Crochet Hanging Kitchen Towel – A lovely kitchen towel pattern that is crocheted in a soft light worsted cotton yarn. You can hang it anywhere in your kitchen as it is made with a buttoned strap at the top of the towel.
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See also my moss stitch potholder
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Crochet Hanging Kitchen Towel UK
Pattern Number CNC220
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Abbreviations UK
st. Stitch(es)
ch. Chain
dc. Double Crochet
htr. Half Treble Crochet
tr. Treble Crochet
ss. Slip Stitch
rpt. Repeat
DNT. Do Not Turn.
FLO. Front Loop Only
tch. Turning Chain
yrh. Yarn Round Hook
Dec. Decrease
Pull up a loop from each of next 2st, yrh and pull through all loops.
Picot Edge.
Work 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, * make 3ch, ss into 3rd ch from hook, 1dc into each of next 2dc, * rpt from * to * to last dc, make 3ch, ss into 3rd ch from hook, 1dc into last dc.
Group. (1htr, ss) into same space or stitch.
Base of ch. Work into first stitch.
Approx Finished Size: 12 x 14 Inches (not including strap)
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:-
100 grams of King Cole Cottonsoft DK yarn in colour 1
Oddment of King Cole Cottonsoft DK yarn in colour 2
5.00mm & 4.00mm Clover Crochet Hook, 1 medium button
TENSION – 2.5 pattern rpt’s & 5 rows measures approx 1 inch
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Made in multiples of 2ch.
With 5.00mm hook and colour 1 make 52ch loosely, work (1htr, ss) into 2nd ch from hook, * miss 1ch, (1htr, ss) into next ch, * rpt from * to * to last 2ch, miss 1ch, 1htr into last ch. Turn. (25 groups + 1htr)
Pattern Row – 1ch, (1htr, ss) into base of 1ch, * miss ss, (1htr, ss) into next htr, * rpt from * to * to last ss and htr, miss ss, work 1htr into last htr. Turn.
Rpt Pattern Row until 10 rows have been worked in all. Fasten off.
Join in colour 2.
11th to 15th Row – 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each st to end. Turn. (51dc)
Fasten off at the end of 15th Row.
Join in colour 1.
16th Row – 1ch, (1htr, ss) into base of 1ch, * miss 1dc, (1htr, ss) into next dc, * rpt from * to * to last 2dc, miss 1dc, 1htr into last dc. Turn.
17th to 60th Rows – Rpt Pattern Row. DNT.
Change to 4.00mm hook.
Border – 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, work 58dc evenly along into row ends down first side of towel, 3dc into corner, 1dc into ch along starting chain edge, 3dc into corner, work 58dc evenly along into row ends up second side of towel, 3dc into corner, 1dc into each st along top of towel, 1dc into corner, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn.
Starting with 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, work 2 more rows of 1dc into each dc, working 3dc into corners, slip stitch and turning at the end of each row. Turn.
Top – 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, * miss 1dc, 1dc into next dc, * Rpt from * to * to end. (28dc)
Second Row – (Dec Row) 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, * dec 1dc (see abbrev) over next 2dc, 1dc into next dc, * rpt from * to * to last 4dc, dec 1dc over next 2dc, 1dc into each of last dc. Turn. (19dc)
Third Row – (Dec Row) 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, * dec 1dc over next 2dc, * rpt from * to * to end. Turn. (10dc)
Fourth Row – 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each dc to end. Turn. Fasten off.
Join in colour 2.
Strap – Working into FLO, make 3ch, 1tr into each dc to end. Turn. (9tr + 3ch)
Working through both loops from now on make 3ch, work 1tr into each tr to 3tch, 1tr into top of 3ch. Turn.
Rpt last row until 12 tr rows have been worked in all. Fasten off.
Using colour 2 return to loose loops at the beginning of strap and work 1 row of picot edge along. (see abbrev)
Finishing – Weave in and trim off any loose ends of yarn, attach button to strap and fasten through the gaps in the stitches.
