A beautiful washcloth that features the wide checkers crochet stitch
The wide checkers crochet stitch creates a wave-like look in this beautiful washcloth. Add the Wedgewood Washcloth to your daily beauty routine.
Our daily beauty routines can become boring. After all, if you’re like me, you do the same thing in the morning and the same thing before bed.
A great way to add a bit of luxury and self-care is to crochet your own washcloths. The beautiful stitches and colorful yarns create a more pleasing experience. And, a coordinated look in your bathroom completes the experience.
The wide checkers crochet stitch is the star of the Wedgewood Washcloth. Its beautiful undulating look and subtle texture make it the perfect addition to your beauty routine. The wide checkers crochet stitch creates a dense fabric for maximum coverage while still providing a beautiful drape that isn’t too stiff.
Design + Construction of the wide checkers crochet stitch washcloth
I chose the wide checkers crochet stitch pattern for the Wedgewood Washcloth because of its subtle texture and easy construction.
The wide checkers crochet stitch pattern is worked with alternating groups of single and double crochets. It’s a repetitive stitch pattern that’s perfect for binge-watching and mindful crochet.
In each row of the wide checkers crochet stitch, groups of single crochets alternate with groups of double crochet across the row. In subsequent rows, single crochets are worked in the double crochets from the previous row and vice versa. The result is a fabric with a subtle texture and just the right amount of stitch definition.
Construction is pretty standard for the Wedgewood washcloth. The body of the washcloth is worked in repeated rows of the wide checkers crochet stitch. The edging is a simple round of single crochet to even out the edges and give the washcloth a finished look.
The Yarn
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Crochet washcloths are a wonderful way to use up yarn from your stash. Most washcloths take less than a skein of yarn (you might be able to get 2 out of a skein in this case) making them an inexpensive way to bring a load of luxury into a dull routine.
KnitPicks “Dishie” is one of my favorite cotton worsted weight yarns. It comes in a wide range of colors which makes it easy to coordinate this wide checkers crochet stitch washcloth with your home decor. Dishie also has a sister yarn – Dishie Multi – with variegated colors for a fun twist.
Any worsted weight cotton yarn will work. Be sure to choose something that holds up well against repeated use and machine washing. Durability and easy care are musts.
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What you need to know to crochet your own Wedgewood Washcloth
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Yarn
KnitPicks “Dishie” 100% cotton worsted (190 yd/3.5 oz; 174 m/100 g)
Color #28099 – Dewdrop – Each washcloth takes approx. 1.6 oz.
Hook
US size H-8 (5mm)
Tools
- Removable stitch markers
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Finished size: Approx. 9.5″ square
Gauge: 13 sts x 10.5 rows = 4″ (Gauge is not important; however, try to get as close as possible for a tighter weave in the fabric.)
Skill level: Confident beginner
Abbreviations – US crochet terminology
- beg – beginning
- ch-chain
- dc – double crochet
- rnd – round
- sc – single crochet
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- YO – yarn over
Special Stitch
Pattern Instructions
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Body
Note: A ‘ch 3’ may be substituted for the STsc if you prefer. It will not affect the construction or the final look of the washcloth.
Multiple of 5 + 1
Ch 31.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (30 sc)
Row 2: STsc, dc in next 4 sts, sc in next 5 sts, [dc in next 5 sts, sc in next 5 sts] twice, turn. (15 dc, 15 sc)
Rows 3-23: Rep Row 2.
Row 24: Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st across. (30 sc)
At the end of Row 24, do not turn and do not fasten off. Proceed to Edging.
Edging
Note: Place a few of the stitch markers at intervals along the sides to work sc evenly across each side.
Side 1: Rotate washcloth 90 degrees, ch 1, work 28 sc evenly across to the corner of the bottom edge. (28 sc)
Bottom: Rotate washcloth 90 degrees, 3 sc in 1st foundation ch, sc in next ch and in each ch across to last ch, 3 sc in last ch. (34 sc)
Side 2: Rotate washcloth 90 degrees, work 28 sc evenly across to next corner. (28 sc)
Top: Rotate washcloth 90 degrees, 3 sc in 1st st, sc in next st and in each st across to last st, 3 sc in last st, join with slip st to beg st. (34 sc)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
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