Delightful Crochet Tea Towel Magnets for the Kitchen

Crochet tea towel magnets are not just practical but also cute additions to any kitchen! These delightful handmade magnets add a touch of charm to your refrigerator or any magnetic surface. With their intricate crochet design and vibrant colors, they bring a warm and cozy feel to your kitchen decor. So, why settle for ordinary magnets when you can enjoy the delightful uniqueness of crochet tea towel magnets that bring joy and functionality to your kitchen space!

Materials Needed

The following materials are required to create your crochet tea towel magnets:

• Sportweight yarn
• Bedspread weight (size 10) cotton
• Size D aluminum hook
• Steel crochet hook size 1.65mm (size 7)

Instructions

With Sportweight Yarn and D Hook

Follow these steps to crochet the base of your magnet:

Ch 4. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Ch1, turn. (3)
2-9: Sc across, ch1, turn.
10: 2sc in 1st st, sc in next, 2sc in last. Ch1, turn. (5)
11: 2sc in 1st st, sc in 3, 2sc in last. Ch1, turn. (7)
12: Sc across, ch1, turn.
13-14: 2sc in 1st st, sc to last, 2sc in last. Ch1, turn. (11 at end of 14)
15: Sc across. Ch1, turn.
16: In flps only: (sc, ch1) twice in each st across to last st. (sc, ch1, sc) in last st. FO.

With Thread & 1.65mm Hook

For the decorative edge, use the following instructions:

Join thread in blp of first st. Ch3, dc in same st. 2dc in each blp across. Ch 3, turn. (22dc)
2: (BPDC in next 2 sts, dc in next 2) across. Dc in top of beg ch 3.
3: Dc in next 2 sts. (FPDC in 2sts, dc in 2) across. Ch3, turn.
4-9: Repeat 2 & 3 three times more. FO.
Weave in ends carefully.

Fringe and Finishing Touches

To create the fringe along the bottom, cut 11 2" pieces of thread. Fold one piece in half. Insert hook through st of row 9, catch folded thread, pull through slightly. YO with tails of 2" piece, pull through loop and tighten. Repeat across bottom.

To finish: Fold top over toward front (front is side with ruffles), tack in place. Glue a small button, or use a pony bead to front as in the picture.