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See more free crochet hand towels & dishcloths patterns:-
Two Cluster Dishcloth – – Crochet Hand Towel Pattern
Farmhouse Dishcloth – Cluster Dishcloth –
Guest Towel –
hope you enjoy all the designs, happy crocheting!
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Crochet Hanging Kitchen Towel UK
Pattern Number CNC220
Abbreviations USA
st. Stitch(es)
ch. Chain
sc. Single Crochet
hdc. Half Double Crochet
dc. Double Crochet
sl st. Slip Stitch
rpt. Repeat
DNT. Do Not Turn
FLO. Front Loop Only
tch. Turning Chain
yo. Yarn Over
Dec. Decrease
Pull up a loop from each of next 2st, yo and pull through all loops.
Picot Edge.
ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, * ch3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, 1sc in each of next 2sc, * rpt from * to * to last sc, ch3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, 1sc in last sc.
Group. (1hdc, sl st) in same space or stitch.
Base of ch. Work in first stitch.
Approx Finished Size: 12 x 14 Inches (not including strap)
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:-
100 grams of King Cole Cottonsoft DK yarn in color 1
Oddment of King Cole Cottonsoft DK yarn in color 2
An equivalent yarn would be a light worsted weight #3 cotton
5.00mm & 4.00mm Clover Crochet Hook, 1 medium button
GAUGE – 2.5 pattern rpt’s & 5 rows measures approx 1 inch
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Made in multiples of 2ch.
With 5.00mm hook and color 1 ch52 loosely, work (1hdc, sl st) in 2nd ch from hook, * skip 1ch, (1hdc, sl st) in next ch, * rpt from * to * to last 2ch, skip ch1, 1hdc in last ch. Turn. (25 groups + 1hdc)
Pattern Row – ch1, (1hdc, sl st) in base of ch1, * skip sl st, (1hdc, sl st) in next hdc, * rpt from * to * to last sl st and hdc, skip sl st, work 1hdc in last hdc. Turn.
Rpt Pattern Row until 10 rows have been worked in all. Fasten off.
Join in color 2.
11th to 15th Row – ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each st to end. Turn. (51sc)
Fasten off at the end of 15th Row.
Join in color 1.
16th Row – ch1, (1hdc, sl st) in base of ch1, * skip 1sc, (1hdc, sl st) in next sc, * rpt from * to * to last 2sc, skip 1sc, 1hdc in last sc. Turn.
17th to 60th Rows – Rpt Pattern Row. DNT.
Change to 4.00mm hook.
Border – ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, work 58sc evenly along in row ends down first side of towel, 3sc in corner, 1sc in ch along starting chain edge, 3sc in corner, work 58sc evenly along in row ends up second side of towel, 3sc in corner, 1sc in each st along top of towel, 1sc in corner, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn.
Starting with ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, work 2 more rows of 1sc in each sc, working 3sc in corners, slip stitch and turning at the end of each row. Turn.
Top – ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, * skip 1sc, 1sc in next sc, * Rpt from * to * to end. (28sc)
Second Row – (Dec Row) ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, * dec 1sc (see abbrev) over next 2sc, 1sc in next sc, * rpt from * to * to last 4sc, dec 1sc over next 2sc, 1sc in each of last sc. Turn. (19sc)
Third Row – (Dec Row) ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, * dec 1sc over next 2sc, * rpt from * to * to end. Turn. (10sc)
Fourth Row – ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each sc to end. Turn. Fasten off.
Join in color 2.
Strap – Working in FLO, ch3, 1dc in each sc to end. Turn. (9dc + ch3)
Working through both loops from now on ch3, work 1dc in each dc to 3tch, 1dc in top of ch3. Turn.
Rpt last row until 12 dc rows have been worked in all. Fasten off.
Using color 2 return to loose loops at the beginning of strap and work 1 row of picot edge along. (see abbrev)
Finishing – Weave in and trim off any loose ends of yarn, attach button to strap and fasten through the gaps in the stitches.
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FAQs
Crochet Hanging Kitchen Towel Free Crochet Pattern? ›
Use a textured stitch.
