This washcloth is a mostly solid fabric but it isn’t dense or heavy. It is pretty enough to be a gift for any occasion.
This is a washcloth that would be great for everyday use. You can see the whole collection here to find the perfect washcloth for whatever use you can imagine!
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• DESCRIPTION:
The Shell stitch creates a gentle, textured wave appearance. It’s a fairly solid stitch but not dense. There are small openings that give it a gentle, open appearance.
• GAUGE & SIZING:
Gauge (tension) isn’t very important in this project. For reference, my gauge is 3 shells + 1 DC and 8 rows per 4″.
Play around with hook sizes until you find one that makes a fabric you like. This pattern is written to produce a washcloth that is roughly 8.5 inches by 8 inches.
• ABBREVIATIONS & STITCHES USED:
ch = chain
st = stitch
SC = single crochet
DC = double crochet
* * = Repeat what is in asterisks the indicated number of times
Special Stitch: Shell = 5 DC in same stitch
• MATERIALS:
About 75 yards of any #4 cotton or cotton blend. Sample made in Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran in Raspberry Pink
A 4.0 mm (F) hook
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Stitch markers if desired.
• PATTERN:
Ch 40
Pattern
Ch 40
Set up row: In the 4th ch from hook, work 2 DC.
*Sk 2 DC in next.
Sk 2, shell in next.*
Repeat across, end with sk 2, DC in next, sk 2, 3 DC in the last ch. Turn.
1. Ch 3 (=st)
Skip 1st 3 DC
*Shell in next st.
sk 2, DC in next st, sk 2*
Repeat across, ending with 5 DC in the next DC, sk 2 DC,
DC in the top of the turn chain. Turn.
2. Ch 3. DC in the same st. .
*Sk 2 DC, DC in next st.
Sk 2, shell in next st*
Repeat, ending with sk 2, DC in next st. Sk 2, 3 DC in top of turn chain.
Repeat 1 and 2 until piece reaches stated measurements or desired size.
Finishing
Weave in your ends:
Thread the needle with one yarn tail. Weave the needle back through several stitches, about an inch. Turn and go back through, beginning in the second stitch from needle. Repeat once more. Repeat with any other yarn tails. Snip the tails.
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