Crochet Herringbone Washcloth Pattern Guide

The Crochet Herringbone Washcloth is a delightful project that combines both functionality and beauty. With its intricate herringbone stitch pattern, this washcloth adds a touch of elegance to your daily chores. Perfect for gifting or treating yourself, the washcloth offers a handmade touch that is as practical as it is charming.

Supplies Needed

Yarn: King Cole Big Value Recycled Dishcloth Cotton. 3.52 oz (100 g) and 175 yds (160 m). 85% Cotton, 15% Polyester. Worsted Weight Yarn [4]. Machine wash at 30°C. Dry flat. Warm iron.

Colors: 1 skein Green (Shade: 5067)

Crochet Hook: 4 mm (G)

Finished Project: Washcloth: 1.7 oz (48 g) and 84 yds (77 m)

Additional Tools: Scissors, Tapestry Needle (yarn needle)

Project Specifications

Difficulty Level: Easy

Finished Sizes: Washcloth width approximately 9 inches X 9 inches length.

Gauge

Approximately 15 stitches per 4 inches and 14 rows per 4 inches. You can substitute any yarn and hook for this stitch pattern – just remember when you substitute if your gauge is different, the finished size, and the amount of yarn used for your project will also be different.

Abbreviations

• ch(s) – chain(s)
• g – grams
• hhdc – herringbone half double crochet
• m – meters
• oz – ounces
• R – row
• rem – remaining
• rep – repeat
• sk – skip/skipped
• st/sts – stitch/stitches
• yds – yards

Special Stitches

Herringbone Half Double Crochet Stitch (hhdc): Yarn over hook, insert hook into next stitch, yarn over and pull up 1 loop and pull that same loop through the first loop on your hook. Yarn over and pull through the remaining 2 loops on your hook.

Pattern Notes

• Any number of chains, plus 2 chains
• Reversible
• The turning chain 2 does not count as a stitch and we do not work into it. The first stitch of every row will have a ch 2 and 1 hhdc stitch in it.
• When working into the foundation chain, consider working into the back bar (back bump) of the chain. Alternatively, work under the back loop only if preferred.
• To make this washcloth longer, work more rows.
• To make this washcloth wider, chain more stitches using the stitch multiple.

Herringbone Washcloth Crochet Pattern for Beginners

This project is crocheted widthwise in rows.

Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):

R1: Ch 36, sk the first 2 chs (does not count as a stitch and we do not work into it), 1 hhdc in each rem ch across. Ch 2, turn. [36 hhdc]

R2-R27: 1 hhdc in each st across. Ch 2, turn. [36 hhdc]

Finishing Instructions

Finish off and weave in ends.

Herringbone Half Double Crochet Stitch Tutorial

How to Crochet the Herringbone Half Double Crochet Stitch with any yarn and hook: You can make your project to any size you wish with the stitch multiple. Simply chain any number of chains to the width you want for your project, then chain 2 extra chains.

Follow the instructions below:

Row 1: Ch any number of chains, plus 2 chs. Sk the first 2 chs (does not count as a stitch and we do not work into it), 1 hhdc in each rem ch across. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), 1 hhdc in each st across. Turn.

Repeat Row 2 until you reach the size you’d like. TIP: Finish with an ODD numbered row to finish on the Right Side (RS) of the project.

Weave in ends.