Catherine Crochet Hand Towel Pattern

Next in the line of crochet for the house, is the textured Catherine crochet hand towel pattern. This hand towel is the perfect addition to any kitchen or even the bathroom!

Currently, I am color-coordinating my kitchen according to the season. Not really sure why I am going with a touch of mustard, but I must say, I am loving the vibes! It is so cool and welcoming.

The crochet dish towel is available as a free pattern, scroll down for the instruction. You can get the PDF on Ravelry or Etsy

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Crochet Hand Towels

Crochet hand towels are versatile and so useful. I mostly use my crochet hand towels in the following ways:

1. Aesthetic appeal: Crochet hand towels add a personalized touch to my kitchen and bathroom decor, giving inviting and cozy vibes.
2. Crochet hand towels are suitable absorbents: especially when made from cotton yarn, known for their softness and absorbency. This makes crochet hand towels ideal for drying off hands, face, or dishes.
3. Durability: Crochet hand towels are durable and can withstand repeated use and washing. They are also less likely to become threadbare or lose their shape compared to other types of hand towels.
4. Eco-friendly: I have replaced all disposable paper towels with crochet hand towels, as they can be washed and reused multiple times, reducing waste and environmental impact.
5. Handmade gift option: I have made so many crochet hand towels as handmade gifts for my family and friends, especially during the holiday season or other special occasions.

Stitches used in the Catherine Crochet Hand Towels Pattern Free

Chain/chains – ch/chs

Half double crochet – hdc

Double crochet – dc

Double crochet together – dctog

Special stitch 

7dctog= Yarn Over, insert your hook, YO and pull through, YO and pull through 2 loops on hook, *YO and insert your hook into the next stitch, YO and pull through, YO and pull through 2 loops on hook. Repeat from * 5 more times. When you have 8 loops on your hook, YO and pull through them all.

Crossed half double crochet – skip next st, hdc in next st, crocheting in front of the hdc just made, work hdc into the skipped st.

Yarn used in the Catherine’s Crochet Hand Towel Pattern

When selecting yarn for a crochet hand towel, it is essential to choose a material that is absorbent, durable, and easy to care for. The perfect yarn in this category and ideal for crocheting hand towels is 100% Cotton yarn.

Cotton is a popular choice for crocheting hand towels because it is soft, absorbent, and easy to care for. It also comes in a wide range of colors, making it easy to find the perfect shade for your project. My go-to cotton yarn includes – Dishie, I Love This Cotton yarn, Lily Sugar ‘n Cream, and 24/7 cotton

Other crochet items for the kitchen on the blog are – Crochet soup bowl cozy, crochet double thick pot holder, and a kitchen towel.

Free Crochet Hand Towel Pattern

Supplies needed for this crochet hand towel-free pattern

Yarn

Dishie – Worsted weight, #4 lightweight (100% Cotton, 190 yards per 3.5 oz/100g skein)

Estimated Yardage

Color A = 200 yards

Color B = 80 yards

Hook – 5 mm Crochet Hook

Other materials – Button

Gauge – not crucial to this project.

Hand towel pattern notes

1. Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
2. Any other weight of  #4 weight yarn can be substituted. 

Difficulty Level – Intermediate

Terms – US Terminology

Special stitch 

7dctog= Yarn Over, insert your hook, YO and pull through, YO and pull through 2 loops on hook, *YO and insert your hook into the next stitch, YO and pull through, YO and pull through 2 loops on hook. Repeat from * 5 more times. When you have 8 loops on your hook, YO and pull through them all.

Crossed half double crochet – skip next st, hdc in next st, crocheting in front of the hdc just made, work hdc into the skipped st.

Finished Measurement = 6″ X 20″

Catherine Hand towel crochet print-friendly PDF pattern

Hand Towel Crochet Pattern Instructions

With A, chain 57.

Row 1: With A, sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sc in next ch, *skip next 3 chs, 7 dc in next ch, skip next 3 chs, sc in next 3 chs, rep from * to the last 4 chs, skip next 3 chs,  4 dc into the last ch, turn. 39 dc, 17 sc

Row 2: With B, ch 1, sc in first 2 sts, *ch 3, 7dctog across the next 7 stitches, ch 3, sc in next 3 sts, rep from * to last 4 sts, ch 3, dc4tog across the last 4 sts, turn. 5 dc7tog, 1 dc4tog, 11 ch sps, 17 sc

Row 3: With B, ch 3 (counts a the first dc), 3 dc in the first st, *skip ch 3 sp, sc in next 3 sts, skip ch 3 sp,  7 dc in next st (the loop that closed the 7dctog), rep from * to the last ch 3 sp, skip ch 3 sp, sc in the last 2 sts turn. 39 dc, 17 sc

Row 4: With A, ch 3 (counts as the first st), dc3tog, *ch 3, sc in each of the next 3 sts, ch 3, dc7tog, rep from * to the last 2 sts, ch 3, sc in next st, sc in the last st (top of the turning ch), turn. 5 dc7tog, 1 dc4tog, 11 ch sps, 17 sc

Row 5: With A, ch 1, sc in each of the next 2 sts. *skip 3 chs, 7 dc in the closed loop of the 7dctog, skip ch 3 sp, sc in each of the next 3 sts. rep from * to the last ch sp, skip the last 3 chs, 3dc in the closed loop of the dc4tog from the row below, dc in the last stitch turn.

Rows 6 – 9: Repeat rows 2 – 5

Fasten off B, continue with B

Row 10: Ch 1, sc in first 2 sts, *ch 3, 7dctog across the next 7 stitches, ch 3, sc in next 3 sts, rep from * to last 4 sts, ch 3, dc4tog across the last 4 sts, turn. 5 dc7tog, 1 dc4tog, 11 ch sps, 17 sc

Row 11: Ch 2, dc in first st, *3 dc in ch 3 sp, dc in next 3 sts, 3 dc in next ch 3 sp,  dc in next st (the loop that closed the 7dctog), rep from * to the last ch 3 sp, dc in ch 3 sp, dc in the last 3 sts turn. 56 dc

Rows 12 – 30: Ch 1, hdc in first st, xhdc across until the last st, hdc in last st. 2 hdc, 27xdhc

Fasten off B join A, 

Row 32 – 38:  Ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc in each st across until the last 2 sts, hdc2tog, turn. 42 hdc.

Row 39: Ch 1, hdc2tog across, turn. 21 hdc.

Rows 40 – 52: Ch 1, hdc in each st across, turn. 21 hdc

Buttonhole

Row 53:  Ch 2, hdc in first 9 sts, ch 3, skip next 3 sts, hdc in the remaining sts, turn. 18 hdc

Row 54: Ch 1, hdc in each st across, 2 hdc in ch sp, turn. 20 hdc

Row 55: Ch 1, hdc in each st across, turn. 20 hdc

Edging

• WiIth color-appropriate yarns, crochet around the edges of the panel.

Round 1:  Ch 1, sc evenly (aim for 2 sc in each ch 3 sp/hdc/dc st, and (sc, ch 2, sc) at each corner, join.

Fasten off.

Sew a button on the towel  Z

Weave in ends.

Enjoy.

In summary, crochet hand towels are versatile, durable, and eco-friendly. They are a stylish and practical addition to your home, adding a touch of warmth and coziness to your space.

I can’t wait to see your beautiful makes! Come share your projects with me and the crochet community on Facebook and on Instagram.

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