Crochet Sweet Melon Hanging Towel

Introduction

The Crochet Sweet Melon Hanging Towel is the perfect addition to your kitchen decor! Its vibrant colors and intricate crochet design not only bring a pop of fun to your space but also serve a practical purpose. Imagine having a stylish towel always within reach for quick cleanups or drying your hands while cooking up a storm in the kitchen. Plus, the sweet melon theme adds a delightful touch to your home, making you smile every time you see it hanging gracefully. It's a charming and functional piece that will undoubtedly brighten up your day!

Materials and Details

Yarn: Sugar N Cream Cotton Yarn – 200 yards red cotton yarn, 60 yards green cotton yarn, 20 yards black cotton yarn.

Crochet Hooks: I (5.5mm)

Miscellaneous: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, sewing needle, thread, ¾” button for closure.

Finished Measurements: 12” at widest point x 15” long (when buttoned)

Directions

RND 1: With an I hook and green cotton yarn, ch 40, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (39sts)

RND 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in the same st, *tr in the next st, sc in the next st*, repeat to end of row.

RND 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in the same st and in each st to end of row.

RND 4: Repeat steps 2-3 two more times.

RND 5: Finish off the current yarn and change to red yarn. Ch 2, turn, hdc in the same st, *sk 2, (sc, hdc, dc) in the next st*, repeat until 2 sts remain, hdc 2.

RND 6: Repeat the previous row for an additional 19 rows.

RND 7: Ch 1, turn, sc in the same st and in each st to end of row.

RND 8: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc, *sc2tog, sc 4*, repeat to end of row. (32sts)

RND 9: Ch 1, turn, *sc2tog, sc 6*, repeat to end of row. (28sts)

RND 10: Ch 1, turn, *sc2tog, sc 5*, repeat to end of row. (24sts)

RND 11: Ch 1, turn, *sc2tog, sc 4*, repeat to end of row. (20sts)

RND 12: Ch 1, turn, *sc2tog, sc 3*, repeat to end of row. (16sts)

RND 13: Ch 1, turn, hdc in the same st and in each st to end of row.

RND 14: Ch 1, turn, *hdc2tog, hdc 6*, repeat once. (14sts)

RND 15: Ch 1, turn, *hdc2tog, hdc 5*, repeat once. (12sts)

RND 16: Ch 1, turn, hdc in the same st and in each st to end of row.

RND 17: Ch 1, turn, *hdc2tog, hdc 4*, repeat once. (10sts)

RND 18: Ch 1, turn, hdc in the same st and in each st to end of row.

RND 19: Ch 1, turn, *hdc2tog, hdc 3*, repeat once. (8sts)

RND 20: Ch 1, turn, *hdc2tog, hdc 2*, repeat once. (6sts)

RND 21: This step creates the hanger. Ch 1, turn, hdc in the same st and in each st to end of row.

RND 22: Repeat the previous row for an additional 5 rows.

RND 23: Ch 1, turn, sc 2, ch 3, sk 2, sc 2.

RND 24: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc 2, sc2tog. Finish off and weave in ends.

Fold the hanger to the right side of the towel (look at the green rows and the nubby side is the right side).

Decide where you want the button to be sewn. With a sewing needle and thread, sew the button to the cloth.

Seeds: With a yarn needle and a long piece of black yarn, take a few stitches to create a teardrop shape for each seed.