Ingredients
- 1 ball of 100% cotton yarn, worsted weight, 2.5 ounces or about 120 yards
- 1 crochet hook, US size H-8, 5.0 mm
- 1 blunt yarn needle, 2 inches long
- 1 pair of yarn scissors, 4 inches long
- 4 locking stitch markers (optional)
- 1 clean hand towel, about 16 inches by 24 inches
- 1 small bowl, 2-quart capacity
Instructions
- Cover your table with a clean towel or a piece of scrap cardboard.
- Make a slip knot and place it on the crochet hook.
- Chain 30 stitches to make about 8 inches.
- Work the first row in single crochet, across the chain for 29 stitches.
- Chain 1 and turn the work.
- Work the next row in half double crochet through the back loop for 29 stitches.
- Chain 1 and turn, then work in single crochet through the back loop again for 29 stitches.
- Continue alternating rows of half double crochet and single crochet until you have 28 rows total.
- Finish with a single crochet row.
- Make the border: Chain 1 and single crochet evenly around all four sides, placing 3 single crochet stitches in each corner.
- Join the border with a slip stitch into the first single crochet.
- Cut the yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail, and pull it through the final loop.
- Weave in both yarn ends using the blunt yarn needle.
- Rinse the cloth in cool water, gently squeeze without twisting, and shape it into an 8-inch square on the clean towel.
- Let it air-dry for 1 to 2 hours before using.
Notes
Keep the crochet hook and scissors pointed away from your hand. Children can help from about age 8 with supervision. Keep loose craft materials away from children under 3 due to choking hazards.
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
