Striped Cotton Crochet Washcloth Pattern

Overview

This striped cotton washcloth uses half double crochet rows, single crochet rows, and simple color changes for a farmhouse-style cloth that works well as a handmade gift.

Materials

• 100% cotton DK or light worsted yarn in two colors
• 5 mm crochet hook, or hook size that matches your yarn
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Finished size

About 7.5 inches by 10 inches.

Gauge

About 3 stitches by 11 rows in pattern = 4 inches. Gauge is flexible for this project.

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• st = stitch
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet

Pattern notes

• The source sample uses off-white and peach.
• Carry the unused yarn up the side instead of cutting it at every color change.
• You can make the cloth wider or narrower by adjusting the foundation chain.

Step-by-step pattern instructions

Step 1: Start with Color A

Chain 25, or chain the width you want for your cloth.

Step 2: Work Row 1

Turn the chain and work into the back bumps. Work 1 hdc in the third bump from the hook and in each bump across for 23 stitches if you started with 25 chains.

Step 3: Work Row 2

Ch 1 and turn. Work 1 hdc in the first stitch and in each stitch across. Change to Color B at the end of the row and carry Color A up the side.

Step 4: Work Row 3

Ch 1 and turn. Work 1 sc in the first stitch and in each stitch across. Change back to Color A in the last stitch.

Step 5: Work Row 4

Ch 1 and turn. Work 1 hdc in the first stitch and in each stitch across.

Step 6: Work Row 5

Ch 1 and turn. Work 1 hdc in the first stitch and in each stitch across, changing to Color B in the last stitch.

Step 7: Repeat the stripe sequence

Repeat Rows 3-5 until Row 26, ending with Color A.

Step 8: Finish

Fasten off and weave in the ends securely.

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