Dreamy Flower Face Cloths: Free Crochet Pattern
Introduction
These Dreamy Flower Face Cloths are the sweetest little addition to any skincare routine. Each one is a flat, round flower motif with a soft white center and six rounded pastel yellow petals, measuring about 4 inches across. They are quick enough to finish in a single sitting, which makes them a lovely first project for anyone new to working in the round. Worked in smooth cotton, the cloth feels gentle on skin and holds up beautifully to daily cleansing and repeated washing.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Worsted weight (4) cotton yarn, approximately 30 yards total per cloth: 15 yards white (Color A) and 15 yards pastel yellow (Color B).
- Hook: 5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
- Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends, scissors, and a stitch marker (optional, for marking the start of the round).
- Finished size: Approximately 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter.
Abbreviations
- MR: Magic ring — an adjustable loop used to begin working in the round.
- sc: Single crochet.
- dc: Double crochet.
- ch: Chain.
- sl st: Slip stitch.
- inc: Increase — work 2 single crochet stitches into the same stitch.
- st(s): Stitch(es).
- Rnd: Round.
Gauge
16 stitches and 16 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm) in single crochet. To check, crochet a small swatch in the round and measure across the middle; if your stitches are larger than this, try a smaller hook so your cloth finishes at about 4 inches.
Tips Before You Start
- Work the center in continuous rounds without joining, so use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round to keep your place.
- Keep your tension even and fairly snug — loose single crochet makes a floppy center that won't lie flat.
- Count your stitches at the end of each round; the center must reach exactly 30 stitches before you begin the petals.
- When you join Color B, leave a 4-inch tail so it is easy to weave in securely later.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Center (Color A)
Rnd 1: Make a magic ring, work 6 sc into the ring (6 sts).
Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12 sts).
Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6 (18 sts).
Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24 sts).
Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30 sts).
Fasten off Color A and weave in the starting tail.
Petals (Color B)
Join Color B with a sl st in any stitch of Rnd 5.
Petal 1: Ch 3, work 3 dc in the same st, ch 3, sl st in the same st. Skip the next 4 sts, then sl st in the next st.
Petals 2–6: Repeat the petal sequence 5 more times, working each petal into the stitch you just slip stitched into, then skipping 4 sts and slip stitching into the next (6 petals total).
After the sixth petal, fasten off Color B.
Assembly and Finishing
There is no seaming — each cloth is a single flat piece. Weave in all remaining ends on the wrong side, running each tail through a few stitches in two directions so it stays secure through washing. Gently shape the petals with your fingers, then block by misting lightly with water and pinning flat to dry, or press with a warm iron over a damp cloth. Avoid stretching the center while blocking.
Pro Tips and Variations
- Make a set in different pastel shades for a coordinated spa gift, tied with a ribbon.
- Add a hanging loop by working ch 10 and a sl st into the same stitch after the final petal.
- Use a smaller hook (4.0 mm) for a denser, more exfoliating texture, or a larger hook (5.5 mm) for a softer, airier cloth.
