Cotton Safari Washcloths by Sarah Watson

Cotton Safari Washcloths

Crochet
January 2024
DK (11 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches
in single crochet
4.25 mm (G)
87 - 109 yards (80 - 100 m)
one size
US
English
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The Cotton Safari Washcloths will add a touch of whimsy to your daily bath routine, or make a perfect gift for the little ones in your life. The charming alligator, lion, and elephant patterns are beginner-friendly with extensive photo and video tutorials.

Difficulty

This is an EASY level pattern. A simple stitch pattern and basic shaping are used to make these washcloths

Finished Measurements

Washcloth height: 17 cm (6.5 inches)
Washcloth width: 14 cm (5.5 inches)

Yarn

You will need the following amounts of a DK/light weight (3) yarn for each washcloth

meters: 80
grams: 50

Sample was made using Knit and Crochet Essential yarn. Essential yarn is a 100% cotton, light weight (3) yarn that contains 156 meters (180 yards) per 100 grams (3.5 ounces). The following colors were used:

Lion: Golden Coast
Alligator: Rain Forrest
Elephant: Grey Dark

You will also need a small amount of black, white, and pink embroidery thread or thin cotton yarn.

Suggested Hook Sizes and Notions

  • 4.25 mm crochet hook
  • Tapestry needle
  • Scissors
  • Stitch markers

Techniques Used

The Cotton Safari Washcloths are created using a simple single crochet stitch pattern. There is minimal shaping and some seaming. The faces of the washcloths are created using embroidery, however, video tutorials are provided for all washcloth animals.