Pamper time never looked so pretty! The gorgeously textured and lightweight Calm Clusters Washcloth crochet pattern has both looks and practicality. It’s light texture is perfect for gentle facial cleansing and light exfoliation too.
The Calm Clusters Washcloth crochet pattern is the first crochet pattern of the September Spa CAL 2024. This Crochet-Along runs all through September with four new free patterns for pampering yourself or making as a gorgeous gift set. Make just the ones you like most or the whole set and you can join in at any time.
Join in with the CAL over on my Facebook Group. You can talk about your yarn, show progress pictures and your finished washcloth and of course if you need any help.
The washcloth crochet pattern is generously sized as an 8” x 8” (20.3cm x 20.3cm) square, and is easily adapted for other sizes should you want a bigger/smaller facecloth. It also includes an optional border.
The beautiful texture comes from the 2dc-cl stitch, a lovely versatile stitch that I’ve used for a few patterns this year. I think it definitely wins my favourite stitch of the year award!
This pattern has been tested for errors by my fantastic pattern testers, this should mean it is accurate and error free, but if you spot an error or run into difficulties, please do let me know. Scroll down to see their beautiful versions.
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The washcloth crochet pattern PDF is available in US crochet terminology.
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Recommended Yarn
Any soft cotton #3 DK weight yarn: Approx. 69yds/63m (1.06oz/30g) without border, 80.4yds/73.5m (1.24oz/35g) with border.
Yarn used: Rico Essentials Organic Cotton DK (100% organic cotton) in shade 005 Smokey Pink 115yds/105m per 1.76oz/50g.
Hook & Other Materials
- US Size H (5mm) crochet hook
- US Size 7 (4.5mm)
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
Sizes/Finished Measurements
Approx. 8” x 8” (20.3cm x 20.3cm)
Skill Level
Easy
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Abbreviations
St(s) – Stitch(es) Ch – Chain
Yo – Yarn over Sc – Single Crochet
Dc – Double crochet 2dc-cl – Two double crochet Cluster
Notes
- Starting chain is worked using a larger hook to ensure it isn’t too tight.
- Beginning Ch-3 counts as 1st st in 2dc-cl throughout.
- Use stitch marker to mark 1st 2dc-cl (in 1st dc, not ch-3) in row, if helpful.
- For row 2 onward, make last 2dc-cl in dc (not ch-3) of 1st 2dc-cl of previous row.
- Stitch count is shown at the end of each row in bold.
- Check stitch count at the end of each row.
- To increase size of finished cloth, increase starting number of chains and number of rows to suit.
Gauge
With US size 7 (4.5mm) hook: 3 x 2dc-cl and 2 rows = approx. 1”/ 2.5cm.
Please note matching the number of sts to 1” is more important than matching row height. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain gauge.
Special Stitches/Techniques
Two Double Crochet Cluster (2dc-cl) = A simple cluster stitch made from two double crochet stitches worked together as one stitch: *Yo, insert hook into indicated st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook, in same stitch repeat from * once more, yo, pull through all 3 loops on hook (2dc-cl stitch complete. Tutorial here.
NOTE ON SELLING ITEMS AND COPYRIGHT: The pattern and all images are Copyright Janferie MacKintosh, all rights reserved. You may not copy any part of this pattern or use photos without permission. You may not make tutorial videos from this pattern. You may sell finished items (handmade in small quantities by you). Design credit is appreciated (tag on social media or link to this post). Thank you.
INSTRUCTIONS
With size H (5.0mm) hook, Chain 27.
Row 1: Switch tosize 7 (4.5mm) hook, dc in 4th ch from hook (ch-3 and dc count as 1st 2dc-cl), 2dc-cl in next ch and in each ch to end. Turn. – 24 2dc-cl
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2dc-cl in next st and in each st to end. Turn. – 24 2dc-cl
Rows 3-16: Repeat row 2. – 24 2dc-cl
BORDER (Optional)
Turn after row 16. 3 sc in 1st st, sc in 22, 3 sc in last st. Working along the side: evenly space 32 sc along left edge (2 in each row end). On bottom edge: 3 sc in 1st st, sc in 22, 3 sc in last st. Working along the side: evenly space 32 sc along right edge (2 in each row end). Join to 1st sc with sl st or use invisible join method if familiar. – 120 sc (28 sc at top and bottom, 32 sc on each side). Fasten off yarn and weave in ends.
I hope you love the pattern! If you have any problems please get in touch through social media, Facebook Group or my website so I can help.
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