Just an Inch of Color Washcloths Free Crochet Pattern
The Just an Inch of Color Washcloth Free Crochet Pattern calls for just an inch of color when you create the stripes in the washcloths.
This crochet pattern can be used for a number of things like Napkins, Dish Towels, Baby Cloths and are a great way to use up your scrap yarn.
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Look at the fabulous job my testers did in creating such colorful washcloths using just an inch of color.
Thank you Connie Adams, Christina Anderson, Beth Bjerkle, Klarisse Cifra-Torres, Linda Gibson, Brucene Plass, and Amanda Suder for your colorful version of my Just an Inch of Color Washcloths Crochet Pattern.
The Just An Inch of Color Washcloths Crochet Pattern uses #4 ply Cotton Weight Yarn. Using cotton yarn is a great way to save money on washing supplies. Cotton Yarn also washes up nicely in the washer and dryer.
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Information Needed for Washcloths
I used Premier Just Cotton #4 ply Medium Weight Cotton Yarn. (87 yds/80 m) (1.76 oz/50g)
Materials:
MC: 25-30 yds #4 Medium Weight Cotton Yarn
CC: 25-30 yds #4 Medium Weight Cotton Yarn
US D or 3.25mm Crochet Hook
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
Abbreviations/Stitches Used:
ch = chain
st = stitch
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
rep = repeat
MC = Main Color
CC = Contrasting Color
Finished Sizes:
4” x 6”
8” x 8”
Notes:
due to different thicknesses of cotton yarn, you may need to go up or down a hook size.
I changed colors after every 3 rows
Gauge:
US D or 3.25 mm Crochet Hook
16 st x 12 rows = 4”
Gauge Swatch:
R1: ch 17, sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next st, *sc in next st, dc in next st rep from * across. ch 1, turn (16 st)
R2-R3: *sc in 1st st, dc in next st. rep from * across. ch 1, turn (16 st)
R4-R12: rep R2-R3
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Just an Inch of Color Washcloths Free Crochet Pattern
Using MC
R1: ch 17 (33), sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next st, *sc in next st, dc in next st rep from * across. ch 1, turn (16, 32 st)
R2-R3: sc in 1st st, dc in next st. rep from * across. (16, 32 st)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Change to CC
R4: attach yarn with a sl st in 1st st, sc in same sp, dc in next st, *sc in next st, dc in next st. rep from * across. ch 1, turn (16, 32 st)
R5-R6: sc in 1st st, dc in next st. rep from * across. ch 1, turn ch 1, turn (16, 32 st)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Change to MC
R7: attach yarn with a sl st in 1st st, sc in same sp, dc in next st, *sc in next st, dc in next st. rep from * across. ch 1, turn (16, 32 st)
R8-R9: sc in 1st st, dc in next st. . rep from * across. ch 1, turn (16, 32 st)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Change to CC
R10: attach yarn with a sl st in 1st st, sc in same sp, dc in next st, *sc in next st, dc in next st. rep from * across. ch 1, turn (16, 32 st)
R11-R12: sc in 1st st, dc in next st. rep from * across. ch 1, turn (32 st)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Change to MC
R13: attach yarn with a sl st in 1st st, sc in same sp, dc in next st, *sc in next st, dc in next st. rep from * across. ch 1, turn (16, 32 st)
R14-R15: sc in 1st st, dc in next st. rep from * across. ch 1, turn (16, 32 st)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Change to CC
R16: attach yarn with a sl st in 1st st, sc in same sp, dc in next st, *sc in next st, dc in next st. rep from * across. ch 1, turn (16, 32 st)
R17-R18: sc in 1st st, dc in next st. rep from * across. ch 1, turn (16, 32 st)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
4” x 6” Washcloth STOP here
8” x 8”
Change to MC
R19: attach yarn with a sl st in 1st st, sc in same sp, dc in next st, *sc in next st, dc in next st. rep from * across. ch 1, turn (32 st)
R20-R21: sc in 1st st, dc in next st. rep from * across. ch 1, turn (32 st)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Change to CC
R22: attach yarn with a sl st in 1st st, sc in same sp, dc in next st, *sc in next st, dc in next st. rep from * across. ch 1, turn (32 st)
R23-R24: sc in 1st st, dc in next st. rep from * across. ch 1, turn (32 st)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
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That’s it! You have made your version of the Just An Inch of Color Washcloths! The washcloths can be used as napkins, coasters, and so much more. They can be made in so many beautiful colors to match your Home Decor.
I would LOVE to see what you create!
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