Today I am sharing with you a free crochet pattern for a Festive Towel and Washcloth Set! This fingertip towel and washcloth set would make a great gift for the upcoming holidays and works up quickly. It is made using the tapestry crochet technique, which produces a fabric that has the same pattern on both the front and back of your work. Instead of providing a graph, I have written the instructions out line by line. I hope you enjoy!
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Festive Towel and Washcloth Set
Materials Used:
- 2 skeins I Love This Cotton in Ivory (Color A)
- 1 skein I Love This Cotton in Burnt Sienna (Color B)
- 1 skein I Love This Cotton in Apple Green (Color C)
- Size J/10 – 6.0 mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Abbreviations:
ch(s) = chain(s)
st(s) = stitch(es)
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
American crochet terms used throughout
Gauge:
4″ x 4″ = 14 sc, 14 rows
Finished Size (including border):
Washcloth = 12″ x 11″
Towel = 12″ x 19″
Note:
This pattern uses two colors in each row. The instructions will tell you which color to use for the indicated number of stitches. The color not in use will be carried along by stitching over it with the color that is in use. I will provide a reminder of this at each color change.
Instructions for the Fingertip Towel:
Row 1:
With A, ch 40. Join B by holding B up against chain just made. With A and stitching over B, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, turn. (39 sts)
Row 2:
With A, ch 1 and sc in each st across, turn.
Row 3:
With A, ch 1 and sc in each of first 3 sts, with B sc in each of next 3 sts, with A sc in each of next 7 sts, with B sc in each of next 3 sts, with A sc in each of next 7 sts, with B sc in each of next 3 sts, with A sc in each of next 7 sts, with B sc in each of next 3 sts, with A sc in each of last 3 sts, turn.
Row 4:
With A, ch 1 and sc in each of first 2 sts, with B sc in each of next 5 sts, with A sc in each of next 5 sts, with B sc in each of next 5 sts, with A sc in each of next 5 sts, with B sc in each of next 5 sts, with A sc in each of next 5 sts, with B sc in each of next 5 sts, with A sc in each of last 2 sts, turn.
Row 5:
Repeat row 4.
Row 6:
Repeat row 4.
Row 7:
Repeat row 3.
Row 8:
Repeat row 2.
Row 9:
Repeat row 2.
Row 10:
Repeat row 2. Fasten off B.
Row 11:
With A, and stitching over C, ch 1 and sc in each of first 8 sts, with C sc in each of next 3 sts, with A sc in each of next 7 sts, with C sc in each of next 3 sts, with A sc in each of next 7 sts, with C sc in each of next 3 sts, with A sc in each of last 8 sts, turn.
Row 12:
With A, ch 1 and sc in each of first 7 sts, with C sc in each of next 5 sts, with A sc in each of next 5 sts, with C sc in each of next 5 sts, with A sc in each of next 5 sts, with C sc in each of next 5 sts, with A sc in each of last 7 sts, turn.
Row 13:
Repeat row 12.
Row 14:
Repeat row 12.
Row 15:
Repeat row 11.
Row 16:
Repeat row 2.
Row 17:
Repeat row 2.
Row 18:
Repeat row 2. Fasten off C.
Rows 19 – 23:
Repeat rows 3 – 7.
Rows 24 – 26:
Repeat row 2. Fasten off B.
Rows 27 – 31:
Repeat rows 11 – 15.
Rows 32 – 34:
Repeat row 2. Fasten off C.
Rows 35 – 39:
Repeat rows 3 – 7.
Rows 40 – 42:
Repeat row 2. Fasten off B.
Rows 43 – 47:
Repeat rows 11 – 15.
Rows 48 – 50:
Repeat row 2. Fasten off C.
Rows 51 – 55:
Repeat rows 3 – 7.
Rows 56 – 58:
Repeat row 2. Fasten off B.
Finishing Edge (worked around all 4 edges of towel):
Attach A in top right corner, ch 1, work hdc in same st and in each st across top of towel, 2hdc in corner, hdc evenly down side of towel, 2 hdc in corner, hdc in each st across bottom of towel, 2 hdc in corner, hdc evenly up remaining side of towel, place last hdc in same st as first hdc and sl st to first hdc. Fasten off. (I put 52 hdc’s on each long side. While you could certainly use more or fewer stitches, I found this number gave my towel the straight rectangular shape I wanted to achieve without blocking).
Border (worked at bottom and top of towel):
Row 1:
With C, ch 1, hdc in each st across, turn. (39 sts)
Row 2:
With C, ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 3:
With B, ch 1, hdc in each st across. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Instructions for the Washcloth:
Follow instructions for R1 – 42 of fingertip towel. Fasten off.
Finishing Edge (worked around all 4 edges of washcloth):
Attach C in top right corner, ch 1, work hdc in same st and in each st across top of washcloth, 2hdc in corner, hdc evenly down side of washcloth, 2 hdc in corner, hdc in each st across bottom of washcloth, 2 hdc in corner, hdc evenly up remaining side of washcloth, place last hdc in same st as first hdc and sl st to first hdc. Fasten off. (I put 36 hdc’s on each side. While you could certainly use more or fewer stitches, I found this number gave my washcloth the shape I wanted to achieve without blocking). Fasten off and weave in all ends.
If you make the Festive Crochet Towel and Washcloth Set, I would love to see your work. You can tag me @cashmeredandelions on Instagram!
In the material, it does not say weight and how much per ball required
Can I use sugar & cream yarn ?
The yarn I used is a #4 worsted weight yarn. Sugar & cream should work just fine!
Is there a video tutorial for this? I would love to make these! I’ve never crocheted using 2 colors like this before and i can’t wait to try! Thank you for the pattern!
I’m so glad you like the pattern! I have not made a video tutorial for this project, but if you are new to tapestry crochet (the technique used to make this towel and washcloth set) there are many videos available online. Just google “how to tapestry crochet.” Hope this helps!