Free Ambrosia Crochet Washcloth Pattern with Lacy Border

Discover the Ambrosia free crochet washcloth pattern with a delicate lacy border. Made with soft cotton yarn, this easy pattern creates elegant washcloths perfect for spa gift sets, Mother’s Day, or craft fairs. A fan-favorite design that’s simple to make and beautiful to gift!

I’m so excited to finally share my Ambrosia free crochet washcloth pattern with you! This gorgeous pattern has been a best-seller and a fan favorite at The Crochet Village since I released it years ago.

It’s a pretty crochet washcloth with a lacy border you’ll love to crochet, use, sell, and gift. It’s wonderfully soft, easy to make, and finished with a charming lacy border that adds just the right touch of elegance.

This pattern has become my go-to for quick, beautiful handmade gifts. When I need something special for Mother’s Day, birthdays, or Christmas, I crochet three small washcloths and one matching towel, add a lovely bar of handmade soap, wrap everything with a ribbon, and instantly have a charming crochet spa gift set that everyone loves.

Best Yarn for Soft, Elegant Crochet Washcloths

Made with soft cotton yarn, these washcloths are not only practical for everyday use but also feel wonderful against your skin. For the best results, I recommend using a soft worsted-weight cotton yarn. Try to avoid stiff cotton yarns like Lily Sugar’n Cream, as the lacy border doesn’t drape as nicely and the finished washcloth may feel a bit firm.

For my Ambrosia washcloth, I used I Love This Cotton yarn from Hobby Lobby, and I couldn’t be happier with it! It’s incredibly soft and comes in a stunning selection of colors. If you’re looking for more options, Paintbox Cotton Aran is another fantastic choice—it offers great quality and a beautiful color range to match any style.

In this blog, you’ll find everything you need to make your Ambrosia washcloth. The matching towel is available in the paid version only, which also includes printable wraps for easy gifting. These are the kind of handmade pieces you’ll feel proud to gift, sell at craft fairs, or include in thoughtful handmade spa sets.

Free Crochet Washcloth Pattern – Start Here

Recommended yarn:🧶 I Love This Cotton Yarn, #4 Worsted weight cotton yarn. Colors shown:

1. Warm Blush
2. Parchment
3. Sage

Yarn Substitution: Soft cotton yarns work best for this pattern. Avoid stiff cottons, such as Sugar’n Cream or similar yarns.

• Paint Box Aran Cotton yarn
• Premier Yarns Cotton Sprout
• YarnartJeans Yarn

Yardage:

• 80 yd for the washcloth
• 180 yd for the towel

Crochet hooks

1. (H) 5 mm
2. (G) 4 mm

Other materials: Tapestry needle to weave in ends.

Gauge: 4” square/ 5 mm = 19 rows and 19 SC

Measurements

• Washcloth: 8”x 8”
• Towel: 15” x 11 ½”

Abbreviations

• CH: Chain
• ST: Stitch
• SLST: Slip stitch
• SC: Single crochet
• DC: Double crochet
• SP: Space
• SK: Skip
• YO: Yarn over
• Rep: Repeat

Pattern notes

• This pattern is written in US terms.
• The skill level is easy to intermediate.
• The pattern is written for a washcloth, and instructions are included to make a matching towel (Available in the premium version only)
• Keep your tension nice and even.

Ambrosia Washcloth and Matching Towel Crochet Pattern

In this free Ambrosia crochet pattern, I’ll share all the materials you need and provide step-by-step instructions to make this beautiful washcloth with a lacy border. Please note that the free pattern includes the washcloth only and does not include the matching towel.

If you prefer a printable, ad-free PDF with everything laid out beautifully, the premium version is available. It includes the instructions for the matching towel along with printable gift wraps for easy gifting. You can find the premium pattern in my Etsy shop, Ravelry shop, and other platforms linked below.

Step 1- Crochet the washcloth

With a 5 mm hook, CH 36 to make a foundation chain.

Row 1: SC in the 2^nd CH from the hook and next CH, *CH 1, sk next ST, SC in next ST,* rep * to * across until 2 CH remaining, SC in last 2 ST, turn.

Row 2: SC in 1^st 2 ST, * SC in next CH-1 sp, CH 1,* rep * to * across, ending with SC in last CH-1 sp, SC in last 2 ST, turn. 

Row 3: SC in 1^st 2 ST,* CH 1, SC in next CH-1 sp,* rep * to * across, ending with CH 1, SC in last 2 ST, turn.

Row 4-28: Rep Rnd 2-3. Keep your tension even throughout the pattern

Row 29: SC in each ST and CH-1sp across, turn. (35)

Row 30: Change to a 4mm hook. SC in next 2 ST, *CH 5, SK next 3 ST, SC in next 6 ST,* rep *to* across until 6 ST remaining, CH 5, SK next 3 ST, SC in last 3 ST, CH 1, turn.

Row 31: SC in 1^st ST, skip next 2 ST, *9 DC in next CH-5 sp, skip next 2 ST, SC in next ST, SK next 3 ST,* rep * to * across, ending with 9 DC in last CH-5 sp, SK next ST, SC in last ST, CH 1, turn.

Row 32: SC in 1^st ST, SK next ST, *[DC in next ST, CH 1], rep [to] x 6 times, DC in next ST, SK next 3 ST,* rep * to * across until 2 ST remaining, SK next ST, SC in last ST, CH 1, turn.

Row 33: SK the 1^st ST, *[SL ST in next CH-1 sp, CH 3,] rep [to] x 5 times, SL ST in the last CH-1 sp, SK next 2 ST,* rep * to * across until 2 ST remaining, CH 3, SK next ST, SL ST in the last ST. Do not turn.

Step 2- Crochet the border

Continue working a (SL ST, CH 3) border around the remaining 3 sides: *SL ST in the next row, CH 3, skip next row (or ST),* rep * to * around.  Join with a SL ST into the 1st SL ST. Fasten off and you are all done!