Effortless Washcloth

Effortless Washcloth ~

Free Crochet Pattern

The Effortless Washcloth is easy and quick to make. It can be made in one color, multiple colors, variegated or self-stripping yarn is also a good choice. This washcloth is a nice size to use in the shower, tub, or to wash your face. Make them to match the colors in your guest bathroom for a little bit of a personal touch. The Effortless Washcloth was made using Cotton Supreme Batik, an I hook, basic crochet stitches, and easy special stitches. I hope you enjoy it!

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Level of Difficulty Beginner/Intermediate Yarn Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme batik, #4 worsted weight; Ocean View, 75 yards (roughly) Hook and Notions Size Hook: I (5.5 mm), scissors and blunt needle Measurement 11-inches and 12 inches long Gauge 7 stitches = 2 inches Abbreviations Ch/chs = chain/chains Sc = single crochet Hdc = half double crochet Dc = double crochet Ldc = long double crochet Sp = space Special Stitches Long Double Crochet

1. Yarn over and draw up loop in indicated stitch,
2. Yarn over, Draw through 2 loops,
3. Yarn over, Draw through 2 loops,

Reverse Single Crochet aka Crab Stitch ~ This stitch is worked from left to right (or opposite direction) With right side of project facing you Chain 1, * insert hook into next stitch to right, yarn over and pull through, (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops *.  Continue working * to * until you have reached the end of project. Slip stitch into 1st chain 1

Instructions

Chain 32 Row 1: Hdc in 2^nd chain from the hook and in each chain across. Turn (31 hdc) Row 2: Chain 3 (Counts as 1^st dc), dc in the next 2 stitches, * chain 1, skip the next stitch, dc in the next 3 stitches, * repeat from * to * across. Turn (24 dc, 7 ch 1 sps) Row 3: Chain 1 (Counts as 1^st sc), sc in the next 2 stitches, * LDC (See Special Stitches) into the skipped stitch from previous Row 2, sc in the next 3 stitches, * repeat from * to * across. Turn (7 ldc, 24 sc) Row 4: Chain 5 (Counts as 1^st dc and chain 2), skip next 2 stitches, dc in the next stitch, * chain 3, skip the next 3 stitches, dc in the next stitch, * repeat from * to * across, until last 3 stitches, chain 2, skip next 2 stitches, dc in last stitch. Turn (6 ch 3 sps, 2 ch 2 sps, 9 dc) Row 5: Chain 1 (Counts as 1^st sc), LDC (See Special Stitches) in the next 2 skipped stitches, * sc in the next stitch, LDC (See Special Stitches) in the next 3 skipped stitches, * repeat from * to * until last 4 stitches, sc in the next dc, LDC (See Special Stitches) in the next 2 skipped stitches, sc in the third chain of turn chaining. Turn (9 sc, 22 Ldc) Row 6: Chain 1 (counts as 1^st sc), sc in each stitch across. Turn (31 Sc) Repeat Rows 2-6, 4 more times Do not fasten off unless using different color for border Border Round 1: Chain 2 (counts as 1^st hdc), work 2 hdc in same corner space, working down the side of rows, work 1 hdc in each sc, chain spaces or work 2 hdc in dc spaces to next corner, work 3 hdc in corner space, working on back loops of beginning chain, hdc in each stitch across, work 3 hdc in corner space (be sure to place same number of stitches on this side as other), working up the side of rows, work 1 hdc in sc, spaces or work 2 hdc in dc spaces to next corner, work 3 hdc in corner space, hdc in each stitch across; join with slip stitch in beginning chain 2. Row 2: Work Crab stitch around Fasten off and weave in ends. Click HERE to purchase the pdf for your convenience.