Crosshatch Bath Set: Crochet Bath Mitt and Washcloth

Since the first baths of Crete, built for the legendary King Minos, there has been something luxurious about bathing. It's not just a hop in the shower to clean or energize, it's personal time surrounded by the warmth of fragrant, soft water. And while most of us aren't Cleopatra bathing in milk, we want to treat ourselves like royalty for at least those few moments in our day.

Whether for a gift to a loved one or as a treat for yourself, this bath set will set the stage for luxuriating. The washcloth is created with a crosshatch texture that is gently exfoliating, and the wrap of the bath mitt around the hand is thick and perfect for using with your favorite shower gels.

This pattern set is written with the beginning crocheter in mind, so it doesn't use abbreviations. This makes it a perfect starter project for beginners, while yielding a set that's beautiful enough to please advanced crocheters.

Materials

Approximately 3 ounces of yarn (see pattern notes)
Size H/8-5.00 MM Hook

Finished Size

Washcloth - 7" x 7"
Bath Mitt - Fits most adult hands size S-L

Pattern Notes

For a softer washcloth, stick with yarns like Caron Simply Soft. Regular worsted weight yarns like Red Heart Super Saver have a stiffer, more substantial feel and are great for exfoliating. Lion Brand Chenille is washable and all luxury. All 3 of these choices are medium/worsted weight yarns and will work without changes to the pattern.

Crochet Bath Set

Crochet Washcloth Body

Row 1: Chain 28 loosely; work 2 double crochet in the 3rd chain from the hook, skip the next 3 chains, single crochet in the next chain, *chain 3, double crochet in the next 3 chains, skip the next 3 chains, single crochet in the next chain. Repeat from * across.
Row 2: Chain 3, turn; work 2 double crochet in the first single crochet, *skip next 3 double crochet, single crochet in the top of the next ch-3 space, chain 3, double crochet in the next 2 chains and in the next single crochet. Repeat from * across to the last 3 stitches. Skip next 2 double crochet, single crochet in the top of the turning chain.
Rows 3-10: Repeat row 2.

Fasten off and weave in the yarn ends.

Crochet Washcloth Edging