Crochet Your Own Kitchen Towels – Free Pattern
I have the most fun crochet kitchen towel pattern to share with you guys! These towels are perfect to add a pop of color to your kitchen and are also great stash busters. I even came up with two designs to choose from! The first design features a timeless gingham patten with a fresh, minimalist twist — perfect for adding a handmade touch to your kitchen without going full farmhouse chic (unless that’s your thing, of course). The second design is more mid-century modern, which is also hugely popular right now!
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Both towels are made using tapestry crochet, which lets you carry the unused yarn along the back as you go, making the color changes surprisingly simple and super fun. If you haven’t tried it yet, check out the video below that I made on how to crochet with two colors of yarn for my Nautical Washcloth pattern.
Choosing Yarn to Crochet Kitchen Towels
When it comes to crocheting practical items like washcloths and kitchen towels, using 100% cotton yarn makes all the difference. Cotton is naturally absorbent, durable, and holds up beautifully through repeated washing and use. And this is exactly what you want for something that’s going to get wet (and scrubby!). Unlike synthetic fibers, cotton won’t just push water around. It actually soaks up liquids, making your handmade cloths both functional and long-lasting. Plus, it’s soft on the skin and gets even better with time.
I decided to work with Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK this time because I love the colour palette – there are so many choices, and I’m always excited when the yarn arrives and I get to see it in person. I was not disappointed when the Kingfisher Blue arrived, which is the blue that I used to make these towels. All I can say is that this colour is even more stunning in person than in the photos! And the texture is so, so soft and perfect for towels and washcloths. I highly recommend that you try out this yarn line. I just know you will fall in love with it like I have for anything that requires 100% cotton dk weight yarn!
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Modern Country Kitchen Towels Pattern
Materials:
Here is what you will need to crochet two kitchen towels:
- Size F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook.
- Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (100% Cotton):
- Two Skeins Champagne White.
- Two skeins Kingfisher Blue.
- Yarn Needle.
- Scissors
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Measurements:
Each crochet towel measures 8” X 12”.
Gauge:
5 stitches X 5 Rows = 1” in single crochet.
Abbreviations:
CH: Chain
SC: Single Crochet
Important Notes before you start this Crochet Kitchen Towel Pattern:
The towels 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 towels reversible.
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Free Crochet Kitchen Towel Pattern:
With Main Color, CH 41 (40 plus 1 for turning chain). Work all stitches in single crochet (plus one turning chain at the end of each row).
Follow the color charts below starting at bottom right for row 1. Each cell represents one SC and each row represents one row of crochet.
Border and Finishing:
Work around the border of the towel evenly in single crochet. Make sure that you do 3 SC in each corner of the border. When you have completed one round, join to first sc with a slip stitch. Fasten off and weave in the ends!
Pattern PDF File
I hope you enjoyed this modern kitchen towel 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.
One Response
I have always thought how hard it would be to crochet plaid. However, I have just watched your tapestry stitch video tutorial. Thank you so much you explained the stitch so well. I will be trying the kitchen towel pattern.