I think you are the best instructor on UA-cam ! Easy to follow, take your time to explain, and methodical . Really, really helps. I used to crochet and then just got away from it. I have been watching other videos before I found you ,and all are way to fast for a newbie. I was wondering if you could show how to do the small round face scrubbers sometime.
ABSOLUTELY!!! And thank you so much! I will be posting regularly this year so if you haven't already you may want to consider subscribing and hit the bell to be notified when I post :) XO
You’re the only crocheter I’ve found on UA-cam that uses their finger to loop around the hook instead of the hook around the wool. That’s exactly how I crochet I was beginning to think I was the only one . 👏🏻👏🏻😁
I finally discovered a washcloth lesson that was not only precise but very clear and simple especially being my first time. You are my new virtual online teacher 😂
🎀 Your hands are beautiful 🎀 Thank you for explaining why I had 24 loops and not 25... NOBODY... in all the videos I have watched have addressed that. As far as worsted yarn... great for exfoliating dry skin. Love your work.
I am a very BASIC beginner. This is a very good video! Your voice is clear. You talk the student through each stitch as your illustrate it. You repeat very slowly and then you repeat again. Thank you very much.
S Devine, just a word of advice. when making a washcloth the best yarn to use is a yarn that is 100% cotton. It's washes well and holds up to being machine washed and dried. Have fun with it! You'll enjoy it! Good luck! :)
Thanks so much! Yes I agree with Bethany - cotton is your best choice to hold up acrylic is just my choice - and for a beginner I find it much easier to work with. The cotton I have available to me tends to get strandy (for lack of a better word) and is hard to work with as it unwinds.
Pretty Darn Adorable Crochet Tutorials, I totally understand the strandy thing with cotton. I guess I just thought acrylic doesn't absorb very well. But since I've never used acrylic for washcloths, after reading some of your comments here, I'm gonna try one. :) Thank you for the reply and great video. Awesome for learning!
I know it is a washcloth and not a dishcloth, but you never know who is watching and will misunderstand. That is why I thought I would throw in the disclaimer about acrylic yarns in the kitchen just in case someone thinks this might be useable in the kitchen as well. Check out www.knitting-warehouse.com for yarns. Fabulous choices there. Also the major stores like Hobby Lobby, Joanns and so forth, all have websites you can order yarn from as well. I live far from any stores so ordering yarn online is a blessing for me! Hobby Lobby makes a cotton yarn called I love this cotton that is so soft and easy to work with. Hope you try some soon!! One of these days I will get brave and post my crocheted dishcloth pattern.
I was thinking the same thing. I've been crocheting for a long time and I've only used cotton for anything like washcloths or towels.. You need cotton to soak up the water. Acrylic will not soak up anything. It's a plastic yarn. Please just know cotton is the only way to go
I have always worked in the first chain to help me keep the edges really crisp and straight, my OCD gets the best of me in crochet and so I always stitch this way no matter the pattern.
Thank you, this video has really helped me. I made it as a gift for my mum and the ribbon you used to keep it folded is a really pretty touch. Thank you! :)
I have not crocheted since I was still in elementary school (I am 79), and I just wanted to make my own scrubbier and dishcloths. I practiced making your dishcloth along with your video, and I am anxious to make some "for real." Thank you very much for your video!
Wow! I crochet and I came across your video for the first time. I am very impressed by your instructions. If I was a beginner this video is one I would want to watch. I have saved your link so that I am able to send new beginners to your website..... Thank you so much for a clear and understandable tutorial.
She is so soothing to listen to. Did anyone else notice that she uses her left finger to loop the yarn around the hook instead of twisting the hook to grab the yarn 🧶. It sort of had my OCD going crazy but she seems so sweet and if it works for her than what does it matter?
I may try making a washcloth with synthetic yarn now! But I definitely like you should mention that you like to make yours with acrylic instead of cotton just to avoid confusion, especially for beginners because nothing is more frustrating when you’re just starting out than having a project not turn out the way you thought it would and 100% Cotton definitely gives you a different feel when wet!
