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.
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Three hand crocheted animal puppets sit atop a children's toy shelf. From left to right there is an elephant, a lion, and an alligator.

Cotton Safari Washcloths

$4.00

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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Cotton Safari Washcloths

$4.00

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.