Crochet Hand Towel: A Comprehensive Guide

Crochet hand towels are not only practical but also add a touch of handmade charm to any kitchen or bathroom. These cozy essentials are perfect for drying hands gently and adding a pop of color to your space. With endless patterns and designs to choose from, you can personalize your crochet hand towel to match your style and bring a warm, inviting feel to your home. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, creating your own hand towel can be a fun and rewarding project that will be sure to impress your guests and make everyday tasks a little more special.

Materials

Dishie, a #4 medium worsted weight yarn (100% cotton, 190 yd / 100 g) See yarn amounts below.

Towel Yarn Colors + Amounts

• Main Color: 3 balls White, or 415 yd / 380 m
• Color A: 1 ball Navy, or 3 yd / 3 m
• Color B: 1 ball Dewdrop, or 9 yd
• Color C: 1 ball Blue, or 5 yd / 5 m
• Color D: 1 ball Mint, or 5 yd / 5 m
• Color E: 1 ball Kenai, or 3 yd / 3 m
• Color F: 1 ball Inlet, or 3 yd / 3 m
• Color G: 1 ball Azure, or 7 yd / 7 m

Washcloth Yarn Colors + Amounts

• Main Color: 1 ball White, or 145 yd / 133 m
• Color A: 1 ball Navy, or 2 yd / 2 m
• Color B: 1 ball Dewdrop, or 4 yd / 4 m
• Color C: 1 ball Blue, or 3 yd / 3 m
• Color D: 1 ball Mint, or 2 yd / 2 m
• Color E: 1 ball Kenai, or 2 yd / 2 m
• Color F: 1 ball Inlet, or 4 yd / 4 m
• Color G: 1 ball Azure, or 4 yd / 4 m

These estimated yarn amounts are per each towel or washcloth.

Tools

• 4.5mm hook US Size 7
• Yarn needle
• Measuring tape
• Scissors

Instructions

Hand Towel Pattern

In Main Color.

Row 1. Fhdc 62, or chain 63 and hdc in the 2nd ch from your hook and in each ch across, turn. (62 sts)

Row 2. Ch 1, hdc in same st and in each st across, turn.

Change to Color A.

Row 3. Ch 1, starting in same st sc 10 Color A, 27 Color B, 15 Color C, 10 Color D, turn.

Row 4. Ch 1, starting in same st sc 10 Color D, 15 Color C, 27 Color B, 10 Color A, turn.

Change to Color E.

Row 5. Ch 1, starting in same st sc 22 Color E, 9 Color F, 31 Color G, turn.

Row 6. Ch 1, starting in same st sc 31 Color G, 9 Color F, 22 Color E, turn.

Change to Main Color.

Rows 7 - 8. Rep Row 2.

Row 9. (RS) Ch 3, *{BPdc in next 3 sts, FPdc in next 3 sts} rep from * until 1 st left, dc in last st, turn.

Row 10. Ch 3, *{BPdc in next 3 sts, FPdc in next 3 sts} rep from * until 1 st left, dc in last st, turn.

Row 11. Ch 3, *{FPdc in next 3 sts, BPdc in next 3 sts} rep from * until 1 st left, dc in last st, turn.

Row 12. Ch 3, *{FPdc in next 3 sts, BPdc in next 3 sts} rep from * until 1 st left, dc in last st, turn.

Rows 13 - 14. Rep Row 2.

Change to Color D.

Row 15. Ch 1, starting in same st sc 30 Color D, 9 Color E, 23 Color F, turn.

Row 16. Ch 1, starting in same st sc 23 Color F, 9 Color E, 30 Color D, turn.

Change to Color C.

Row 17. Ch 1, starting in same st sc 10 Color C, 16 Color G, 22 Color B, 14 Color A, turn.

Row 18. Ch 1, starting in same st sc 14 Color A, 22 Color B, 16 Color G, 10 Color C, turn.

Change to Main Color.

Rows 19 - 64. Rep Row 2 until work measures 20” / 51 cm long.

Change to Color A.

Row 65. (RS) Ch 1, starting in same st sc 14 Color A, 22 Color B, 16 Color G, 10 Color C, turn.

Row 66. Ch 1, starting in same st sc 10 Color C, 16 Color G, 22 Color B, 14 Color A, turn.

Change to Color F.

Row 67. Ch 1, starting in same st sc 23 Color F, 9 Color E, 30 Color D, turn.

Row 68. Ch 1, starting in same st sc 30 Color D, 9 Color E, 23 Color F, turn.

Change to Main Color.

Rows 69 - 70. Rep Row 2.

Row 71 - 72. Rep Rows 11 - 12.

Rows 73 - 74. Rep Rows 9 - 10.

Rows 75 - 76. Rep Row 2.

Row 77. Ch 1, starting in same st sc 31 Color G, 9 Color F, 22 Color E, turn.

Row 78. Ch 1, starting in same st sc 22 Color E, 9 Color F, 31 Color G, turn.

Row 79. Ch 1, starting in same st sc 10 Color D, 15 Color C, 27 Color B, 10 Color A, turn.

Row 80. Ch 1, starting in same st sc 10 Color A, 27 Color B, 15 Color C, 10 Color D, turn.

Change to White.

Rows 81 - 82. Rep Row 2.

Cut yarn and weave in ends.

Washcloth Pattern

In Main Color.

Row 1. Fhdc 44, or chain 45 and hdc in the 2nd ch from your hook and in each ch across, turn. (44 sts)

Row 2. Ch 1, hdc in same st and in each st across, turn.

Change to Color A.

Row 3. (RS) Ch 1, starting in same st sc 7 Color A, 19 Color B, 11 Color C, 7 Color D, turn.

Row 4. Ch 1, starting in same st sc 7 Color D, 11 Color C, 19 Color B, 7 Color A, turn.

Change to Main Color.

Rows 5 - 6. Rep Row 2.

Row 7. (RS) Ch 3, *{BPdc in next 3 sts, FPdc in next 3 sts} rep from * until 1 st left, dc in last st, turn.

Row 8. Ch 3, *{BPdc in next 3 sts, FPdc in next 3 sts} rep from * until 1 st left, dc in last st, turn.

Row 9. Ch 3, *{FPdc in next 3 sts, BPdc in next 3 sts} rep from * until 1 st left, dc in last st, turn.

Row 10. Ch 3, *{FPdc in next 3 sts, BPdc in next 3 sts} rep from * until 1 st left, dc in last st, turn.

Rows 11 - 12. Rep Row 2.

Change to Color F.

Row 13. Ch 1, starting in same st sc 15 Color F, 7 Color E, 22 Color G, turn.

Row 14. Ch 1, starting in same st sc 22 Color G, 7 Color E, 15 Color F, turn.

Change to Main Color.

Rows 15 - 34. Rep Row 2 until work measures 11” / 28 cm.

Cut yarn and weave in ends.