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There is a running joke between myself and my husband about how I treat washcloths and scrubbing brushes. I think I use them as intended. He thinks I am unnecessarily hard on them and blow through them at an incredible rate.
My husband might be right, but don’t tell him that. I’ve worn through so many washcloths, both homemade and store bought. And my scrubbing brushes look a bit worse for wear just a week after we purchase them. What can I say? I like using a bit of elbow grease to get things done.
Because of this, I set out to design a washcloth that can hold up to my cleaning habits. Will this washcloth be the one? We don’t know yet, but we’re opening up a betting pool.
This washcloth is constructed with medium weight cotton yarn and a specialized cotton scrubby yarn and crocheted in a dense slip stitch fabric. The result is a washcloth nearly a quarter of an inch thick! That should allow it to take a beating…or so I tell myself. I’ll keep you updated.
And bonus! Making your own scrubbing washcloths are eco friendly. Both yarns are 100% cotton!
Materials
- Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (I used Peaches and Creme), approximately 40 grams
- Red Heart Scrubby Cotton, 60 grams
- H Hook (I love this set of Clover Amour crochet hooks)
- J Hook (I love this set of Clover Amour crochet hooks)
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
Gauge and Size
A 4″x4″ (10x10cm) square should be 13 stitches by 27 rows. A finished washcloth should be 7″x7″ or 18x18cm
Gauge Stitch Pattern: ch 14. Row 1: sl st in second chain from hook and in each across, ch 1, turn. Row 2: sl st in each st across, ch 1 turn. Repeat row 2 until swatch is 4 inches long, about 27 rows.
Stitches Used
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (sl st) – insert hook into designated stitch, yarn over and draw through all loops on hook. Slip stitch completed.
Notes
- US Terms
- Work this stitch pattern loosely
Download a PDF version below.
With H hook, chain 26
Row 1. Switch to J hook. Sl st in second chain from hook and in each across. 25 stitches. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2. Sl st in each st across. 25 stitches. Ch 1, turn.
Repeat row 2 until washcloth measures 7 inches in length. Fasten off and weave in ends.
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