Crochet an Orange Washcloth
Crocheting an orange washcloth can be a fun and rewarding project to add a loving touch to your bathroom or kitchen. The vibrant hue of orange brings warmth and cheer, making it a delightful addition to your daily routine. Whether you are a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this project is perfect for practicing your skills and creating something practical at the same time. Imagine the satisfaction of using something handmade every day - it's like a little burst of sunshine in your daily chores. So grab your crochet hook, pick out a soft, orange yarn, and let's get stitching! Your future self will thank you for the cozy and colorful addition to your home.
Size I crochet hook, Sugar and Cream Yarn 100% Cotton Yarn
Finished size 7 ½ inches x 7 ½ inches
(Helpful hint, when I say “repeat x3” in this one I mean to do it 3 more times, not 3 times total… I don’t know if there’s a standard way to write it but that’s what I did, so you know.)
Row 1: In a loop: ch 3, 16 tc, sl st in 3rd chain tighten loop lightly
Row 2: *ch 3, sk 1, sl st* repeat around (32 total)
Row 3: *In space sc, dc, tc, dc, sc, in next space 3sc* repeat around, sl st to 1st stitch of last row (32 total)
Row 4: ch 3, sk 1, sl st, ch 2, sl st in same, *ch 3, sk 1, sl st, ch 3, sk 1, sl st, ch 3, sk 1, sl st, ch 3, sk 1, sl st, ch 2, sl st in same* repeat x2, ch 3, sk 1, sl st, ch 3, sk 1, sl st, ch 3, sk 1, sl st
Row 5: *3sc in each of the next 3 spaces, sc in next space, sc2tog in same and next space, sc in same space* repeat x4, sl st to 1st (48 total)
Row 6: ch 3, sk 1, dc, ch 1, sk 1, dc, ch 1, in same stitch tc, ch 1, in same stitch dc, *ch 1, sk 1, dc* repeat x5, ch 1, sk 1, tc in same stitch, ch 1, sk 1, dc in same stitch, *ch 1, sk 1, dc* repeat x5, ch 1, sk 1, tc in same stitch, ch 1, sk 1, dc in same stitch, *ch 1, sk 1, dc* repeat x5, ch 1, sk 1, tc in same stitch, ch 1, sk 1, dc in same stitch, *ch 1, sk 1, dc* repeat x2, ch 1, sk 1, sl st in 2nd ch
Row 7: *sk 1, 3hdc in next, sk 1, sl st in next, sk 1, 5hdc in next, sk 1, sl st, sk 1, 3dc in next, sk 1, sl st, sk 1, 3hdc, sk 1, sl st* repeat x3 (72 total)
Row 8: *ch 3, sk 3, dc, ch 3, tc in the same stitch, sk 2, 3hdc, sk 2, tc, ch 3, dc in the same stitch, ch 3, sk 3, sl st, ch 2, sk 1, sc, ch 2, sk 1, sl st* repeat x 3 (104 total)
Row 9: *ch 3, sl st in same, in next space 3sc, in next space 3sc, sk 1, in the corner work: hdc tc hdc, sk 2, in next space 3sc, in next space 3sc, sl st, ch 3, sl st in same stitch, sc in space, sl st, ch 3, sl st in same, sc in space, sl st* repeat x3 (124 total)
Row 10: *2sc in chain loop, tc, ch 2, sc 2, sc, sc, sc, hdc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, hdc, sc, sc, sc, ch 2, sk 2, tc, 2sc in chain loop, 2sc in chain loop* repeat around, sl st to first stitch
Row 11: ch 3, sk 1, hdc, *ch 1, sk 1, hdc* repeat x 3, in same stitch dc, in same stitch hdc, *ch 1, sk 1, hdc* repeat x5, ch 2, sk 2, (hdc, *ch 1, sk 1, hdc* repeat x 4, in same stitch dc, in same stitch hdc, *ch 1, sk 1, hdc* repeat x5, ch 2, sk 2) repeat between parenthesis x 2, end with a sl st to 2nd chain
Row 12: ch 1, sc even around with 3scs in each of the 4 corner stitches, end with a sl st in first stitch (109 total)