Crocheting your dishcloth with a textured stitch makes it easier to use for scrubbing and effectively cleaning your dishes or counters. The single crochet, double crochet, and half double crochet stitches work well, along with other fun choices such as the waffle stitch or the Suzette stitch.
Use a textured stitch.
Crocheting your dishcloth with a textured stitch makes it easier to use for scrubbing and effectively cleaning your dishes or counters. The single crochet, double crochet, and half double crochet stitches work well, along with other fun choices such as the waffle stitch or the Suzette stitch.
Dish towels, hand towels, and washcloths are easy to crochet and they are super useful in our bathrooms or kitchens. They also happen to make wonderful gifts for hostesses or housewarming get togethers (not that those are happening in lovely 2020, lol).
What is the best size for a crochet dish cloth? ›The average size for a dishcloth is around 8″ by 8″ but you can make them any size you want! I prefer both my washcloths and dishcloths to be a little bigger than the average and between 9-10″.
What size is a crochet dish towel? ›This crochet dish towel pattern consists of alternating a single crochet stitch and a double crochet stitch. This dish towel measures 16 inches wide and 20 inches long.
Do crochet dish towels work well? ›Crochet dishcloths are a great project for beginners and there are a myriad of free dischloth crochet patterns available for you to try. The texture of the crochet stitches is ideal for cleaning without any possibility of scratching, unlike regular abrasive sponge scrubbers.
What is the best yarn for making kitchen towels? ›While technically you can use any yarn for a dishcloth (especially when practicing), the best yarns for this type of project are cotton or cotton blend yarns. You can also choose a polyester such as a scrubby yarn. Most knitters and crocheters choose a yarn that is mostly cotton.
What is the most absorbent crochet stitch? ›Double crochet stitches create a more open texture than the single and half double crochet stitches, so they're great for dishcloths that need to be more absorbent.
What is the best yarn for crochet dishcloths? ›Cotton yarn is the best for dishcloths, but you'll want to make sure it's absorbent, too. You don't want a dishcloth that seems to only shed water around (I'm talking to you acrylic) as opposed to absorbing and holding it.
How much can I sell my crochet dishcloths for? ›But if you do some research, you could reasonably get $5.00 for a washcloth – and it's more likely to sell in a set of 2 (or 3 if you crochet faster) for $10.00. One rule in selling is “it's only worth what someone will pay for it”.
What is the standard kitchen towel size? ›
Most all-purpose cotton kitchen towels seem to hover around 20 by 30 inches, give or take. For thicker fabrics, like terry cloth, this is ideal. It's large enough to dry a full draining rack of dishes, and provide protection from hot pots and casseroles when triple-folded.
What is the standard kitchen dish towel size? ›Size. If you are just looking for a towel to use for cleaning up spills and drying your dishes, the bigger the better. The standard size is about 30 by 20 inches, which is sizable and convenient.
What is the difference between a dish towel and a kitchen towel? ›Kitchen Towels vs Dish Towels
Dish towels, or towels used solely for washing and drying dishware, are probably the most limited type of kitchen towel. These absorbent towels are great for hand-washing dishes, speeding up the drying process without leaving any lint and preventing water spots.
Microfiber, cotton, and linen are widely regarded as the best material for dish towels.
Why is a dishcloth not best practice in a kitchen? ›Using dirty cloths can spread bacteria and allergens very easily. Cloths that are not dried properly can increase the risk of bacteria. A hot wash cycle will clean the cloths thoroughly and kill bacteria (disinfect).
What are kitchen hand towels called? ›Call 'em tea towels, call 'em dish towels: The only time that you shouldn't use the names interchangeably is when you're using a towel made of terry cloth. By definition, tea towels are only made of linen or cotton, whereas dish towels can also be made of terry cloth.
What are the kitchen towels called? ›Traditionally, kitchen towels made from linen are called tea towels but these days tea towels are also made of 100% cotton.
What is the most absorbent material for kitchen towels? ›Material and Absorbency
Terry cloth or waffle weave will be the most absorbent, followed by the traditional blue stripe towel with a soft, textured weave. Although some printed towels are on terry cloth, most are on flat cotton, as the print will last longer than on looped fibers.
