A hand crocheted, yellow hand puppet washcloth sits atop a woven tray. Behind the puppet is draped a teal hand crocheted blanket. Next to the lion hand puppet is baby wash and baby bum cream.

Three hand crocheted washcloth puppets are depicted laying on a wooden surface. From left to right there is an alligator, a lion, and an elephant.

Cotton Safari Washcloths

$5.00

The Cotton Safari Washcloths will add a touch of whimsy to your daily bath routine, or make a perfect gift for the little ones in your life. The charming alligator, lion, and elephant patterns are beginner-friendly with extensive photo and video tutorials.

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Difficulty

This is an EASY level pattern. A simple stitch pattern and basic shaping are used to make these washcloths

Finished Measurements

Washcloth height: 17 cm (6.5 inches)
Washcloth width: 14 cm (5.5 inches)

Yarn

You will need the following amounts of a DK/light weight (3) yarn for each washcloth

meters: 80
grams: 50

Sample was made using Knit and Crochet Essential yarn. Essential yarn is a 100% cotton, light weight (3) yarn that contains 156 meters (180 yards) per 100 grams (3.5 ounces). The following colors were used:

Lion: Golden Coast
Alligator: Rain Forrest
Elephant: Grey Dark

You will also need a small amount of black, white, and pink embroidery thread or thin cotton yarn.

Suggested Hook Sizes and Notions

4.25 mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Stitch markers

Techniques Used

The Cotton Safari Washcloths are created using a simple single crochet stitch pattern. There is minimal shaping and some seaming. The faces of the washcloths are created using embroidery, however, video tutorials are provided for all washcloth animals.