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Introduction
The Alina Washcloth is a quick and easy Tunisian crochet colourwork washcloth that was inspired by patchwork patterns. It is worked in columns using join as you go technique, so there are no long floats on the back of your work.
The sample was made using 3 colours, but sky is the limit and any number would do! This makes it a perfect scrap yarn project to use the left-over yarn from other larger projects.
Natural plant fibers such as cotton or linen are best suited for this project.
You can also add more squares per column and additional columns to create a matching towel.
You can purchase the add free PDF version of the pattern at LoveCrafts here and Ravelry here.
Last updated: 05/12/2024
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Skills required:
To create this beautiful colourwork washcloth you will need to master (or already know) these stitches and techniques:
Chain, Tunisian crochet technique (alternating forward and return passes), Join as you go method (JAYG), Tunisian simple stitch (tss), Tunisian simple stitch bind-off, weaving in ends, blocking.
Skill level:
Finished measurements:
The final colourwork washcloth measurements (blocked):
23 cm x 23 cm (approx. 9ā x 9ā)
Materials and tools
Yarn:
To get the exact look as on the pictures of my colourwork washcloth, you will need:
Hobbii Rainbow 8/4 (100% Cotton | Fingering | 50 g (1.75 oz) = 170 m (186 yds)),
- (#02) Natural White 1 ball (A),
- (#64) Dark Powder Rose 1 ball (B),
- (#85) Dark Mint 1 ball (C)
Each small square of 15 sts x 13 rows uses approximately 3.5 g of yarn.
Other yarn alternatives:
Please always swatch when substituting yarn:
Paintbox Yarns Cotton 4-ply
Cotton Kings Cotton 8/4
Scheepjes Cotton 8
For further alternatives, please see:
Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4 | Substitutes
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Tools and notions:
- Tunisian crochet hook size 4.0 mm (US size G/6) or size to obtain the gauge
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
Gauge:
Blocked Gauge:
19 sts x 18 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4ā) over Tss st pattern
The gauge is not essential for this colourwork washcloth, but it will impact the amount of yarn used.
Gauge helps you to understand how the project turns out in terms of the final size. If you would like to achieve the exact size of the final project as in the instructions above, you gauge needs to match exactly to the above.
If you get more stitches and/or rows than stated above using the exact hook size as per instructions, your final project will turn out smaller. Conversely, if you get less stitches and/or rows than stated above using the exact hooks size as per instructions, your final project will turn out bigger.
To make adjustments, if you get more stitches and/or rows, you can try using bigger hook size to get closer to the desired size. Conversely, if you get less stitches and/or rows, you can try using smaller hook size to get closer to the desired size.
It may take trial and error to try out a few hook sizes to achieve the exact size.
Alternatively, if you really don’t want to make several samples to achieve the desired size, you can try to alter your tension as you work the project. However, I would advise to try this out once you master the basics of Tunisian crochet as it may be a bit tiresome to try to master the basics of Tunisian crochet and focus on alternating your tension while working the project.
If this colourwork washcloth is your first Tunisian crochet project and are not sure if this project matches your skills, I have a Tunisian crochet masterclass tutorial that will jump-start your Tunisian crochet journey!
Stitch guide:
Tunisian crochet stitches are worked in 2 steps; forward and return pass from right to left, with the number of sts (lps) increasing on the hook during the forward pass and decreasing during the return pass.
Return pass is worked in the same way for all stitches (rows of sts) used in this project as follows: 1 ch, *yrh, draw through 2 lps on hook, rep from * until 1 lp on hook.
Return pass with a decrease is worked in the same way for all stitches (rows of sts) of the second and consecutive panels as follows: * yrh, draw through 2 lps on hook, rep from * until 1 lp on hook.
Edge stitches:
Right edge stitch- This is the first lp on hook and counts as first st unless otherwise stated.
Left edge stitch- This st is referred to in the pattern as the End Stitch (ES) and is crocheted as follows: Rotate the end of the fabric towards yourself, insert the hook under both bars (left and right) of the last st, yrh and pul.
Tunisian crochet stitches:
- First row of Tunisian crochet: Insert the hook in the back bump of second ch from hook, yrh and pul across.
- Tunisian simple stitch: Insert the hook from right to left under front vertical bar of the next st, yrh and pul.
Bind off:
Tunisian Simple stitch bind-off: Insert hook from right to left under front vertical bar of the next st, yrh, pul and pull through the lp that is on the hook. One lp remains on the hook.
