Free crochet pattern for how to crochet a washcloth that has a leprechaun hat using half double crochet corner to corner. Two sizes included!
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I’ve been on a washcloth kick this last month sharing my C2C Enamored Heart Washcloth, C2C Two Enamored Hearts Washcloth and now this leprechaun one (plus I have another heart one that did not get published).
This corner to corner pattern is worked in half double crochets, which allows for less space between each square which makes for a sturdier, more functional washcloth, but you still get the great texture of the corner to corner stitch pattern, and ease in creating the graphic.
If you’re new to corner to corner or need a refresher, I have a photo tutorial for C2C in HDC.
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Materials:
- 86 (110) Yards of Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn
- H8/5mm Crochet Hook
- Tapestry Needle
- Optional, Jewelry Pliers
Material Notes:
I only worked up the Small size. I used Crafters Secret Cotton in Yellow (4 yards) and Black (11 yards), and Lily Sugar n Cream in Green (28 yards) and Ecru (43 yards). The second yardage is estimated
Yarn Alternatives: WeCrochet Dishie, Bernat Handicrafter, Red Heart’s Smoothie, Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran, Rico Creative Cotton Aran.
Hook: For Lily Sugar n Cream, I used an H8/5mm crochet hook, and for Crafters Secret Cotton, I used an I9/5.5mm crochet hook.
Jewelry pliers are an excellent tool to use to help weave in ends, as cotton yarn can be quite tough on the fingers when weaving in with just fingers and a tapestry needle.
Time Spent:
- Small: 1 hour, 25 minutes
- Medium: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Measurements:
- Small: 7.75″ Square
- Medium: 9.13″ (or 1/8″) Square
Gauge:
7 Squares = 4 1/16″
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- HDC – Half Double Crochet (Photo Tutorial)
- SC – Single Crochet (Photo Tutorial)
- C2C – Corner to Corner (HDC Photo Tutorial)
Pattern Notes:
A box is comprised of three half double crochets.
This washcloth grows from the bottom right corner to the top left corner.
This pattern is written with colors and boxes only. If you would like more details on how to work the corner to corner technique, check out my Corner to Corner in Half Double Crochet Photo Tutorial.
For the border, you want to work your chain 1 loosely so the finished washcloth will lay flat. If you crochet tightly, I recommend going up one hook size for the border only, otherwise it will cup.
C2C Leprechaun Hat Washcloth Video Tutorial, Part 1:
C2C Leprechaun Hat Washcloth Video Tutorial, Part 2:
Leprechaun Hat Graph for Small Size:
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R1 – 2: Increase in White (2 Boxes)
R3: 1 White, 1 Green, 1 White (3 Boxes)
R4: 1 White, 2 Green, 1 White (4 Boxes)
R5: 1 White, 2 Green, 2 White (5 Boxes)
R6: 3 White, 2 Green, 1 White (6 Boxes)
R7: 1 White, 2 Green, 1 Black, 3 White (7 Boxes)
R8: 3 White, 2 Black, 2 Green, 1 White (8 Boxes)
R9: 1 White, 2 Green, 1 Yellow, 1 Black, 1 Green, 3 White (9 Boxes)
R10: 3 White, 2 Green, 2 Yellow, 2 Green, 1 White (10 Boxes)
R11: 1 White, 2 Green, 1 Yellow, 1 Black, 1 Yellow, 2 Green, 3 White (11 Boxes)
R12: 3 White, 3 Green, 2 Yellow, 1 Black, 2 Green, 1 White (12 Boxes)
R13: 1 White, 2 Green, 2 Black, 1 Yellow, 4 Green, 3 White (13 Boxes)
R14, Begin Decreasing: 2 White, 6 Green, 1 Black, 1 White, 1 Green, 1 White (12 Boxes)
R15: 3 White, 7 Green, 1 White (11 Boxes)
R16: 1 White, 6 Green, 3 White (10 Boxes)
R17: 3 White, 5 Green, 1 White (9 Boxes)
R18: 1 White, 4 Green, 3 White (8 Boxes)
R19: 3 White, 3 Green, 1 White (7 Boxes)
R20: 1 White, 2 Green, 3 White (6 Boxes)
R21: 3 White, 1 Green, 1 White (5 Boxes)
R22 – 25: Decrease in White to 1 Box.
