crochet washcloth

I found this pattern online a while ago, but had trouble trying it out because there were a few mistakes in the pattern. So I figured I would rewrite and post it on here.

I used cotton yarn for this because I like how it absorbs water and it seems to hold up better to all of the scrubbing and washing. I got about 2 and a half wash cloths out of a 2oz ball of "Peaches and Cream" cotton yarn.

I used a size G hook and gauge doesn't matter.

chain 30, sc in 4th chain from hook, (ch1, skip next chain, sc in next chain) repeat across.

ch3, turn, skip first sc, sc in space between sc, (ch1, skip next sc, sc in space between sc) repeat across.
(the last space on the row may be hard to find because it is the tiny gap in 3chs you skipped in the first row.)

repeat the second row until you achieve the right length, then tie off or edge anyway you like.

Update

Ok, So I haven't posted in a while because I don't have any new patterns. But I think I'm going to just start posting my projects as well so everyone can see them :)

Since my last post I have been working on making Christmas gifts for family members, I made a shrug for a wedding we went to (managed to shrink the sweater I wanted to wear in the wash), I have started an afghan for my godson's birthday, and just started working on a new winter hat for myself today. I left town for the weekend without a winter hat or sweatshirt, but luckily the yarn for the afghan matches my new winter jacket. Easy solution. I probably won't be on a computer again until Sunday night, but I will try to remember to take pictures as I go and post them ASAP.

Granny Square Crochet Hot Pad

Definitely use cotton yarn for this project, acrylic will melt as soon as you put a scorching hot pan on it.

I used a  size G hook, but gauge and hook size really aren't very important with this project. It's a Hot Pad, who cares if it is a little bigger or smaller than the one I made.

Granny Square Pattern (Make 2)
The Granny Square pattern can also be used to make blankets, scarves or just about anything that a person can make out of blocks. I love using it for blankets.

Ch 5, sl st to form ring

Row 1. Ch3, 2dc in ring, (ch2 ,3dc in ring) 3 times, ch 1, sc in top of ch3 to join.

Row 2. Ch3, 2dc in sp, (3dc, ch2, 3dc in next space) 3 times, 3dc in next space, ch1, sc in top of ch3 to join.

Row 3. Ch3, 2dc in sp, 3dc in next sp, (3dc, ch2, 3dc in next space, 3dc in next sp) 3 times, 3dc in next sp, ch 1, sc in top of ch3 to join.

Row 4 and 5.  Ch3, 2dc in sp, 3dc in each sp along sides, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in each corner sp, (3dc, ch1, sc in top of ch3 to join) in last sp.

Joining Squares

With the yarn on your hook and holding the squares wrong side together single crochet across the edge, making sure to go through both layers. It helps keep things lined up right if you make sure not to start on one of the corners that you finished off at. Single crochet chain 2 single crochet in each of the corners. When you get back around to the beginning you can chain about 15 stitches to make a loop to hang the hot pad if you would like.

Ch 5, sl st to make ring

Row 1

Row 2

Row 3, this is where the sides start.

One side finished

Finished Pot Holder