Create Your Own Handmade Crochet Shell Washcloth: A Charming Bathroom Essential

Looking to add a touch of handcrafted charm to your bathroom? The Crochet Shell Washcloth is the perfect project for you! This delightful washcloth features a beautiful shell stitch pattern that not only makes it functional but also adds a touch of elegance to your daily routine. Whether you're a crochet enthusiast looking for a new project or a beginner eager to learn a new skill, this washcloth is a fun and rewarding make.

Skill Level

Easy Beginner

Needed Materials

• Hook: H / 8 - 5.00MM
• Yarn: Creme de la Creme / Color: 0255 TEAROSE (or your desired color)
• Tapestry Needle to weave in ends

Terms Used

• Ch: Chain
• Dc: Double Crochet
• Sc: Single Crochet
• Sl st: Slip Stitch
• Sk: Skip

Stitch Guide

• Shell St: 5 dc in specified stitch

Gauge

4" - 18 stitches : 13 rows

Size of the Washcloth: 9" X 9 1/2"

Shell Washcloth Instructions

RND 1: Ch 38

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sk 2ch, shell st in next ch, sk 2ch, sc in next ch, (sk next 2ch, shell st in next ch, sk 2ch, sc in next ch) across. (6 shell st)

Fasten off and weave in ends

Row 2: Ch 3 (consider as 1st dc), turn, 2dc in the same st, sk 2dc, sc in next dc, sk 2dc, (shell st in next sc, sk 2dc, sc in next dc, sk next 2dc) across, 3dc in last sc. (5 shell st and 2 half shell st)

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in the same st, sk 2dc, shell st in next sc, sk 2dc, (sc in next dc, sk next 2dc, shell st in next sc, sk 2dc) across, sc in last dc.

Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in the same st, sc in next sts across. (37 sc)

Row 5-6: Repeat Row 4

Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc in the same st, sk 2sc, shell st in next sc, sk 2sc, (sc in next sc, sk next 2sc, shell st in next sc, sk 2sc) across, sc in last sc.

Row 8-9: Repeat Row 2-3

Row 10-12: Repeat Row 4

Row 13-15: Repeat Row 7-9

Row 16-18: Repeat Row 4

Row 19-21: Repeat Row 7-9

Row 22-24: Repeat Row 4 around but having 3sc in each corner as shown on photo below.

Fasten off and weave in ends