This crochet washcloth and bath mitt set makes a great gift! Pair it with some scented bath gel and slippers for a spa themed gift set for a friend. Or you can work the up in a soft organic cotton and use them as part of a unique baby gift with some baby shampoo and a bath toy.
It’s a pretty and useful set with lots of handmade charm!
This set is an easy crochet project that works up quickly. The patterns are beginner friendly and are worked up in basic crochet stitches.
The bath mitt pattern is designed for a standard adult size. I have included two sizes of crochet washcloth patterns, a baby washcloth size and a slightly larger adult size.
Crochet Washcloth and Mitt Bath Set
Here’s what you will need:
- 1 skein worsted weight cotton yarn (approx. 103 yd per set; shown here in Lion Brand’s Nature’s Choice Organic, shown here in 101 Strawberry and 106 Blueberry)
- US I-9 / 5.5 mm crochet hook
- yarn needle and scissors for finishing
This free pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms and abbreviations. Stitch counts are provided at the end of each round to help you keep on track.
Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this pattern: Crochet Abbreviations, U.S. to U.K. Crochet Conversion Chart.
Notes:
- Gauge approximately 10 hdc and 8 rows equals 4 in.
- One skein (approx. 103 yd) makes one complete washcloth and bath mitt and set.
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Crochet Bath Mitt Pattern
The bath mitt pattern is designed to a standard adult size and measures approximately 9 in. x 4.5 in. when finished
Ch 6 (counts foundation ch and 1st hdc of Round 1).
Round 1: Work 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook and into each of the next 2 ch, work 3 hdc in last ch; working along opposite side of ch, work 1 hdc in each of the next 3 ch, join to work in the round — 10 sts.
Round 2: Ch 2 (counts as hdc here and throughout), work 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next, 2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 hdc in last st, join — 14 sts.
Round 3: Ch 2, work 1 hdc each st around, join — 14 sts.
Round 4: Ch 2, work 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next, 2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 hdc in last st, join — 18 sts.
Round 5: Ch 2, work 1 hdc each st around, join — 18 sts.
Round 6: Ch 2, work 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts, 2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next, 2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts, 2 hdc in last st, join — 22 sts.
Round 7: Ch 2, work 1 hdc each st around, join — 22 sts.
Round 8: Ch 2, work 1 hdc each st around, join — 22 sts.
Round 9: Ch 2, work 1 hdc each of the next 14 sts, 3 dc in next, 2 dc in next, 3 dc in next, 1 hdc in each of the last 4 sts, join — 27 sts.
Round 10: Ch 2, work 1 hdc each of the next 14 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts, 1 hdc in each of the last 4 sts, join — 27 sts.
Round 11: Ch 2, work 1 hdc each of the next 17 sts, hdc2tog, 1 hdc in each of the last 7 sts, join — 26 sts.
Round 12: Ch 2, work 1 hdc each of the next 5 sts, hdc2tog, 1 hdc each of the next 11 sts, hdc2tog, 1 hdc in each of the last 5 sts, join — 24 sts.
Round 13: Ch 2, work 1 hdc each of the next 4 sts, hdc2tog, 1 hdc each of the next 10 sts, hdc2tog, 1 hdc in each of the last 5 sts, join — 22 sts.
Round 14: Ch 2, work 1 hdc each of the next 15 sts, hdc2tog, 1 hdc in next, hdc2tog, 1 hdc in last st, join — 20 sts.
Round 15: Ch 2, work 1 hdc each st around, join — 20 sts.
Round 16: Ch 2, work 1 hdc each st around, join — 20 sts.
Round 17: Ch 1, work 1 sc each st around, join — 20 sts.
Round 18: Ch 1, work 1 sc each st around, join — 20 sts.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Crochet Washcloth Pattern
Pattern is written for two washcloth sizes:
- Baby washcloth pattern measures approximately 7.5 in. x 7.5 in. when finished
- Adult washcloth pattern measures approximately 8.25 in. x 8.25 in. when finished.
Note: Stitch counts for the adult size washcloth appear in parentheses.
Ch 19 (22) (counts as foundation ch and 1st hdc of Row 1).
Row 1: Work 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across, turn — 18 (20) sts.
Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as hdc here and throughout), work 1 hdc in next st and each st across, turn — 18 (20) sts.
Rows 3 through 14 (16): Repeat Row 2.
Crochet Border
Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st across, work 3 sc in corner st, sc evenly across side edge, 3 sc in corner, 1 sc in each ch across, 3 sc in corner, sc evenly across remaining side edge, 2 sc in same st as 1st sc.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Erica says
I love this mitt! Thank you for sharing.
Amber says
The mitt is cute and quick, but it won’t even fit my ten year olds, much less my own hand. Was looking for a truly adult mitt. I should have read the comments before making this. 😢
Kara says
Hi Amber 🙂 Try to wet it though … mine stretched sooooo much at first which is why I downsized the pattern.
katrinaroo says
Is the mitt adult sized?
Kara says
Yes, it is an adult size mitt 🙂
Julie Straley says
RI just finished the mitt and it might fit my 3 year old nephew, but definitely not my hand! Still cute tho
Mylène Bélanger says
It fits my hand, but it wouldn’t fit for my hubby!