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Fluffy Washcloth + Mitt
Soft as can be and full of feel-good fun… Our free Fluffy Washcloth + Mitt pattern is a little joy to knit in Witch Hazel, our 100% Pima cotton yarn that starts fluffy and gets even fluffier after a trip through the wash. With 12 new colors making a splash, Witch Hazel’s palette now includes more soothing neutrals, spa-inspired blues, and playful pastels!
Decide whether you’d like to knit a super easy washcloth worked flat, or an almost-as-easy bath mitt knit in the round, with just a bit of shaping to help it hug your hand. Both patterns are simple garter stitch, both take just one ball of Witch Hazel and a couple hours to knit, and both are the kind of small, satisfying project you’ll want to make (and give!) again and again.
Witch Hazel is a supremely soft, delightfully plush bulky-weight yarn made with 100% Pima cotton. Delicate strands bloom from a braided core, creating a texture that’s airy on the needles and wonderfully cushy in your hands. And the magic doesn’t stop there! Machine washing and drying densifies the fabric without losing its loft… It’s cotton like you’ve never felt before!
Now available in 21 appealing shades, Witch Hazel’s palette ranges from sweet and serene to bold and earthy. Each one is available on its own or in one of our 3-ball Witch Hazel Bundles. Choose from 7 artfully coordinated trios, perfect for knitting a matching set, or dive into our big 9-color bundle for a rainbow of bathtime play!
Whether you’re gifting a bundle to a fellow knitter or making a cheerful stack of washcloths and mitts for a housewarming gift or baby shower, a set of Fluffy Washcloths + Mitts will bring a burst of care, color, and cottony joy!
Yarn lovers, if you adore the yarn used in this project, you’ll love exploring all of our other yarn collections! Discover over 55 thoughtfully designed yarns in nearly every natural fiber and in every spectacular color you can imagine. Only available here at Purl Soho’s online yarn store, where every skein is created with care and your creativity in mind!
Originally designed Whitney Van Nes, updated by Purl Soho designer, Gianna Mueller. Click here to see even more of Gianna’s designs!
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Materials
WASHCLOTH
- 1 ball of Purl Soho’s Witch Hazel, 100% Pima cotton yarn. Each ball of this chunky/bulky-weight yarn is 48 yards/ 50 grams; approximately 45 total yards required.
- US 10 (6 mm) straight or 24-inch circular knitting needles
- If using straight needles: Two US 8 double pointed needles for I-cord
MITT
- 1 ball of Purl Soho’s Witch Hazel, 100% Pima cotton yarn. Each ball of this chunky/bulky-weight yarn is 48 yards/ 50 grams; approximately 35 total yards required.
- A set of US 10 (6 mm) double-pointed needles or 32-inch circular knitting needles for Magic Loop
- Stitch markers, including one unique
Our Witch Hazel Bundles include 3 colors of Witch Hazel and make 3 Washcloths, or Mitts, or a combination of both, and our 9-Color Bundle makes 9 pieces! We knit our samples in all 7 palettes of the 3-Color Bundle (NOTE: Some colors and bundles are no longer available)…
- SEASHELL: Pink Opal, Clay Pot, Whole Wheat
- HAY LOFT: Heirloom White, Sand Castle, Chamomile Yellow
- SHORELINE: Glacier Blue, Blue Yonder, Classic Denim
- EUCALYPTUS: Soft Jade, Soft Viridian, Pewter Gray
- OYSTER: Alpine Dawn, Autumn Hellebore, Beach Pebble
- PEAR TREE: Green Tea, Pistachio Green, Yellow Lime
- SPICE TEA: Peach Macaron, Fall Oak, Mesa Brown
GAUGE
10½ stitches = 4 inches in garter stitches, unlaundered
NOTE: The row gauge in this pattern is not listed because you are simply knitting to a specific length. Any row gauge will do, as long as your stitch gauge is correct!
SIZES
WASHCLOTH
- Finished Dimensions, Unlaundered: Approximately 7¾ x 7¾ inches
- Finished Dimensions, Laundered: Approximately 6½ x 6½ inches
MITT
- Finished Dimensions, Unlaundered: Approximately 7¾ inches in circumference x 8 inches in length
- Finished Dimensions, Laundered: Approximately 6½ inches in circumference x 6¾ inches in length
NOTES
CSD (Centered Single Decrease)
NOTE: Visit our Centered Single Decrease Tutorial for more help with this technique.
Slip 2 stitches knitwise, one at a time. Insert left needle into front of two slipped stitches, knit them together. Next, insert, from front to back, the left needle into the second of the stitches you just knit together (the one in back), and place it onto the left needle ready to be worked, then insert the right needle into the next two stitches on the left needle (the next stitch on left needle and stitch you just picked up) and knit them together. [1 stitch decreased]
WASHCLOTH PATTERN
Cast on 22 stitches. We used a basic Long Tail Cast On.
Knit every row for 7¾ inches, or until piece is square.
Bind-Off Row: Bind off knitwise until 2 stitches remain (1 on right needle and 1 on left), k1.
MAKE I-CORD
Using same circular needles, or if using straight needles, switching to two double pointed needles, knit a 3-inch I-cord.
Last Row: Pass first stitch over second.
Cut yarn and securely weave tail into base of I-cord, creating a loop.
FINISH
Weave in the ends and wet block by hand to keep Washcloth as is, or machine launder it for a denser, fluffier fabric! (Ours are machine laundered.)
MITT PATTERN
Cast 22 stitches onto double pointed needles. We used a basic Long Tail Cast On.
NOTE: Prefer to use Magic Loop? Distribute the stitches equally between the two ends of your circular needles instead. For more help with Magic Loop, visit our tutorial here!
Place a unique marker and join for working in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.
Round 1: Purl to end of round.
Round 2: Knit to end of round.
Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 until piece measures approximately 5 inches from cast-on edge, ending with Round 2.
SHAPE TOP
Set-Up Round: P11, place marker, purl to end of round.
Round 1: Make 1 Centered Single Decrease (CSD, see Notes), knit to next marker, slip marker, CSD, knit to end of round. [2 stitches decreased]
Round 2: Purl to end of round.
Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 five more times. [10 stitches remain]
Cut yarn and thread tail onto a tapestry needle. Thread tail through remaining stitches. Pull taut and bring tail to inside of Mitt to weave in.
FINISH
Weave in the ends and wet block by hand to keep Mitt as is, or machine launder it for a denser, fluffier fabric! (Ours are machine laundered.)
Learn About Witch Hazel + All Our Beautiful Yarns
We designed this project to highlight the delightful sprouty-ness of Witch Hazel (yes, this fabric is indeed knitted!). This yarn brings not only whimsy and charisma but also an incredibly soft and cushy feeling. A uniquely textured chunky/bulky-weight yarn, it is 100% super soft Pima cotton and an absolute joy to knit!
More Free Knitting Patterns
- Be sure to explore our growing collection of Witch Hazel knitting patterns and cast on!
More Chunky/Bulky-Weight Yarns
- Shop our collection of chunky/bulky-weight yarn
- If you want to use a different yarn, be sure to take the time to get the correct gauge. Need help? Check our All About Gauge Tutorial, our Yarn Substitution article, and our Complete Guide To Yarn for lots of helpful information.
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