Learn how to make an easy crochet kitchen towel in a matter of hours with this free pattern and step-by-step tutorial. You can view the pattern completely free on this page, or you can buy the ad-free, printable PDF from our shop.
UPDATED: APRIL 8, 2024 BY BRITTANY
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Skill Level | Easy
Finished Size | About 21″ wide, and 23″ long
I love having a pretty towel in the kitchen that’s festive for the season, and a pretty crochet kitchen towel is just perfect for that. You can use lots of different colors, so they’re really fun to make.
This is one of my favorite towels because the stitch is really textured, which is great for cleaning up spills or drying your hands.
And you don’t have to be an expert to crochet this. It has a simple repeat that’s easy enough for new crocheters.
About This Crochet Kitchen Towel Pattern
This easy crochet kitchen towel uses a classic chevron stitch pattern. It has only one row to remember, so it’s relaxing and fun to crochet. In the photos, I made mine with stripes using two different colors: one solid and one with changing colors. But you can be as creative as you like! Use just one color, or mix as many as you want!
If you want more info, keep reading for commonly asked questions and pattern details, or you can skip down to the free pattern.
Pattern Overview:
- Supplies
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- Abbreviations
- Pattern Notes
- Gauge and Finished Size
- Easy Crochet Kitchen Towel Pattern Instructions
- Finishing Your Towel
- More Quick & Easy Tutorials + Free Patterns
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Recommended Supplies
- Approx 438 yds; medium-weight 100% cotton yarn
- 5.5 mm Crochet Hook
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
I used Lily Sugar ‘n Cream Cotton yarn for the towel you see in the pictures. The colors are ecru and buttercream ombre, which is a perfect match for Easter and spring!
Abbreviations
This pattern is written using standard US crochet terminology.
- BLO Back Loop Only
- Ch Chain
- Hk Hook
- Rep Repeat
- Sc Single Crochet
- Sk Skip
- St(s) Stitch(es)
Pattern Notes
Lily yarn is a great budget-friendly option, but you can use any medium-weight cotton yarn you like. It’s best to pick 100% cotton because it’s absorbent and long-lasting, making it great for cleaning up spills.
If you do decide to substitute for a different yarn, you’ll want to check your gauge to make sure your towel comes out the right size and that you have enough yarn to finish it.
Sizing: About 21″ wide, and 23″ long
I find that this is the perfect size if you’re like me and love to fold your towels in half when you hang them up. But if you want to make your towel not quite as wide as this one, subtract in groups of 11 from the starting chain number.
If you need more help, this post will help you figure out how many chains to start with for the size you want to make.
Gauge: 2″ from peak to peak
Gauge isn’t super important for this pattern, but you want to make sure it’s pretty close so you have enough yarn. For patterns like chevrons and zigzags, the easiest way to check gauge is to measure the distance between two “peaks” as you see in the picture above.
Just crochet the first part of the pattern, and when your towel is about 3-4 inches from the starting edge, check to see if your “peaks” are about 2 inches apart.
I have instructions for the stripe pattern you see in the pictures but feel free to style it however you want!
Easy Crochet Kitchen Towel Pattern Instructions
Row 1: With color A, ch 123. Make 2 sc in the 2nd ch from the hk. *1 sc in the next 4 ch. Sk 2 ch. 1 sc in the next 4 ch. 3 sc in next ch. Rep from * to the last 11 ch. 1 sc in next 4 ch. Sk 2 ch. 1 sc in next 4 ch. 2 sc in last ch. Ch 1 and turn.
Row 2: Make 2 sc in BLO of the first st. *1 sc in the BLO of the next 4 sts. Sk 2 sts. 1 sc in the BLO of the next 4 sts. 3 sc in the BLO of the next st. Rep from * to the last 11 sts. 1 sc in the BLO of the next 4 sts. Sk 2 sts. 1 sc in the BLO of the next 4 sts. 2 sc in the BLO of the last st. Ch 1 and turn.
Repeat: Row 2 is the repeat for the entire project so you’ll just work this row for the rest of your towel. At any point, you can break color A and switch to a new color.
For the towel you see in the photos I worked 6 rows with color A, then 6 rows with color B, and alternated the two colors for a total of 11 stripes; 6 stripes color A (ecru), and 5 stripes color B (buttercream ombre).
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Finishing Your Crochet Kitchen Towel
When your towel measures about 23″ from the starting edge, or when you have 11 stripes with 6 rows each, fasten off and weave in your ends.
It should look pretty tidy right off the hook and shouldn’t require you to block it.
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