Free Crochet Pattern | The Pathways Washcloth
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A handmade crochet washcloth ticks all the boxes. You can learn or practice a new stitch pattern. You can use up yarn from your stash and the washcloth is virtually free to make. It can make a wonderful housewarming gift to a special friend. And, a handmade washcloth can be one small way to make a positive impact on the environment. Best of all, it always adds just a touch of style to your home décor!
Inspiration + Design
Like many of you, I’ve been looking for ways to make a positive impact on the environment by replacing my disposable items with reusable items. I’ve also been looking for ways to save money. I have a lot of worsted weight cotton in my stash and wanted to find a good use for it. Crochet washcloths are an excellent solution to so many needs!
While the granny square and granny stitch are still my main squeeze, I love trying new stitches and stitch patterns and using them in my designs. The stitch patterns always need to be simple and easy to remember because most of my crochet time is meant to relax me, not stress me! Do you feel the same?
The crossed double crochet is so easy to crochet and results in a more interesting fabric than plain double crochet would. It’s sort of a hybrid between texture and lace. The resulting fabric has beautiful drape without being too thick, making it the perfect stitch pattern for garments to household items.
The construction is quite simple: The body is worked in alternating rows of crossed double crochet and single crochet. It’s finished off with a round of single crochet to create a clean, finished edge around the washcloth.
The Pathways Spa Set
This pattern is just one member of the Pathways Spa Set. The full set includes a hand towel and face scrubbie along with the washcloth.
You can get the entire 3 pattern set in one beautiful pattern PDF. It incudes detailed written instructions for each piece, handy crochet charts, plus everything you need to create this beautiful handmade set.
About the yarn
As I said, this washcloth is perfect for using up some of your yarn stash, especially if you have as much worsted weight cotton as I do. Mercerized cotton works best because it doesn’t stretch, it holds its shape, and it doesn’t get fuzzy with repeated washing.
I happened to have some skeins of Lion Brand’s “24/7 Cotton” in my stash. Back when I bought it, I’m sure I had something in mind to use it for. That idea was never written down so I grabbed up the 3 colors I had and got started with this pattern (which turned into an entire spa set!).
I had never tried this yarn before so I was very happy to discover that it works up so beautifully. The colors are vibrant and the stitch definition is crisp. While that isn’t as important in a washcloth, you’ll want your finished washcloth to look gorgeous, especially if it’s a gift or an addition to your home décor.
If you have a bunch of small scraps – bits and bobs – this washcloth is perfect for using them up. Let your imagination run wild with color combinations and how to apply it to the washcloth construction.
You can purchase the PDF. What’s included?
- Crochet chart
- Detailed written instructions
- Ad-free, beautifully formatted PDF that you won’t have to scroll through!
Don’t forget to purchase your copy of the Spa Set!
This pattern is included in the spa set PDF. Get yours by clicking below 👇
Free crochet pattern
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Skill level: Confident beginner
Written in English using US crochet terminology
Yarn
Any worsted weight mercerized cotton will work – approx. 1.5 oz per washcloth
Lion Brand “24/7 Cotton” 100% mercerized cotton (3.5oz/186yd; 100g/170m) – Color Navy #110 [Approx. 1.5oz (80yd)]
Hook: US size H-8 (5mm)
Finished size: Approx. 8.5 – 9” square (depending upon the yarn chosen)
Abbreviations
- beginning – beg
- chain – ch
- double crochet – dc
- repeat – rep
- round – rnd
- single crochet – sc
- skip – sk
- stitch(es) – st(s)
- yarn over – YO
Special Stitches
Crossed double crochet (crossed dc): Sk a st, dc in the next st, dc in the skipped st.
Stacked single crochet (STsc): A ch-3 turning chain can be substituted for this stitch.
Written Instructions
Body
Ch 29.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (28 sc)
Row 2: STsc, crossed dc across to last st, dc in last st, turn. (2 dc, 13 crossed dc)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st across, turn. (28 sc)
Rows 4-19: Rep Rows 2-3. DO NOT TURN.
Weave in ends before proceeding to Edging.
Edging
Rnd 1: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st (partial first corner), [sc across to next corner (working 1 sc in the end of each sc row and 2 sc in the end of each dc row), 3 sc in corner st] 3 times, sc in each st across to first corner, sc in same st as beg 2 sc to complete first corner, join with slip st to beg st.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st (partial first corner), [sc in each st across to next corner, 3 sc in middle st of corner] 3 times, sc in each st across to first corner, sc in same st as beg 2 sc to complete first corner, join with slip st to beg st.
Fasten off with invisible join. Weave in all ends. Block if necessary.
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