Crochet Simple Shells Washcloth

Introduction

Looking to add a personal touch to your everyday essentials? The Crochet Simple Shells Washcloth is the perfect project for you! With its charming design and cozy feel, this washcloth will brighten up your daily routine. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, this pattern is a fun and simple way to spruce up your space. Get your yarn and hook ready to create a lovely washcloth that will bring a smile to your face every time you use it!

Materials Needed

You will need:

• worsted weight cotton yarn (sample made with Loops & Threads Classic Cotton in Bubblegum and Burgundy)
• H crochet hook (5mm)
• yarn needle

Instructions

Step 1: ch 32

Row 1

sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch to the end (31 sc)

Row 2

ch 1, turn, sc in first st, [sk 2 sts, 5 dc in next st, sk 2 sts, sc 1 in next st] repeat to end (5 shells)

Row 3

ch 3 (counts as first dc), turn, 2 dc in same st, [sk 2, sc in next st (center dc of shell in previous row), sk 2, 5 dc in next st (sc from previous row)] repeat until 3 sts remaining, sk 2 sts, 3 dc in last st (4 shells, 2 half shells)

Repeat rows 2 and 3 until you have 16 rows of shells, ending with a row 3

Final Row (Row 18)

ch 1, turn, sc in first 3 sts, hdc in next st, [sc in next 5 sts, hdc in next] repeat until 3 sts remaining, sc in last 3 sts

Border

ch 1, turn 90 degrees to work down the side, sc evenly down the side (I put 1 st in the side of each sc row and 2 sts in the side of each dc row). In corner work 3 sc, sc in each st across bottom, 3 sc in corner, sc evenly up second side, 3 sc in corner, sc in each st across the top, 2 sc in same st as first sc, sl st to first sc to join.

Finish off and weave in ends.