With the most wonderful time of the year quickly approaching, I though I’d design a quick and fun xmas crochet dish towel pattern for you! These festive dish towels are not only a ton of fun to make, they are also the perfect hostess or secret Santa gift because they’re the perfect mix of practical and personal! Everyone can use a festive touch in their kitchen, and handmade towels add just the right amount of holiday cheer!
You can even work up a few to add a pop of Xmas crochet fun to your own kitchen! The pattern features adorable reindeer prancing across the centre, framed by snowflakes along the top and bottom.
When choosing yarn for your towels, I recommend 100% cotton yarn because cotton is absorbant and a natural fibre, making it perfect for drying dishes or wiping up spills. Unlike synthetic fibers, cotton is durable, holds up well to frequent washing, and can handle the heat from your kitchen tasks. Plus, it’s naturally soft and gentle on hands, so it’s great for everyday use. So, if you want a towel that’s functional, beautiful, and built to last, cotton yarn is the way to go! I made my towels with Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK Yarn.
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Crochet Reindeer and Snowflake Towels – Free Pattern
Materials:
Here is what you will need to make one dish towel:
- Size F-5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook.
- Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (100% Cotton) Yarn:
- 1 Skein Main Color.
- 1/3 Skein Secondary Color.
- Scissors.
- Yarn Needle.
Pattern PDF File
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Measurements:
Each towel measures 10” wide X 12” long.
Gauge:
5 stitches X 4.5 Rows = 1” in single crochet.
Abbreviations:
CH: Chain
SC: Single Crochet
Notes Before you Start:
These dishtowels are created using the tapestry crochet technique.
Video Tutorial: How to Crochet with Two Colors – Reversible Tapestry Crochet
When reading the pattern grid, note that the odd numbered rows are the right side, and the even numbered rows are the wrong side.
- It’s a good idea to print the grid and highlight the rows as they are completed.
- Right side rows are to be read right to left
- Wrong side rows are to be read left to right
- All rows are worked with both strands of yarn to keep the gauge and tension consistent. It is best to crochet tightly to avoid the second color being seen through the stitches.
- When working a right side row, hold secondary yarn color to the back of your work.
- When working a wrong side row, hold secondary yarn color to the front of your work.
- Crochet over the second yarn (yarn not in use) when working each SC to avoid floats and make dish towels reversible.
Pattern
With Main Color, CH 52 (51 plus 1 for turning chain). Work all stitches in single crochet (plus one turning chain at the end of each row). Follow color chart below starting at bottom right for row 1. Each cell represents one SC and each row represents one row of crochet.
Finishing:
Fasten off and weave in the ends!
Pattern PDF File
I hope you enjoyed this free xmas crochet pattern.
If you’d like your own copy, the Ad-Free PDF file (which will be emailed to you automatically) can be purchased through Ravelry, or by clicking the “Purchase PDF File” button to the right.
Thank you so much for your support! It means the world to me, and I’m beyond grateful to be able to share my passion with you all.
