Free Crochet Washcloth Patterns – 5 easy Designs

You’ll find below links to 5 inset mosaic crochet blogposts. Each includes full instructions for working the mosaic section of the washcloth first, followed by full instructions on how to start and finish off your washcloth.

If you love the patterns you see here, I’ve also made them into a free mosaic crochet blanket pattern.

Inset Mosaic Crochet Technique

The technique for inset mosaic crochet used in these crochet dishcloths may look quite complicated and fiddly but I promise it isn’t once you get the hang of it!

In this version you work two rows of crochet in one colour leaving spaces wherever stated in the mosaic chart or pattern and then work a further two rows in another colour.

This second colour allows you to ‘fill in’ the spaces you left using a Mosaic Double Crochet to create the design whilst then also leaving new spaces for subsequent rows.

With inset mosaic crochet, rows are worked as a pair e.g. Row 1a, Row 1b, Row 2a, Row 2b etc.

A row “a” will be on the right side of your work, a Row “b” will be on the wrong side.

You will always change colour after working a pair, and all rows start and end with a single crochet (sc).

This means that you do not need to cut the yarn between pairs. You can simply float the new yarn up as required for each colour change. Be sure to watch the video tutorial for how to do this.

Free Mosaic Crochet Washcloth Pattern Supplies

Yarn Quantities

To make each wash cloth you will need approx 85yds of yarn A and 25yds of yarn B.

Yarn Substitutions

You can use any yarn that you like bearing in mind that you need to make sure you meet the gauge. Some other great options are:

• Dishie by WeCrochet, 100% cotton, 190yds/174m/100g
• Twister Solid XL, 55% Cotton, 45% Acrylic, 218yds/200m/100g

Check our handy yarn weight chart and guide to find out more about yarn weights and categories.

Crochet Hook and Notions

Skill Level

Intermediate

Washcloth Construction

• The wash cloths are made in turned rows.
• Each section of Mosaic Crochet is preceded by a number of rows of single crochet, then more afterwards.
• To complete, the contrast yarn colour (used for the Mosaic Section) is used to add a border to the top and bottom of the wash cloth.

Size

The finished crochet wash cloths measure 10.5″ by 10.5″

Gauge

How to Crochet a Gauge Swatch

Making a crochet gauge swatch is particularly important when crocheting projects (and even more so for garments) to ensure that it ends up the desired size. It will help you practice your stitches and make sure your drape is perfect too.

Adjust your hook size to get your swatch as close to the gauge measurements as you can.

Glossary and Abbreviations

ch(s) – chain(s)

ch-sp(s) – chain space(s)

rep – repeat

RS – right side

sp – space

ss/sl st – slip stitch

st(s) – stitch(es)

WS – wrong side

Stitches

The pattern is written in standard US terms and uses the following crochet stitches:

sc – single crochet (UK dc – double crochet)

Mdc – Mosaic double crochet (UK Mtr – Mosaic double crochet)

Special Stitches

Mdc – Mosaic Double Crochet

Mosaic stitches are used throughout the pattern and create the pattern on the right side of the blanket. They are worked into the empty stitches that you leave 3 rows below when working the inset mosaic crochet technique.

This will always be in the same colour of yarn you are currently working with.

To work a Mdc:

Yarn over and insert hook into empty stitch three rows below. Yarn over and pull through the stitch. Yarn over and pull through two loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through remaining two loops on the hook.

Fsc – Foundation Single Crochet

Step 1: Ch2, insert hook into second ch from hook, yarn over and pull up a loop. [2 loops on hook]

Step 2: Yarn over and pull up another loop i.e. ch1. This creates the first “chain” in your foundation row. [still 2 loops on hook]

Step 3: Yarn over and pull through both loops to complete the first Fsc.

Step 4: Next stitch and subsequent stitches: Insert hook into “chain” created in Step 2, yarn over and pull up a loop. [2 loops on hook]

Step 5: Yarn over and pull up another loop i.e. ch1. This creates the next “chain” in your foundation row. [still 2 loops on hook]

Step 6: Yarn over and pull through both loops to complete the next Fsc.

Repeat Steps 4, 5 and 6 as required.

• A ch1 at the beg does not count as a st.
• The pattern is worked in turned rows throughout.
• Read through the entire pattern before beginning.
• Before you start, go through the pattern and highlight/mark the stitch and row counts that correspond to the size you are making (this will make your life much easier!).
• Make sure that you are familiar with all of the stitches in the abbreviations list before you begin.
• You can either follow along using the written pattern or by using the Mosaic Charts. If using the charts, you will need to then add the correct number of rows of A before and after the Mosaic Sections as detailed.
• Colour changes are not in the written in each Mosaic Section to allow you to interchange colours as you like in the pattern.

The 5 Crochet Washcloth Patterns

Each washcloth comes with full written instructions, but if you upgrade to the ad-free pdf or the course, you’ll also get the mosaic crochet charts too!

Mosaic Crochet Chart

If you would like to follow along with the written pattern then you’ll just need to make yourself familiar with the technique and know what a Mosaic Double Crochet stitch is. Other than that it will read just as a regular crochet pattern would.

Each of the mosaic sections have a short repeat of between 6 and 16 stitches that you will work across the washcloth.

If you have upgraded to the course or Ebooks then you will have access to all of the mosaic charts. People often love working from charts once they know how easy it is! 

I remember learning and thinking just how overwhelming and tricky it seemed at first though so please don’t worry – I know how you feel! I’ve got a blogpost on how to read a mosaic crochet chart to help you out.

I’ve also put together a video tutorial to talk you through how to read a mosaic crochet chart so you can see how they work.

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The Wildflower Mosaic Washcloths Crochet Pattern and its contents are fully owned and copyrighted by HanJan Crochet Ltd., and all rights are reserved.

This pattern is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws and may not be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of the author (Hannah Cross of HanJan Crochet Ltd). 

Unauthorised distribution or reproduction of this pattern or elements of the instructions is strictly prohibited. The free to view crochet pattern is intended for personal viewing only. By accessing this pattern, you acknowledge and agree to comply with these copyright terms and conditions.

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