Whimsical Crochet Kitchen Tea Towel Pattern

Add a whimsical touch to your kitchen decor with the Crochet Kitchen Tea Towel. This charming and practical item features an intricate crochet design that brings a cozy and homey feel to your space. Everyday tasks like drying dishes or wiping counters become a delightful experience. The mix of functionality and irresistible charm in this tea towel is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you reach for it.

Supplies

• 4 mm crochet hook
• Tapestry or yarn needle
• Scissors
• 1-3.5 oz (100g) Lion Brand Coboo Yarn in Beige or any #3 light DK yarn (232 yd / 212 m)
• 1-3.5 oz (100g) Lion Brand Coboo Yarn in Steel Blue or any #3 light or DK yarn (232 yd / 212 m)

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• yo – yarn over
• ch – chain
• dc – double crochet
• st – stitch
• ch-sp – chain space

Special Stitch

The cluster double stitch is similar to working 4 double crochet together in one stitch or space:

1. Yo, insert hook into stitch or space.
2. Yo, draw up a loop (3 loops on hook).
3. Yo, draw through 2 loops (2 loops remain on hook).
4. Repeat 3 more times so that you have 3 loops on the hook, then 4, then 5.
5. Yo, draw through all loops on hook. Chain 1 to secure the stitch.

Dimensions

Size of towel: 16 x 24 in (41 cm x 61 cm)

Pattern Tips

• You need an even number for the chain.
• The chain at the beginning of each row counts as the first stitch.

Instructions

Ch 68 in blue.

Row 1: sc in the 2nd st from the hook and in each stitch across. Chain 1 and turn.

Row 2: sc in the 2nd st, ch-1. *sc in the next st, ch-1, skip 1 st*. Repeat ** ending with 1 sc in each of the last 2 sts. Chain 4 and turn.

Row 3: Work cluster in each ch-1 space across, skip 1 sc, dc in last st. Chain 1 and turn.

Row 4: sc in top of dc, sc in ch-sp before first cluster, *ch 1, sc in next ch-sp between clusters; repeat from * across working one sc in ch-sp after last cluster and 1 sc in the third ch from turning chain. Chain 4 and turn.

Repeat Rows 3-4 until you have 60 rows or to the desired length.

Color Changes

Follow this color pattern:

• 5 rows of steel blue
• 3 rows of alternating beige and steel blue
• 16 rows of beige
• 6 rows of steel blue
• 16 rows of beige
• 3 rows of alternating beige and steel blue
• 5 rows of steel blue

Cut and knot yarn. Weave in ends using a tapestry needle.