Crochet Waves Dish Towel with Topper
The Crochet Waves Dish Towel with Topper is not just your average kitchen accessory – it's a delightful addition to your home that brings both style and functionality in one! With its charming wave pattern and handy topper, it adds a touch of charm to your kitchen while also being practical for everyday use. This crocheted creation is perfect for adding a cheery vibe to your space and makes a lovely gift for any occasion. So go ahead, grab your yarn and hook, and bring a pop of joy to your kitchen with this fun and functional project!
Skill Level
Easy
Materials
- Crochet Hook – I / 5.5 MM
- Yarn - Medium (4) Cotton
- C1 - Crafter’s Secret / Papaya – 3oz. / 150 yards
- C2 - Crafter’s Secret / Beige – 2 oz. / 100 yards
- Yarn Needle
- Button – 1 inch
Stitches
- Chain (ch)
- Slip stitch (slst)
- Single Crochet (sc)
- Double Crochet (dc)
- Triple Stitch (tr)
- Back Loop Only (BLO)
- Double Crochet together (dctog)
Size
14 inches H. X 12 inches W.
Multiples
8 + 3 Chains
Notes
- Ch1 does not count as a stitch.
- Ch4 counts as a Triple Crochet.
- Do not cut yarn when changing color; trail yarn up the side of the towel.
Towel Pattern
RND 1: Ch 35 – sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc in each ch across,
Turn, Ch 1 (34 sc; each row will have the same amount of sts)
RND 2: *1 sc in the next 2 sc, dc in the next 2 sc, 1 tr in the next 2 sc, 1 dc in the next 2 sc*
Repeat From * to * 3 more times, Turn
(4 "waves" = 34 sts)
RND 3: Change to C2, ch1, working in the BLO, 1 sc in each st across, turn, ch4 (34 sc)
RND 4: 1 tr in the next st, 1 dc in the next 2 sts,
*1 sc in the next 1 st, 1 dc in the next 2 sts, 1 tr in the next 2 sts, 1 dc in the next 2 sts*
Repeat From * to * 2 more times,
1 sc in the next 2 sts, 1 dc in the next 2 sts, 1 tr in the last 2 sts, Turn,
(3 'waves", 2 half Waves = 34 sts)
RND 5: Change to C2, BLO, 1 sc in each st across,
RND 6: Repeat RND 2
RND 7: RND 26 – Continue to repeat RND 3 – RND 6
Alternating colors every 2 rows
Towel Trim
Tie off color of choice.
Evenly sc down the side of the towel, 3 sc in the corner,
sc across the bottom of the towel, 3 sc in the corner,
Evenly sc up the 3rd side, do not tie off.
You will be stitching on the back of the towel.
If you just want to make a towel, without a topper, do not tie off yarn,
sc evenly across the top of the towel, tie off, and weave in your ends.
Fold the towel in thirds as shown in the picture.
Tack them together for easier stitching.
Make sure you have the right side facing out.
Topper:
RND 27: Attach yarn color of choice to the side of the right side of towel,
on the front of the towel.
Evenly sc across, stitching through both thicknesses of the towel,
You will need 17 sc, turn, ch3
RND 28: 1 dc in each dc, ch1, turn (17 dc)
RND 29: Dctog 1st 2 dc, 1 dc in the next 13 dc,
dctog last 2 dc, ch1, turn (15 dc)
RND 30: Dctog 1st 2 dc, 1 dc in the next 11 dc,
dctog last 2 dc, ch1, turn (13 dc)
RND 31: Dctog 1st 2 dc, 1 dc in the next 9 dc,
dctog last 2 dc, ch1, turn (11 dc)
RND 32: Dctog 1st 2 dc, 1 dc in the next 7 dc,
dctog last 2 dc, ch1, turn (9 dc)
RND 33: 1 dc in each dc, ch 1 turn (9 dc)
If you need a longer towel topper you can add rows here.
RND 34: 1 dc in the 1st 4 dc, ch 2, sk 1 dc,
1 dc in the last 4 dc, ch 1, turn (8 dc, ch 2)
RND 35: Sc in the 1st 4 sts, 2 sc in the ch2 sp, 1 sc in the last 4 sts,
Evenly sc down the side of the top portion,
slst across the front of RND 24 front loop sts,
then sc up the other side, slst in the 1st sc,
tie off and weave in your ends.
Sew button in place with matching yarn.