Abbreviations:
| Abbreviations used in colourwork washcloth pattern: | |
| ch- chain | yrh- yarn round the hook |
| st(s)- stitch(es) | pul- pull up a loop |
| lp(s)- loop(s) | FP- forward pass |
| tss- Tunisian simple stitch | RP- return pass |
| RS- right side | approx.- approximately |
| ES- End stitch | rep- repeat |
Alina colour chart:
Notes:
- Similar fingering weight yarns may be substituted; please check gauge.
- Number of loops on hook equals number of sts for row counting after Return Pass.
- The colourwork washcloth is worked flat with RS always facing from bottom up and left to right in columns of squares.
Instructions:
Colourwork Washcloth
First Column
First Square
With A, ch 15 (place marker in last ch made).
Row 1 FP: Insert the hook in the back bump of second ch from hook, yrh and pul across. 15 lps on hook.
Row 1 RP and all other RPs of First Column: Standard RP.
Row 2: Tss across to last st, ES.
Rows 3-12: Rep Row 2.
Row 13 FP: Rep Row 2.
Row 13 RP: Standard RP to last 2 lps on hook, drop colour A, yrh and pul with colour B.
Second Square
Row 14: In B, TSS across to last st, ES.
Rows 15-25: Rep Row 14.
Row 26 FP: Rep Row 14.
Row 26 RP: Standard RP to last 2 lps on hook, drop colour B, yrh and pul with colour A.
Third Square
Rows 27-39: In A, Rep Row 2.
Row 40: Tss bind-off.
Fasten-off.
Second Column
First Square
With C, insert the hook through bottom and back loop of ch 15 of first Column (starting ch; marked with marker), ch 15 (place marker in last ch made).
Row 1 FP: Pul in the back bump of second ch from hook and in each ch across, insert hook through bottom and back lp of corresponding row of column on left, yrh and pul.
Row 1 RP: and all other RPs of remaining Columns: Return Pass with a decrease. 15 lps.
Row 2: Tss across to last st, insert hook through bottom and back lp of corresponding row of column on left, yrh and pul.
Rows 3- 12: Rep Row 2.
Row 13 FP: Rep Row 2.
Row 13 RP: Standard RP with decrease to last 2 lps on hook, drop colour C, yrh and pul with colour A.
Second Square
Row 14: In A, TSS across to last st, ES.
Rows 15-25: Rep Row 14.
Row 26 FP: Rep Row 14.
Row 26 RP: Standard RP to last 2 lps on hook, drop colour A, yrh and pul with colour C.
Third Square
Rows 27-39: In C, Rep Row 2.
Row 40: Tss bind-off across and under top 2 strands of first bind-off st of the column on the left.
Fasten-off.
Third Column
First Square
With A, insert the hook through bottom and back loop of ch 15 of second Column (starting ch; marked with marker), ch 15 (place marker in last ch made).
Row 1 FP: Pul in the back bump of second ch from hook and in each ch (connecting working column to the one on the left column), insert hook through bottom and back lp of corresponding row of column on left, yrh and pul.
Row 1 RP: Return Pass with a decrease.
Row 2: Tss across to last st, insert hook through bottom and back lp of corresponding row of column on left, yrh and pul.
Rows 3-12: Rep Row 2.
Row 13 FP: Rep Row 2.
Row 13 RP: RP with a decrease to last 2 lps on hook, drop colour A, yrh and pul with colour B.
Second Square
Row 14: In B, TSS across to last st, insert hook through bottom and back lp of corresponding row of column on left, yrh and pul.
Rows 15-25: Rep Row 14.
Row 26 FP: Rep Row 14.
Row 26 RP: RP with a decrease to last 2 lps on hook, drop colour B, yrh and pul with colour A.
Third Square
Rows 27-39: In A, Rep Row 2.
Row 40: Tss bind-off across and under top 2 strands of first bind-off st of the column on the left.
Fasten-off.
Finishing:
Weave in all ends and block the colourwork washcloth to final measurements as above.
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Did you enjoy the Alina Washcloth pattern? Why not try my other small crochet item patterns:
Amala Headband
Keziah Headband
Thank you so much if you got this far in the pattern! I hope you got inspired for your own version using different colours. I can’t wait to see it! Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram and let me know in the comment section below how you got on with it! As always, if you have any pattern query, the quickest way to get it answered is by emailing me on the pattern support email address above.
Happy crocheting!
