Crunch Stitch Wash Cloth – Free Crochet Pattern
The Crunch Stitch Wash Cloth is made in the crochet Crunch Stitch, in simple crochet stitches. This make rows of bumpy texture that is a nice fabric for a cloth. Scroll down for the written instructions and a video tutorial on this pretty stitch.
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This wash cloth is made using a slip stitch and the half double crochet stitch. By alternating these stitches, it makes a lovely, textured stitch. If you’re new to this, I have a video tutorial to show you how to make it.
For the large wash cloth I used Sugar’n Cream yarn, in the color Overcast. It’s a #4 weight medium yarn and a size 5.00 mm H/8 crochet hook.
For the small wash cloth I used Bernat, Softee Baby Cotton yarn, in the color Cotton. It’s a #3 weight yarn and a size 5.00 mm H/8 crochet hook.
Winter Washcloth Blog Hop And Bundle
This washcloth pattern is part of the Winter Washcloth Series hosted by Two Brothers Blankets. This is the 2nd annual event and is a great way to learn a lot of new stitches and get acquainted with new designers. I’m excited to be offering you this free PDF gift for a limited time, along with the opportunity to purchase ALL 31 washcloths in a low cost bundle e-book. Here are all of the designs shown below.
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Part of the Relax & Refresh Wash Cloth Crochet Along, check out the other free patterns HERE.
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Crunch Stitch Wash Cloth
Skill Level
Intermediate
Sizes
Small cloth: 7” x 7”; Large cloth: 8” x 8”
Supplies
Yarn: Yarnspirations, Bernat Softee Baby Cotton, Color Cotton 55 yards
Yarn: Yarnspirations, Sugar’n Cream, Color Overcast. 65 yards
Hook: H/8 – 5.00 mm
Scissors
Stitch Markers
Tape Measure
Yarn needle
Gauge
15 rows X 13 sts = 4 inches, in #4 weight yarn.
Abbreviations – in US terms
beg – beginning
ch – chain
hdc – half double crochet
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
Special Stitch
Crunch Stitch – sl st in next st, hdc in next st.
Work the hdc in the previous Row sl st, and work the sl st in the previous Row hdc.
See Video Tutorial HERE.
General Notes
- Pattern is written In US terminology.
- Worked in rows, begin and end each row with the same stitch (hdc Row 2 OR sl st Row 3).
- Stitch counts are in brackets ( ) at the end of each Row.
- Multiple of even number of stitches.
- Made lengthwise, to increase width, add more to beg chains, even stitch multiple.
Instructions
- Make one in Sugar’n Cream yarn, then make one in Bernat yarn using same stitch counts.
- Place a stitch marker at the beginning of each Row to mark the 1st stitch to work into as last stitch on your next Row.
Ch 26
Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook (counts as 1 sl st), *hdc in next st, sl st in next st*, repeat *-* across, end with sl st in last st. (13 sl st, 12 hdc).
Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), turn, sk beg st, *sl st in next st, hdc in next st*, repeat *-* across, end with hdc in last st. (13 hdc, 12 sl sts).
Row 3: Ch 1 (does not count as st), turn, *sl st in next st, hdc in next st*, repeat *-* across, end with sl st to top of ch-2. (13 sl sts, 12 hdc).
Rows 4- 28: Repeat Rows 2-3. Continue to Edging.
Edging
Round 1: Ch 1, turn, *1 sc in each st across, 3 sc in corner*, repeat *-* around, end with sl st to beg sc. End off yarn, weave in all ends.
Helpful Video
Watch Video How To Crochet the Crunch Stitch HERE
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