Half Double Crochet Washcloth Pattern

The best way to learn how to crochet well is to PRACTICE.

This is the assignment I gave my beginning crochet class - to make a washcloth using half double crochet. It accomplishes 2 things - it gets them to practice their hdcs, and it gives you a useful washcloth when you are done.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x_HmptLzCo&t=203s

Instructions:

SUPPLIES

Yarn: 100% Cotton, worsted weight (4), 1.4 oz.

I used FLIKKA by Lion Brand, color Confetti

Hook: US H/5.00mm

I used a Susan Bates hook

Yarn Needle

Scissors

STITCH GUIDE

Ch – chain

Ea – each

Hdc – half double crochet

Sc – single crochet

Sl st – slip stitch

PATTERN:

Chain 26

Row 1: Hdc in second st from hook, hdc to end. Turn. (25 st)

Row 2-23 (or until square): Ch 1, Hdc in each st. Turn. (25)

Border: Ch 1, sc in each st across to last st. At last st sc, ch 1, turn work on it’s side and sc in the same st. Continue down the side of the cloth placing sc evenly. At last bottom st, sc, ch1, turn work (you are now on the bottom of the cloth), and sc in the same st. Sc in ea st along the bottom to the last st. At last st sc, ch1, turn work and sc in same st. Now sc evenly along the last side. On last st sc, ch1 and sl st to the first st on the top.

Cut yarn, leaving 6 inch tail. Weave in ends.