Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Yarn: Medium-weight (4) cotton yarn in two colors
- Example: Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Twists in “Green Twists”
- Example: Lily Sugar ‘n Cream in “Sage Green”
- Crochet Hook: 6 mm
- Additional Tools:
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Wooden button
Measurements:
- Height: 18 inches
- Width: 13 inches
Abbreviations (US Terminology):
- Ch: Chain
- Sl st: Slip stitch
- Sc: Single crochet
- Hdc: Half double crochet
- Dc: Double crochet
- Dec: Decrease (work 2 stitches together)
- Inc: Increase (work 2 stitches into the same stitch)
- St(s): Stitch(es)
- Sk: Skip
Stitching Instructions for Making the Kitchen Hand Towel Pattern:
Towel Bottom Section
- Foundation Row:
- Ch 51.
- Dc into the 4th ch from the hook (the first 3 chains count as the first dc).
- Work across the chain in this sequence:
- (Dc in the next 3 sts, dec across the next 2 sts, dc in the next 3 sts, inc 2 dc into the next st) repeat the sequence 3 more times.
- End the row with dc in the last st.
- Stitch count: 48 dc.
- Row 2:
- Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), turn.
- Sc into the same st as the ch-1.
- Work across the row in this sequence:
- (Sc in the next 3 sts, dec across the next 2 sts, sc in the next 3 sts, inc 2 sc into the next st) repeat the sequence 3 more times.
- End with sc in the last st.
- Stitch count: 48 sc.
- Row 3:
- Ch 3 (counts as first dc), turn.
- Dc into the same st as the ch-3.
- Work across the row in this sequence:
- (Dc in the next 3 sts, dec across the next 2 sts, dc in the next 3 sts, inc 2 dc into the next st) repeat the sequence 3 more times.
- End with dc in the last st.
- Stitch count: 48 dc.
- Rows 4–24:
- Alternate between Row 2 and Row 3 for a textured effect.
- Even rows (R2, R4, etc.) use sc as the primary stitch.
- Odd rows (R3, R5, etc.) use dc as the primary stitch.
Towel Top Section
- Row 25:
- Change to the secondary color for the topper.
- Ch 1, turn.
- Work in this sequence:
- (Sc in the next 3 sts, hdc in the next st, dc in each of the next 2 sts, hdc in the next st, sc in the next 3 sts, sk 2 sts) repeat the sequence 3 more times.
- End the row with sc in the last 4 sts.
- Stitch count: 42 sts.
- Row 26:
- Ch 1, turn.
- (Sc in the next st, dec over the next 2 sts) repeat across the row.
- Stitch count: 28 sts.
- Row 27:
- Ch 1, turn.
- (Sc in the next st, dec over the next 2 sts) repeat across the row.
- Stitch count: 18 sts.
- Row 28:
- Ch 1, turn.
- (Sc in the next st, dec over the next 2 sts) repeat across the row.
- Stitch count: 12 sts.
- Row 29:
- Ch 1, turn.
- (Sc in the next st, dec over the next 2 sts) repeat across the row.
- Stitch count: 9 sts.
- Rows 30–34:
- Ch 1, turn.
- Sc in each st across.
- Stitch count: 9 sts.
- Row 35:
- Ch 1, turn.
- (Sc in the next st, dec over the next 2 sts) repeat across.
- Stitch count: 6 sts.
- Row 36:
- Ch 1, turn.
- Sc 2, dec over the next 2 sts, sc 2.
- Stitch count: 5 sts.
- Rows 37–46:
- Ch 1, turn.
- Sc across.
- Stitch count: 5 sts.
- Adjust the strap length by adding or subtracting rows here.
Buttonhole and Strap
- Row 47:
- Ch 1, turn.
- Sc 2, ch 2, sk 1 st, sc 2.
- Creates a buttonhole gap.
- Row 48:
- Ch 1, turn.
- Work 5 dc into the ch-2 space to create a decorative edge.
- Sl st into the last st. FO and weave in ends.
Finishing the Towel
- Use the yarn needle to sew a wooden button securely at the top of the towel body where the strap will fold over.
- Ensure the button fits snugly into the buttonhole.
- Block the towel if desired for a crisp, professional finish.
Your Kitchen Hand Towel is now complete!
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