Whisker Wash Mitt Free Pattern

Introducing the Whisker Wash Mitt: A Purr-fectly Adorable Crochet Project

Are you ready to add a touch of whimsy to your daily self-care routine? This charming crochet wash mitt, shaped like a cute cat's face, is the perfect quick project for beginners and seasoned crafters alike. Not only is it a functional exfoliating accessory for your shower or bath, but it also makes a delightful handmade gift for cat lovers. Using simple single crochet stitches worked in the round, you'll create a textured, cozy mitt that’s as fun to make as it is to use. Let's dive into this free pattern and get your hooks ready!

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather your supplies. This project is wonderfully portable and requires minimal materials:

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn (e.g., Lily Sugar'n Cream) in a Main Color (MC) for the body and ears. A contrasting color (CC) is needed for the embroidered whiskers. Cotton is essential here as it provides the perfect exfoliating texture and is durable when wet.
• Crochet Hook: Size H/8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook.
• Notions: A stitch marker (to track your rounds), a yarn needle for weaving in ends and sewing, and scissors.
• Gauge: 14 sc x 16 rows = 4 inches. Note: Gauge is not critical for this project, but it is important to keep your stitches tight so the mitt is dense and effective for exfoliating.

Step-by-Step Instructions

This mitt is worked in continuous rounds (a spiral) from the bottom up. Place a stitch marker at the beginning of each round to keep your place. Let's get started!

Mitt Body (Worked in MC)

Round 1: Make a magic ring. Ch 1, work 6 single crochet (sc) into the ring. Pull the tail tight to close the circle. (6 stitches)

Round 2: Work 2 sc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)

Round 3: *Sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. (18 stitches)

Round 4: *Sc in the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. (24 stitches)

Round 5: *Sc in the next 3 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. (30 stitches)

Round 6: *Sc in the next 4 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. (36 stitches)

Rounds 7-12: Sc in each stitch around. (36 stitches) This creates the main body of the mitt.

Round 13: *Sc in the next 4 stitches, sc2tog (single crochet 2 together)*; repeat from * to * around. (30 stitches)

Round 14: Sc in each stitch around. (30 stitches)

Round 15: *Sc in the next 3 stitches, sc2tog*; repeat from * to * around. (24 stitches)

Round 16: Sc in each stitch around. (24 stitches)

Round 17: *Sc in the next 2 stitches, sc2tog*; repeat from * to * around. (18 stitches)

Round 18: Sc in each stitch around. (18 stitches)

Round 19: *Sc in the next stitch, sc2tog*; repeat from * to * around. (12 stitches)

Round 20: Sc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail (about 12 inches). Thread the tail onto a yarn needle. Weave the needle through the front loops only of the remaining 12 stitches. Pull the tail tight to cinch the bottom closed. Weave in the end securely.

Ears (Make 2, in MC)

Row 1: Chain (ch) 5. Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. (4 stitches)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc2tog, sc2tog. (2 stitches)

Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc2tog. (1 stitch)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Position the ears on the top corners of the closed end of the mitt (the side opposite the opening). Sew them on securely so they stick up like cat ears. Weave in the ends.

Whiskers (Embroider with CC)

Using the contrasting color (CC) yarn and a yarn needle, you will embroider three whiskers on each side of the mitt's "face."

1. Start from the inside of the mitt (the side that will be against your hand) and bring the needle out on the front (the side used for washing).
2. Make a straight stitch about 1/2 inch long, radiating outward from the center of the face.
3. Bring the needle back in and out to create the next stitch, repeating until you have three whiskers per side.
4. Weave in all ends securely.

Finishing Touches

Turn the mitt right side out. The open end is where you insert your hand, and the closed end with the ears is the top. To use, slip your hand inside and use the textured cotton surface to lather and exfoliate. Enjoy your adorable, handmade Whisker Wash Mitt!