Notes from the designer, Catherine Wingate:
This is a thick, nubby cloth. Because this stitch (Astrakan, also known as Trinity) makes a bobbled-like surface, the washcloth is good for after-jogging showers or anytime that someone wants a more invigorating shower or bath experience…or in a sauna. Note: If you use 100% cotton yarn, and it’s not preshrunk, make a larger version to allow for the post-washing shrinkage…or this could become a trivet. Linen or hemp yarns would also work well, just allow for shrinkage.

Materials:
Cotton or cotton-blend yarn worsted weight
or
sport-weight used double
US 9-11 needles

Variation provided to make a Scrubby Soap Sack.