We have another classic and straightforward pattern here called the Herringbone Bath Mat. It uses the basic crochet stitches, including the front post double crochet and herringbone half double crochet.
Textured Front Post Dishcloth
I make this textured front post dishcloth often as a gift for my friends and for use in my own kitchen and bathroom. I like that the texture gives character to the appearance of the dishcloth in addition to a bit of scrubbing/ exfoliating action. This design would look great with any ombre or solid color cotton yarn. Materials: Lily Cotton Sugar n Cream, Key Lime Pie Ombre Crochet Stitches: chain, single crochet, double crochet, front post double crochet Time to create: 30-45 minutes
Straightforward Tea Cozy
This cozy begins with a circle that is turned into a rectangle. It has simple color changes to make large stripes. This is a good beginner's crochet pattern because it shows all of the steps and details for properly measuring and making an easy tea cozy.
Straightforward Tea Cozy from The Adventures of the Gingerbread Lady
Crochet Dino Bath Mitt Pattern
This bath mitt is sure to be a hit with dinosaur-lovers everywhere! This mitt is designed for kiddos, but is just big enough for an adult hand to fit in, as well. This pattern uses scrubby cotton, but can easily be switched out for your favorite cotton yarn.
Simple Shells Washcloth: Quick and Easy Textured Stitch Pattern
The Simple Shells Washcloth is made with alternating rows of solid stitches and groups of shells, creating a pretty surface for scrubbing anything you need in the bath and kitchen! This washcloth is worked in rows using chains and double crochet stitches. You can easily customize the stitch repeat in multiples of 5+2 (+2 for the turning chain), then work any odd multiple of rows. While you don't see the term shell in the specialty stitch and technique section of this pattern, the group of five double crochet stitches worked into one place is a shell. Either way of writing the instruction is correct, and we hope beginners enjoy the simplicity in this version (the stitch chart should help, too). THIS IS A GREAT PATTERN BECAUSE: Washcloths are fun projects to learn new crochet stitches (especially when you follow our crochet chart with the written instructions)! You can use these in the bath or kitchen (plus, they make great gifts)! This project works great with cotton yarns (just one skein or less)! You'll get to practice a lot of crochet skills: rows, stitch tension, stitch counting and recognition, shells (5 double crochet stitches into 1 space) , borders, gauge and size, finishing techniques and more!
