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Practicing Crochet Patterns on Washclothes

June 16, 2009 By: Deena Pricecomment

Whenever I want to try a new crocheted afghan pattern, I usually start by making a washcloth. It is a quick and easy way to figure out if I like the pattern, what size hook to use and what my tension should be.

This is a pattern that I am planning on making an afghan with. It turned out to be a pretty cute washcloth.

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Lacy Afghan Pattern~

The stitch pattern in this baby blanket moves along quickly. It’s an easy pattern to crochet and easy enough even for beginners. If you’re looking for the pattern for a larger afghan in this stitch combination, click here for that larger free afghan pattern. 

Materials:
For a small afghan (sized for a baby blanket, afghan for a small child or for a lap robe): About 21 oz. Worsted weight yarn
Size G crochet hook
Finished size: about 31 1/2″ x 42″
Gauge: a group of 3 dc stitches = 3/4″ wide; 2 pattern repeat rows (rows 3 and 4) = 1″

Directions:
Chain 134.
Row 1: Working in back loops only for this row, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in ea ch across.
Row 2: ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in both loops of each of next 2 sc, * skip 3 sc of previous row, then (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) all in back loop of next sc, skip 3 sc of previous row, dc in both loops of each of next 3 sc **, repeat from * to ** as many times as needed across row.
Row 3: ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in both loops of each of next 2 dc, * ch 3, skip next 3 dc, in chain-1 space work 3 sc, ch 3, skip next 3 dc, dc in both loops of each of next 3 dc ** repeat from * to ** across row.
Row 4: ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in both loops of each of next 2 dc, * skip the ch-3, skip next sc, then (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) all in back loop of next sc, skip next sc, skip the next ch-3, dc in both loops of each of next 3 dc ** repeat from * to ** across row.
Additional Rows: Repeat rows 3 and 4 until the piece measures about 41″.
Next to the Last Row: Repeat row 3.
Last Row: ch 1, sc in first dc, sc in each of next 2 dc * 2 sc in ch-3 space, sc in both loops of each of next 3 sts ** repeat from * to ** across row, end row with 2 sc in last ch-3 space, sc in each of last 3 dc.
End off.

I used a basic shell border stitch (tutorial link) to finish off the washcloth. I like how it turned out and I think I will use the same border for the afghan.

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I am a stay-at-home-mom of 12 wonderful kids! My two oldest sons live on their own. And my 10 youngest (ages, 3, 4, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 17 & 18) live at home! We have been fortunate enough to be foster parents for the last 5 years. We have adopted 7 kiddos out of foster care and currently have one foster daughter - life is crazy and busy, but we LOVE it! I have been crafting for about 20 years. I started with stamping and crocheting and my hobby has grown from there! I always say, "I haven't met a craft I didn't like!" At this time, I spend the majority of my craft time crocheting because I can crochet in the family room while the kids play! Although I am an extremely busy mom, I spend my evenings creating! I love to make gifts for my family and friends. Feel free to leave a comment and tell me what you like or what you don't like or what you would like to see more of!

Deena

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