I absolutely love to crochet washcloths and give them as gifts! So I created another crochet pattern for just that! The Friendship Washcloth crochet pattern has amazing texture, a fun stitch combo, and is quick to make!

Do Crochet Washcloths Really Work?

You might be wondering if crochet washcloths are really useful and hold up well to a dirty pot in the sink or stuck on food. I’m here to tell you that if you use the right yarn, the answer is yes!

I use my crochet washcloths in the kitchen mostly. They are used to wash dishes, wipe counters, and clean up spills. They get washed in the washing machine and dried in the dryer. And they look good as new after all that!

When choosing a yarn for your crochet washcloth you want to go with a 100% cotton yarn. If the pattern calls for worsted weight, I highly recommend Paintbox Cotton Aran yarn.

Cotton Aran is both durable and absorbent. It is machine washable and dryable. It comes in a huge variety of colors, perfect for matching the color scheme in your kitchen or bathroom!

So yes, crochet washcloths really do work, but you need a good 100% cotton yarn and a great textured stitch to get the most out of it.

A crochet washcloth set makes a wonderful gift for a new mom, newlyweds moving into their first home, or just a special friend! Everyone will appreciate these beautiful and useful washcloths!

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Friendship Washcloth Crochet Pattern

Materials

75 yards worsted weight (#4) cotton or cotton blend yarn.

I (5.5mm) crochet hook

Scissors

Measuring tape

Yarn needle

Difficulty

Easy

Gauge

14 sts x 8 rows = 4”

Sizing

 9” x 9”

Pattern Notes

Starting chain does not count as first stitch unless stated otherwise within the pattern.

Stitches Needed & Abbreviations

st(s)- stitch(es)

ch(s)- chain(s)

esc- extended single crochet – insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through one loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through both loops.

ehdc- extended half double crochet- yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through one loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through all 3 loops.

*- repeat from

Pattern

Ch 34

Row 1: 1 ehdc in 3^rd ch from hook, 1 esc in next st, *1 ehdc in next st, 1 esc in next st*, repeat from * across. (32)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 1 ehdc in 1^st st, 1 esc in next st, *1 ehdc in next st, 1 esc in next st*, repeat from * across. (32)

Rows 3-20: Repeat row 2.

Optional Trim

Sc evenly around the entire washcloth, working 2 sc in the corners.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

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Winter Washcloths Blog Hop

This pattern is part of the Winter Washcloth Series! The blog hop has ended but you can still take a look at all of the patterns included and purchase the bundle!

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