Ruffle Washcloth

ruffle washcloth dishcloth crochet

Ruffle Washcloth

Hello Everyone!

Should I crochet these Ruffle Washcloths for the bathroom? Or the kitchen? I just can’t decide.

I guess I will have to make a ton of these washcloths so there are enough for both rooms.  With five people in my family, that’s going to be a substantial amount that we need.  I’d say I have a pretty good start already, but I’ll have to find time to make some more.  Honestly, it’s addicting. I’m considering making some to give away as gifts as well. They are so easy to make! And did I mention fun? Because they are!

They would make a great project for when you’re on the go too—riding as a passenger in the car, on the bus or train, lunch break busy work or while watching your children play at the park.  I love portable projects.  You can take them anywhere.

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When I named this pattern, I hesitated.  I wasn’t sure if I should name them washcloths or dishcloths.  I mean, I suppose that technically they will work for both rooms and that is why I ultimately went with “washcloths” since I see washcloths as being universal in cleaning cloth lingo. But you can pretty much use them anywhere. I bet you could even wash your car with them if you really wanted to.

Hey, why not? I’ve seen weirder things…

ruffle washcloth dishcloth crochet

ruffle washcloth dishcloth crochet

So far, I have tested these in the kitchen and I have to say…these washcloths are fantastic! My new go-to washcloth. This pattern is extremely beginner friendly since you are only using chains and single crochets.  To make the main body of the washcloth you will just be making two single crochets in the same space, skipping the next space and repeating.  How easy is that!?  The ruffly border may look complicated, but it’s not.  More single crochets and chains, I promise.

I have seen some very large washcloths on Pinterest and in the images they are folded in fourths.  These Ruffle Washcloths are not that big.  I prefer smaller cloths so I don’t have to bunch it all up to fit it in a drinking glass or try to squeeze my hand and the cloth inside a glass together.  I’ve actually broken glasses by doing that. It’s scary. Thank goodness I’ve never been cut.

Knock on wood. 🙂

ruffle washcloth dishcloth crochet

I think the ruffled edge gives these cloths a nice feminine touch, which, let’s face it, in a house full of males—it’s testosterone overload here. And since I wash the dishes at my house, I wanted to have something a little girly.

But don’t let their sweetness fool you! The Ruffle Washcloth is super durable even when used on pots and pans. You’ll be able to use these over and over again. They are more likely to fade or look gross before they actually wear out, but there is a silver lining…free patterns.  You can always make more! So don’t forget to pin this pattern to your Pinterest boards!

So here we go…

Ruffle Washcloth

Materials Used:

* 1 ball of Peaches & Cream 100% cotton – 2.5 oz / 70.9 g – 120 yds / 109 m
* Boye Aluminum 6-Inch Crochet Hook, H8/5mm
* Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Finished Size Approximately:

6 ½”H x 5 ¾”W

Gauge:

Not important

Abbreviations:

FC – foundation chain
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st – stitch
sp – space

Notes:

  • 1 ball can make 3 washcloths.

* American crochet terms used throughout.

Instructions:

FC: Ch 20

Row 1: In 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc in same ch, *skip next ch, 2 sc in next ch* Repeat from * to * across. Ch 1, turn. {20 sc}

Row 2: Skip 1st st, 2 sc in next st, *skip next st, 2 sc in next st* Repeat from * to * across. Ch 1, turn. {20 sc}

ruffle washcloth

The photo above shows:

1. This is the loop on your hook.
2. This is the chain 1 you worked at the end of Row 1.
3. This is the stitch that you should skip.
4. This is the stitch that will get 2 single crochets.

Row 3 – Row 20: Repeat Row 2.

Border

Round 1: At the end of Row 20, ch 1, but do not turn your work. Working along the left edge, sc, ch 3 and then sc in sp next to the 1st sc you just made. *Ch 3, sc next to previous sc* Repeat from * to * all the way around the washcloth. Sc in final sp, ch 2 and sl st in top of 1st sc of round.

Finish off. Weave in end.

I hope you’ve enjoyed the Ruffle Washcloth pattern!

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For more kitchen items, check out the Jumbo Dish Scrubbers pattern and the Dish Drying Mats/Dish Towels pattern.

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10 thoughts on “Ruffle Washcloth

  1. Awww, thank you so much for your sweet words, Pamela! I really appreciate it! I’m so glad to hear that this pattern might be what you were looking for. I prefer the smaller more manageable sized washcloths. Some that I have seen on Pinterest are huge…way to big for me. Glad you’re hooked! Thanks for commenting!

  2. Hey there hun from Georgia here & been making wash clothes a few weeks now I’m hooked now lol. In search for easy quick & durable designs I stumbled across ur I must say great looking design & simple so thank u for sharing just trying to make a few girly things also & these are just the size I believe I’m looking for because they will be easy to hold ! Keep sharing ur work it’s lovely!

  3. Hi Kristi! You’re welcome! I’m so thrilled that you enjoyed the pattern! Thanks for commenting!

  4. Hi Amy! You are so welcome! I’m thrilled to hear that you love the pattern! I still use mine today and I made them two year ago. I hope you get many years out of them. Thanks for commenting!

  5. I love this pattern! They work up so quick and EASY. I have made a set as gifts, and some for myself. Thanks!!!

  6. That’s too funny! I read “fat” and was like, hmm, okay, I guess they could be fat. LOL! Thanks, Sheri! 😀

  7. Hi Sheri!

    You’re welcome! I’m so glad you like the washcloths! They would be perfect for your Etsy shop. Thank you for choosing my design!

    Erica

  8. Love this dishcloth. Fat, and pretty.
    I’m planning on selling them on my Etsy shop, and will give you the credit, as you deserve.
    Thank you so much.
    ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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