Introduction
The Olive Double Linen Stitch Washcloth is a beginner-friendly quick washcloth pattern that is a perfect project to try this fun alternative to the classic linen stitch pattern.
The pattern can be easily modified to larger size and using multiple colour, opening doors to endless possibilities and creativity.
If you would like to try another modification of the linen stitch, why not try the Fig Double Linen Stitch Washcloth
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Skills required to make double linen stitch washcloth:
To create this double linen stitch washcloth you will need to master (or already know) these stitches and techniques:
Chain, single crochet (sc), working crochet pattern in rows and rounds, weaving in ends, blocking.
Skill level:
Finished measurements of double linen stitch washcloth:
The final double linen stitch washcloth measurements (blocked):
19 x 19 cm (approx. 7.5” x 7.5”)
Materials and tools double linen stitch washcloth:
Yarn:
To get the exact look as on the pictures of my double linen stitch washcloth, you will need:
DROPS Bomull-Lin (53% Cotton, 47% Linen | worsted weight | 50 g (1.8 oz) = 85 m (93 yds)),
- (#15) Light Grey 1 ball
Other yarn alternatives:
Please always swatch when substituting yarn:
- Scheepjes: Skies Heavy
- Hooked: Somen
For further alternatives, please see:
DROPS Design DROPS Bomull-Lin | Substitutes
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Tools and notions:
- Crochet hook size 5 mm (US size H-8) or size to obtain the gauge
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
Gauge:
Blocked Gauge:
15 sts x 21 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4”) over moss stitch pattern
The gauge is not essential for this double linen stitch washcloth, but it will impact the amount of yarn used.
Gauge considerations:
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 simple double linen stitch washcloth. However, I would advise to try this out once you master the basics of crochet as it may be a bit tiresome to try to master the basics of crochet and focus on alternating your tension while working the project.
Stitch guide for double linen stitch washcloth:
Basic crochet stitches:
Single crochet (sc)- insert hook in the next st, yrh, pull up a lp, yrh, pull through 2 lps on hook.
Abbreviations:
| Abbreviations used in double linen stitch washcloth: | |
| ch- chain | yrh- yarn round the hook |
| st(s)- stitch(es) | pul- pull up a loop |
| lp(s)- loop(s) | approx.- approximately |
| sc- single crochet | rep- repeat |
| RS- right side | sk- skip |
| WS- wrong side | sp – space |
Notes for double linen stitch washcloth:
- This pattern uses US stitch terminology (SC is known as double crochet (DC) in UK terminology).
- The basic stitch pattern is worked over 2+1 sts (add one for foundation chain. If starting using foundation single crochet sts, use 2+1 count).
- The washcloth is worked flat in rows followed by a border worked in rounds.
- Starting chain 1 does NOT count as a stitch.
- Stitches worked into stitches 2 rows below need to be pulled up to the height of the working row otherwise the shape of the washcloth will be distorted; edges will be higher than middle of a particular row.
- The border consists of 2 rounds of scworking 3 sc in corner sts.
Instructions to make double linen stitch washcloth:
Double Linen Stitch Washcloth
Chain 26.
Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch to end, turn. 25 sts
Row 2 (WS): Ch 1, sc in 1st st, * ch 1, sk next st, sc in next st; rep from * to end, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, sc in st 2 rows below, * ch 1, sk next st, sc in st 2 rows below; rep from * to last st, sc in last st, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, * ch 1, sk next st, sc in st 2 rows below; rep from * to last 2 sts, ch 1, sk next st, sc in last st, turn.
Rows 5-34: Rep Rows 3-4.
Fasten off.
Border
Round 1: Sc around working 3 sc in corner sts.
Round 2: Rep Round 1.
Fasten off.
Finishing steps in making double linen stitch washcloth:
Weave in all ends and block to final measurements as above.
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Did you enjoy the Olive Double Linen Stitch Washcloth pattern? Why not try my washcloth and self-care patterns:
Fig Double Linen Stitch Washcloth
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