Free Crochet Pattern- Super Simple Washcloth | Cherry and Crochet Designs

Super Simple Blue Washcloth

This washcloth is an ideal first project for beginners, using only one stitch and the pattern uses no abbreviations, only full terms. It could be made with any double knitting yarn, and an ideal way to use up tiny scraps is by making it stripey. Not only is this eco friendly, but also frugal and would make an ideal gift for someone, especially if paired with a luxury bar of soap or hand cream. It could be used as a facecloth, body cloth, cleaning cloth or washing up cloth. It is so versatile that you could make a big set of them and give them out at Christmas. They take around 30 minutes each to make, depending on how quickly you crochet. 

You will need

4.5mm crochet hook

Double knitting yarn in colour of your choice (or multiple if you are making it stripey)

Washcloth

Chain 26

Row 1) Single crochet in 2nd chain from hook, single crochet in each remaining chain. Turn

Row 2-26) Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch. (You can finish here if you would rather not do the edging)

Single crochet 2 stitches in the last stitch of row 26, then single crochet along the side of the square, placing 1 single crochet in the side of each single crochet. Single crochet 2 stitches in the last stitch of the side and then single crochet in the bottom of row 1. Single crochet 2 stitches in the corner and then single crochet 1 stitch in the side of each single crochet row along the side. Single crochet 1 stitch in the first stitch of row 26 and slip stitch to the first stitch of row 26. Fasten off and weave in ends. 

Free Crochet Pattern- Curls Cat Toy | Cherry and Crochet Designs

Curls cat toy

This super easy and quick cat toy is sure to be a hit with your furry friend! It can be made with very little yarn and the whole thing takes around 30 minutes to make, depending on how quickly you crochet. It can be made with any double knitting yarn, the small amount needed lending itself to using up yarn scraps, making it eco friendly as well as frugal. It is perfect for supervised play with your cat or kitten, and would be an easy, last minute gift to a pet owner. The final product is small, it can fit into the palm of your hand when squashed and therefore practical for those with a small space that still want their fur baby to have a fun toy for playtime. 

You will need:

Baby pink and baby blue double knitting yarn
4mm or G crochet hook
Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Curls (Make 4)
Chain 18, 2 double crochet in 3rd chain from hook, 3 double crochet in each chain, at end of row, slip stitch to first chain. Fasten off and weave in ends

Once you have 4 curls, insert hook through the top of all 4 curls and, using both yarns held together, make a chain. Ensure that the ends are not going to come through and chain 80. Slip stitch to 65th chain to make a loop. Fasten off and weave in ends. 

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Free Crochet Pattern- Bone Toy | Cherry and Crochet Designs

Bone toy

This easy and quick toy is suitable as both a toy for a small dog (please supervise though!), or a child. It can be made in just over an hour and in any colour. It would make an ideal gift for a dog or dinosaur lover and is fun to make. The pattern uses only full terms, no abbreviations, therefore it is suitable for a beginner-intermediate crocheter. 

Sorry about the poor photo, it was late and I needed to frog it for the yarn for a last minute gift :)

You will need

White double knitting yarn
4mm hook
Stuffing
Yarn needle to weave in ends

End of bone (make 2)
Chain 3,
Round 1)12 double crochet in 3rd chain from hook, slip stitch to first stitch
Round 2) Chain 2, 2 double crochet in each stitch, slip stitch to first stitch
Round 3) Chain 2, double crochet in each stitch, slip stitch to first stitch
Round 4) Chain 2, *double crochet in one stitch, double crochet 2 together in next 2 stitches, repeat from * around, slip stitch to first stitch
Round 5) Chain 2, double crochet 2 together in each stitch, slip stitch to first stitch. Fasten off and make a second one, do not fasten off the second one.
Round 6) Chain 2, double crochet in each stitch, then double crochet in each stitch of round 5 from the first one and slip stitch to first stitch of round 6. (you should have a larger round connecting the two ends)
Round 7-15) Chain 2, double crochet in each stitch, slip stitch to first stitch
Round 16) Chain 2, 2 double crochet in each of the next 4 stitches, skip 9 stitches, 2 double crochet in each of remaining stitches, slip stitch to first stitch
Round 17) Chain 2, double crochet in each stitch, slip stitch to first stitch

Stuff toy here

Round 18) Chain 2, *double crochet in one stitch, double crochet 2 together in next 2 stitches, repeat from * around, slip stitch to first stitch
Round 19) Chain 2, double crochet 2 together in each stitch, slip stitch to first stitch. Fasten off and weave in ends. Add extra stuffing while on last round if needed.

Insert hook next to 1st skipped stitch of round 16.
Round 16) Chain 2, 2 double crochet in each stitch, slip stitch to the top of the chain 2.
Follow instructions for round 17-19 above.

Weave in any remaining ends.

Thank you for reading, please comment if you need any help.