Crochet Hand Towel Pattern
How to Crochet a Hand Towel.
The Summer’s Day Crochet Hand Towel Pattern
Are you thinking you might try to make a crochet hand towel to go with your Summer’s Day crochet washcloth? You are in the right place. In this post I will take you through the simple steps on how to make this Summer’s day crochet hand towel. This crochet hand towel has been designed using the blanket stitch and is meant to go with the Summer’s Day Washcloth pattern. It is such a great texture and makes a beautiful set for your washroom or kitchen.
This Crochet Hand Towel Pattern is a fun crochet project for a beginner, but its also a great crochet hand towel pattern for those who are more experienced. Hand towels, that can also double as kitchen towels, add a soft and beautiful feel to your home. Their texture is quite different to a terry towel. Also you can make your crochet hand towel in all kinds of colours to create a beautiful matching or contrasting set of towels for your space.
I was inspired to make the Summer’s Day Hand Towel after creating the matching washcloth. One of my subscribers had asked me if I had a matching pattern and I am happy to say it is finished. Just like the Summer’s Day washcloth, you will find that this crochet hand towel is also an easy pattern to make as it has a simple repetitive pattern. Once you have the blanket stitch memorized it is something you can work on while watching your favourite show. Plus, they are useful to have around once they are completed. They also make fabulous gifts.
This is an easy crochet project which will give you sense of accomplishment in an afternoon. Having a quick Crochet Hand Towel project to whip up allows you to mix things up between your larger crochet projects.
The gorgeous texture ot the Summer’s Day hand towels is created by repeating the blanket stitch made by working (1 single crochet and 2 double crochet clusters) across each row. I have detailed instructions below and I also have a video demonstrating the blanket stitch.
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About the Summer’s Day Crochet Hand Towel Pattern.
This Crochet Hand Towel Pattern uses the Blanket Stitch, which is a three-stitch repeat pattern using the single crochet and double crochet stitches. It is a great stitch for crochet hand towels, dishcloths as well as wash cloths. You can also use the blanket stitch for baby blankets and throw blankets.
Things you will need before starting your Crochet Hand Towel Project
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A pattern: There is the free crochet hand towel pattern here on my blog. Just scroll further down on my blog post to find it
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Yarn: I recommend you use a cotton or mostly cotton blend yarn. You will need a worsted weight (4) yarn, commonly referred to as Aran in the UK. I recommend Lily Sugar n Cream cotton yarn.
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A Crochet Hook. You will need an H/5mm crochet hook for this crochet hand towel.
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You’ll also need scissors and a tapestry or yarn needle.
Do You Love Making Home Decor Items.
Lately I have been making quite a few crochet projects that are handy to have around the house. Some of my favourite things to design are the washcloths and dishcloths as they are so quick to make and so popular as gifts and they are a personal favourite of mine to have on hand in my home. Now I can add this beautiful crochet hand towel to my collection.
If you too like to crochet cloths, you might like some of my other designs here on my blog. For instance you might like to check out the Sedge Stitch Crochet Washcloth, or my Simple Dishcloth and Bobble Stitch Dishcloth.
I know I am always on the look out for new ways to do the same thing lol.
What skill level will I need for this crochet hand towel pattern?
This pattern is pretty beginner friendly. As long as you have some basic crochet skills, you will be able to make these crochet hand towels. The blanket stitch used in this pattern is made up of the single and the double crochet stitches. I have a step by step description of how to use these stitches to create the blanket stitch, so I hope you get yourself some beautiful cotton yarn and get started on your own Summer’s Day Hand Towel.
Are you a visual learner?
Don’t forget: there’s a video tutorial that will walk you through how to make the blanket stitch as used in the Summer’s Day Hand Towel It demonstrates the blanket stitch as you create your crochet hand towel.
And here is a left handed version for all the lefties out there.
Looking for some Fantastic Crochet Gifts Ideas!
The Summer’s Day Hand Towel makes a super gift, especially if you can pair it with a Summer’s Day Washcloth, and as cute soap dish or some special handmade soaps.
They are also great for a housewarming gift. Who wouldn’t want a lovely soft handmade crochet towel for their new living space.
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The Summer’s Day Hand Towel Pattern
Pattern by Pam Carr ©2023
Introducing the “Summer’s Day Hand Towel Pattern by Carroway Crochet.
The Summer’s Day Crochet Hand Towel has a great texture and makes for a very absorbent towel for everyday or special occasions.
It is a beginner friendly pattern and it has easy to follow instructions. It uses the blanket stitch to create a 14” by 20” hand towel. I have clearly written instructions for the blanket stitch here, but I do have left and right handed videos on youtube showing you how to make this hand towel.
You are also more than welcome to contact me with any questions you have about the instructions.
The Summer’s Day Hand Towel
Sizes: 14”x 20”
Supplies you will need:
Yarn: Category (4) Worsted Weight Yarn in any color of your choosing. I recommend Lily Sugar ‘n’ Cream Cotton yarn for this. Any worsted weight cotton yarn will work. You will need approximately 350 yards.
Hook: H-5.00mm
Notions: Yarn Needle, Scissors.
Gauge: 5 blanket stitch clusters x 10 rows of blanket stitch = 4” x 4” square
Abbreviations (uses US conventions)
- Ch = chain
- st = stitch
- sc = single crochet
- dc = Double crochet
This pattern uses US terminology. The US and UK crochet terms are different, but they use the same terms to describe different stitches. Here is a simple conversion chart for anyone in the UK.
| US
Single Crochet (sc) Double crochet (dc)
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UK
Double crochet (dc) Treble (tr) |
Special Stitch for this Pattern.
The Blanket Stitch.
Here are the written instructions for how to do the Blanket Stitch.
This stitch uses multiples of 3.
Ch 15 for a sample swatch.
Row 1: DC into the third chain from the hook, make another DC into the same ch, skip two chains and into the next ch make a SC and 2DC, *Skip two chains and make a SC and 2DC into the next ch*. Repeat from * to * across to the last 3 chs, sk2 ch and do one SC and turn.
Row 2: Ch1, Make 2 DC into the base of the ch1 you just made. Skip over the 2DC st from the previous row, “SC, 2 DC” into the SC. You’ll always be looking for the SC to do your “SC, 2 DC” into. Repeat the pattern across ending the last stitch with one single crochet. (When you get to the end, you’ll have two stitches left, just skip one and SC into the last stitch). Turn work.
Instructions:
Ch 45
Row 1: DC into the 3rd ch from the hook, make another DC into the same ch. skip two chains and in the next ch make a SC, DC, DC, *Skip two chains and make “SC, DC, DC” into the next ch.* Repeat from *to * across to the end and do 1 sc into the last ch, turn work.
Row 2: Chain one (this counts as your first SC), make 2 DC into the top of the SC you just made of the row below. Skip over next 2DC, “SC, 2 DC” into the SC. You’ll always be looking for the SC to do your “SC, 2 DC” into. Repeat the pattern across ending the last stitch with one single crochet. (When you get to the end, you’ll have two stitches left, just skip one and SC into the last stitch).
Row 3-48: Repeat Row 2.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
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