Introduction
The Fig Double Linen Stitch Washcloth is a beginner-friendly easy crochet washcloth pattern that is a perfect project to try this fun addition 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 Olive Double Linen Stitch Washcloth.
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Skills required to make easy crochet washcloth:
To create this easy crochet 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 easy crochet washcloth:
The final easy crochet washcloth measurements (blocked):
19 x 19 cm (approx. 7.5” x 7.5”)
Materials and tools for easy crochet washcloth:
Yarn:
To get the exact look as on the pictures of my easy crochet 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 20 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4”) over linen/ moss stitch pattern
The gauge is not essential for this easy crochet 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 crochet baby blanket. 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 easy crochet 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 easy crochet 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 easy crochet 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 chain spaces 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 easy crochet washcloth:
Easy Crochet 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, * ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp, sc in next st; rep from * to end, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, sc in ch-1 sp 2 rows below, * ch 1, sk next st, sc in ch-1 sp 2 rows below; rep from * to last st, sc in last st, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, sc in next st, *ch 1, sk ch-1 sp, sc in next st; rep from * to last st, sc in last st, turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, * ch 1, sk next st, sc in ch-1 sp 2 rows below; rep from * to last 2 sts, ch 1, sk next st, sc in last st, turn.
Rows 7-30: Rep Rows 3-6.
Border
Round 1: Sc around working 3 sc in corner sts.
Round 2: Rep Round 1.
Fasten off.
Finishing steps in making easy crochet washcloth:
Weave in ends and block to final measurements as in schematic.
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Did you enjoy the Fig Double Linen Stitch Washcloth pattern? Why not try my washcloth patterns:
Olive Double Linen Stitch Washcloth
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.
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