You do the best tutorials that I’ve seen in the 10 years ago, or so, that I’ve been crocheting! I could have saved myself a lot of trouble if I had found you earlier! Question, I crochet tight so my corners curl too. Is the wash cloth going to straighten out once it’s washed?
Wow, thank you! When you say corners do you actually mean the edge of the washcloth? Yes as you use it the fibres will soften and become more relaxed. Let me know how you make out :)
In the video u mentioned a video about how to fix ur work if u drop or add stitches was wondering if this video is still to be made as it would be very helpful x
Acrylic is a plastic which doesn't absorb water. This makes it great for scrubbing. I have an acrylic granny circle that I use to scrub dishes and one in the bathroom for scrubbing my face and skin to get those icky dead skin cells off. The acrylic yarns are gentle enough not to scratch your dishes or be to hard on your skin. For drying dishes, the counter top or my hands in the bathroom I have cotton wash clothes that I have made. So for determining what type of yarn you use just ask yourself, "Will it do what I need it to do?"
Well, thank you! A few things about the acrylic it’s not as absorbent. I keep them reserved for the bathroom really because I like the feeling on my skin when I’m in the shower a little bit softer and I find that the colour doesn’t fade as much but my stepmom uses acrylic in the kitchen and seems to wear up well. Hope you enjoy the video.
This is so frustrating for me this is the second video I have watched trying to pick up on this stitch and for some reason I just cannot get it. This is so crazy. I have completed intermediate projects and for some reason I just cannot get this. It's very scary. I guess I will go and knit my washcloths. I have actually had better luck in the past knitting my washcloths than I have crocheting them. That's just odd. I guess everything is not for everybody. But this is a great video thanks for your instruction.
hELLO, YOU MENTIONED ITS HARD TO AVOID NEEDING TO BLOCK. i A..oops capa . anyway, Is that because your using acrylic rather than cotton? Or due to your tension. I thought it best to use cotton/ cotton poly blend. Ive never had a wascloth curl. Interested for educational purposes. Thank You
This was so helpful! I still ended up with a pyramid lolol, but It is not bright enough in here to count stitches. What is this stitch called? Thank you!
If it is a pyramid you are dropping stitches mostly when you start each row. Try just using a stitch marker to mark the last stitch of each row so you know exactly where to work. This is single crochet stitch :)
Pretty Darn Adorable Crochet Tutorials Thank you! Lolol I can’t believe back then I didn’t know it was called a single crochet stitch! I just got my stitch markers in the mail after a snafu with shipping. Thanks again!
I'm a little confused...if you are working in only the "back loops" of a single crochet, wouldn't you only work under 1 leg of the "V" and not go under both legs of the "V" of the single crochet? Thank you for your video!
With this project can I use this pattern using a red heart yarn acrylic? It looks like your using red heart yarn acrylic in this video right? I love your work !!!!!!🌻💕👌
Thank you so much! Yes this is acrylic. Red heart would be great. Some don’t like acrylic for cloths I love it because it generally lasts longer IMO than cotton. Have fun and thanks for being here !
El algodón es más absorbente, tienes razón: uso el paño en el baño principalmente donde la absorción no es tan importante; el paño de cocina, sí, es algodón, seguro. gracias por estar aquí xo
I’m sorry I’m not sure what you mean. Do you want me to make it larger if that is it yes just continue to add row but you will end up with a rectangle. If you want the whole thing larger, just chain more at the beginning, and then crochet rows until it’s the size you want
Ldiane Smith 100% cotton for any dish cloth or wash cloth. Water absorbs better using 100% cotton. I use a 5.0mm hook. I only watched to the second row. It's single crochets which is fine for a true beginner learning the single crochet stitch.
