Little Washcloths – Free Crochet Pattern in 3 sizes

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I often wonder why facecloths ( washcloths ) are so big! Maybe I just have little hands 😉 I decided to make some smaller sized washcloths for myself and my children to use – to see if we would like them better than the larger versions we buy at the store.

I am happy to say – Yes! We do like the smaller versions much better! They are much easier to hold onto and to use.

Here is a quick and easy pattern for you to try for little washcloths in three different sizes. This pattern produces a lovely textured facecloth / washcloth.

These would also make perfect baby shower gifts – they are very similar in size to the baby wash cloths I received at Darla’s Baby Shower – only they are MUCH softer using the cotton yarn (and less expensive!).

Supplies

• Yarn: Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Yarn – Medium Worsted Weight [4] Yarn
• Hook: 5 mm (H) Orange Osage Hook
• Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Marker (optional)

Difficulty Level

Beginner

Finished Size

See sizes in the pattern instructions below.

Gauge

approximately 3.5 sc in 1 inch
approximately 3 rows in 1 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

BL – back loop
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
FL – front loop
Fsc – foundation single crochet
R – row
rem – remaining
rep – repeat
sk – skip
st/sts – stitch/stitches
* – Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain of multiple instructions.
() – Repeat the instructions between the parentheses the number of times indicated.
[] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches

Helpful Tutorials

Stitch Anatomy

Helpful Video Tutorials

Quick Stitch Guide 

Slip Knot and Starting Chain

Notes

• If you do not want to use the Fsc, please chain a multiple of 2 stitches, plus 1 for the turning chain. If you are familiar with the back bump of the chain stitch if you work *1 sc in the BL of the next ch, 1 sc in the Back Bump of the next ch**, across it will give you a very similar appearance to the rest of the square. To begin and work the following:
  • R1: Beg in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.
  • R2: 1 sc in the FL of the first st, 1 sc in the BL of the next st. *1 sc in the FL of the next st, 1 sc in the BL of the next st**. Rep from * to ** across. Ch 1, turn.
• The sc edging adds approximately half an inch to each side of the washcloths.

 

4 Inch Square Little Washcloths Pattern

 

Note: to use a chain row to begin instead please chain 15 stitches, beg in the 2nd ch from the hook and work 1 sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. Then, begin R2.

R1: 12 Fsc, ch 1, turn [14]

R2: [(1 sc in the FL of the 1st st) (1 sc in the BL of the next st)] repeat across, ch 1, turn [14]

R3-R12: repeat R2

Edging: 1 sc in each st (and row end) around the circumference of the cloth. I placed 2 sc in each corner.

Finish off and weave in ends.

6 Inch Square Little Washcloths Pattern

 

Note: to use a chain row to begin instead please chain 21 stitches, beg in the 2nd ch from the hook and work 1 sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. Then, begin R2.

R1: 20 Fsc, ch 1, turn [20]

R2: [(1 sc in the FL of the 1st st) (1 sc in the BL of the next st)] repeat across, ch 1, turn [20]

R3: repeat R2 until you reach a total length of 5.5″

Edging: 1 sc in each st (and row end) around the circumference of the cloth. I placed 2 sc in each corner.

Finish off and weave in ends.

 

7 Inch Square Little Washcloths Pattern

 

Note: to use a chain row to begin instead please chain 25 stitches, beg in the 2nd ch from the hook and work 1 sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. Then, begin R2.

R1: 24 Fsc, ch 1, turn [24]

R2: [(1 sc in the FL of the 1st st) (1 sc in the BL of the next st)] repeat across, ch 1, turn [24]

R3: repeat R2 until you reach a total length of 6.5″

Edging: 1 sc in each st (and in each row end) around the circumference of the cloth. I placed 2 sc in each corner.

Finish off and weave in ends.

 

Happy crocheting!

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