This pattern was created by Ashlea Konecny, of Heart Hook Home, and can be found here. Below I will be doing my best to explain the steps of the pattern.
Cotton yarn is the most absorbent, which makes it the best type of yarn to use for a towel.
Materials Needed:
- Cotton Yarn (about 275 yards)- I used YarnBee SugarWheel Cotton in Fall for Frosting, Lion Brand Cotton Yarn
is good for a solid color option
- G/4mm Crochet hook (crochet hooks set)
- elastic hair band
is good for a solid color option
Abbreviations:
ch- chain
hdc- half double crochet
sts- stitches
hdc2tog- half double crochet two together
sc- single crochet
Pattern:
Row 1: Ch-27, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each across. Ch-1, turn (26)
(I like to crochet on the backside of the chain through the single loop. This will make the edge look like the top of a crochet stitch!)
Rows 2-18: hdc in each across. Ch-1, turn (26)
Row 19: hdc in first 12, 2hdc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in 12 sts. Ch-1, turn (28)
Row 20: hdc in each across. Ch-1, turn. (28)
Row 21: hdc in first 13, 2hdc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in 13 sts. Ch-1, turn (30)
Row 22: hdc in each across. Ch-1, turn (30)
Row 23: hdc in first 14, 2hdc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in 14 sts. Ch-1, turn (32)
Row 24: hdc in each across. Ch-1, turn (32)
Row 25: hdc in first 15, 2hdc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in 15 sts. Ch-1, turn (34)
Row 26: hdc in each across. Ch-1, turn (34)
Row 27: hdc in first 16, 2hdc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in 16 sts. Ch-1, turn (36)
Row 28: hdc in each across. Ch-1, turn (36)
Row 29: hdc in first 17, 2hdc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in 17 sts. Ch-1, turn (38)
Row 30: hdc in each across. Ch-1, turn (38)
Row 31: hdc in first 18, 2hdc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in 18 sts. Ch-1, turn (40)
Row 32: hdc in each across. Ch-1, turn (40)
Row 33: hdc in first 19, 2hdc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in 19 sts. Ch-1, turn (42)
Row 34: hdc in each across. Ch-1, turn (42)
Row 35: hdc in first 20, 2hdc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in 20 sts. Ch-1, turn (44)
Row 36: hdc in each across. Ch-1, turn (44)
Row 37: hdc in first 21, 2hdc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in 21 sts. Ch-1, turn (46)
Row 38: hdc in each across. Ch-1, turn (46)
Row 39: hdc in first 22, 2hdc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in 22 sts. Ch-1, turn (48)
Row 40: hdc in each across. Ch-1, turn (48)
Row 41: hdc in first 23, 2hdc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in 23 sts. Ch-1, turn (50)
Row 42: hdc in each across. Ch-1, turn (50)
Row 43: hdc in first 24, 2hdc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in 24 sts. Ch-1, turn (52)
Row 44: hdc in each across. Ch-1, turn (52)
Row 45: hdc in first 25, 2hdc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in 25 sts. Ch-1, turn (54)
Row 46: hdc in each across. Ch-1, turn (54)
Row 47: hdc in first 26, 2hdc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in 26 sts. Ch-1, turn (56)
Row 48: hdc in each across. Ch-1, turn (56)
Row 49: hdc in first 27, 2hdc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in 27 sts. Ch-1, turn (58)
Row 50: hdc in each across. Ch-1, turn (58)
Row 51: hdc in first 28, 2hdc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in 28 sts. Ch-1, turn (60)
Row 52: hdc in each across. Ch-1, turn (60)
Row 53: hdc in first 29, 2hdc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in 29 sts. Ch-1, turn (62)
Row 54: hdc in each across. Ch-1, turn (62)
Row 55: hdc in first 30, 2hdc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in 30 sts. Ch-1, turn (64)
Rows 56 – 63: hdc in each across. Ch-1, turn (64)
Row 64: hdc in 30 sts, hdc2tog two times, hdc in next 30 sts. Ch-1, turn (62)
Row 65: hdc in 29 sts, hdc2tog two times, hdc in next 29 sts. Ch-1, turn (60)
Row 66: hdc in 28 sts, hdc2tog two times, hdc in next 28 sts. Ch-1, turn (58)
Row 67: hdc in 27 sts, hdc2tog two times, hdc in 27 sts. Ch-1, turn (56)
Row 68: hdc in 26 sts, hdc2tog two times, hdc in 26 sts. Ch-1, turn (54)
Row 69: hdc in 25 sts, hdc2tog two times, hdc in 25 sts. Ch-1, turn (52)
Row 70: hcd in 24 sts, hdc2tog two times, hdc in 24 sts. (50)
Do not fasten off, fold piece in half lengthwise, right sides together.
Sc through both sides of the fabric for 16 sts. Place an elastic hair tie in between the pieces and crochet around/in between it for 6 sts. Sc in remaining sts to end.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Flip to the other end (still with the right sides together) and attach yarn where the fold is as shown below, and sc in both sides of each st to the end.
Open the hair towel and stitch sc along the side, all the way down and around, then back up the other side to stitch around the whole piece to give a finished look and trimming.
This pattern is quick, easy, and fairly inexpensive. It makes a great little gift for friends or family. The one pictured, using the colorway Fall for Frosting, was gifted to one of my best friends Laura. I also made one for my sister in the colorway Forever Fruity, and one for my mom in Sugarbliss.
Ashlea did a wonderful job with this pattern. An ad free version can be purchased through her ravelry page: Hair Towel with a Twist.