A washcloth is an indispensable bath attribute. There are countless varieties, types and materials from which they are made. Any novice needlewoman can knit a washcloth toy for her child, or a bath washcloth from natural material (sisal twine) for her own use. Each family member should have a separate washcloth and change it at least once every three months. Self-knitting is a budget and practical solution. Crochet washcloth toys are made very quickly, and a creative approach will diversify their appearance and delight any child.
Materials for knitting washcloths and their features
Before you start knitting a washcloth, you should choose for yourself what material it will be made of. Natural ones do not last very long, as they are a favorable environment for the habitation and reproduction of pathogenic bacteria. Their service life is no more than 30 days.
The same cannot be said about synthetics - their service life is about 90 days. At the same time, everyone can choose the material according to their own discretion and preferences.
- Cotton or linen threads
They are perfect for children, sensitive or irritated skin, as cotton itself is a very delicate and soft material.
To improve blood circulation, linen washcloths are suitable.
- Polypropylene twine
Durable synthetic material, foams well. Perfect for knitting with elongated loops.
Easily removes sebum, sweat and dead skin cells.
For reference! You can also use twine made from natural materials (jute, linen).
- Sisal threads
For rough and hard skin. Used to make flat washcloths for massage.
- Viscose
An artificial fiber that produces very dense, high-quality and quite beautiful products.
- Acrylic threads
The reliability, durability and perception of this material are practically no different from viscose. It is just that different materials are used in production.
- Polyethylene bags
This method of using bags is environmentally friendly and utilitarian. Washcloths made from bags are perfect for sensitive and delicate skin.
Attention! This type of bath attribute is not suitable for the use of exfoliating agents.
- Textile bags, nylon (women's tights) and other
If you don't have yarn, you can try to create something from scrap materials. These could be old women's tights, used flour or sugar sacks, clotheslines, etc.
The knitting hook is selected directly for the thickness of the thread. You should not choose one with a sharp tip, since the threads are mostly multi-layered and will fluff up, so the hook should be smoothly rounded.
Master classes on knitting washcloth toys with a crochet hook
Having decided on the material, you can proceed to choosing what exactly you want to knit. It can be a cartoon character or just a mitten with eyes. The presented master classes describe simple knitting options that can be combined in the future, showing your own creativity.
Hedgehog washcloth crochet
To make a hedgehog sponge, you will need polypropylene thread. Although the toy looks very cute and attractive, it is rather hard to use. It can only be softened with a softer material, but then the shape will change and the overall strength of the accessory will be lost.
Step-by-step master class:
- First, you need to cast on a row of 32 air loops. After the last loop has been cast on, it needs to be connected to the first one. You should get a circle of loops.
- Now you need to create two rows by knitting SC (single crochet).
- After that, knit 30 rows, pulling out the loops, as in the picture below, so that the hedgehog turns out fluffy.
There's just a little bit left:
- The next step is knitting the muzzle. For this you will need white yarn. Repeat the simple column 5 times, then decrease by 4 loops in each subsequent row until there is one left. Cut the thread, secure and hide.
- For the eyes and nose you will need a thread and a needle, you can choose the color of your choice.
Note! You can make a berry with the same knitting, choosing the right color scheme. These washcloths look very beautiful, they can be presented as a gift, a souvenir.
Mouse-washcloth
The mouse is crocheted in a similar way to the hedgehog. The only thing that may differ is the material and density of the knitting. But this is at the discretion of the needlewoman.
You will also have to knit the ears separately in a circular stitch with one decreasing loop per row.
Washcloth Mitten-bunny
In order to start knitting toy mittens, it is better to try to knit a simple washcloth without additional accessories. The pattern is very simple and accessible even for the most inexperienced needlewomen. Also, at the very beginning, you can allow yourself not to knit the thumb, nothing serious will happen from this, but it will be faster to get the knitting hand.
Detailed knitting pattern using acrylic threads:
- You need to dial a chain of 30-35 air loops (you should focus on the circumference of the arm on which you are knitting), and connect the first and the last. You will get a circle of loops.
- Now you should knit in a circle using single crochets. On each next row you need to knit a lifting air loop.
- You should knit until the mitten reaches the desired size.
- To join the edges of the circular stitch, you will need to join them together using a single crochet.
This is the easiest way to knit a washcloth-mitten. After the main work is done. You can add accessories, knit the ears separately and knit the eyes, nose and muzzle.
The knitting option for a mitten with fingers is shown in the diagram below.
Owl washcloth crochet
A detailed description and instructions on how to crochet an owl washcloth are not needed in this case, since it completely repeats the stages of knitting the previous toy. The only thing is that instead of ears, you should knit eyes, as shown in the picture below.
In this case, the material used is blue and light blue polypropylene.
The entire toy is made from yarn over loops, a detailed description of which was given earlier.
Finding and learning how to crochet a cat, mouse, hedgehog, owl, etc. washcloth is not difficult in the vastness of the boarding school. But it is best to start with the simplest, then in the future the process will turn not into a tedious work, but into a fun and carefree process. And finally, after the washcloth is made, it should be soaked in boiling water for 10-12 minutes, then it will become much softer, more pleasant to the body and will be more willing to soap.
