Cozy Crochet Bean Stitch Washcloth — Easy Step-by-Step Pattern
This Crochet Bean Stitch Washcloth is a quick, practical project that pairs a soft, textured finish with a simple repeat — perfect for beginners and gift-making alike. The bean stitch produces a raised, pebble-like texture that feels lovely on the skin and elevates an everyday washcloth into a small handmade luxury.
You can use any yarn and hook you prefer to crochet the bean stitch. For this tutorial I’m using Debbie Bliss Dulcie yarn and a 5mm (H/8) crochet hook.
Stitches Used & Code (US Term)
- ch = chain
- YO = yarn over hook
- sk = skip
- st = stitch(es)
- REP = repeat
Notes:
- For the bean stitch you can start with an odd number of chains.
- This bean stitch pattern is a 1-row repeat (repeat Row 2 for the body of the cloth).
Crochet Bean Stitch Pattern
Row 1 (foundation row):
Step 1: Start with an odd number of chains. In this example I made 17 chains.
Step 2: Insert hook into the third chain from hook and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook).
Step 3: YO, insert hook into the same stitch and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook).
Step 4: YO, insert hook into the same stitch and pull up a loop (6 loops on hook).
Step 5: YO and pull through all 6 loops on the hook to form the bean stitch.
Step 6: Chain 1 to secure the stitch (see picture below).
To make the next bean stitch across the row: *sk the next chain, then work the bean stitch into the following chain (repeat Steps 2–6 above)*. Repeat from * to * across. With 17 starting chains you will have a total of 8 bean stitches across in this example (see picture below).
Row 2 (and all following rows): Turn, chain 1 (do not count as a stitch), *skip the first stitch (the chain that secured the previous bean stitch), and work a bean stitch into the next stitch following Steps 2–6 above*. Repeat from * to * across. This maintains the staggered textured pattern (see picture below).
Repeat Row 2 until the washcloth reaches your desired length. Finish by fastening off and weaving in ends. The textured bean stitch creates a squishy, absorbent surface that is ideal for a washcloth or dishcloth.
