Sampler Washcloth Tunisian Crochet Pattern

Practice three basic Tunisian crochet stitches with this free sampler washcloth pattern! Featuring alternating sections of Tunisian simple stitch, knit stitch, and reverse stitch, this textured washcloth is a fun way to build your skills while making something useful for your home.

Made with soft cotton yarn, the finished washcloth is great for everyday use, as a facial washcloth, or as a thoughtful handmade gift. It also makes a lovely addition to a baby gift basket.

If you’re new to Tunisian crochet, my Learn Tunisian Crochet in a Week series is a great place to start. You’ll also find links to the individual stitch tutorials in the pattern below.

Tunisian Crochet Sampler Washcloth – Free Pattern

Pattern Details

• Skill level: Confident beginner familiar with basic Tunisian crochet
• Yarn: Worsted-weight cotton yarn
• Hook: 6 mm (US J-10) Tunisian crochet hook
• Construction: Worked flat in rows using Tunisian simple stitch, knit stitch, and reverse stitch
• Design: Textured sampler featuring alternating stitch sections

Materials

• Approximately 35–40 yd (32–37 m) of worsted-weight cotton yarn, such as Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton or Lily Sugar’n Cream
• 6 mm (US J-10) Tunisian crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Blocking mat and rustproof pins, optional

Tunisian Crochet Abbreviations

• Ch – Chain
• Tks – Tunisian knit stitch
• Trs – Tunisian reverse stitch
• Tss – Tunisian simple stitch
• Yo – Yarn over

You can also refer to my Tunisian Crochet Abbreviations and Symbols guide.

Pattern Notes

• The washcloth is worked flat using Tunisian simple stitch, Tunisian knit stitch, and Tunisian reverse stitch.
• The loop already on your hook counts as the first stitch of each forward pass.
• Work the last stitch through both end loops of the previous row.
• Each forward pass should end with 20 loops on the hook.
• Use a basic return pass throughout: Yarn over and draw through 1 loop, then *yarn over and draw through 2 loops; repeat from * across.

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How to Crochet the Tunisian Sampler Washcloth

Ch 20.

Row 1 (Setup Row): Starting in the second chain from the hook, insert your hook through the back ridge of each chain and pull up a loop, keeping all loops on your hook — 20 loops total, including the loop already on your hook. Work a basic return pass.

Rows 2 through 5: Tss across — 20 sts.

Row 6: Work Tss in next 3 sts, Tks in next 6 sts, Trs in next 6 sts, Tss in last 4 sts — 20 sts.

Rows 7 through 11: Repeat Row 6.

Row 12: Work Tss in next 3 sts, Trs in next 6 sts, Tks in next 6 sts, Tss in last 4 sts — 20 sts.

Rows 13 through 17: Repeat Row 12.

Rows 18 through 20: Tss across — 20 sts.

Bind off and weave in ends.

Block if desired. See How to Block Knit and Crochet Items.

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