Farmhouse Easy Crochet Kitchen Towel - Free Pattern

Classic Free Crochet Towel Pattern

Dish towels may not initially seem like the most exciting crochet project, but I'm here to change your mind. 

The Casita towel combines traditional stripes with modern block stitches to make a useful and stylish accessory. While these are thoughtful gifts to have on hand, I bet you'll want to keep a few for yourself too!

Pro Tip: Combine a Casita Hand Towel with the Casita Crochet Potholder for a great gift set!

How to Crochet Kitchen Towels

We use a special technique in this pattern to avoid cutting the yarn between each striped row. Instead, we keep both colors attached during the striped sections and work two consecutive rows in the same direction. (This differs from typical crochet patterns that turn at the end of each row.)

When the main hand towel is complete, we add a simple crochet border around the edge to hide the yarn carries.

Don't worry if this sounds a bit confusing. You'll find a complete photo tutorial in the free towel pattern below.

Pattern Overview Video

Prefer to watch and listen instead of read? In the video below, I explain what you need to know before crocheting your own hand towel. Check it out to get the inside scoop on the pattern instructions. 

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Stitches for a Hand Towel

The Casita kitchen towel uses the boxed block stitch to create a flexible, yet solid fabric. This is the same stitch we used in the Prism Baby Blanket, although in that pattern, it's worked in the round. 

Crochet Kitchen Towel Pattern Variations

There are many simple ways to customize your towel. Here are a few ideas:

Best Yarn for a Crochet Washcloth or Towel

When knitting or crocheting dishcloths, the best yarns are absorbent, durable, and easy to wash. Here are some types of yarn that are commonly used:

Pro Tip: Don't use yarn with acrylic or other synthetic fibers because they don't absorb liquids well. 

Consider Yarn Weight

In this dish towel pattern, we're using Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton. I like this yarn's saturated colors, tight weave, and sophisticated-yet-durable look. 24/7 Cotton is my go-to for crochet shoes, bucket hats, and baskets. 

Substitutions

If Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton is unavailable near you, check YarnSub.com for similar suggestions.

Related: How to Shop Your Stash: The Best Patterns for Using the Yarn You Have

All-in-One Crochet Kit

If you don't live near amazing yarn stores or if you like to get fun deliveries, the all-in-one kit is a perfect way to make your Casita Tea Towel.

This bundle from Lion Brand includes all the 24/7 Cotton you'll need to make both this towel pattern as well as the Casita Potholder, plus bonus printable PDFs of the patterns (delivered digitally).

Choosing a Crochet Hook Size

This easy towel pattern uses a size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook to achieve drapey stitches that are sturdy enough to withstand lots of use.

How to Modify the Towel Size

This basic pattern can be used to create smaller dishcloths or even larger crochet blankets.

To modify the towel width, begin with a stitch multiple of 3, then add 4. This number will be your foundation chain. For example, 45 + 4 = 49 chains to begin. 

Pattern Notes and Tips

Don’t let the stripe instructions make the pattern seem more complicated than it is. Beginning with Row 3, the entire towel is crocheted by simply alternating two rows: a double crochet row, and a chain space row.

Techniques You'll Practice:

• Reading a crochet pattern

• Learning the boxed block stitch

• Working with two strands of yarn attached at once

More Patterns for Your Kitchen

If you love making functional projects you can put to use around your house, you'll love these free crochet patterns!

Explanation:
Simple to crochet, satisfying to use and gift. The Casita Tea Towel uses basic stitches and creative techniques to create a classic farmhouse look without extra ends to weave in.

With a quaint yet contemporary feel, this crochet tea towel will add an enduring handmade touch to your bathroom or kitchen. 

Supplies + Materials

Order an all-in-one kit from Lion Brand.

Skill Level

Confident Advanced Beginner. In this pattern you'll practice double crochet stitches and keeping two colors attached at once.

Overall Pattern Notes

Don’t let the stripe instructions make the pattern seem more complicated than it is. Beginning with Row 3, the entire towel is crocheted by simply alternating two types of rows, a double crochet row and a chain space row.

Main Towel

Notes:

• To modify towel width, begin with a stitch multiple of 3, then add 4. For example, 45 + 4 = 49 chains to begin.
  
• Chain 3 at beginning of row counts as one double crochet throughout.
  
• The two-color sections are worked keeping both colors attached to minimize ends to weave in.

Finishing

Pin crocheted towel to blocking board using T-pins. Steam block towel by hovering a steamer or iron with steam functionality over towel. Let dry and set overnight. 

Weave in remaining ends. If you have leftover cotton yarn, try crocheting a few coasters to coordinate.

Dry your hard-working hands with pride using your new Casita Tea Towel!