I have always wanted to design a large flower washcloth so after making the “Jonathan Flowers” cloth I thought I would try a large version. I really like how it turned out.
I made the purple one first and then a friend suggested scrubby yarn for the center. Since I have to hold another strand of yarn with scrubby so I can see the stitches I did the whole cloth with 2 strands. It turned out a little bigger and will be really cute on my table under a fruit bowl or flowers.
The purple one has a center made from post sts. I thought the scrubby yarn one (2 strand version) would be easier with regular sts for it is a little different.
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JP Large Flower Cloths Patterns
The crochet patterns for these cloths and a pillow version are available for free below.
A downloadable, ad-free pattern that includes all versions and pictures is also available to purchase from my Ravelry Shop.
Materials and Details
- Yarn
Washcloth: ww cloth (black and purple sample – 50 yards black cotton, 150 yards purple cotton.
Thick Cloth/Trivet: 2 strands ww cloth (blue and variegated sample) – 75 yards scrubby yarn,200 yards cream variegated
Lovey/Pillow: Each flower – 60 yards Bernat Blanket yarn for center, 100 yards Bernat Blanket yarn for petals. - Crochet Hook: I (5.5mm), J (6mm), M (9mm)
- Notions: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, stuffing (optional for pillow version)
- Measurement: one strand – 9” across; 2 strands – 10.25” across; blanket yarn – 15” across
Tips
- Numbers at the beginning of each line may refer to steps and not indicate number of rows.
- If you have any questions about this pattern please contact [email protected].
Directions – One Strand WW
1. With an I hook and black yarn (or desired color for flower center), start with a magic circle of 8 hdc sts (or preferred method for starting a circle of 8 hdc sts), pull closed and sl st to join. (8sts)
2. Ch 1, 2FPHDC around each post to end of round, sl st to join. (16sts)
3. Ch 1, *FPHDC around next post, 2FPHDC around next post*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (24sts)
4. Ch 1, *FPHDC around each of the next 2 posts, 2FPHDC around next post*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (32sts)
5. Ch 1, *FPHDC around each of the next 2 posts, 2FPHDC around next post*, repeat until 2 posts remain, FPHDC around each of the next 2 posts, sl st to join. (42sts)
6. Ch 1, *FPHDC around each of the next 5 posts, 2FPHDC around next post*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (49sts)
7. Ch 1, *sc 6, 2sc in next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (56sts)
8. Change yarn color (purple in main sample). Ch 1, *hdc 7, 2hdc in next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (63sts)
9. This step starts the petals. There will be 9 petals when complete.
*Ch 1, sc in the same st, sc 6.
Ch 1, turn, sc 7.
Ch 1, turn, sc 7.
Ch 1, turn, sc in the same st, sc in the next st, 2sc in the next st, sc in the next st, 2sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 2 sts. (9sts)
Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, hdc, dc 3, hdc, sc2tog. (7sts)
Do not turn. Ch 1, sc in the same st, sc 3 sts evenly down the side of the petal, sl st the last used st from the first row, sl st in the next st on the circle.* One petal complete.
Repeat until 8 petals are complete.
Ch 1, sc in the same st, sc 6.
Ch 1, turn, sc 7.
Ch 1, turn, sc 7.
Ch 1, turn, sc in the same st, sc in the next st, 2sc in the next st, sc in the next st, 2sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 2 sts. (9sts)
Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, hdc, dc 3, hdc, sc2tog. (7sts)
Do not turn. Ch 1, sc in the same st, sc 3 sts evenly down the side of the petal, sl st the last used st from the first row.
10. This step is worked around the outer edge of the cloth. **Working up the side of the next petal, sc 4 sts evenly, *ch 1, sl st in next st*, repeat across the top of the petal, sl st in each st down the side of the petal, sl st in the valley between the two petals.** Repeat for each petal. Sl st in first st to join. Finish off and weave in ends.
Directions – Lovey or Pillow
Made from Bernat Blanket yarn, this one is even bigger and is super squishy soft. I still need to finish my pillow. I will share pix when it is sewn together. I think I might even add a smiley face to this one.
1. With an M hook and one strand blanket yarn (yellow in sample), start with a magic circle of 8 sc sts (or preferred method for starting a circle of 8 sc sts), pull closed and sl st to join. (8sts)
2. Ch 1, 2sc in each st to end of round, sl st to join. (16sts)
3. Ch 1, *sc, 2sc in next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (24sts)
4. Ch 1, *sc 2, 2sc in next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (32sts)
5. Ch 1, *sc 2, 2sc in next st, repeat until 2 sts remain, sc 2, sl st to join. (42sts)
6. Ch 1, *sc 5, 2sc in next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (49sts)
7. Ch 1, *sc 6, 2sc in next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (56sts)
8. Change yarn colors (pink in sample). Ch 1, *hdc 7, 2hdc in next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (63sts)
9. This step starts the petals. There will be 9 petals when complete.
*Ch 1, sc in the same st, sc 6.
Ch 1, turn, sc 7.
Ch 1, turn, sc 7.
Ch 1, turn, sc in the same st, sc in the next st, 2sc in the next st, sc in the next st, 2sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 2 sts. (9sts)
Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, hdc, dc 3, hdc, sc2tog. (7sts)
Do not turn. Ch 1, sc in the same st, sc 3 sts evenly down the side of the petal, sl st the last used st from the first row, sl st in the next st on the circle.* One petal complete.
Repeat until 8 petals are complete.
Ch 1, sc in the same st, sc 6.
Ch 1, turn, sc 7.
Ch 1, turn, sc 7.
Ch 1, turn, sc in the same st, sc in the next st, 2sc in the next st, sc in the next st, 2sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 2 sts. (9sts)
Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, hdc, dc 3, hdc, sc2tog. (7sts)
Do not turn. Ch 1, sc in the same st, sc 3 sts evenly down the side of the petal, sl st the last used st from the first row.
Note: if making a pillow, create another flower to this point and stack the two layers. Work the next step through both layers, stuffing the pillow as you go.
10. This step is worked around the outer edge of the cloth. **Working up the side of the next petal, sc 4 sts evenly, *ch 1, sl st in next st*, repeat across the top of the petal, sl st in each st down the side of the petal, sl st in the valley between the two petals.** Repeat for each petal. Sl st in first st to join. Finish off and weave in ends.
