Forked Half Double Crochet Washcloth – Free Crochet Pattern

Welcome to the 2024 Washcloth of the Month CAL!

Rhondda and I are so excited to bring you 36 fun and functional washcloths this year! For my May washcloth contribution, I have this quick and easy washcloth that takes less than an hour to crochet and makes for a great gift! Scroll down to check out the FREE crochet pattern for the Forked Half Double Crochet Washcloth. And for a limited time only, get a FREE PDF version of this pattern from my Ravelry shop! I hope you enjoy it! Happy Crocheting!

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Make sure to visit the other Washcloth posts from this month’s CAL: 
Click here to see Rhondda’s May Pattern: Herringbone Double Crochet Stitch Washcloth

Click here to see the Crochet V-Stitch Washcloth from Sandra Stitches

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Forked Half Double Crochet Washcloth

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Materials:

• Approximately 46-177 yds of Category 4 Medium Weight Cotton Yarn; I used Knit Picks Dishie* yarn in the Begonia colorway
• Size I 5.5mm Furls Streamline Gemini Zodiac Pollux Crochet Hook*
• Yarn Needle* for weaving ends
• Scissors*

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Skill Level:

Easy

Abbreviations:

ch – chain
hdc – half double crochet
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
sp – space
st(s) – stitch(es)
() – indicates stitch counts
* – indicates instructions to be repeated

Gauge:

12 stitches & 6 rows = 4″ (in pattern stitch)

Finished SizeS:

• 6″ x 6″
• 9” x 9”
• 12” x 12”

Notes:

• This pattern is written in US terms.
• Sizing will vary depending on how tightly or loosely you crochet. If you would like to keep the sizing the same, please check your gauge before starting this project.

Special Stitches:

Forked Half Double Crochet (forked hdc) 

• Yarn over, insert hook into designated stitch
• Yarn over, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook)
• Yarn over, insert hook into next st
• Yarn over, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook)
• Yarn over, pull through 3 loops
• Yarn over, pull through remaining 3 loops

Photo Tutorial:

Ch 21

Row 1: Yarn over and insert hook into the 3rd ch from hook, pull up a loop (you should have 3 loops on your hook)

Row 1 cont’d: yarn over, insert hook into the next st, yarn over, pull up a loop (you should have 5 loops on your hook)

Row 1 cont’d: yarn over, pull through 3 loops (you should have 3 loops left on your hook)

Row 1 cont’d: yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on hook.

Row 1 cont’d: Yarn over and insert hook into the same st as the last forked hdc st just made, pull up a loop (you should have 3 loops on your hook)

Row 1 cont’d: yarn over, insert hook into next st, pull up a loop (you should have 5 loops on your hook)

Row 1 cont’d: yarn over, pull through 3 loops (you should have 3 loops on your hook)

Row 1 cont’d: Yarn over, pull through all 3 loops on hook.

Row 1 cont’d: work the forked hdc sts across until there is one st remaining,

Row 1 cont’d: 1 dc into the last st, turn.

Row 2: Ch 3

Row 2 cont’d: begin working a forked hdc by yarning over and inserting the hook into the top of the dc from last row, yarn over, pull up a loop.

Row 2 cont’d: yarn over, insert hook into the next st, yarn over, pull up a loop.

Row 2 cont’d: yarn over, pull through 3 loops

Row 2 cont’d: yarn over, pull through the remaining 3 loops.

Row 2 cont’d: worked the forked hdc sts across,

Row 2 cont’d: work 1 dc into the turning ch, turn.

Rows 3-9: Repeat Row 2

Written Instructions:

6″ Dishcloth

Ch 21
Row 1: Work 1 forked hdc into the 3rd & 4th ch from hook, *work 1 forked hdc into the same st as previous forked hdc and the next st; Repeat from * across until there is one st remaining, 1 dc into the last st, turn. (19 sts)
Row 2: Ch 3, work 1 forked hdc into the top of the dc from previous row and into the next st, *work 1 forked hdc into the same st as previous forked hdc and into the next st; Repeat from * across, 1 dc into the turning ch, turn. (19 sts)
Rows 3-9: Repeat Row 2

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9″ Dishcloth:

Ch 31
Row 1: Work 1 forked hdc into the 3rd & 4th ch from hook, *work 1 forked hdc into the same st as previous forked hdc and the next st; Repeat from * across until there is one st remaining, 1 dc into the last st, turn. (29 sts)
Row 2: Ch 3, work 1 forked hdc into the top of the dc from previous row and into the next st, *work 1 forked hdc into the same st as previous forked hdc and into the next st; Repeat from * across, 1 dc into the turning ch, turn. (29 sts)
Rows 3-13: Repeat Row 2

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12″ Dishcloth:

Ch 41
Row 1: Work 1 forked hdc into the 3rd & 4th ch from hook, *work 1 forked hdc into the same st as previous forked hdc and the next st; Repeat from * across until there is one st remaining, 1 dc into the last st, turn. (39 sts)
Row 2: Ch 3, work 1 forked hdc into the top of the dc from previous row and into the next st, *work 1 forked hdc into the same st as previous forked hdc and into the next st; Repeat from * across, 1 dc into the turning ch, turn. (39 sts)
Rows 3-18: Repeat Row 2

Finish:

• Fasten off, weave ends.
• (Optional) You can add a simple border by joining your yarn with a sl st into any stitch, sc evenly around placing 3 sc sts into each corner, join in beginning sc with an invisible join. Fasten off, weave ends.

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