Part 1 : Spider Stitch Washcloth Crochet Pattern

Materials

• 4 ply cotton yarn (~40–45 g)
• 2.5 mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle, scissors
• Stitch marker (optional)

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• hdc = half double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• sp = space
• rep = repeat

Foundation

1. Chain 37 (2 × 18 repeats + 1).
2. Row 1: HDC in the 2nd chain from hook. *Skip 1 chain, (hdc, ch 1, hdc) in next chain.* Repeat 18 times. End with HDC in last chain. Turn.

Rows 2–30

1. Chain 1, turn (does not count as a stitch).
2. *(HDC, ch 1, HDC) into the ch-1 space of the previous row’s spider.*
3. Repeat across, ending with HDC in top of last row-end HDC.
4. Repeat until you have 30 rows.

Border : Round 1

1. Join yarn at any corner if fastened off.
2. Work 2 HDC into each ch-1 space along top and bottom edges.
3. Along sides, work 1 HDC into each row-end HDC (30 stitches per side).
4. Corners: *(HDC, ch 1, HDC)* to allow turning.
5. Join with sl st to start.

Border : Rounds 2–7

1. Chain 1, turn.
2. Work 1 HDC into every HDC around.
3. Corners: *(HDC, ch 1, HDC)* in each corner.
4. Join each round with sl st.
5. Repeat 6 rounds.

Finishing

1. Fasten off.
2. Weave in ends.
3. Lightly block to a square approx 28 × 28 cm.