Do the ends current like that for good or do you have to block them I don't care for the curl I don't understand if you would I would appreciate a reply thank you I like your work
I think you are the best instructor on UA-cam ! Easy to follow, take your time to explain, and methodical . Really, really helps. I used to crochet and then just got away from it. I have been watching other videos before I found you ,and all are way to fast for a newbie. I was wondering if you could show how to do the small round face scrubbers sometime.
ABSOLUTELY!!! And thank you so much! I will be posting regularly this year so if you haven't already you may want to consider subscribing and hit the bell to be notified when I post :) XO
Yep! I did subscribe ,and hit the notify me every time button. Love your channel !
Ev S
If its to fast you can slow it down to a crawl .
You’re the only crocheter I’ve found on UA-cam that uses their finger to loop around the hook instead of the hook around the wool.
That’s exactly how I crochet I was beginning to think I was the only one . 👏🏻👏🏻😁
Vix Walsh I also use my finger to loop the thread. 😊
Well, it is a little bit unnecessarily tiring your left hand and arm though :)
I finally discovered a washcloth lesson that was not only precise but very clear and simple especially being my first time. You are my new virtual online teacher 😂
WOW thank you so much! I am so happy you found it helpful and thank you for joining me here! xo
🎀 Your hands are beautiful 🎀 Thank you for explaining why I had 24 loops and not 25... NOBODY... in all the videos I have watched have addressed that. As far as worsted yarn... great for exfoliating dry skin. Love your work.
Thanks Beth :) I'm glad you found some good information in the video!
I am a very BASIC beginner. This is a very good video! Your voice is clear. You talk the student through each stitch as your illustrate it. You repeat very slowly and then you repeat again. Thank you very much.
S Devine, just a word of advice. when making a washcloth the best yarn to use is a yarn that is 100% cotton. It's washes well and holds up to being machine washed and dried. Have fun with it! You'll enjoy it! Good luck! :)
Thanks so much! Yes I agree with Bethany - cotton is your best choice to hold up acrylic is just my choice - and for a beginner I find it much easier to work with. The cotton I have available to me tends to get strandy (for lack of a better word) and is hard to work with as it unwinds.
Pretty Darn Adorable Crochet Tutorials, I totally understand the strandy thing with cotton. I guess I just thought acrylic doesn't absorb very well. But since I've never used acrylic for washcloths, after reading some of your comments here, I'm gonna try one. :) Thank you for the reply and great video. Awesome for learning!
very nice ilike it. imight make some for gifts
I know it is a washcloth and not a dishcloth, but you never know who is watching and will misunderstand. That is why I thought I would throw in the disclaimer about acrylic yarns in the kitchen just in case someone thinks this might be useable in the kitchen as well. Check out www.knitting-warehouse.com for yarns. Fabulous choices there. Also the major stores like Hobby Lobby, Joanns and so forth, all have websites you can order yarn from as well. I live far from any stores so ordering yarn online is a blessing for me! Hobby Lobby makes a cotton yarn called I love this cotton that is so soft and easy to work with. Hope you try some soon!! One of these days I will get brave and post my crocheted dishcloth pattern.
I have recently been introduced to wash cloth and been told to use Cotton! Am glad I can also use acrylic yarn. Thank you so much
use Cotton
Cotton is definitely softer then acrylic.
I was thinking the same thing. I've been crocheting for a long time and I've only used cotton for anything like washcloths or towels.. You need cotton to soak up the water. Acrylic will not soak up anything. It's a plastic yarn. Please just know cotton is the only way to go
Use cotton!
You are the best instrutor...you take your time, go slowly while explaining.very easy to follow!!! Thank yo u!!!
I have always worked in the first chain to help me keep the edges really crisp and straight, my OCD gets the best of me in crochet and so I always stitch this way no matter the pattern.
Thank you, this video has really helped me. I made it as a gift for my mum and the ribbon you used to keep it folded is a really pretty touch. Thank you! :)
I have not crocheted since I was still in elementary school (I am 79), and I just wanted to make my own scrubbier and dishcloths. I practiced making your dishcloth along with your video, and I am anxious to make some "for real." Thank you very much for your video!
