Easy Bean Stitch Hot Pad The Easy Bean Stitch Hot Pad is fun to crochet and works up fast! I LOVE how the color changes look when working this stitch in the beautiful colorways of Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Cotton yarn. This bean stitch is the “mini bean stitch” that is a simple variation of a puff stitch. It uses several “yarn overs” on your hook to create the texture and has a great rhythm to it once you[Read more]
Celtic Square Hot Pad Pattern The Celtic Square Hot Pad crochet project is a beautiful accessory for the home! You may have noticed that the Celtic Knot featured in the center of this project is the same Celtic Knot that is in the Celtic Crochet Square (which you can find the pattern for here) and the Celtic Knot Bag (which you can find the pattern for here). I really like this knot and how it looks so much more complicated[Read more]
Textured Crochet Dishcloth The Textured Crochet Dishcloth is easy to make and results in a double-thickness so you can really scrub those dishes well! This dishcloth is simple to crochet because it uses just one stitch and a simple variation of it. You’ll want to make this with cotton yarn so it washes well and is gentle on your pots, pans and dishes. (This post includes affiliate links. To read our full disclosure policy, click here) A Double-Thickness Makes for[Read more]
FREE Crochet Washcloth Patterns! Here is a list of 20 FREE Crochet Washcloth Patterns! These projects may also be known as “spa cloths” or “dishcloths”. All are made out of cotton yarn with a variety of crochet stitches. These crochet cloths make wonderful teacher gifts this time of year! I have been a teacher for many years and always love to receive handmade gifts like these crochet washcloths from my students and their families. You can pair them with some[Read more]
Two Color Crochet Dishcloth This two color crochet dishcloth is easy to make because it uses just 2 simple crochet stitches – can you believe it?! Plus, it also includes a very simple way to change colors each row without having to weave in a million ends – yay!!! The combination of the 2 stitches also creates great texture. Stitches You Need to Know for this Crochet Dishcloth I think this is a great project for confident beginners because it[Read more]
Crochet Dishcloth Pattern – for Beginners! Crochet dishcloths are one of the easiest and best gifts to give others – co-workers, neighbors, family and friends – because they are one size fits all and everyone has to clean dishes! This free dishcloth pattern uses simple crochet stitches so even a beginner would have success with it. By combining these crochet stitches you get a pretty texture that not only looks good but works well in cleaning dishes. Stitches in this[Read more]
Textured Crochet Mug Rug I LOVE textured stitch patterns – don’t you? This Textured Crochet Mug Rug uses a very simple variation of the half double crochet stitch. It is easy enough for a beginner! Plus, this project could be used as a mug rug, dishcloth or spa cloth – you pick! You could also use this stitch pattern to make bigger projects like kitchen towels, throws and afghans – just make sure you do the one tip I share[Read more]
Simple Crochet Spa Cloth This Simple Crochet Spa Cloth is truly simple to make! Spa cloths make great gifts and get softer and softer the more you use them and wash them! They are basically the same thing as dishcloths but are used for your face or body instead of dirty dishes. Crochet Spa Cloths make great gifts – just pair one with a nice bar of soap and a bottle of lotion in a cute little basket – and[Read more]
Easy Crochet Mug Rug Have you ever crocheted a Mug Rug? They are fun and fast crochet projects that make for great little gifts – just pair them with a pretty mug and some gourmet tea. Mug Rugs are great to use on a side table or on your dinner table to protect the furniture and they add some softness and a comfort-feel to a usually hard surface. Coffee-drinkers and tea-drinkers alike love to use Mug Rugs! **UPDATE! – Now[Read more]
Easy Crochet Dishcloth This Easy Crochet Dishcloth is truly a beginner project! One of the quickest and easiest gifts to give anyone are crocheted dishcloths. Everyone can use a couple and they can be handy either in the kitchen or in the bathroom (for washing your face or body – I like to call these “spa cloths”). (This post includes affiliate links. To read our full disclosure policy, click here) Since they are crocheted with cotton yarn they are durable,[Read more]