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This Herringbone Washcloth Pattern is perfect for beginners. The herringbone half double crochet stitch is created by making a very small change to the half double crochet stitch (hdc). The finished fabric has a a fun textured feel and look. You will find the free written pattern, a photo tutorial and a video tutorial to help you practise the stitch.
The crochet herringbone stitch creates a lovely solid fabric that is perfect for all kinds of projects. If you’d like to try some other projects using this stitch here are a few options:
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 love how bright this shade of green is! I’ve found that this yarn is perfect for crochet dishcloths and washcloths.
The washcloth pattern below is written to make a 9 X 9 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 Herringbone Washcloth is included at the end of the post.
Free Crochet Herringbone 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.
Colors: 1 skein Green (Shade: 5067)
Crochet Hook: 4 mm (G)
Finished Project: Washcloth: 1.7 oz (48 g) and 84 yds (77 m)
Scissors, Tapestry Needle (yarn needle)
Difficulty Level
Easy
Finished Sizes
Washcloth width approximately 9 inches X 9 inches length.
Gauge
Approximately 15 stitches per 4 inches and 14 rows per 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, and amount of yarn used for your project will also be different.
Abbreviations
ch(s) – chain(s)
g – grams
hhdc – herringbone half double crochet (*see special stitches)
m – meters
oz – ounces
R – row
rem – remaining
rep – repeat
sk – skip/skipped
st/sts – stitch/stitches
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
Herringbone Half Double Crochet Stitch (hhdc)
Yarn over hook, insert hook into next stitch, yarn over and pull up 1 loop and pull that same loop through the first loop on your hook. Yarn over and pull through the remaining 2 loops on your hook.
The turning ch 2 does not count as a stitch and we do not work into it. The first stitch of every row will have a ch 2 and 1 hhdc stitch in it.
When I work into the foundation chain, I prefer working into the back bar (back bump) of the chain. You can work under the back loop only if you prefer.
To make this washcloth longer, work more rows.
To make this washcloth wider, chain more stitches using the stitch multiple.
How to Crochet the Herringbone Half Double Crochet Stitch with any yarn and hook
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 chain 2 extra chains. Follow the instructions below.
Row 1: Ch any number of chains, plus 2 chs. Sk the first 2 chs (does not count as a stitch and we do not work into it), 1 hhdc in each rem ch across. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), 1 hhdc in each st across. Turn.
Repeat Row 2 until you reach the size you’d like.
TIP: Finish with an ODD numbered row to finish on the Right Side (RS) of the project.
Weave in ends.
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