Wonderful! You are very welcome!
this is cute... but I highly recommend using a 100% cotton yarn for washcloths. They wash well and soft on skin.
Yes I do too - I just like acrylic for having my bath :) Happy Holiday!
Thank you this information is very important because once this gets wet & washed it gets ugly.
Wow! I crochet and I came across your video for the first time. I am very impressed by your instructions. If I was a beginner this video is one I would want to watch. I have saved your link so that I am able to send new beginners to your website..... Thank you so much for a clear and understandable tutorial.
Thank you Bridget that is so kind of you!
BEST HOW TO VIDEO ON CROCHET I'VE SEEN...THANK YOU FOR MAKING IT SO EAS Y TO UNDERSTAND
WOW Lisa thank you so much!!! I will be posting on a regular basis this year so if you haven't already you might want to consider subscribing :) XO
Happy to find you as your final product is more refined than some beginner videos.❣
Thank you so much 🙂
Great teaching for beginners. Loved the video. TY so much for sharing your skills.
I like the way you break it down ,thank you I have started with no skills to now finishing my first wash cloth ❤
You’re welcome 😊
This is my very first project. I watched several beginner tutorials and this is the best one and easiest to follow. 😀👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
That makes me so happy!!! Please be sure to let me know what other videos could help you! xo
Pretty Darn Adorable Crochet Tutorials aww thanks. I’m just working on my tension. Mine isn’t very smooth yet. Lol
+Casey Keene the hardest thing as a beginner just get to keep your hand relaxed. I also like going up a hook size depending on what you are making :)
Pretty Darn Adorable Crochet Tutorials Thanks. that’s a great tip!
very easy to follow along with you . very good teacher voice loud and clear . love it thanks for sharing 😊
Thank yo so much :)
Thanks so much Celeste!
Thank you, during thes Cora a time we really have to keep busy so I learn crochet !
She is so soothing to listen to. Did anyone else notice that she uses her left finger to loop the yarn around the hook instead of twisting the hook to grab the yarn 🧶. It sort of had my OCD going crazy but she seems so sweet and if it works for her than what does it matter?
Great tutorial! I have tried doing single stitch pieces before but never really understood the stitch counts until you talked about them
So glad yo found it helpful!
Wonderful instructions......thanks so much
Hello there, Just came across your video and I love it that you explained everything so well. Thank you
Thank you ;) Glad it was helpful!
I may try making a washcloth with synthetic yarn now! But I definitely like you should mention that you like to make yours with acrylic instead of cotton just to avoid confusion, especially for beginners because nothing is more frustrating when you’re just starting out than having a project not turn out the way you thought it would and 100% Cotton definitely gives you a different feel when wet!
You do the best tutorials that I’ve seen in the 10 years ago, or so, that I’ve been crocheting! I could have saved myself a lot of trouble if I had found you earlier! Question, I crochet tight so my corners curl too. Is the wash cloth going to straighten out once it’s washed?
Wow, thank you! When you say corners do you actually mean the edge of the washcloth? Yes as you use it the fibres will soften and become more relaxed.
Let me know how you make out :)
Thank you for the tutorial. It was easy to follow and I am going to work several up, Thanks
In the video u mentioned a video about how to fix ur work if u drop or add stitches was wondering if this video is still to be made as it would be very helpful x
Best video for beginners thank you so much this helped so much :)
I’m so glad. Thank you!
It’s hypnotic when you made your chain 💞
Great job explaining for me as a beginner, especially counting which to me was the most confusing. Thanks.
For a washcloth why are you not using 100% cotton yarn?
Just personal choice i like the acrylic to use for a washcloth and the cotton for dishcloth
Acrylic is a plastic which doesn't absorb water. This makes it great for scrubbing. I have an acrylic granny circle that I use to scrub dishes and one in the bathroom for scrubbing my face and skin to get those icky dead skin cells off. The acrylic yarns are gentle enough not to scratch your dishes or be to hard on your skin. For drying dishes, the counter top or my hands in the bathroom I have cotton wash clothes that I have made. So for determining what type of yarn you use just ask yourself, "Will it do what I need it to do?"
