Handmade Crochet Open Shell Hanging Dish Towel Tutorial
Create a charming and practical addition to your kitchen with a handmade crochet open shell hanging dish towel. This unique piece combines the functionality of a dish towel with the beauty of delicate crochet work. The open shell design adds a touch of elegance to your kitchen decor while also providing a convenient way to hang the towel for easy access.
Whether you choose to make one for yourself or give it as a thoughtful gift, this crochet open shell hanging dish towel is sure to be a cherished addition to any kitchen.Materials
- G Hook (4.25mm) (#6)
- 4 ply cotton yarn
- 1 - 2" Cabone Ring
Stitches Used
- ch
- sl st
- sc
- dc
Difficulty
MEDIUM/DIFFICULT
Instructions
Round 1
Work 32 single crochet stitches inside the Cabone Ring. Join with sl st to 1st sc made. Sl st in next st. Ch 3, Do Not Turn.
Round 2
(dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same st. * Sk next st, sc in next st, sk next st. (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next st. Rep from * 6 times more. Sk next st, sc in next st, sk next st. Join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. Do Not Turn. (8 ch-2 sps)
Towel Body
Row 3
Sl st in next dc, sl st in next ch-2 sp. Ch 3, 4 dc in same ch-2 sp. * dc in next 2 dc, dc in next sc, dc in next 2 dc, 5 dc in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * once. Ch 3, turn. (25 dcs)
Row 4
Dc in same st as beg ch-3. Dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st. * Ch 1, sk next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st. Ch 1, sk next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st. Rep from * once. Ch 3, turn.
Row 5
Dc in next 2 sts. Ch 1, sk next 2 sts, dc in next 3 sts. [ Ch 1, dc bet next 2 dcs, ch 1, dc in next 3 sts, ch 1, sk next 2 sts, dc in next 3 sts.] Rep from [ to ] once. Ch 3, turn.
Row 6
Dc in each dc and ch-1 sp. Ch 3, turn.
Row 7
Dc in next st. [ * Ch 3, sk next st, sc in next st. Rep from * once. Ch 3, sk next st, * dc in next 4 sts .] Rep from [ to ] once. Rep from * to * once. Dc in ea of last 2 sts. Ch 3, turn.
Row 8
Dc in next st. [ * Sk next ch-3 sp, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-3 sp. Sk next ch-3 sp.] Dc in next 4 sts. Rep from * once. Rep from [ to ] once. Dc in last 2 sts. Ch 3, turn.
Row 9
Dc in next st. [ Sk next dc, * sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, sk next dc. Rep from * twice. Sc in next ch-1 sp. Sk next dc. * Dc in next 4 dc. ] Rep from [ to ] once. Rep from * to * once. Dc in each of last 2 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 10
Rep Row 8.
Row 11
Dc in next dc, sk next dc. [ Sc in next ch-1 sp, * ch 3, sk next dc, sc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * twice. * Sk next 3 dc. (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in sp between 2 dc in center of 4 dc group. Sk next 3 dc.] Rep from [ to ] once. Sc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * to * once. Sk next dc, dc in last 2 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 12
Dc in next dc, sk next ch-3 sp. [ (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-3 sp. Sk next ch-3 sp and next dc. Sc in next ch-1 sp. * Ch 3, sk next dc, sc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * twice.] Sk next dc and ch-3 sp. Rep [ to ] once. Sk next dc and ch-3 sp. (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-3 sp. Sk next ch-3 sp. Dc in last 2 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 13
Dc in next dc, sk next dc. [ Sc in next ch-1 sp. * Ch 3, sk next dc, sc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * twice. Sk next dc and next ch-3 sp. (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-3 sp. Sk next ch-3 sp. Sk next dc. ] Rep from [ to ] once. Sc in next ch-1 sp. * Ch 3, sk next dc, sc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * twice. Sk next dc. Dc in last 2 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Rows 14-23
Alternate Rows 12 and 13 ending with Row 13.
Fasten off.