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Welcome to the second installment of my washcloth pattern series!! (You can find my first pattern for the super simple and oh so textured bean stitch washcloth here)

The pattern for this washcloth is pretty awesome...

The basket weave stitch really makes it look like it's been woven somehow. I love it! This was my very first experience with the basket weave stitch, and I'm a fan. I will say that it's definitely not as difficult as it looks!

I chose to do a little border around the basket weave stitch for this washcloth using single crochet and half double crochet, and I'm glad I did! I think it frames it nicely.

If you'd like additional help with the basket weave stitch, you can watch this video here.

What you'll need:
Size H (5 mm) hook (a set like this would be perfect for a beginner)
One ball of cotton worsted weight yarn (I used Peaches & Creme in Rosemary)
Tapestry needle

Dimensions:

Approximately 9.25x8.75 inches

Abbreviations:
ch=chain, st(s)=stitch(es), yo=yarn over, sc=single crochet, hdc=half double crochet, fpdc=front post double crochet, bpdc=back post double crochet

Pattern:

ch 33
1) sc in 2nd ch from hook, and across row (32 total sc)
2-4) ch 1, turn, sc across row
5) ch 2, turn, dc across row
6-8) ch 1, turn, hdc in first 4 sts, *4 fpdc, 4 bpdc, repeat from * 2 times, hdc in last 4 sts
9-11) ch 1, turn, hdc in first 4 sts, *4 bpdc, 4 fpdc, repeat from * 2 times, hdc in last 4 sts
12-14) repeat rows 6-8
15-17) repeat rows 9-11
18-20) repeat rows 6-8
21-23) repeat rows 9-11
24-27) repeat rows 2-4

tie off and weave in ends making multiple passes with your needle, so it can withstand multiple washes!

This washcloth would go perfect tied up with a pretty bottle of soap!

I hope you like this pattern! Be sure to check back for the last washcloth pattern here on the blog. :)

Love,
Meg

**Find the PDF version of this pattern along with two other washcloth patterns over in my shop by clicking here. Great for easy printing!**

Hey there, friend!

This bean stitch washcloth is the first installment of my rustic washcloth patterns I'll be releasing this week. There are two more patterns to come!

I'm gonna be honest, this is my first experience with the bean stitch aaand I might go as far to say that it's my new favorite stitch. It's got such good texture, and I just love the way it looks. Technically, I suppose I should say I used a "mini bean stitch" in which I just didn't yarn over as much as the typical bean stitch.

These washcloths would make the perfect gift wrapped up with some fancy soap (or even your own handmade soap?! -- I've always wanted to try making soap, but haven't). Plus it's the perfect project for these warmer months, when you don't feel like working on an afghan or sweater.

What you'll need:
Size H (5 mm) hook (a set like this would be perfect for a beginner)
One ball of cotton worsted weight yarn (I used Peaches & Creme in Dark Taupe)
Tapestry needle

Dimensions:

Approximately 9.25x8.75 inches

Abbreviations:
ch=chain, st(s)=stitch(es), yo=yarn over, mbs=mini bean stitch (explained below)

Stitch explanation:
mbs- insert hook into designated st, yo, bring back through, yo, insert hook back into same st, yo, bring back through again (there should be four loops on hook), yo, pull through all four loops on hook

For additional help check out this video.

Pattern:

ch 33
1) in 3rd ch from hook, *mbs, ch 1, sk the next st, repeat from * 14 times, then sk the next st and mbs in the last st (there are 16 mbs total)
2) ch 2, turn, mbs into first st, ch 1, sk the next st, *mbs, ch 1, sk the next st, repeat from * 13 times, then sk the next st and mbs in the last st (there are 16 mbs total)
3-28) repeat row 2

tie off and weave in ends making multiple passes with your needle, so it can withstand multiple washes!