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Softest Cotton Washcloth + Bath Mat
Bring super-soft handmade pleasure to your everyday routines with our free Softest Cotton Washcloth + Bath Mat knitting pattern, knit (yes, this amazing fabric is actually knitted!) with our supremely cuddlesome new Witch Hazel yarn!
In this easy-as-pi pattern, you knit the circles from the center out using simple increases. Stop early for a washcloth or keep on going for a bathmat. The washcloth takes just one yarn ball and a few hours, or use 8 balls to create a 22-inch bath mat that your toes will get lost in!
100% incredibly soft Pima cotton, this yarn bursts with delicate, feathery strands. It is a joy to knit and creates a plush and fluffy fabric that gets even better when machine-washed and dried!
Make a 3-color set of Softest Cotton Washcloths with our Witch Hazel Bundles, each palette inspired by an evocative natural setting: Fjord’s moody blues, Dune’s sandy shades, and the delicate pinks and tans of Seashell. Pick a single color for a coordinating bath mat, and sink into the softest cotton ever!
The Softest Cotton Washcloth + Bath Mat pattern is a fabulous and fun way to experience our charismatic Witch Hazel yarn. Knit something that will make you smile every day!
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!
Pattern designed and written by Purl Soho designer, Gianna Mueller. See even more of Gianna’s work on her Instagram!
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Materials
To make one washcloth (bath mat), you’ll need…
- 1 (8) ball(s) of Purl Soho’s Witch Hazel, 100% Pima cotton yarn. Each ball of chunky/bulky-weight yarn is 48 yards/ 50 grams; approximately 45 (384) total yards required. We used Glacier Blue and Heirloom White for our bath mats and every color of Witch Hazel for our washcloths.
- Optional: US 8 (5 mm) double pointed needles, to begin project if you prefer not to use Magic Loop
- US 8 (5 mm), 24-inch circular knitting needles, whether you’re starting with double pointed needles or doing Magic Loop
- Bath Mat Only: US 8, 47- or 60-inch circular needles (NOTE: If you’re using Magic Loop, you can use just the 47- or 60-inch needles throughout, but they may be a bit unruly at the beginning of the project when you’re working only a few stitches!)
- Optional: A spare needle, one or two sizes larger, for binding off
- A stitch marker
And if you want to make a few color-coordinated washcloths, our Witch Hazel Bundles (NOTE: some bundles and colors are no longer available) include 3 colors of Witch Hazel and make 3 washcloths, or our 9-Color Bundle to make 9 washcloths!
FJORD: Glacier Blue, Pewter Gray, and Classic Denim
DUNE: Heirloom White, Beach Pebble, and Chamomile Yellow
SEASHELL: Pink Opal, Clay Pot, and Whole Wheat
GAUGE
14 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch, unblocked
NOTE: This is not the gauge of the finished project, but if you get this gauge for a flat swatch, your finished projects will end up roughly the right size!
SIZES
Washcloth (Bath Mat)
- Finished Diameter, Unlaundered: 8 (24) inches in diameter
- Finished Diameter, Machine Laundered: 7 (22) inches in diameter
NOTE: When you run Witch Hazel through the gentle cycle of a washing machine and dryer, it shrinks a little bit and also gets denser, softer, and even more amazing!
NOTE
MAGIC LOOP
Because these projects start at the center and double in stitches every time you work an Increase Round, we found it easiest to use the Magic Loop technique. As the pattern progresses, there will be enough stitches to easily fill up your needles so you’ll no longer need to use Magic Loop and can just work in the round.
For more help with Magic Loop, visit our tutorial here!
If you prefer to start on double pointed needles and switch to circular needles when you can, that’s fine, too!
PATTERN
Using a basic Long Tail Cast On, cast 9 stitches onto shorter circular needles, dividing the stitches between needles for Magic Loop (see Note). (Or if using double pointed needles, cast 9 stitches onto 3 needles and change to shorter circular needles when you have enough stitches to.)
Place marker and join for working in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.
Knit to end of round.
Increase Round: Knit front and back (kfb) into every stitch to end of round. [18 stitches]
Knit 3 rounds.
Repeat Increase Round. [36 stitches]
Knit 6 rounds.
Repeat Increase Round. [72 tstitches]
WASHCLOTH ONLY
Knit 8 rounds.
Go on to Finishing section below.
BATH MAT ONLY
NOTE: Change to longer needles when necessary.
Knit 12 rounds.
Repeat Increase Round. [144 stitches]
Knit 24 rounds.
Repeat Increase Round. [288 stitches]
Knit 16 rounds.
FINISHING
Bind off loosely knitwise, using a spare needle a size or two larger if necessary to ensure piece lays flat.
Weave in ends and gently machine wash and dry to shrink a bit (see Sizes section, above).
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.
More Yarns With Similar Fibers
- Shop cotton yarn (What helps cotton keep its cool? Learn all about this soft, natural fiber in our guide to cotton yarn!)
- Shop machine-washable yarn
- Shop plant-based yarn
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