The Crochet Rectangle Granny Washcloth is a fun and practical project for anyone looking to add a personal touch to their kitchen or bathroom. With its classic granny square design in a rectangular shape, this washcloth not only looks charming but is also great for scrubbing dishes or cleaning surfaces.
Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this pattern is easy to follow and customizable to your preferred colors and size. So grab your yarn and hook, and let's get crocheting for a cozy and colorful addition to your home!
Skill Level
Materials
- Crochet Hook – H / 5 mm
- Yarn - Med (4) Cotton – 3oz. Premier Home Cotton
- Yarn Needle
Stitches Used
- Chain (ch)
- Slip Stitch (slst)
- Single Crochet (sc)
- Half Double Crochet (hdc)
- Skip (sk)
- Space (sp)
Size
9 X 13 inches
Notes
- Rounds are joined to the Hdc with a slst
- Ch 1 does not count as a stitch
- Color changes are not indicated in the pattern
Pattern Instructions
RND 1: Ch 16, *2 hdc ch1* in the 2nd ch from the hook,
Repeat From * to * 2 more times in the same ch,
**Sk 1 ch, 1 hdc in the next 2 chs**
Repeat From ** to ** 3 more times,
*2 hdc, ch1* in the last ch,
Repeat from * to * 2 more times,
True working down the opposite side of the chain
Repeat **to** 3 more times,
Join to the Hdc with a slst, slst in the next hdc,
slst in the ch1 sp, ch1
(4 corners – 8 sets of 2 hdc, ch1)
RND 2 - Note:
We are no longer placing a Ch1 between the clusters,
except in the 4 corners -
*2 hdc ch1, 2 hdc ch1 in the ch1 sp*
Repeat from * to * in the next ch1 sp,
**2 hdc, in the next ch 1 sp**
Repeat from ** to ** in the next 4 ch1 sp,
*2 hdc ch1, 2 hdc ch1 in the next ch1 sp*
Repeat from * to * in the next ch1 sp,
**2 hdc in the next ch 1 sp**
Repeat from ** to ** in the next 4 ch1 sp,
Join to the Hdc with a slst, slst in the next hdc,
slst in the ch1 sp, ch1
(4 corners – 10 sets of 2 hdc)
RND 3: *2 hdc ch1, 2 hdc ch1 in the ch1 sp,*
2 hdc in the next sp between the 2 hdc,
Repeat from * to * 1 time
**2 hdc in the next sp between the next 2 hdc**
Repeat from ** to ** in the next 5 sps,
*2 hdc ch1, 2 hdc ch1 in the ch1 sp,*
2 hdc in the next ch1 sp
Repeat from * to * in the next ch1 sp,
**2 hdc in the next sp between the next 2 hdc**
Repeat from ** to ** in the next 5 sps,
Join to the Hdc with a slst, slst in the next hdc,
slst in the ch1 sp, ch1
(4 corners, 2 sets of 2 hdc – 12 sets of 2 hdc)
RND 4: *2 hdc ch1, 2 hdc ch1 in the ch1 sp,*
2 hdc in the next 2 sps between the 2 hdc,
Repeat from * to * in the next ch1 sp,
**2 hdc in the sp between the next 2 hdc**
Repeat from ** to ** in the next 6 sps,
*2 hdc ch1, 2 hdc ch1 in the ch1 sp,* 2 hdc,
ch1 in the next 2 ch1 sps
Repeat from * to * in the next ch1 sp,
**2 hdc, ch1 in the next ch 1 sp**
Repeat from ** to ** in the next 6 sps,
Join to the Hdc with a slst, slst in the next hdc,
slst in the ch1 sp, ch1
(4 corners, 4 sets of 2 hdc – 14 sets of 2 hdc)
RND 5 – RND 11: Repeat RND 4 increasing every round.
RND 12: Sc in each hdc and sc around,
place 3 sc in each of the ch1 sps of the 4 corners
Join to the 1st sc with a slst, ch 3.
RND 13: **Sk the next sc, sc in the next sc, ch 3*
Repeat From * to * around, join to the 1st sc with a slst,
Tie off weave in the ends.
