Crochet Baby Washcloth: A Thoughtful Gift for Tiny Tots

Skill Level

Beginner/Easy

Size

Approx. 6-1/4" x 7"

Materials

• 1 ball sport weight cotton yarn (e.g., Bernat Dewdrop)
• Size G hook
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge

4 single crochets (sc) = 1" on size G hook

Terms/Abbreviations

Beginning (beg), chain (ch), double crochet (dc), half double crochet (hdc), hook (hk), repeat (rep), single crochet (sc), slip stitch (sl st), stitch (st).

Washcloth Instructions

Row 1: Ch 21, sc in second ch from hk and in each sc across, turn (20 sc).

Rows 2-4: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.

Row 5: Ch 2, dc in each sc across, turn (20 dc).

Repeat Rows 2-5 four times.

Repeat Rows 2-4 once.

Edging Instructions

Rnd 1: Ch 1, work sc evenly around washcloth, working 3 sc in each corner. Join to first sc with slip stitch, do not turn.

Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc in each sc around, working 3 dc in each corner, join to first dc with slip stitch, do not turn.

Rnd 3: Sl st in each dc around, join to first sl st and fasten off. Weave in ends.

Optional Bunny Roll Instructions

To make bunny: roll washcloth diagonally, bring points together and tie with ribbon to form “ears”. Pull point of cloth to front between ears to form “nose”.

Pastel multicolor version is a modification of this pattern: worked in thicker yarn (Peaches & Creme) on size H hook, work 1 row dc, 1 row sc for a total of 5 times, then ch 2 and work 1 round hdc around edge.