How to Crochet a Bath Towel

When it comes to towels, there are many different sizes and shapes, when it comes to crocheting; we have a tendency to add a bit more. Not only do we do everything from dishrags to hand towels to bath towels, but we add interest to kitchen towel by adding towel toppers as well. No matter what you are looking for, you can find it somewhere out there. Here are a few free crochet patterns, websites and books to check out and find exactly what you are looking for.

Simple Bath Towel with Picot Edging:

Towel works best when crocheted with 100% cotton yarn.

Hook size: J

Row 1: (Note: this row creates the foundation chain) Ch 5 sl st in 5^th ch from hook (this counts as one ch from here on out), (ch 10, sl st in 5^th ch from hook) 15 times, ch 1, turn.

Row 2: Sc in 2^nd ch from hook and in each ch across.

Row 3: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each sc st across.

Row 4: Ch1, turn, sc in each hdc st across.

Repeat Rows 3 and 4 until towel measures 36" - or desired length.

Last Row: Ch 5, turn, sl st in 5^th ch from hook, sc in first sc st and in next 4 sc, *Ch 5, sl st in 5^th ch from hook, sc in next 5 sc, repeat from * across, ch 5, sl st 5^th ch from hook, sl st in same sc as last sc st. Bind off, weave in ends.

Abbreviations Guide:

• Ch - Chain

• Hdc - Half Double Crochet

• Sc - Single Crochet

• Sl st - Slip Stitch

• St - Stitch

Websites to check out:

Crochet Pattern Central is one of the top sites for finding crochet patterns. If you want to make something, then it is one of the first places to look. For all sorts of crochet Towels check out http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/towels.php

And for towel toppers from Crochet Pattern Central check out: http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/towel_toppers.php

A quick kitchen towel pattern and topper combined: http://www.craftown.com/crochet/pat34.htm

Here is a great site if you are wondering how to crochet and add a crochet topper to a preexisting kitchen towel: http://www.craftdrawer.com/Freepatterns/dishtowel.htm

Books:

Towel Toppers and Dishcloths by Susanna Tobias: 9 matching toppers and dishcloths!

Handy Dandy Dishcloths, Soap Covers & Towels by various designers, brought to you by Annie's Attic: 5 patterns - all reversible!

Crocheted Towel Toppers by Maggie Weldon: 9 patterns - Flowers and fruits.

Annie's Attic - Towel Toppers and Dishcloths by DRG Publications: 9 matching sets.

This is just the tip of a whole mountain of patterns available out there for you. But, the information I have gathered for you is a great place to start. Happy Crocheting!