I agree...cotton only for washcloths and dishcloths! Video too slow!!! See ya!
Ok...I was going to ask that....maybe she's just using that yarn for an example.
@@micheletemple2403 she did say for beginners n first crocheters.
Excellent tutorial......best teacher. Please make another project.
Aww thank you Lynda - gearing up to make a few more very soon!
I have never seen washcloths done with acrylic yarn nice ...
Well, thank you! A few things about the acrylic it’s not as absorbent. I keep them reserved for the bathroom really because I like the feeling on my skin when I’m in the shower a little bit softer and I find that the colour doesn’t fade as much but my stepmom uses acrylic in the kitchen and seems to wear up well. Hope you enjoy the video.
Thanks for sharing your tutorial it was very easy to follow a long will be seeing what other tutorials 🥰😊
So lovely to hear! I hope you find lots that you love making xo
Thank you are a great teacher.
Thanks so much Jan that means so much to me. xo
Great instructions, thank you!
You are so welcome!
Very nice ! Why don't you pull the yarn from the end of the skein comes out easier than unwrapping? Just curious 😊 You do lovely and even crocheting.
I love this pattern
I'm so glad - thank you for watching!
Thank you for this tutorial. Where can I find the pattern and a photo of this washcloth?
It can be found on my blog here :) prettydarnadorable.com/2016/09/14/beginner-crochet-pattern/
great teaching. I have been crocheting two yrs and do pretty well everything. I am wondering if u will do some more advanced videos?
Sure anything in particular you would like ?
Thank you!
This is so frustrating for me this is the second video I have watched trying to pick up on this stitch and for some reason I just cannot get it. This is so crazy. I have completed intermediate projects and for some reason I just cannot get this. It's very scary. I guess I will go and knit my washcloths. I have actually had better luck in the past knitting my washcloths than I have crocheting them. That's just odd. I guess everything is not for everybody. But this is a great video thanks for your instruction.
I hope you keep trying - crochet is not always easy to pick up but once you do it is so worth it. xo
Pretty Darn Adorable Crochet Tutorials I absolutely agree.
Thanks .
Thank you for the clear informative video. I love your frog tape measure! Where did you get it?
Fabricland I am in Canada :)
One more question - if we prefer to use cotton yarn, what size hook and how many stitches would we cast on? Thank you.
Hi Mary, you can go ahead and make exactly the same with cotton yarn :)
Thank you for this excellent video! How many chain stitches do I start with if I want to make a 9x9 washcloth?
HI Jill it would really depend on your gauge - let me know if you would like a video showing how to do this!
hELLO, YOU MENTIONED ITS HARD TO AVOID NEEDING TO BLOCK. i A..oops capa . anyway, Is that because your using acrylic rather than cotton? Or due to your tension. I thought it best to use cotton/ cotton poly blend. Ive never had a wascloth curl. Interested for educational purposes. Thank You
This was so helpful! I still ended up with a pyramid lolol, but It is not bright enough in here to count stitches. What is this stitch called? Thank you!
If it is a pyramid you are dropping stitches mostly when you start each row. Try just using a stitch marker to mark the last stitch of each row so you know exactly where to work.
This is single crochet stitch :)
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Thank you! Lolol I can’t believe back then I didn’t know it was called a single crochet stitch! I just got my stitch markers in the mail after a snafu with shipping. Thanks again!
I have always used Cotton as it last longer with continuous washing.
What cotton do you use? The ones I have tried get stained so easily they look and smell gross :(. I'm willing to give anything a try to avoid that!
Love your tutorial. Very good job!!! :-)
Thanks so much :) Just uploaded another for a cute little cup cozy :)
Nice work!
