I put together this beginner washcloth series as a way for crochet beginners to practice the basics, but also come away with something valuable.

By crocheting the Basic Shell Stitch Crochet Washcloth, you will learn a few different things. First and foremost, you will be practicing the single and double crochets. You will also learn how to create a double crochet shell, which is a very popular stitch for obvious reasons. Finally, you will learn how to create a simple single crochet border!

For this pattern, you will need any medium weight cotton yarn. I used Scrubbie Smoothie by Red Heart in White. You will also need a 5mm crochet hook.