Free Crochet Washcloth Pattern - Weave Your Magic Washcloth

Looking for a practical and free crochet washcloth pattern? Then my Weave Your Magic Washcloth is just what you need! This free crochet washcloth pattern is perfect for those who love textured stitches, quick makes, and it's also great for using up yarn stash.

Why You'll Love This Free Crochet Washcloth Pattern

The Weave Your Magic Washcloth features the stunning basketweave stitch, creating a fabric that’s thick, absorbent, and durable - therefore it's perfect for use in the kitchen or bathroom.

Made with just one 50g ball of 4-ply cotton yarn, this project is a fantastic stash buster and an ideal choice for gifting or personal use.

How to get the Free Crochet Washcloth Pattern

• Read the free version of the pattern below, so you can get started right away.
• Buy a pdf to download and save on your own device for the future.
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Yarn and Stitches

To achieve the gorgeous basketweave texture, this pattern uses front post and back post double crochet stitches (US terms), or front post and back post treble crochet stitches (UK terms). These stitches are easy to master and provide a satisfying rhythm as you work.

I’ve used Scheepjes Organicon 4-ply cotton, which is not only soft and eco-friendly but also available in a range of beautiful colours. I used every bit of yarn by repeating the border rounds until my yarn ran out. So it's the perfect zero-waste project too.

Why Crochet Your Own Washcloths?

Crochet washcloths are a practical and sustainable alternative to store-bought options. They’re reusable, washable, and can be customised in your favourite colours and yarn types. Plus, making your own washcloth is a mindful and creative way to relax while creating something useful, so it's a win-win option for sustainable and mindful crafting.

Share Your Makes!

I’d love to see your version of the Weave Your Magic Washcloth! Share your finished washcloth on Instagram or Facebook and tag me @the_woolnest. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #WeaveYourMagicWashcloth so I can admire your creations.

Copyright

Please read the copyright terms, which apply globally, before downloading your pattern:

The contents of this page, including the pattern instructions and images, are published under copyright to me ©Lynne Rowe 2021 under my brand Knit Crochet Create® and for your own personal use only. Feel free to sell items made from this pattern for charity fundraising purposes, or to gift to family and friends, but selling small numbers for profit is only allowed with permission. Please email lynne@knitcrochetcreate.com for permission to sell in small numbers. By downloading or using this pattern, you therefore agree to these terms.

How to Crochet your Washcloth from my free crochet washcloth pattern

Materials Needed

• 2.5mm (US C/2) crochet hook for Main Body and 3.5mm (US E/4) for border.
• Scheepjes Organicon Cotton – 100% organic cotton/170m/50g.
• 1 ball (50g) will make a washcloth.
• Optional small amount of a contrast colour for the border.
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends.

Measurements

Approximately 23 x 23cm (9 x 9in), using Scheepjes Organicon and 2.5mm (C/2) hook.

Tension

28 stitches and 18 rows in main pattern, measure 10 x 10cm, with Scheepjes Organicon and 2.5mm (C/2) hook. Tension may vary if you use a different yarn or hook size.

Abbrevations (US terms with UK terms in brackets)

• ch = chain
• ch-sp(s) = chain space(s)
• FPdc = Front Post double crochet (UK FPtr = Front Post treble crochet)
• BPdc = Back Post double crochet (UK BPtr = Back Post treble crochet)
• hdc = half double crochet (UK htr = half treble crochet)
• sc = single crochet (UK dc = double crochet)
• rep = repeat
• slst = slip stitch
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• Pattern repeat = [ ... ] or * or ** meaning to repeat instruction within brackets, or following the asterisk, as many times as stated.

Special Stitches

• Front post double crochet (FPdc). Yarn round hook, slide hook under post of next stitch (from front, to back, to front), yarn round hook then pull loop through (3 loops on hook). Take yarn round hook again, then pull through first two loops (2 loops on hook). Finally, take yarn round hook then pull through last 2 loops. UK terms = Front Post treble crochet (FPtr)
• Back post double crochet (BPdc). Yarn round hook, slide hook under post of next stitch (from back, to front, to back), yarn round hook then pull loop through (3 loops on hook). Take yarn round hook again, then pull through first two loops (2 loops on hook). Finally, take yarn round hook then pull through last 2 loops. UK terms = Back Post treble crochet (BPtr)

Free Crochet Washcloth Pattern Begins (US terms)

Foundation row (right side): 1hdc in 2nd ch from hook, 1hdc in each ch to end, turn. [54 sts]

1st row (wrong side): Ch2 (counts as hdc), BPdc in next 4 sts, *FPdc in next 4 sts, BPdc in next 4 sts; rep from * to last st, 1hdc in last st, turn.

2nd row(right side): Ch2 (counts as hdc), FPdc in next 4 sts, *BPdc in next 4 sts, FPdc in next 4 sts; rep from * to ch2 at end, 1hdc in top of ch2 from beginning of previous row, turn.

3rd row (wrong side): As Row 1. First part of basketweave pattern is complete.