Choose a crochet hook based on what's recommended on the label of the yarn you use. For worsted weight, which is common for cotton yarns designed for dishcloths or washcloths, a size H/8 or 5mm hook is good. It's also helpful to have a yarn needle to weave in the ends.
What is the best weave structure for dish towels? ›The best weave structures are those with floats: twills and waffle weaves, spot and lace weaves, supplementary warp and weft weaves, deflected doubleweave. Plain weave can provide a relatively absorbent towel, but threads that float tend to untwist a bit, especially with washing, increasing their absorbency.
Can you crochet a wall hanging? ›
They can be crocheted, woven, sewn, or upcycled (like these cute no-sew towel wall hangings!) As far as crochet goes, I've designed several patterns myself, and I always love seeing them hanging around the house. In addition, they make great gifts.
What size crochet hook is best for dishcloths? ›Choose a crochet hook based on what's recommended on the label of the yarn you use. For worsted weight, which is common for cotton yarns designed for dishcloths or washcloths, a size H/8 or 5mm hook is good. It's also helpful to have a yarn needle to weave in the ends.
What stitches are best for crochet bag? ›Use tight, dense crochet stitches.
The idea is that you don't want any holes visible in your crochet fabric because that's where items can slip out if a purse isn't crocheted right. Use a basic stitch like single crochet or a highly textured stitch, such as bobbles.
One of the most “yarn saving” stitches is the Solomon Stitch, which is one of my personal favorites, it works up quickly, uses less yarn, and has a super cool pattern. This stitch can be used in scarves, cardigans, blankets, you name it, it's super versatile. This is by far the best stitch to use for yarn thriftiness!
What is the hardest crochet stitch ever? ›What's the hardest crochet stitch? Typically, the Jasmine Stitch is considered by crocheters to be the hardest stitch to learn. It is certainly a beautiful stitch, but it uses a very unconventional technique that doesn't always come naturally to people.
How many chains do you need to crochet a dishcloth? ›First, when you start, you begin with a chain that is the width you want the dishcloth to be. This will vary depending on how tight you crochet and how big you want your cloth but I would say anywhere from 25 to 30 stitches is good.
What is the best material for crochet dishcloths? ›Cotton yarn is the best for dishcloths, but you'll want to make sure it's absorbent, too. You don't want a dishcloth that seems to only shed water around (I'm talking to you acrylic) as opposed to absorbing and holding it.
Are crochet dish towels good? ›Crochet dishcloths are a great project for beginners and there are a myriad of free dischloth crochet patterns available for you to try. The texture of the crochet stitches is ideal for cleaning without any possibility of scratching, unlike regular abrasive sponge scrubbers.
What is the crocodile stitch in crochet? ›Crocodile stitch is a crochet stitch that looks like reptile scales, fish scales, or even bird feathers. Its unique texture comes from working a row of foundation double crochet stitches followed by double crochet stitches that form the scales.
What stitch uses the most yarn crochet? ›The single crochet swatch used the most yarn. On this small sample of 2″ x 6″ swatches, the half double crochet used 13″ less yarn than the single crochet. In turn, the double crochet used 38″ less yarn than the half double crochet. However, the treble crochet only used 2″ less yarn than the double crochet.
What is the most popular crochet stitch? ›
The double crochet stitch, abbreviated as dc, is one of the most common crochet stitches. It is approximately double the size of a single crochet stitch and is a fast crochet stitch to use.
What makes a good dish towel? ›The best material for dish towels is arguably cotton. The natural textile is inherently soft, absorbent, and strong3—even better if it's long-staple cotton. Naturally sturdy and increasingly soft linen4 is also an excellent choice, though it's typically more expensive than cotton.
How many stitches do I need for a dish towel? ›Tug the yarn to tighten the loop around the needle. Repeat this until you have cast on 19 stitches for a total of 20 including the slipknot. Casting on 20 stitches will create a dishcloth that is about 8 in (20 cm) wide.