Emma washcloth free crochet pattern

Ready for an easy, cute, and functional free crochet pattern?  I am pleased to introduce the Emma Washcloth!

I wanted to begin my free pattern series with something quick and fun, something that you can keep for yourself or give as a gift.  Easily customizable, this washcloth design will quickly become one of your go-to projects (it has for me). I couldn’t settle on one color combination, so I made several.  I love the idea of mixing and matching colors, and I opted for a set of spring and summer-friendly shades to brighten up any home.

What makes this design really special is the feminine detail of the scalloped border, adding a decorative twist to a classic washcloth.  Using a contrasting color for the border provides a whimsical, modern feel to a vintage-inspired design. This pattern is appropriate for beginners of crochet, and it can be completed quickly by those more experienced.  I recommend using Lily Sugar ‘n Cream yarn, though any cotton, worsted weight yarn will do.  The colors pictured are: Mod Green, Hot Purple, Rose Pink, and Yellow.  One 120-Yard skein will create a center of one washcloth and the border of another (with a little to spare).

And now, the pattern:

Emma Washcloth – Free Crochet Pattern Materials:

• 100% Cotton Yarn, Worsted Weight in Two Different Colors
• H-8 Crochet Hook
• Scissors
• Yarn Needle

Gauge: While gauge isn’t important for this project, I’ll let you know mine anyway. 12 HDC = 4 inches 8 HDC Rows = 4 inches

Finished Dimensions: Approximately 11.5 inch square

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions:

With First Color, ch 31.

Row 1: HDC in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (29 HDC)

Row 2: Ch 2.  Turn.  Work 1 HDC in each HDC across. (29 HDC)

Repeat Row 2 until the piece measures 10.5 inches.  Turn, joining Second Color in the last loop of the last stitch.

Border: Chain 1.  Turn the work so you are working along the side.  3 SC in the corner.  SC evenly along the side to the next corner.  You will have approximately 28 SC stitches along each side.  3 SC in the corner.  Continue working around the piece, spacing SC around evenly and 3 SC in each corner.  Join with a ss to the first SC stitch.  You will have roughly 116 SC stitches, though it is okay to have a few more or less, as long as you have a multiple of 4. Ch 1.  (1 SC, skip 1, 4 DC in next st, skip 1) around.  Join with ss.

Cut yarn and fasten off.

Weave in all loose ends.

I hope you enjoy!  Post pictures if you decide to complete this project.  I’d love to see what you come up with. 🙂

Also, if you don’t want to make your own, you can purchase the entire set from SwanJay shop.