Crochet Basketweave Washcloth Pattern

I’m joining Oombawka Design Crochet and The Stitchin’ Mommy for the Washcloth of the Month Club Crochet Along with the crochet Basketweave Washcloth pattern. If you’re new to front and back post double crochet, or if you’d like to watch a more detailed walk through, I have a video tutorial for this pattern. Or, you can just watch the individual videos for the special stitches and techniques.

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I love collaborating with Oombawka Design Crochet and The Stitchin’ Mommy, so I was delighed to be invited to join the Washcloth of the Month Club Crochet Along (get the details here on Oombawka Design Crochet and here on The Stitchin’ Mommy). Rhondda and Amy have invited 12 guest designers, so each month you get 3 free washcloth patterns. Whether you like to make scarves to use, gift, or donate, this is the perfect CAL for you!

For my contribution to this month’s CAL, I used my favorite stitch for washcloths and scrubbies, the crochet basketweave made with front and back post double crochet. It has a great texture for gentle exfoliation.

I used King Cole Cottonsoft DK, a luxuriously soft 100% cotton yarn, for my version. Cottonsoft DK is available from your local yarn shop or online at LoveCrafts | Annie’s | Wool Warehouse UK. Once you try Cottonsoft DK, you might get hooked, so you’ll want to check out my pattern for the Scrub-A-Doodle-Do Washcloth, the Blue Tinted Set with coasters and potholders, and Sunshine Coasters (which is available exclusively to newsletter subscribers).

Scroll down for the free pattern for the Basketweave Washcloth. Don’t forget to visit Oombawka Design Crochet to get Rhondda’s April pattern for the Back Crossed Half Double Crochet Washcloth, and The Stitchin’ Mommy to get Amy’s April pattern for the Floret Stitch Washcloth. You can grab the PDF version of all three patterns using the coupon codes listed on the pattern pages through 11:59pm Eastern on April 15, 2024. Use coupon code WASH to get the Basketweave Washcloth on Ravelry or click THIS LINK to add the pattern with coupon code to your cart. Be sure your cart is set to $0 before checking out as there will be no refunds for accidental purchases.

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Basketweave Washcloth

Crochet Basketweave Pattern by Underground Crafter

This crochet basketweave washcloth is made using a combination of front and back post stitches. A video tutorial for the entire pattern is available. Alternatively, you can watch videos for each of the special stitches. This pattern was designed for the Washcloth of the Month Crochet Along with Oombawka Design Crochet and The Stitchin’ Mommy.

Finished Size

• 11.75” (30 cm) square.

Materials

• King Cole Cottonsoft DK yarn (100% cotton, 3.5 oz/100 g, 229 yds/210 m) – 1 skein in 3462 Candy Floss, or approximately 229 yds (210 m) in any 100% cotton light weight yarn.
  • Cottonsoft DK is available from your local yarn shop or online at LoveCrafts | Annie’s | Wool Warehouse UK
• US Size G-6 (4 mm) crochet hook, or any size needed to obtain gauge.
• Yarn needle.
• I used the MECHEER crochet hook set including yarn needles, stitch markers, scissors, measuring tape, and case.

Gauge

• 16 sts = 4” (10 cm) across in pattern for Rows 3-4. Exact gauge is not critical for this project.

Abbreviations Used in This Pattern

• BPdc – back post double crochet – Yo, insert hook from back around front to back of st in previous row, yo and draw up a loop, [yo and draw through 2 loops] twice. A helpful video tutorial for this pattern is available below the pattern abbreviations.
• ch – chain
• dc – double crochet
• FPdc – front post double crochet – FPdc – front post double crochet – Yo, insert hook from front around back to front of st in previous row, yo and draw up a loop, [yo and draw through 2 loops] twice. A helpful video tutorial for this pattern is available below the pattern abbreviations.
• hdc – half double crochet
• sc – single crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• yo – yarn over
• [] – Repeat instructions between brackets as indicated.

• If you can’t see the video for the BPdc and FPdc above, click HERE to watch it on YouTube.

Pattern Notes

• A helpful video tutorial demonstrating how to crochet over your yarn tails is available below.

• If you can’t see the video above demonstrating how to crochet over yarn tails, click HERE to watch it on Facebook.

Pattern Instructions

Washcloth

• Ch 48 (or any multiple of 6 ch, + 6). A video tutorial for the entire pattern is available below.

• If you can’t see the video above for the Basketweave Washcloth pattern, click HERE to watch it on YouTube.
• Row 1: Turn, skip 1 ch, sc in next 47 ch. (47 sts)
• Row 2: Turn, ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in next st and each st across.
• Row 3: Turn, ch 1, hdc in first st, [FPdc around next 3 sts, BPdc around next 3 sts] across to last 4 sts, FPdc around next 3 sts, hdc in next st.
• Row 4: Turn, ch 1, hdc in first st, [BPdc around next 3 sts, FPdc around next 3 sts] across to last 4 sts, BPdc around next 3 sts, hdc in next st.
• Row 5: Repeat Row 3.
• Repeat Rows 3-5 until washcloth measures approximately 11” (28 cm), ending after a repeat of Row 5.
• Row 6: Turn, ch 1, sc in first st and each st across.
• Border Round: (Right Side) Turn, ch 1, sc in first st and each st across, ch 2, turn to work along raw edge, evenly work 47 sc across (see video below) to foundation row, ch 2, turn to work along foundation row, sc in unworked side of next 47 sts on foundation chain, ch 2, turn to work along raw edge, evenly work 47 sc across to start of Round, ch 2, join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

• If you can’t see the video above showing how to single crochet around your project, click HERE to watch it on YouTube.

Finishing

• With yarn needle, weave in ends on Wrong Side.

© 2024 by Marie Segares (Underground Crafter). This pattern is for personal use only. You may use the pattern to make unlimited items for yourself, for charity, or to give as gifts. You may sell items you personally make by hand from this pattern. Do not violate Marie’s copyright by distributing this pattern or the photos in any form, including but not limited to scanning, photocopying, emailing, or posting on a website or internet discussion group. If you want to share the pattern, point your friends to this link: https://undergroundcrafter.com/2024/04/14/crochet-basketweave-washcloth-pattern/. Thanks for supporting indie designers!