Border: Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch). SC into the space between the boxes just under your current place, chain 1, (SC into the space in between the next 2 boxes, chain 1) 11x, SC into the corner stitch, chain 1, [(SC into the space in between the next 2 boxes, chain 1) 12x, SC into the corner stitch, chain 1] 3x. Join to the 1st SC.
Leprechaun Hat Graph for Medium Size:
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R1 – 3: Increase in White (3 Boxes)
R4: 1 White, 1 Green, 2 White (4 Boxes)
R5: 2 White, 2 Green, 1 White (5 Boxes)
R6: 2 White, 2 Green, 2 White (6 Boxes)
R7: 2 White, 2 Green, 3 White (7 Boxes)
R8: 3 White, 1 Black, 2 Green, 2 White (8 Boxes)
R9: 2 White, 2 Green, 2 Black, 3 White (9 Boxes)
R10: 3 White, 3 Black, 2 Green, 2 White (10 Boxes)
R11: 2 White, 2 Green, 1 Yellow, 2 Black, 1 Green, 3 White (11 Boxes)
R12: 3 White, 2 Green, 1 Black, 2 Yellow, 2 Green, 2 White (12 Boxes)
R13: 2 White, 2 Green, 1 Yellow, 1 Black, 1 Yellow, 3 Green, 3 White (13 Boxes)
R14: 3 White, 4 Green, 2 Yellow, 1 Black, 2 Green, 2 White (14 Boxes)
R15: 2 White, 2 Green, 2 Black, 1 Yellow, 5 Green, 3 White (15 Boxes)
R16, Begin Decreasing: 2 White, 6 Green, 3 Black, 2 Green, 1 White (14 Boxes)
R17: 1 White, 1 Green, 1 White, 2 Black, 6 Green, 2 White (13 Boxes)
R18: 2 White, 6 Green, 1 Black, 3 White (12 Boxes)
R19: 3 White, 6 Green, 2 White (11 Boxes)
R20: 2 White, 5 Green, 3 White (10 Boxes)
R21: 3 White, 4 Green, 2 White (9 Boxes)
R22: 2 White, 3 Green, 3 White (8 Boxes)
R23: 3 White, 2 Green, 2 White (7 Boxes)
R24: 2 White, 1 Green, 3 White (6 Boxes)
R25 – 29: Decrease in White to 1 Box.
Border: Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch). SC into the space between the boxes just under your current place, chain 1, (SC into the space in between the next 2 boxes, chain 1) 13x, SC into the corner stitch, chain 1, [(SC into the space in between the next 2 boxes, chain 1) 14x, SC into the corner stitch, chain 1] 3x. Join to the 1st SC.
Ends:
Use your crochet hook to pull all of your ends to the wrong side of the washcloth – technically, any side can be the right or wrong side because turning is done at the end of each row, I look to the first boxed worked to determine my right side. Weave in ends.
Please feel free to make and sell your own C2C Leprechaun Hat Washcloth using this pattern, but please DO NOT claim this pattern as your own nor should you sell my pattern, and DO NOT re-publish my photos as your own. DO NOT copy and paste my pattern anywhere, link to it instead.
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Verna says
Hard to believe it’s going to be March in a few days. Great idea for a holiday-themed washcloth.
Alexandra says
I’m running a little behind in replying to comments but as I read this, I look at your “going to be March” and I look down and see we’re already half way through! Time just flies by!
CraftAtticResources says
Great idea. I love holiday dishcloths and pot holders.
Alexandra says
Thanks! Me too! Changing out my home decor for the different seasons/holidays is my favorite thing!
Sara says
So cute
Alexandra says
Thanks, Sara!
Ronda Scroggins says
Fantastic addition! My NHS kids are making St. Pat cards for our local Nursing Home. It is so fun to celebrate each holiday.
Alexandra says
It really is! That warms my heart to hear about the cards!!
Ginny says
Another reason to learn this crochet. I have lots of relatives in Ireland.
Alexandra says
I think it’s meant to be. Hehe!
Linda at Mixed Kreations says
Super cute washcloth! Perfect for St. Patrick’s day. I do love crocheting my own dish rags. I will have to give this one a try.
Alexandra says
Thanks so much, Linda! Would love to see if you get a chance to make it.
Donna @ Modern on Monticello says
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Alexandra says
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