Looking for a simple washcloth? I have you covered! As of the date of this blog post I have over 50 washcloth patterns published. The number continues to grow too because I publish a new one every single month.

Simple for me might not be the same simple for you. So I’ll share two super basic ways to create a simple washcloth without having to refer to a pattern. Before you start though, you’ll need to get the right yarn.

I always encourage the use of 100% cotton when buying yarn for a washcloth and there are a few reasons for this. First, if you’re using them in your kitchen you’re likely to try and use it as a potholder at some point. If you do that you definitely need it to be 100% natural fibres so that it doesn’t melt and burn you. Second, I love the stitch definition that you get from using cotton. If you’re using it in a bathroom and want it to look pretty, then cotton will tick that box every time. Third, is that it is hard wearing so it won’t wear out too quickly and can go through the wash multiples times. And lastly, being a natural fibre it is compostable, so you’re doing the environment a favour too. My favourite cotton to use for washcloths is KnitPicks Dishie, aim for 100g of a worsted / aran / 10ply weighted/thickness yarn – which one ball of this yarn is.

The first simple way to make a washcloth is to create one in rows using basic stitches. You’ll need to start with a chain in any number – just keep chaining to the width you want your washcloth to be. I typically end up from 35-40 chains depending on the design. You can choose any basic stitch from single crochet, half double crochet and double crochet (in US terms). My favourite is the half double crochet because it is easy to do and it looks the prettiest out of all of them. If you choose to go with the half double crochet, then begin by working into the second chain from the hook and every chain there on. Start each row with a chain 1 (that you don’t count as a stitch) then work 1 half double crochet into each stitch. Just keep repeating that until you get to the length that you want. You can then decide if you want to add a border or not. If you want to keep it super simple then I would leave the border off.

The second simple way to make a washcloth is to use a granny square – either the traditional granny or the traditional solid granny. I’ve shared a video below that gives a live instruction for making a granny square when running free lessons a number of years ago. You’ll also find a free pattern in my Ultimate Guide for Reading Crochet Patterns. You can just keep creating new rows until you get to the size you want. This can be perfect for stash busting too.

If these are too simple for you, then check out my online store as I have lots of washcloth designs to choose from. I have every series put into a bundle that gives you a big discount and if you add two or more bundles into your cart you’ll get an automatic 40% discount too.

Seona x