Free Knit Pattern: Super Soft Baby Washcloth

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Last year I shared a couple of easy knit washcloths with a crochet border. The Irish Moss Washcloth uses the Irish moss knit stitch and the reverse single crochet. The Bubble Washcloth pattern uses the Knit Popcorn Stitch and a basic single crochet border. So if you’re brand new to knitting and crocheting this pattern is a great way to get your “feet wet”.

How did I come up with this pattern??

The brick-and-mortar store I stock with my items, Sage Hen Serendipity, needed some more washcloths. So this time… I thought… “Why not some Super Soft Baby Washcloths?”

I’ve been surrounded by babies and pregnant people lately and working like a mad lady to finish baby gifts… so I figured… why not some washcloths? My husband and older kids love all the scrubbies and washcloths I make for them, so why not make some for babies?

Below is the free pattern version of the Super Soft Baby Washcloth with details on how I did it.

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Or add this pattern to your LoveCrafts or Ravelry projects by clicking the links below (the patterns on both sites do NOT include the tags).

OK, ON TO THE PATTERN!

This pattern is written using standard U.S. terms. Basic stitch knowledge is assumed.

Finished Measurements (all are approximate)

• Will measure approximately 6X6” without crochet border; measures 7.5″X7.5″ with the edging (after blocking).

Let’s start with what you need…

Needles:

• US 5 /3.75 mm knitting needles

Hook:

• G/4.5 mm Crochet Hook

Yarn:

• Cotton Yarn, I used Premier® Yarns Cotton Fair™ Yarn (Pictured: Bright Peach and turquoise) or any DK / Light Worsted cotton, acrylic blend. For good substitution ideas, check out Yarn Subs

Notions:

• Finishing needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors for cutting off at the end.
• Need a stamper? I bought mine at West & Sage. Kelly is fabulous to work with (just make sure you’re able to send her a high-resolution logo image).

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Terms to Know

CO: cast-on

K: knit stitches

P: purl stitches

SC: Single Crochet

CH: Chain

Sl St: Slip Stitch

* * = Repeat instructions between * and * the number of times indicated

Gauge

The gauge for this piece isn’t super important for this baby washcloth. I due tend knit tight, so if you need, use smaller or larger needles or just simply knit your washcloth as long as it measures wide. (depending on how big you make the washcloth, you may or may not have extra yarn)

Stitches

• Knit (k): Insert right needle into the first stitch, bottom to top; push right needle into the stitch; grab the yarn attached to the ball of yarn; wrap the yarn around the needle, back to front; pull yarn down. Gently pull the needle down and pick out the yarn on the needle; Push the right needle into the loop; pull the right needle off the left needle; pull yarn attached to the ball of yarn to tighten stitch (if needed).

• Purl (p): Insert right needle into stitch from top to bottom; wrap working yarn around the right needle from front to back; wrap the yarn all the way around the right needle creating a loop. Pull the loop under and through the stitch on the left needle; push the right needle through the loop; then all the way into the stitch; Pull the stitch off of the left needle. Then pull the yarn attached to the ball of yarn to tighten the stitch (if needed).

• Single Crochet (SC): insert into stitch, pull up a loop. Yarn over (YO) and pull through both loops on hook.

OK! Let’s Get started!

Cast On 36

Row 1: *K1, P1* repeat ** to last 2 stitches. K1, K1

Row 2: *P1, K1* repeat ** to last 2 stitches. P1, P1

Row 3: repeat row 2

Row 4: repeat row 1

Rows 5-40: repeat rows 1-4

Rows 41-43: repeat rows 1-3

Cast off w/knit stitch OR you can single crochet cast-off (see video below).

DO NOT CUT OR WEAVE IN ENDS.

Switch to 4mm Crochet Hook

Round 1: ch 1 *(Sc, Ch2, Sc) in the corner, Sc across side (35 sts, NOT Counting the corner sc)*, repeat ** around sl st into first st

Round 2: ch1, *Sc in same st as ch, (Sc, Ch2, Sc) in the corner, [Sc in next st, ch1, skip next stitch] across the side, sc in final sc before corner*, repeat ** 2 more times around. Sc in next stitch, ch1, skip next stitch, sl st in first st of this round.

Round 3: ch1, sc in same st as ch, sc in next sc, *(Sc, Ch2, Sc) in the corner, sc in next 2 sc, [sc in each ch] across to last 2 sc before the corner. sc in each of those 2 sc*, repeat ** 2 more times, (Sc, Ch2, Sc) in the corner, sc in next 2 sc, [sc in each ch] across to the end. sl st in first st of this round.

Cut and weave in ends

Should I block this?

Honestly, it depends on you. If you’re giving the super soft baby washcloth as a gift or selling them, I would definitely recommend blocking this piece so it has nice straight edges. But if you’re not worried about it because it’s for you, you can just simply start using it. Just be careful how tightly you pull as you block anything you make, the more you pull, the bigger it will be.

Making it as a gift?

Remember to include a gift tag when giving your gift. 

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