I do the same thing--indents on both sides and make sure to round the corners to make them easier to turn. I don't understand not indenting both sides as that extra that hangs over the shoulder isn't used and with them indented on both sides it doesn't matter which end is up.
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Needles
I've never used a pattern for burp cloths. Can't be much easier than a rectangle with one side indented a bit. I make mine with both sides indented. The smaller part on the shoulder lets it a bit less harder to fall off. Cut your own pattern out of a paper bag if you think you need one, I've made lots of patterns from them. They last forever.