073 - Washcloth and scrubbies

073 - Washcloth and Scrubbies Crochet Pattern

What Is Being Made

This crochet pattern by CROCHETMILIE includes two complementary dishware items: a square washcloth measuring 7 by 7 inches and circular scrubbies with a 3-inch diameter. These practical items are designed for kitchen and bathroom use, making them ideal handmade gifts or items for personal use or resale.

Craft and Technique Overview

This is a crochet pattern suitable for beginner-level crafters. The pattern incorporates fundamental crochet techniques that build foundational skills while creating functional finished pieces. The techniques used include standard crochet stitches combined with specialty post stitches for texture and dimension.

Stitches Used

The pattern employs the following crochet stitches:

• Chain (ch) – the foundational stitch used to create the base of projects
• Single crochet (sc) – a basic, tight stitch that creates dense fabric
• Half double crochet (hdc) – a medium-height stitch offering balanced drape and structure
• Double crochet (dc) – a taller stitch that works up quickly
• Front post double crochet (Fpdc) – an advanced textural technique where the hook is inserted from front to back around the post of the previous stitch, creating raised dimensional effects ideal for scrubbing surfaces
• Reversed single crochet (screv) – also called crab stitch, worked in the opposite direction for a finished, decorative edge

Materials and Tools

This pattern calls for the following supplies:

• Yarn: 50 grams of worsted weight cotton yarn (the pattern specifies Handicrafter by Bernat in Natural color, though other worsted cotton options are suitable)
• Hook: 4mm (G) size crochet hook
• Notions: Tapestry needle for sewing pieces together and weaving in yarn ends

Pattern Details

The worsted weight cotton yarn is an excellent choice for dishcloths and scrubbies because cotton is absorbent, durable, and machine washable. The 4mm hook paired with worsted yarn creates a fabric with appropriate density and structure for kitchen use. The combination of various stitch heights and the textural front post double crochet stitches provides both visual interest and practical scrubbing capability, making these items functional as well as decorative.

This downloadable PDF pattern is authored by independent designer CROCHETMILIE and is protected by copyright. While the pattern itself cannot be copied or distributed, finished products made from this pattern may be sold with proper credit to the designer's Etsy shop.