Thank you :)
What brand of worsted yarn do you prefer to use? Thanks
I'm a little confused...if you are working in only the "back loops" of a single crochet, wouldn't you only work under 1 leg of the "V" and not go under both legs of the "V" of the single crochet? Thank you for your video!
HI there, which row are you on?
With this project can I use this pattern using a red heart yarn acrylic? It looks like your using red heart yarn acrylic in this video right? I love your work !!!!!!🌻💕👌
Thank you so much! Yes this is acrylic. Red heart would be great. Some don’t like acrylic for cloths I love it because it generally lasts longer IMO than cotton. Have fun and thanks for being here !
Can I use red heart yarn acrylic yarn? To do this washcloth. Not 100% cotton right?
@@prettydarnadorable thanks we’ll going to make A lot of washcloth with acrylic I love your work your amazing!!!!💕👌😊
@@blairheiner6413 correct I use 100% acrylic 80% of the time for my dish and washcloths 🙂
@@blairheiner6413 thanks you. Have fun. You should give my other dishcloth a try too it is beautiful. Well heading to bed. Have a great night. 😴
So you have a pattern for half double crochet making hot pads?
That sounds like something I could definitely do! I have been working on one that has a texture but perhaps something more basic to start!
In the first row are you skipping every other chain as you go?
No be sure to work in every chain :)
Hola. Bonito día. No sería mejor en algodón porque es más absorbente?
El algodón es más absorbente, tienes razón: uso el paño en el baño principalmente donde la absorción no es tan importante; el paño de cocina, sí, es algodón, seguro. gracias por estar aquí xo
Can I used arylic for this pattern? Blair
Yes for sure!
Can you add on to a single dish cloth
I’m sorry I’m not sure what you mean. Do you want me to make it larger if that is it yes just continue to add row but you will end up with a rectangle. If you want the whole thing larger, just chain more at the beginning, and then crochet rows until it’s the size you want
For sure you can join two together :)
How would you do that
Nice thank you so much
My pleasure :)
Cotton yarn?
Cotton is great especially for the kitchen 😊
I am a beginner, does it have to be worsted cotton or cotton? and whats the difference? Thank you.
Ldiane Smith 100% cotton for any dish cloth or wash cloth. Water absorbs better using 100% cotton. I use a 5.0mm hook. I only watched to the second row. It's single crochets which is fine for a true beginner learning the single crochet stitch.
Cotton for sure I prefer for dishcloths. For my washcloths I like the softness of acrylic :)
so I can use this pattern for a acrylic 100% cotton yarn red heart? Blair
YES absolutely !
I thought you were making Washcloths? Is that Cotton ?
What is a Worchester weight yarn
Victoria Kuhn worsted weight yarn. It’s the thickness of the yarn
Your the best :) Thanks so much for getting this one for me! XO
how to use the cloth
You called it back loop it’s not the back loop if it was a back loop you would put you needle down th centre of the V and only pick up the one strand
Do the ends current like that for good or do you have to block them I don't care for the curl I don't understand if you would I would appreciate a reply thank you I like your work
Victoria Kuhn hi there No you don't have to block. I crochet quite lose. If you find yours curling may want to loosen your tension a bit :)
Thank you so much I've watched a lot and still didn't get it
I appreciate your good explication, considering my native language is Spanish
Eres tan bienvenido que me alegra que lo hayas encontrado útil.
Also what is the name of this stitch?
Liz Hamer I believe all she is doing here is repeating the single crochet stitch over and over for 33 rows.
Thanks for answering this one for me! Yes you are absolutely right :) Just sc. xo
What is a wash cloth?
Same as a dishcloth accept this one is for your body 😉
@@prettydarnadorable Something like a lufa then. Thanks.
Please don’t use acrylic yarn for washcloths
Noooooo..... Cotton maybe even sport weight cotton. No yarn :-(
Cotton is what should be used for washcloths not this stuff!!!!
On pom
Should've used cotton👍