Crochet Washcloth – Softest Crochet Baby Washcloth
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If you are looking for a crochet pattern for a washcloth, you are in luck; there are TWO free crochet washcloth patterns right here! The stitches are the same, but the yarn sizes are different which gives you two totally unique-looking washcloths. Keep scrolling for the free pattern or purchase the ad-free PDF right here in my shop!
The softer and lighter washcloth works wonderfully as a baby washcloth while the thicker one can be used as a washcloth or dishcloth. They would be lovely paired together with your favorite bar of natural soap as a thoughtful and simple gift. Or make a stack of the baby washcloths as a special gift for a new baby.
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What type of yarn do you use to crochet washcloths?
The best type of yarn to use for crochet washcloths is made of cotton or a cotton blend. Cotton is durable, absorbent, washable and dries quickly and fully.
For regular crochet washcloths or dishcloths, I am a huge fan of Lily’s Sugar’n Cream cotton yarn. It is inexpensive and so durable. It softens as it is washed and used and it is machine washable and dryable.
So far Premier Yarn Cotton Fair is one of the most affordable and best yarns for baby washcloths that I have found. It is so soft, easy to work with and gentle enough for a baby’s sensitive skin. It isn’t 100% cotton but a blend of cotton and acrylic which makes it soft and durable. Other light, soft cotton or cotton blends would work well also.
What is the Best Size for a Crochet Washcloth?
You may be wondering how big a crochet washcloth should be and the answer is really a matter of preference which is the great part about making your own washcloths. Most store-bought washcloths seem to range in the 10″-13″ size, but I like a washcloth that is only a little bigger than my hand so 8″-9″ works best.
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This crochet baby washcloth size may be a bit on the large side compared to the tiny baby washcloths you find at the store, but the pattern is super easy to adjust so you can make the washcloth larger or smaller. (I personally didn’t like the super small baby washcloths as they are hard to hold – it’s difficult to wash a baby when the washcloth is so small that it is mostly covered by your hand!)
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Crochet Washcloth Patterns
Skill Level: Easy
Notes:
Before getting started on the washcloths, be sure to review the crunch stitch crochet tutorial which has written instructions and step by step photo instructions to help you with the stitch.
Abbreviations for Crochet Washcloth Patterns:
ch(s): chain(s)
st(s): stitch(es)
sl st: slip stitch
hdc: half double crochet
sk: skip
sc(s): single crochet(s)
tc: turning chain
Cute Crochet Washcloth
Finished Size: 9″ by 9″
Gauge: 4″ x 4″ Crunch Stitch = 14 sts x 16 rows
Materials for the Cute Crochet Washcloth
Size I, 5.5 mm crochet hook – (See my favorite hooks on Amazon!)
1.9 oz #4 Medium weight cotton yarn (2.50 oz. / 70.9 g, 120 yd. / 109 m)
- Sample used Lily’s Sugar’n Cream in Ecru
Large eye needle (My favorite needles on Amazon)
Cute Crochet Washcloth Pattern Instructions
Ch 31 (Work in a multiple of 2+1 sts)
R1: sl st into the 3rd ch from hook, *hdc in next ch, sl st in next ch, repeat from * to the end of the row, turn.
R2: ch 2 (counts as your first hdc), sk 1 st, *sl st into next hdc in the row below, hdc into next sl st in the row below, repeat from * ending with a sl st in the top of the tc, turn
Repeat row 2 making a total of 36 rows
Border: ch 1, sc around all sides of the washcloth placing 3 sc in each corner. When working down the sides, space the scs so there are 3 sc for every 2 rows. Fasten off and weave in ends.
The Softest Crochet Baby Washcloth
Finished Size: 9.5″ by 9.5″
Gauge: 4″ x 4″ Crunch Stitch = 18 sts x 24 rows
Materials for the Crochet Baby Washcloth
Size G, 4.0 mm crochet hook – (Amazon has these great hooks for a good price!)
1.6 oz #2 Fine weight cotton yarn (3.5 oz/100 g, 317 yds/290m)
- Sample used Premier Yarn Cotton Fair in Coral
Large eye needle (You have to check out these amazing wool needles. They are my favorite for weaving in ends)
The Softest Crochet Baby Washcloth Pattern Instructions
Ch 45 (Work in a multiple of 2+1 sts)
R1: sl st into the 3rd ch from hook, *hdc in next ch, sl st in next ch, repeat from * to the end of the row, turn.
R2: ch 2 (counts as your first hdc), sk 1 st, *sl st into next hdc in the row below, hdc into next sl st in the row below, repeat from * ending with a sl st in the top of the tc, turn
Repeat row 2 making a total of 56 rows
Border: ch 1, sc around all sides of the washcloth placing 3 sc in each corner. When working down the sides, space the scs so there are 3 sc for every 2 rows. Fasten off and weave in ends.
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