Around the Corner Mitered Square Crochet Washcloth Pattern

Your favorite waschloth pattern is right around the corner with the Around the Corner mitered square crochet washcloth. Build a square outwards from a starting corner, then wrap it in a simple border. Optional surface crochet adds an extra finishing touch. Mix and match colors as desired for a washcloth that’s uniquely yours!

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I designed this washcloth for the 2024 washcloth of the Month CAL. This year-long event is hosted by Rhondda from Oombawka Designs and Amy from The Stitchin Mommy. Follow along for 3 new washcloth patterns every month! The other two patterns this month are the V-stitch Washcloth by Rhondda and the Ribbed Single Crochet Washcloth by Amy.

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Lion Brand 24/7 Yarn

For my washcloth, I chose Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton yarn from my stash. Lion Brand had previously given me this yarn for other projects. This soft, durable, mercerized cotton yarn is my go-to for home decor items like washcloths and coasters.

It comes in a wide palette of colors from soft pastels to bright, bold jewel tones, and everything inbetween. I chose an autumn combination of 158R Goldenrod, 133 Tangerine, 172H Grass, and 122D Taupe.

Fun With Mitered Squares

Mitered squares can become building blocks for larger patterns. In the Modular Mitered Pillow, 2 different, 2-color mitered squares are combined in a variety of arrangements.

Modular Mitered Pillow - a free crochet pattern on Stitches n Scraps

Mitered Crochet Rectangles too!

Mitered crochet is not just for squares! Try mitered rectangles for a fun pair of Mitered Mitts. This pattern works particularly well with self-striping yarns.

Mitered Mitts - a free pattern on StitchesNScraps.com

Around the Corner Washcloth

Yarn weight and project level images source: Craft Yarn Council

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Materials

Yarn: 85 yds Lion Brand – 100% acrylic, worsted-weight yarn (257 yds / 3.5 oz / 100 g per skein). Sample shown in:
- 9 yds 172H Grass
- 12 yds 158R Goldenrod
- 24 yds 133 Tangerine
Hook: Size H / 5 mm crochet hook or size needed to match gauge
Notions:
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle

Project Level

Easy: Basic stitches in rows. single crochet edging round. Optional surface crochet.

Size

9″ square.

Gauge

Use pattern for gauge swatch: Rows 1-5 should measure approximately 3″ square. Gauge is not critical for this pattern as it can be made to any size. Any changes to gauge or size will affect amount of yarn needed.

Abbreviations used

This pattern uses US terms.

ch = chain
dc = double crochet
rnd = round
RS = right side
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
sp = space
st(s) = stitch(es)
WS = wrong side

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Instructions

Change colors as desired throughout pattern.

Square

Row 1: Ch 4, (dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in 4th ch from hook (3 skipped chs count as dc). (4 dc, 1 ch-1 sp)

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc throughout), dc in next st, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch-1 sp, dc in each of last 2 sts. (8 dc, 1 ch-1 sp)

Row 3: Ch 3, dc in each st to ch-1 sp, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch-1 sp, dc in each remaining st across. (12 dc, 1 ch-1 sp)

Rows 4-14: [Rep Row 3] 11 times. (56 dc, 1 ch-1 sp)

Work should now measure 8.5″ square. To adjust size, work more or fewer repeats of row 3. Each row adds 4 dc to st count. Last row worked will be a WS row.

Border

Edging Rnd (RS): Ch 1, sc in each st to ch-1 sp, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-1 sp, sc in each st across, ch 2, working in sides of rows, 2 sc in each row to corner, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-1 sp at base of Row 1, 2 sc in each row to beginning corner, ch 2, join with sl st in first st. Fasten off. (60 sc, 1 ch-1 sp)

Surface Crochet (optional)

A round of surface crochet hides bottoms of edging sts for a neater finish.

With RS up and holding working yarn under washcloth, insert hook at base of 2nd st after any ch-2 sp of Edging Rnd, pull up a loop, [sl st in base of each st to next ch-2 sp, sk ch-2 sp, sk next st] 4 times, sl st in base of same st as beginning of rnd. Fasten off.

Finishing

Wash and block. Weave in ends.

Around the Corner Washcloth Chart

Chart does not show optional surface crochet.

Double crochet mitered square chart — Click image to expand

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