The Spider Stitch is a versatile textured stitch, perfect for making practical, absorbent items like washcloths and face scrubbies. This tutorial adapts the stitch to HDC (half double crochet) for extra softness and absorbency. Both projects are beginner-friendly, work up quickly, and create matching spa-ready pieces.
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About This Pattern
Materials & Tools
| Hook | 2.5mm Crochet Hook |
|---|---|
| Yarn Weight | 4 ply yarn |
| Fibre Type | Double Crochet (DK) Cotton Yarn |
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Pattern Instructions
Written Instructions
Skill Level: Easy / Beginner-Friendly
Finished Sizes:
- Washcloth: approx 28 × 28 cm (11 × 11 in)
- Scrubbie: approx 10 cm (4 in) diameter
- Yarn: 4 ply 100% cotton yarn
- Hook: 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch marker (optional)
You’ll learn:
- How to work the Spider Stitch with HDC
- Step-by-step washcloth instructions with a neat border
- How to make a small, circular face scrubbie
- Tips for tension, finishing, and care
Quick Stitch Guide
All stitch instructions are available in both US Crochet Terminology and UK Crochet Terminology, making it easy to follow along using the terms you are most familiar with.
If you are new to any of the stitches used in this pattern, we recommend reviewing the relevant stitch guide before starting. Each guide includes step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and stitch terminology conversions where applicable.
Take your time, practice any unfamiliar stitches, and most importantly—enjoy the process of creating your blanket one row at a time.
UK : -
AFR : -
UK : ch-sp - chain space
AFR : Ks sp - Kettingsteek spasie
1. Make a slip knot on the hook.
2. Yarn over (yo).
3. Pull yarn through the loop on the hook. → 1 ch made.
4. Repeat for desired number of chains.
UK : htr - half treble crochet
AFR : hlb - Halwe Langbeentjie / Half Lang Been / half-dubblehekel
1. Yarn over.
2. Insert hook into next stitch and pull up a loop (3 loops).
3. Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops.
UK : v st - V-stitch
AFR : Vst - V steek (lb,ks,lb)
1. Work dc, ch1, dc into same stitch/space.
2. Skip per pattern and repeat; creates an open V motif.
Pattern Reference
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Part 1 : Spider Stitch Washcloth Crochet Pattern
Materials
- 4 ply cotton yarn (~40–45 g)
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle, scissors
- Stitch marker (optional)
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- hdc = half double crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- sp = space
- rep = repeat
Foundation
1. Chain 37 (2 × 18 repeats + 1).
2. Row 1: HDC in the 2nd chain from hook. *Skip 1 chain, (hdc, ch 1, hdc) in next chain.* Repeat 18 times. End with HDC in last chain. Turn.
Rows 2–30
1. Chain 1, turn (does not count as a stitch).
2. *(HDC, ch 1, HDC) into the ch-1 space of the previous row’s spider.*
3. Repeat across, ending with HDC in top of last row-end HDC.
4. Repeat until you have 30 rows.
Border : Round 1
1. Join yarn at any corner if fastened off.
2. Work 2 HDC into each ch-1 space along top and bottom edges.
3. Along sides, work 1 HDC into each row-end HDC (30 stitches per side).
4. Corners: *(HDC, ch 1, HDC)* to allow turning.
5. Join with sl st to start.
Border : Rounds 2–7
1. Chain 1, turn.
2. Work 1 HDC into every HDC around.
3. Corners: *(HDC, ch 1, HDC)* in each corner.
4. Join each round with sl st.
5. Repeat 6 rounds.
Finishing
1. Fasten off.
2. Weave in ends.
3. Lightly block to a square approx 28 × 28 cm.
Part 2 : Spider Stitch Face Scrubbie
Materials
- Same 4 ply cotton yarn
- 2.5 mm hook
Round 1:
Magic ring, 6 HDC, join with sl st
Round 2:
Chain 1
*(HDC, ch 1, HDC) in each stitch around*, join — 6 V-units
Round 3 Increase:
Chain 1
2 V-units in each ch-1 space, join 12 V-units
Round 4 Even Round:
Chain 1
*(HDC, ch 1, HDC) in each ch-1 space*, join
Round 5 Increase:
Chain 1
2 V-units in each ch-1 space, join 12 V-units
Round 6 : Even Round:
Chain 1
*(HDC, ch 1, HDC) in each ch-1 space*, join
Round 7 : Increase:
Chain 1
2 V-units in each ch-1 space, join — 12 V-units
Round 8 : Finishing off round:
Chain 1
1 HDC in each HDC and ch-1 space, join
Finishing
1. Fasten off.
2. Weave in ends.
3. Optional: lightly block to flatten.
Crochet Tips for washcloths and scrubbies
- Keep tension even for both washcloth and scrubbie.
- Cotton yarn absorbs water well and softens with washing.
- Add a hanging loop: chain 10 in a corner for the washcloth.
- Make sets for gifting or spa kits.
Care Tips for washcloths and scrubbies
- Machine wash cold (30°C)
- Lay flat to dry
- Avoid fabric softener for maximum absorbency
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