How to Crochet a Textured Washcloth.

The Alternating Single Crochet Washcloth Pattern

Have you ever wondered how to get started on crocheting a textured washcloth?  This is the blog post for you. In this Free Crochet Wash Cloth Pattern post I will take you through the simple steps on how to make this washcloth/dishcloth. In the process you will also have the added bonus of learning a new stitch pattern.

This free Crochet Washcloth Pattern is a fantastic first crochet project for a beginner, but its also a fun crochet washcloth pattern for experienced crocheters. Washcloths and dishcloths have become very popular lately and I have started making crochet hand towels as they are also a quick make and are so useful to have around.

This is a quick and easy crochet project which will give you sense of accomplishment in no time at all. It can be made in an afternoon and you can feel so satisfied to have something beautiful to hold, and know that your crochet washcloth is also something that is useful as well.

Having a quick Crochet Washcloth project to whip up allows you to mix things up and it  helps break up your bigger works in progress.

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About the Alternating Single Crochet Free Crochet Wash Cloth Pattern.

This free Crochet Washcloth Pattern uses the alternating single crochet stitches, which is an easy repeat pattern using the single crochet and the back loop only single crochet, (blo). It is a great stitch for crochet washcloths or dishcloths as well as for hand towels and place mats.

I have a handy blog with pictures showing you how to do this  crochet the single crochet stitch here. 

If you are left handed here is the blog post for the single crochet using your left hand.

 

 

New to Back Loop Only Single Crochet Stitch.

I have video tutorials on How to Crochet the Back Loop Only Single Crochet Back Loop Only.

Right Handed Version

Left Handed Version

 

Things you will need before starting your Crochet Washcloth Project

• A pattern: There is the free crochet washcloth pattern here on my blog. Just scroll further down on my blog post to find it

• Yarn: I recommend you use a cotton or mostly cotton blend yarn. You will need a worsted weight (4) yarn, commonly referred to as Aran in the UK.

• A Crochet Hook. You will need an H/5mm crochet hook for this crochet washcloth.

• You’ll also need scissors and a tapestry or yarn  needle

Do You Love Making Home Decor Items.

Lately I have been making quite a few crochet projects that are handy to have around the house. Some of my favourite things to design are the washcloths and dishcloths as they are so quick to make and so popular as gifts and they are a personal favourite of mine to have on hand in my home.

You might  love this crochet hand towel, the  Summer’s Day Hand Towel.

If you love to  crochet cloths, you might also like some of my other designs here on my blog. For instance you might like to check out the Sedge Stitch Crochet Washcloth, or my  Simple Dishcloth and Bobble Stitch Dishcloth.

I know I am always on the look out for new ways to do the same thing lol.

What skill level will I need for this Free Crochet Wash Cloth Pattern?

This pattern is pretty beginner friendly.  As long as you have some basic crochet skills, you will be able to make these crochet washcloths. The single crochet stitch used in this pattern is the first crochet stitch you will learn. I hope you get yourself some beautiful cotton yarn and get started on your own Alternating Single Crochet Stitch Washcloth.

Are you a visual learner?

You might enjoy this video tutorial that will walk you through how to make the Summer’s Day washcloth  It demonstrates the blanket stitch as you create this crochet washcloth.

And here is a left handed version for all the lefties out there.

Looking for some Fantastic Crochet Gifts Ideas!

The Alternating Single Crochet Stitch Washcloth makes a super gift, especially if you can pair it with a cute soap dish or some special handmade soaps.

They are also great for baby shower gifts and who wouldn’t want a lovely soft handmade cloth for baby’s bath time.

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The Alternating Single Crochet Stitch Washcloth Pattern

Pattern by Pam Carr ©2024

 

Introducing the Alternating Single Crochet Wash Cloth pattern.  How many of you love to crochet dish cloths? They are such a quick and easy project and they make such wonderful gifts at any time of the year. 

The Alternating Single Crochet Wash Cloth is a perfect beginner pattern for a dish cloth.  It is easy to remember and made with one of the first stitches you will learn when you start to crochet, the single crochet stitch. 

In this pattern you will simply be alternating the single crochet stitch with a single crochet into the back loop only stitch.

 

Supplies for the Alternating Single Crochet Wash Cloth.

Yarn: Bernat Handicrafter Cotton (4) or Lily Sugar n Cream Solids

Hook: H/8-5.00mm

Notions: Scissors and a yarn needle

Gauge: 12 sc x 13 sc rows = 4” (10 cm) using an H hook 

 

Abbreviations (uses US conventions)

• Ch = chain

• Sl st = slip stitch

• st = stitch

• sc = single crochet

• scblo = single crochet back loop only

Special Stitch for this Pattern.

 Single Crochet Back Loop Only SC BLO

There is a front loop and back loop for every stitch, which resembles the letter “V“.

The back loop is the part of the V that is furthest away from you when crocheting. The front loop is the part of the V that is closest to you when

To make a sc blo the stitch is made into the back loop of the stitch below. You do not go through both the loops (the ‘V’) of the previous stitch, just the one at the back.

I have a video tutorial for doing this stitch on my YouTube Channel.

This pattern uses US terminology. The US and UK crochet terms are different, but they use the same terms to describe different stitches. Here is a simple conversion chart for anyone in the UK.

US Single Crochet (sc)

UK Double crochet (dc)

Size:

  Finished Size: 8.5” wide and 8.5” tall approximately

Instructions:

Ch27

Row 1: sc into the 2^nd ch from the hook and sc into each st across, ch1 and turn. (26)

Row 2:  sc into the first st, scblo into the next stitch, *sc into the next st, scblo into the next st,* repeat between * and * to the end of the row, ch1 and turn (26)

Row 3-26: Repeat Row 2.

Row 27: sc into the first st and into every stitch across. (26)

Do not fasten off.

Side Trim

Turn work and work down the side of the wash cloth.

Ch1, make 1 single crochet into the end of each row to the bottom corner. Join with a sl st to the 1^st st of the bottom row.

Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Now to do the trim on the other side of your cloth.

Attach the yarn to the bottom corner and work up this side of the wash cloth.

Ch1 and make 1 sc into the end of each of the rows until you get to the top corner.

Join with a sl st to the 1^st st of the top row.

Fasten off and weave in the ends.

I am happy to answer any questions you may have, just message me at carrowaycrochet@outlook.com

 

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