4th row (right side): Ch2 (counts as hdc), BPdc in next 4 sts, *FPdc in next 4 sts, BPdc in next 4 sts; rep from * to last st, 1hdc in last st, turn.

5th row (wrong side): Ch2 (counts as hdc), FPdc in next 4 sts, *BPdc in next 4 sts, FPdc in next 4 sts; rep from * to ch2 at end, 1hdc in top of ch2 from beginning of previous row, turn.

6th row(right side): As Row 4. Second part of basketweave pattern is complete.

Rows 7-33: Repeat Rows 1 to 6 a further 4 times, then repeat Rows 1 to 3. Do not fasten off. Continue with border.

Border

Foundation Round

You should have 52 sts along each edge, and 4 corner ch2-sps (but don't worry too much if you don't have exactly the correct number along each edge - as long as you have an even number of stitches that are more-or-less similar.

Change to 3.5mm (E/4) hook then continue:

Main Bolder

Round 1 (right side): Ch3 (counts as 1sc and ch2-sp), 1sc in same corner, ch1, skip 1 st, [1sc in next st, ch1, skip 1 st] to next corner, **[1sc, ch2, 1sc] in corner, ch1, skip 1 st, [1sc in next st, ch1, skip 1 st] to next corner; rep from ** all around, slst in first ch of beginning ch3, then slst into corner ch2-sp.

Round 2 (right side): Ch3 (counts as 1sc and ch2-sp), 1sc in same corner, ch1, skip 1 st, [1sc in next ch1-sp, ch1, skip 1 st] to next corner, **[1sc, ch2, 1sc] in corner, ch1, skip 1 st, [1sc in next ch1-sp, ch1, skip 1 st] to next corner; rep from ** all around, slst in first ch of beginning ch3, then slst into corner ch2-sp.

Free Washcloth Pattern Begins (UK terms)

With 2.5mm hook, ch55.

Foundation row (right side): 1htr in 2nd ch from hook, 1htr in each ch to end, turn. [54 sts]

1st row(wrong side): Ch2 (counts as htr), BPtr in next 4 sts, *FPtr in next 4 sts, BPtr in next 4 sts; rep from * to last st, 1htr in last st, turn.

2nd row (right side): Ch2 (counts as htr), FPtr in next 4 sts, *BPtr in next 4 sts, FPtr in next 4 sts; rep from * to ch2 at end, 1htr in top of ch2 from beginning of previous row, turn.

3rd row (wrong side): As Row 1. First part of basketweave  pattern is complete.

4th row (right side): Ch2 (counts as htr), BPtr in next 4 sts, *FPtr in next 4 sts, BPtr in next 4 sts; rep from * to last st, 1htr in last st, turn.

5th row (wrong side): Ch2 (counts as htr), FPtr in next 4 sts, *BPtr in next 4 sts, FPtr in next 4 sts; rep from * to ch2 at end, 1htr in top of ch2 from beginning of previous row, turn.

6th row (right side): As Row 4. Second part of basketweave pattern is now complete.

Rows 7-33: Repeat Rows 1 to 6 a further 4 times, then repeat Rows 1 to 3. Do not fasten off. Continue with border.

Border

Foundation Round

Start with 2.5mm hook, and right side now facing. Ch3 (counts as 1dc and ch2-sp), 1dc in first st (first corner made). Skip next st, 1dc in each of next 50 sts along top, skip next st, [1dc, ch2, 1dc] in last st. Work along next edge and work 50dc evenly along edge of stitches. Work along bottom edge and work [1dc, ch2, 1dc] in first st (for corner), skip 1 st, 1dc in next 50 sts, skip next st, [1dc, ch2, 1dc] in last st (for corner). Finally, work along next edge and work 50dc evenly along next edge to end. Slst in first of beginning ch3, slst into corner ch2-sp.

You should have 52 sts along each edge, and 4 corner ch2-sps. But don't worry too much if you don't have exactly the correct number along each edge - as long as you have an even number of stitches that are more-or-less similar.

Change to 3.5mm (E/4) hook then continue:

Main Border

Round 1 (right side): Ch3 (counts as 1dc and ch2-sp), 1dc in same corner, ch1, skip 1 st, [1dc in next st, ch1, skip 1 st] to next corner, **[1dc, ch2, 1dc] in corner, ch1, skip 1 st, [1dc in next st, ch1, skip 1 st] to next corner; rep from ** all around, slst in first ch of beginning ch3, then slst into corner ch2-sp.

Round 2 (right side): Ch3 (counts as 1dc and ch2-sp), 1dc in same corner, ch1, skip 1 st, [1dc in next ch1-sp, ch1, skip 1 st] to next corner, **[1dc, ch2, 1dc] in corner, ch1, skip 1 st, [1dc in next ch1-sp, ch1, skip 1 st] to next corner; rep from ** all around, slst in first ch of beginning ch3, then slst into corner ch2-sp.

Repeat Round 2 as many times as desired or until you run out of yarn. I made 6 rounds. When you have joined your final round, cut yarn, then fasten off and weave in ends. Steam-block your washcloth to create a neat square of approximately 23 x 23cm.

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