Free Crochet Pattern: Easiest Washcloths Ever

(Shown in Bernat Handicrafter Pale Yellow)

Below are a few simple rag patterns that I use when I need to whip up a quick rag.
If you are looking for a less basic rag you may like my Round Ruffly Rag or the Very Ribbed Rag. 

 Thanks for stopping by! 

-Jenni 

Skill Level: Beginner

Finished Size: 6" x 6"

Supplies:
Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn, approx. 50 yds. per washcloth
Size I (5.5 mm) Crochet Hook
Tapestry Needle
Scissors

Abbreviations (US Terms):
BLO - Back Loop Only
Ch - Chain
Dc - Double Crochet
Hdc - Half Double Crochet
Sc - Single Crochet
Sl St - Slip Stitch
Sp - Space

Optional Edge Addition:
Adding the following edge to your washcloth will change the size to about 6.5" x 6.5".

Each of the patterns below do not have an edge as the edges come out pretty clean with sc & hdc stitches but if you would like to add a border anyways I suggest the following:

After completing your final row of the pattern you are using, ch 1 & rotate the washcloth to the right so you can work along the side. Sc along the edge until you reach the next corner, ch 2, rotate the washcloth again to work along the next edge. Continue to do this for each edge, join with a sl st, fasten off and sew in ends.


Basic Sc Rag

Gauge: 7 sc x 8 rows = 2"

Row 1: Ch 22, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each across. (21 sc)
Row 2-24: Ch 1, turn, sc in each across. (21 sc)
Fasten off and sew in ends.


Ribbed Sc Rag

Gauge: 7 sc x 6.5 rows = 2"

Row 1: Ch 22, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each across. (21 sc)
Row 2-19: In BLO: Ch 1, turn, sc in each across. (21 sc)
Fasten off and sew in ends.


Basic Hdc Rag

Gauge: 7 hdc x 5.5 rows = 2"

Row 1: Ch 21, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each across. (20 hdc)
Row 2-16: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each across. (20 hdc)
Fasten off and sew in ends.


Textured Hdc Rag

Gauge: 8 hdc x 4.5 rows = 2"

Row 1: Ch 25, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each across. (24 hdc)
Row 2-13: In BLO: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each across. (24 hdc)
Fasten off and sew in ends.

Free Crochet Pattern: Very Ribbed Rag

(Shown in Bernat Handicrafter Country Red & Lily Sugar n Cream White)

Skill Level: Easy

Finished Size: 6" x 6"

Supplies:
Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn
Size I (5.5 mm) Crochet Hook
Tapestry Needle
Scissors

Abbreviations (US Terms):
Bpdc - Back Post Double Crochet
Ch - Chain
Dc - Double Crochet
Fpdc - Front Post Double Crochet
Hdc - Half Double Crochet
Sc - Single Crochet
Sl St - Slip Stitch
Sp - Space

Note:
-Ch 2's count as one stitch.

Row 1: Ch 25, dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each across. (24)

Note: For the next row, DO NOT work your first stitch in the same space as the ch 2.

Row 2: Ch 2, turn. *Fpdc around next, Bpdc around next.* Repeat *to* across until you have one sp left. Dc in last. (24)

Row 3-13: Ch 2, turn. *Fpdc around next, Bpdc around next.* Repeat *to* across until you have one sp left. Dc in last. (24)

After you have finished row 13: Ch 1 and proceed to sc around the edge of the entire rag, ch 2 at each corner. Join with a sl st.

You should have about 22-24 sc per side on each edge.

Fasten off and sew in ends.

Free Crochet Pattern: Round Ruffly Rag

(Shown in Bernat Handicrafter Country Red)

This easy & slightly girly wash/dish rag works up very quickly and makes a fun little addition to soap & lotion gift baskets. I always try and squeeze a little something crochet into my gift giving! 

Thanks for stopping by and reading! 

-Jenni

Skill Level: Easy

Finished Size: 6" x 6"

Supplies:
Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn
Size I (5.5 mm) Crochet Hook
Tapestry Needle
Scissors

Abbreviations (US Terms):
BLO - Back Loop Only
Ch - Chain
Dc - Double Crochet
Hdc - Half Double Crochet
Sc - Single Crochet

Important Notes:
-This pattern uses a magic circle, if you don't know how to make one you can learn how here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64O9WVJucFA
-A group of stitches listed between these brackets [ ] are to all be worked in the same space.

Round 1: Magic circle, ch 1, 8 hdc in circle. Pull circle tight, do not join. (8 hdc)

Place a stitch marker in the last hdc made.

Now, instead of joining with a sl st you will begin working in the round by working the first stitches directly into the first hdc of row 1.

Round 2: In BLO: [Sc, hdc] in first, 2 hdc in next and in each around. (1 sc, 15 hdc)

Move the stitch marker to the last hdc made and continue to do this at the end of each round as you go to help you keep your place.

Round 3: In BLO: 2 hdc in first, hdc in next. *2 hdc in next, hdc in next.* Repeat *to* around. (24 hdc)
Round 4: In BLO: 2 hdc in first, hdc in next. *2 hdc in next, hdc in next.* Repeat *to* around. (36 hdc)
Round 5: In BLO: 2 hdc in first, hdc in 2. *2 hdc in next, hdc in 2.* Repeat *to* around. (48 hdc)
Round 6: In BLO: Hdc in 3, 2 hdc in next. *Hdc in 3, 2 hdc in next.* Repeat *to* around. (60 hdc)
Round 7: In BLO: [Sl st, ch 2, 2 dc] in first. 3 dc in next and in each around. Join with a sl st. (180 dc)

Don't worry about counting your dc's in round 7, it's ok if you're off by a few.

Fasten off and sew in ends.