I love making washcloths, and they’re so useful to have around the house.  This pattern creates a durable and thick washcloth that still looks attractive.  You will need cotton yarn like Peaches ‘n’ Creme or Lily Sugar ‘n’ Cream and a J hook.

Ch 37 (I make my washcloths big because I have found that cotton yarn tends to shrink after I wash it.  You can make it smaller, so long as your starting chain is a multiple of 2 stitches, and you should add one for the starting chain.)

Row 1 – Skip 2 ch (this counts as your first hdc).  *Sl st into the next ch.  Make 1 hdc in the next ch.  Repeat from * across.  You will end with a sl st in the last ch.

Row 2 – Ch 2 (counts as first hdc).  Skip 1 stitch and * sl st into the next hdc.  Make a hdc into the next sl st.  Repeat from * across.  Your row will end on a sl st in the top of your turning ch.

Repeat row 2 for 16 rows or as many as you prefer to make your washcloth into a square/rectangle.

You may also use an I hook for this pattern to make it tighter.  Check your gauge when you do so.