Vivid Washcloth by Joanne Fowler

Vivid Washcloth

Crochet
May 2026
Aran (8 wpi) ?
6 stitches and 6 rows = 4 inches
in V-st
4.5 mm
49 yards (45 m)
both US and UK
English
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A flexible, absorbent and eye-catching cloth that is fun and relaxing to make. It makes a great mat too or coaster in finer yarn.

Following the popularity of the Vivid Picnic and Winter Collections, the Vivid Washcloth continues the colourful fun featuring the alternating colours V-stitch pattern.

Work it up in a couple of bold contrast colours for a fun look or try a pair of similar shades for a subtle variegation It’s a perfect scrap yarn stash busting project or you can select shades that will add a seasonal touch to your décor or reflect the favourite shades of a gift recipient.

Enjoy making your cloth!

Sizes: One size with adjustment tips at end.

Tension: 6 htrV-sts x 6 rows = 10cm x 10cm / 4” x 4” measured over main patt rep

Working method: worked centre out in concentric rounds.

Finished measurements
a. Width: 15cm / 6”

Requirements
Yarnsmiths Cotton Aran; Aran/worsted weight: 80m (88 yd) per 50g skein; 100% cotton or similar (Sample worked in C1 Pale Lilac 4340 and C2 Aqua 4224)
C1: 25 m / 28 yd
C2: 20 m / 22 yd
4.5mm / US G+/7 crochet hook
Yarn needle and scissors
8 locking stich markers (optionally two different to the others to mark start of round in each shade)

This pattern is provided in both UK terminology and US terminology. Please be sure you are using a copy in your preferred terminology. I recommend that you read through the pattern before starting.

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A full video tutorial for this pattern can be viewed here https://youtu.be/QqBL0vZ7jTg