Free Pattern: Mini Simple Square Cloths

I’ve always made washcloths 6-8″ so when I was given a few little mini cloths I thought “those are cute…. what do I do with them?”. Well, I ended up using them for a TON of things. These little 4.5″ cloths are great for removing make up, dishes, little piggies, even coasters. I found so many uses that I decided to make my own.

Since they are a quick little project I decided they would be great for beginners to learn and practice stitches. I like beginners to have something they can finish in one or two sittings and come away with something they can use. Each of these cloths focus on a different basic st: sc (single crochet), hdc (half double crochet), dc (double crochet).

Mini Simple Square Cloths Patterns

Each cloth below focuses on one basic crochet stitch. All of the cloths are finished with a border of sc sts.

Materials and Details

Yarn: 30 yards 100% cotton per cloth. Sample yarn: Peaches & Creme Stripey Green Stripes
Crochet Hook: I (5.5mm)
Misc: Yarn needle
Measurement: 4.5″ square (or close)

SC/Single Crochet Cloth Directions

With an H hook and cotton yarn, ch 15, sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (14sts)
Ch 1, turn, sc in the same st and in each st across.
Repeat the previous row for an additional 12 rows (14 total from starting edge).
This step is worked around the outer edge of the cloth. Ch 1, do not turn, sc in the same st, sc 12 sts evenly spaced down the side of the cloth. (sc, ch 1, sc) in the first st of the beginning row, sc in each st across until 1 st remains, (sc, ch 1, sc) in the last st. Sc 12 sts evenly spaced up the side of the cloth. (sc, ch 1, sc) in the first st of the last row, sc in each st across. Sl st in the first st to join. Finish off and weave in ends.

HDC/Half Double Crochet Cloth Directions

With an H hook and cotton yarn, ch 15, sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (14sts)
Ch 1, turn, hdc in the same st and in each st across.
Repeat the previous row for an additional 12 rows (14 total from starting edge).
This step is worked around the outer edge of the cloth. Ch 1, do not turn, sc in the same st, sc 12 sts evenly spaced down the side of the cloth. (sc, ch 1, sc) in the first st of the beginning row, sc in each st across until 1 st remains, (sc, ch 1, sc) in the last st. Sc 12 sts evenly spaced up the side of the cloth. (sc, ch 1, sc) in the first st of the last row, sc in each st across. Sl st in the first st to join. Finish off and weave in ends.

DC/Double Crochet Cloth Directions

With an H hook and cotton yarn, ch 15, sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (14sts)
Ch 2, turn, dc in the same st and in each st across.
Repeat the previous row for an additional 12 rows (14 total from starting edge).
This step is worked around the outer edge of the cloth. Ch 1, do not turn, sc in the same st, sc 12 sts evenly spaced down the side of the cloth. (sc, ch 1, sc) in the first st of the beginning row, sc in each st across until 1 st remains, (sc, ch 1, sc) in the last st. Sc 12 sts evenly spaced up the side of the cloth. (sc, ch 1, sc) in the first st of the last row, sc in each st across. Sl st in the first st to join. Finish off and weave in ends.