**. Rep from * to ** across to the last 2 sts. Sk the next puff st, 1 sc in the last sc, changing to Color C on the last yarn over of the st. TURN. [17 puff st, 18 sc]

R9: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each st across. TURN. [35]

R10: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each st across. TURN. [35]

R11: Ch 1, (1 sc and 1 puff st) in the first st. *Sk the next st, (1 sc and 1 puff st) in the next st**. Rep from * to ** across to the last 2 sts. Sk the next st, 1 sc in the last st. TURN. [17 puff st, 18 sc]

R12: Ch 1, (1 sc and 1 puff st) in the first sc. *Sk the next puff st, (1 sc and 1 puff st) in the next sc**. Rep from * to ** across to the last 2 sts. Sk the next puff st, 1 sc in the last sc. TURN. [17 puff st, 18 sc]

R13: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each st across. TURN. [35]

R14: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each st across, changing to Color B on the last yarn over the last st of the row. TURN. [35]

R15:  Ch 1, (1 sc and 1 puff st) in the first st. *Sk the next st, (1 sc and 1 puff st) in the next st**. Rep from * to ** across to the last 2 sts. Sk the next st, 1 sc in the last st. TURN. [17 puff st, 18 sc]

R16: Ch 1, (1 sc and 1 puff st) in the first sc. *Sk the next puff st, (1 sc and 1 puff st) in the next sc**. Rep from * to ** across to the last 2 sts. Sk the next puff st, 1 sc in the last sc. TURN. [17 puff st, 18 sc]

R17: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each st across. TURN. [35]

R18: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each st across, changing to Color A on the last yarn over the last st of the row. TURN. [35]

R19: Ch 1, (1 sc and 1 puff st) in the first st. *Sk the next st, (1 sc and 1 puff st) in the next st**. Rep from * to ** across to the last 2 sts. Sk the next st, 1 sc in the last st. TURN. [17 puff st, 18 sc]

R20: Ch 1, (1 sc and 1 puff st) in the first sc. *Sk the next puff st, (1 sc and 1 puff st) in the next sc**. Rep from * to ** across to the last 2 sts. Sk the next puff st, 1 sc in the last sc. TURN. [17 puff st, 18 sc]

R21: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each st across. TURN. [35]

R22: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each st across. If you do not wish to add the optional edging, finish off and weave in ends. TURN. [35]

I chose not to add an edging to my washcloth as I like the striped edge created by the color changes. If you do wish to add an edging please continue to the optional edging section below. Weave in all ends except the end from R22.

Optional Edging for the Elegant Washcloth:

R1: RS. Continue working with Color A and rotate your work to work along the side edge of the project. Work 33 sc evenly across the side edge of your project. In the corner st work (1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc). Rotate your work to continue across the bottom edge. Work 1 sc in each st across. In the corner work (1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc). Rotate your work to continue up the side edge. Work 33 sc evenly across the side edge of your project. In the corner work (1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc). Rotate your work to work across the top edge of your project. Work 1 sc in each st across. In the corner work (1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc). Finish off with an invisible join and weave in your ends. [140 sc, 4 ch1sp]

R2: Join Color B with 1 sc in the BL of the first sc following any corner. Work 1 sc in the BL of each sc around the project. Work (1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc) in every corner ch1sp. Finish off with an invisible join and weave in your ends. [148 sc, 4 ch1sp]

R3: Join Color C with 1 sc in the BL of the first sc following any corner. Work 1 sc in the BL of each sc around the project. Work (1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc) in every corner ch1sp. Finish off with an invisible join and weave in your ends. [152 sc, 4 ch1sp]

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