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Easy Crochet Wash Cloth

An easy crochet wash cloth strips the pattern down to its simplest form: straight single crochet rows in cotton yarn, with no stitch pattern variations to learn. This simplified version is the best starting point for first-timers before any texture variations. This guide gives the basic pattern.

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Materials and Pattern

  • About 60 yards worsted weight 100 percent cotton yarn
  • A 5.0mm hook
  1. Chain 28.
  2. Row 1: single crochet in the second chain from the hook and each chain across (27 stitches). Chain 1, turn.
  3. Rows 2 through 26: single crochet in each stitch across. Chain 1, turn.
  4. Fasten off and weave in ends.
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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a border round for a wash cloth?

A border round is optional but helps flatten any minor curling and gives the edge a cleaner finished look.

Ready for stitch pattern variations?

See moss stitch and other textured options once the basic version feels easy.

See the full wash rag pattern with variations

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