Herringbone-Inspired Crochet Washcloth Pattern

Overview

This washcloth uses herringbone half double crochet for a clean diagonal texture that feels modern, sturdy, and lightly scrubby.

Materials

• Worsted weight cotton yarn, about 100 yards
• 5 mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Finished size

About 8 inches by 8 inches.

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• st = stitch
• sl st = slip stitch
• hdc = half double crochet
• hhdc = herringbone half double crochet

Special stitch: herringbone half double crochet

Yarn over, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, then pull that same loop through the first loop on your hook. Yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops.

Pattern notes

• Chain any number to adjust the washcloth width.
• Ch 1 at the beginning of a row does not count as a stitch.
• The border is optional.
• For side stripes, change color for two-row bands near each edge.

Step-by-step pattern instructions

Step 1: Make the foundation chain

Chain 33, or chain any number for your preferred size.

Step 2: Work Row 1

Work 1 hhdc in the third chain from the hook and in each chain across. Ch 1 and turn.

Step 3: Repeat the herringbone rows

Work 1 hhdc in the first stitch and in each stitch across. Ch 1 and turn. Repeat until the washcloth is square, about 28 rows for the source size.

Step 4: Optional stripe placement

To create the striped edge look, change to a contrast color on Rows 5-6 and Rows 23-24, then return to the main color after each two-row stripe.

Step 5: Optional border

Work hhdc stitches evenly around all four sides, placing 3 hhdc in each corner. Aim for an even number of stitches on each side so the cloth lies flat.

Step 6: Finish

Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Source pattern: This tutorial was adapted and rewritten from Herringbone Half Double Crochet Washcloth by My Crochet Space.