FREE CROCHET PATTERN - Tamworth Washcloth (Herringbone Double Crochet Washcloth)

Tamworth Washcloth

Washcloths are such a quick and easy way to use up those partial skeins of cotton yarn. They’re practical, inexpensive to make, and a fun way to add some homemade charm to your kitchen.

This Herringbone Double Crochet Washcloth pattern is great for crocheters who want to learn a new stitch. The Herringbone Double Crochet is one of my favorites—it gives the washcloth fantastic texture and a beautiful weave.

You can find the free pattern below or purchase the full pattern in an easily printable PDF here or here.

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The Yarn!

These washcloths are made with the tried‑and‑true Lily Sugar ’n Cream. It may not be as popular as some of the other cotton yarns on the market, like Lion Brand 24/7, or Caron All Day Cotton—both of which would work well for this pattern—but I have a soft spot for Lily. I love the colors, and although it can feel stiff when you first start working with it, it softens beautifully in the wash. Plus, the durability is unmatched, in my opinion.

If you cannot find Lily's Sugar 'n Cream, then Peaches 'n Creme or Loops & Threads Classic Cotton are near identical substitutions.

Tamworth Washcloth (Herringbone Double Crochet Washcloth)

Supplies:

Lily Sugar ‘n Cream: 55 yards in Color A, 20 yards of Color B

US 8/H (5.00 mm) crochet hook

 Stitch Marker

Tapestry Needle

Abbreviations:

CH: Chain

SLST: Slip Stitch

YO: Yarn Over

HerrDC: Herringbone Double Crochet: YO and insert in next stitch.  YO, pull up loop and through first stitch on hook.  YO and pull through first loop on hook. YO and pull through remaining 2 loops on hook.  *Stitch will have a slant, this is what creates the Herringbone look.

Gauge: 11 stitches x approx. 7.5 rows = 4" square

Finished Size: 8" x 8" square

Pattern Notes:

Chain stitches at the beginning of each row do not count as stitches

Pattern

Chain 24

Row 1: DC in 3rd chain from hook, HerrDC in next 20 sts, DC in last stitch, CH 2, turn [22 stitches]

Row 2: DC in first stitch, HerrDC 20  sts, DC in last stitch, CH 2, turn [22 sts]

Row 3: DC in first stitch, HerrDC 20  sts, DC in last stitch, CH 2, turn [22 sts]]

Switch to Color B

Row 4: DC in first stitch, HerrDC 20  sts, DC in last stitch, CH 2, turn [22 sts]

Switch to Color A

Row 5: DC in first stitch, HerrDC 20  sts, DC in last stitch, CH 2, turn [22 sts]

Rows 6 – 11: Repeat Row 5

Switch to Color B

Row 12 : DC in first stitch, HerrDC 20  sts, DC in last stitch, CH 2, turn [22 sts]

Switch to Color A

Row 13: DC in first stitch, HerrDC 20  sts, DC in last stitch, CH 2, turn [22 sts]

Row 14: DC in first stitch, HerrDC 20  sts, DC in last stitch, CH 2, turn [22 sts]

Row 15: DC in first stitch, HerrDC 20  sts, DC in last stitch, fasten off

Weave in ends

Customization

You can make the washcloth in a solid color, which will use slightly less yardage.

NOTE: If you choose to make the solid color washcloth, skip the color changes and work all 15 rows in one color.

I have also included instructions for a larger washcloth in the paid pattern. You can find the links to that below.

Tamworth Washcloth (Herringbone Double Crochet Washcloth)

For a full kitchen set check out the companion Tamworth Dish Cloth pattern on Etsy or Ravelry.

Grab your low-cost printable pattern on Etsy or Ravelry here!

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I love seeing your finished projects! If you make the Tamworth Washcloth, please share your photos and tag me @slfcreations on Instagram. Your creativity and unique touches inspire me and the entire crochet community.