Quick and simple crochet washcloth

I love small projects that work up fast and are easy to sell. When I was thinking of adding new items to my shop, I first thought of washcloths. They don't take up a lot of yarn, can be made in any color you can think of, and you can make a bunch to stock your shop with really quick. Pinterest offers thousands of patterns to try out, but I just wanted something I could work on workout thinking too much. I'm sure there are plenty of variations on this pattern out there somewhere, but this is what I've done.

Before we get started, here are a few tips: 

Use cotton yarn! It is far more absorbent than acrylic, and dries fast without a musty smell. Although this particular pattern is not as solid as others, cotton cloths are generally safe to use as a pot holder or hot pad without melting. I even use mine under a bowl of soup to keep from burning my hands. 

If you crochet tightly like I do, I recommend using a hook one size larger for the starting chain than you use for the remainder of the project. This will help to prevent pulling or bunching of the first row and will make your final product more square.

Guage is not important for this project. If you want a smaller or larger cloth, simply adjust your starting chain, making sure it is always a multiple of 2. You may adjust the height of your cloth by adding as many rows as you'd prefer. End your cloth on an odd row to avoid the ch 3 being a corner; I've found the cloth is not quite square when it is.

Try out different color combinations for a unique look!

Finished size is approximately 8.5"-9" square. 

Materials needed: 

One ball of worsted weight cotton yarn

Size 5.0mm H crochet hook

(Size 5.5mm I crochet hook optional) 

Yarn needle

Pattern: 

With larger hook, Ch 30. Switch to smaller hook. 

Row 1: in 2nd loop from hook, SC, *dc, sc* to end, ch 3 turn (29)

Row 2: skip 1st stitch (ch 3 counts as first dc) *sc, dc* to end, ch 1 turn (29)

Row 3: sc in 1st stitch (do not skip) *dc, sc* to end,  ch 3 turn  (29)

Row 4-23: Repeat rows 2&3
Finish off and weave in ends with yarn needle. 

I hope you enjoy my version of a simple textured washcloth. Now go make them in every color you can! 

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