Crochet Hanging Dish Towel: A Perfect Blend of Functionality and Style

Elevate your kitchen decor with a beautifully crafted hanging dish towel made using the art of crochet. This unique piece combines functionality with style, providing a practical solution for keeping your towel within reach while adding a touch of handmade charm to your space. The intricate crochet design adds a cozy and inviting feel to your kitchen, making it a lovely addition to your home.

Measurements

Measures 11-1/2" long and 10" wide (at the bottom edge).

Materials

• Hook Size: G4
• Yarn: Ply Cotton

Stitches Used

• Chain (ch)
• Double Crochet (dc)
• Shell: 7 dc in same space

Difficulty Level

Easy

Instructions

Row Instructions

Row 1: Ch 12, dc in 4th ch from hook and in each remaining ch. Ch 3, turn.

Row 2: Dc in each dc. Ch 3, turn.

Row 3: Repeat Row 2.

Row 4: Dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 3, turn.

Rows 5-8: Repeat Row 4.

Row 9: Dc in each of next 3 dc. Fasten Off.

Re-attach yarn in stitch at end of Row 3. Repeat Rows 4-9. Note: Do Not Fasten Off after Row 9.

Continuation of Rows

Row 10: Ch 3, dc in each of next 3 dc. Ch 2. Dc in each of 4 dc on the other side. Ch 3, turn.

Row 11: Dc in each of next 3 dc. 2 dc in next ch-2 space. Dc in each of next 4 dc. Ch 3, turn.

Begin Towel

Row 12: Dc in the same space as beg ch-3. 2 dc in each remaining dc. Ch 3, turn. (20 dc).

Row 13: *Sk next dc. Shell in next dc. Sk next dc. Dc in each of next 2 dc. Repeat from * twice more. Sk next dc. Shell in next dc. Sk next dc, dc in last dc. Ch 3, turn.

Row 14: Dc in the same space as beg ch-3. *Ch 2, sc in center dc of next shell. Ch 2, shell between next 2 dc. Repeat from * twice more. Ch 2, sc in center dc of next shell. Ch 2, 2 dc in last dc. Ch 3, turn.

Row 15: Dc in the same space as beg ch-3. Sk next dc and ch-2 space. Shell in next sc. Sk next ch-2 space. Ch 2. Sc in center of next shell, ch 2. *Sk next ch-2 space. Shell in next sc. Sk next ch-2 space. Ch 2, sc in center of next shell. Ch 2. Repeat from * once. Sk next ch-2 space. Shell in next sc. Sk next ch-2 space and next dc. 2 dc in last dc. Ch 3, turn.

Row 16: Dc in the same space as beg ch-3. Sk next dc. *Ch 2, sc in center of next shell, ch 2. Sk next ch-2 space. Shell in next sc, sk next ch-2 space. Repeat from * twice more. Ch 2, sc in center of next shell, ch 2. Sk next dc, 2 dc in last dc. Ch 3, turn.

Rows 17-33

Alternate Rows 15 and 16, ending with Row 15.

Row 34: Repeat Row 16 except do not chain 3 at the end.

Fasten Off.

How to Use

Put the handle over and behind the bar of your oven door handle and pull the towel down through the slit in the towel handle.