Sweetheart Washcloth Free Crochet Pattern - Pretty heart motif washcloth, perfect for Valentine's Day

Looking for something quick and easy to make for Valentine's Day?  Or maybe a little something to treat yourself to?  This pretty heart motif washcloth will make bath time more fun and is super quick to make.  I just love making washcloths and dishcloths for that instant gratification you get when finishing small projects and they really pretty the place up.




Sweetheart Washcloth


Materials

Cotton Aran / worsted yarn in pink and white
Darning needle
4.5mm hook

Size

Approx. 7.5 x 8 inches (20 x 21 cm)

Ability

Intermediate

Abbreviations US Terms (UK conversion)

sc - single crochet (double crochet)
hdc – half double crochet (half treble crochet)
dc – double crochet (treble crochet)
htc – half treble crochet (half double treble crochet)
dc3tog – double crochet 3 together (treble crochet 3 together)
ch – chain
sp - space
st(s) - stitch(es)
sk – skip
hrt cl – heart cluster
Other notes:  Join in new colours with a sl st.  When working htc sts, make sure to place sts behind ch2 of hrt cl row.  I recommend using this method of joining colours for this project.

Special stitches:   
Heart cluster - [dc3tog, ch1, dc3tog] in same st.
Half treble crochet - this is a standard st, but is however, not widely used.  Yo twice, place hook in st, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, pull through remaining loops.


With white ch 28

Row 1 Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in every ch, (27hdc).

Row 2 Ch1 turn, hdc in each st across, fasten off.

Row 3 With pink, join with sl st and ch4 (counts as dc, ch1), sk next 2 sts, hrt cl in next st, [ch2, sk next 3 sts, hrt cl in next st,] 5 times, ch1, dc in last st, (2dc, 6hrt cl, 5 ch2 sp, 2 ch1 sp), fasten off.


Row 4 With white, join with sl st, ch1, hdc in same st, htc in 1st sk st from row below, [3hdc in ch1 sp (in centre of hrt cl), htc in centre sk st from row below] 5 times, hdc in last st.

Rows 5 & 6 repeat row 2.

Rows 7-14 repeat rows 3-6 twice.

Rows 15 & 16 repeat rows 3 & 4.

Row 17 repeat row 2, do not fasten off.

Sc evenly around cloth, placing [sc, ch2, sc] in each corner, join, fasten off and weave in ends.



I am currently designing coordinating face scrubbies, a shower puff and soap sock to complete the Sweetheart Spa Set, so make sure you are subscribed so you don't miss it.  If you would like to help support my work, you can purchase an ad free pdf version of this pattern in my online stores...










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Happy hooking!
Catherine
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  1. Sandra3 February 2020 at 09:13

    Another lovely pattern with beautiful little hearts incorporated! This design would make a pretty scarf too!

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    1. Catherine3 February 2020 at 10:12

      Thanks Sandra and what a great idea to make a scarf...

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