Ocean Waves Washcloth

Ocean Waves Washcloth

Well hello there!

With summer quickly approaching, it’s almost time for spending more time outdoors and less time inside crocheting. Personally, I crochet year round, but I prefer smaller projects when it’s warm outside. Who wants to sit under a huge heavy blanket in the summer? I sure don’t.

That’s why I have designed the cutest little pattern for you! It’s quick, beginner friendly and oh so useful! You can never have too many washcloths/dishcloths.

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So I love trying out new stitches and stitch combinations and Pinterest just happens to be jam packed full of options. Unfortunately, I can’t take credit for this stitch pattern. I found it on Pinterest, but it was one of those broken links that only takes you to a picture. (You can see that pin here if you wish) 

I loved the look of the stitch combination. It reminded me of the rolling waves on the ocean that I used to see when I was a child and my parents would take us to the beach. Luckily, there was a chart included on the pin itself that I could use. I work well with charts. If you prefer charts too, see the above paragraph link.

The stitches were so easy. There’s only two: single crochet and a 4-double crochet cluster. Now don’t let that intimidate you! If you can work a double crochet, you can do this too! I’ve included written instructions in the Special Stitches section of the pattern to help you along.

Click here for the matching Ocean Waves Towel free pattern! 

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For more kitchen/bath related crochet patterns, be sure to check out the Spikes and Stripes Potholders, Ruffle Washcloth, the Jumbo Dish Scrubbers and Dish Towels (3 different patterns in one!).

Ocean Waves Washcloth

Materials Used:

• 1 oz of I Love This Cotton! In Dark Denim – 3.5 oz/100 g – 180 yds/165 m
• 1 oz of I Love This Cotton! In Ivory – 3.5 oz/100 g – 180 yds/165 m
• 1 oz of I Love This Cotton! In Burnt Sienna – 3.5 oz/100 g – 180 yds/165 m
• I/9 (5.25 mm) hook — My favorite hooks! I use them daily!
• Tapestry Needle

Finished Size Approximately:

7¾” x 7¾” square

Gauge:

16 single crochet stitches and 16 rows in a 4” (10cm) square.

Special Stitches:

Sc in same st ch 1 comes out of

4 – double crochet cluster (4-dc cluster)

*YO, insert hook into st, YO and draw back through, YO an draw through 2 loops* Repeat from * to * 3 more times (all in same stitch). YO and draw through all 5 loops on hook.

Abbreviations:

YO – yarn over
FC – foundation chain (beginning chain)
ch(s) – chain(s)
st(s) – stitch(es)
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
4-dc cluster – 4-double crochet cluster

Notes:

• All 4-dc clusters are made in the same stitch as the sc that precedes it.
• The border consists of the last row of the pattern and then you will sc around the remaining 3 sides of the Ocean Waves Washcloth.

*** American crochet terms used throughout.

Instructions:

FC: Ch 30

Row 1: In 2nd ch from hook, sc. Sc in every ch across. Turn. (29 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in same st ch 1 comes out of, sc in every st across. Turn. (29 sc)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in same st ch 1 comes out of, ch 3, 4-dc cluster in same st as the last sc you just made. *Skip 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts, ch 3, 4-dc cluster* Repeat from * to * across. Skip 3 sts, sc in last st. Turn. (5 clusters)

Row 4: Ch 1 sc in same st ch 1 comes out of, 3 sc in ch-3 sp from previous row, *sc in next 3 sts, 3 sc in ch-3 sp* Repeat from * to * across. Sc in last st. Turn. (29 sc)

Row 5 – Row 6: Repeat Row 2 (29 sc)

Row 7: Ch 1, sc in same st ch 1 comes out of, *sc in next 3 sts, ch 3, 4-dc cluster, skip 3 sts* Repeat from * to * across until 4 sts are left. Sc in last 4 sts. Turn. (4 clusters)

Row 8: Ch 1, sc in same st ch 1 comes out of, *sc in next 3 sts, 3 sc in ch-3 space* Repeat from * to * across. Sc in next 4 sts. Turn. (29 sc)

Row 9 – Row 10: Repeat Row 2 (29 sc)

Repeat Rows 3 – 10 for the pattern, ending on Row 26.

Don’t finish off after Row 26. Don’t turn.

Border

In the same st that you worked your last sc of Row 26, ch 2 and sc again in the same space. Now you will be working along the next edge of the cloth. Sc evenly along the edge until you come to the next corner. In the next corner space, (sc, ch 2, sc) all in the same space. Continue to sc in each st across the bottom of the cloth. At the next corner, (sc, ch 2, sc) all in the same space. Finally, sc evenly along the last side of the cloth. In the corner st, sc and ch 2 and then sl st into the first sc made of Row 26.

Finish off. Weave in end.

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I hope you’ve enjoyed the Ocean Waves Washcloth pattern!

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