Crochet Around the Corner Mitered Square Washcloth
Looking to add a touch of charm to your kitchen or bathroom? The Crochet Around the Corner Mitered Square Washcloth is the perfect choice! With its unique mitered square design, this washcloth adds a pop of creativity to your daily routine. The texture and feel of the washcloth make it both functional and cozy, perfect for your everyday needs. Whether you're a crochet enthusiast or just looking to spruce up your space, this washcloth is a delightful choice that will bring a smile to your face every time you use it.
Materials
- Yarn: 85 yds Lion Brand – 100% acrylic, worsted-weight yarn (257 yds / 3.5 oz / 100 g per skein). Sample shown in:
- 9 yds 172H Grass
- 12 yds 158R Goldenrod
- 24 yds 133 Tangerine
- Hook: Size H / 5 mm crochet hook or size needed to match gauge
- Notions:
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle
Project Level
Easy: Basic stitches in rows. single crochet edging round. Optional surface crochet.
Size
9″ square.
Gauge
Use pattern for gauge swatch: Rows 1-5 should measure approximately 3″ square. Gauge is not critical for this pattern as it can be made to any size. Any changes to gauge or size will affect amount of yarn needed.
Abbreviations used
This pattern uses US terms.
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet
- rnd = round
- RS = right side
- sc = single crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- sp = space
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- WS = wrong side
Instructions
Change colors as desired throughout pattern.
Square
Row 1: Ch 4, (dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in 4th ch from hook (3 skipped chs count as dc). (4 dc, 1 ch-1 sp)
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc throughout), dc in next st, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch-1 sp, dc in each of last 2 sts. (8 dc, 1 ch-1 sp)
Row 3: Ch 3, dc in each st to ch-1 sp, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch-1 sp, dc in each remaining st across. (12 dc, 1 ch-1 sp)
Rows 4-14: [Rep Row 3] 11 times. (56 dc, 1 ch-1 sp)
Work should now measure 8.5″ square. To adjust size, work more or fewer repeats of row 3. Each row adds 4 dc to st count. Last row worked will be a WS row.
Border
Edging Rnd (RS): Ch 1, sc in each st to ch-1 sp, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-1 sp, sc in each st across, ch 2, working in sides of rows, 2 sc in each row to corner, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-1 sp at base of Row 1, 2 sc in each row to beginning corner, ch 2, join with sl st in first st. Fasten off. (60 sc, 1 ch-1 sp)
Surface Crochet (optional)
A round of surface crochet hides bottoms of edging sts for a neater finish.
With RS up and holding working yarn under washcloth, insert hook at base of 2nd st after any ch-2 sp of Edging Rnd, pull up a loop, [sl st in base of each st to next ch-2 sp, sk ch-2 sp, sk next st] 4 times, sl st in base of same st as beginning of rnd. Fasten off.
Finishing
Wash and block. Weave in ends.
Around the Corner Washcloth Chart
Chart does not show optional surface crochet.
