OVC Designs

Whether you make new years resolutions or simply write down your intentions for the year, I would like to invite you to celebrate the new year with me and learn a few new crochet stitches!

Introducing the Crossroads Clusters Washcloth, the second pattern in my Crossroads Clusters Series. Yes, there is more Tunisian crochet coming to your inbox this year! 

Like my Crossroads Clusters Earrings pattern I released in December 2023, the Crossroads Clusters Washcloth is an advanced beginner crochet pattern that features the Linked Tunisian Simple Stitch. If you are not familiar with this stitch, you will find my Link Stitch Tutorial on my blog helpful as you crochet your Crossroads Clusters Washcloths.

Below is the free version of the Large Crossroads Clusters Washcloth with the single crochet border. You can also find the full Crossroads Clusters Washcloth pattern with both sizes and photo tutorial included in the paid pdf in my Ravelry store.

CROSSROADS CLUSTERS WASHCLOTH PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS

MATERIALS
Worsted weight cotton yarn
Yardage: 50-75 yards
5.5 mm hook
Scissors
Needle

ABBREVIATIONS
Ch(s)     Chain(s)
Dc      Double Crochet
Hdc      Half Double Crochet
Hdc Cluster  (See Special Stitches)
Linked TSS  (See Photo Tutorial)
Fsc      Foundation Single Crochet
Sc      Single Crochet
Sc3blo    (See Special Stitches)
Slst      Slip Stitch
St(s)      Stitch(es)
TSS      Tunisian Simple Stitch
Yo      Yarn over

PATTERN NOTES

• Advanced beginner
• Written in US crochet terms
• Gauge: Rows 1-4 of pattern and 10 sts = 2.5” x 2.5”
• Finished Size: 10” x 10”

BEFORE YOU START

• Pattern is worked in rows
• Ch 1 does not count as a stitch
• Ch 3 does count as a stitch
• A detailed photo tutorial of the linked Tunisian simple stitch is provided after pattern instructions.

SPECIAL STITCHES

• HDC Cluster – YO and insert your hook, YO and pull up a loop. YO and insert your hook into the next ch/st, YO and pull up a loop. YO and pull through all five loops on your hook.
• Sc3flo – Single crochet into the 3rd front loop (2nd horizontal bar down) of the hdc stitch only.

PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS

Ch 33 or alternatively fsc 32 and skip row 1, turn.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, turn. [32 sc]
Row 2: ch 3, (skip next st, dc next st, dc skipped st), repeat from across, dc last st, turn. [2 dc & 15 crossed dc]
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. [32 sc]
Row 4: ch 6, linked TSS in each st across, turn. [32 linked TSS]
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. [32 sc]
Row 6: Ch 1, hdc in 1st st, (hdc cluster, ch 1) repeat across, hdc last st, turn. [2 hdc, 15 hdc clusters]
Row 7: Ch 1, sc 1st st, (scf3lo, sc in ch st), repeat across, sc last st, turn. [15scf3lo, 17 sc]
Row 8: Repeat row 4.
Rows 9-11: Repeat rows 1-3 once.
Row 12: Repeat row 4.
Row 13: Repeat row 5.
Row 14: Repeat row 2.
Row 15: Repeat row 3.

Border Options
Do not fasten off and continue border.

Side 1: ch 1, sc in each st across, ch 2, rotate. [32 sc]
Side 2: sc evenly along the side, ch 2, rotate. [32 sc]
Side 3: sc in each st across, ch 2, rotate. [32 sc]
Side 4: sc evenly along the side, ch 2, join to beginning sc. [32 sc]
Fasten off. Weave in ends

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Until Next Time, Happy Yarning!

ETHY