Crochet checkered hand towel pattern

    Hello funky friends! Today we are getting rid of our raggedy old gray hand towel for something a bit more chic and trendy, this charming checkered hand towel with a stylish scalloped edge. Whether you’re a crochet pro or just getting started, this project promises both fun and functionality. Let’s get into it!

You’ll need:

-2 different colored skeins of 100% cotton worsted weight yarn

-G/4mm crochet hook

-Scissors

-Tapestry needle

Notes:

•Turning chains are not counted as a stitch or included in the stitch count.

•The first stitch of each row is worked into the same stitch as the turning chain.

•Changing colors: For all color changes, you’ll change colors on the last pull-through of the last stitch in each block of color. So for double crochet, you’ll work the last stitch before the color change until you have two loops on the hook, drop the current yarn, and pull through the last two loops with the new color to complete the stitch. 

•To create the checkerboard pattern without cutting the yarn, we’ll be carrying the yarn through. So after changing colors, crochet over the old color by holding it along the back of your work and working stitches over it to secure it. 

•If you’d like to make the towel wider, simply chain an odd number of multiples of 5, as long as you’d like, and then add 1. Using an odd number ensures that each row will begin and end with the same color.

Gauge?

Not super important 

Abbreviations (US

ch: chain

st(s): stitch(es)

sc: single crochet

dc: double crochet

rep: repeat

sk: skip

Pattern Instructions 

Set up: ch 36 color A

Row 1: Working into the back bump of the chain, sc in 2nd ch from your hook and in each ch across. Change to color B. Ch 2, turn. (35 sts)

Row 2: 5 dc color B, 5 dc color A, 5 dc color B, 5 dc color A, 5 dc color B, 5 dc color A, (don’t carry color A through last 5 stitches) 5 dc color B, ch 2, turn.

Row 3: 5 dc color B, pull color A from row below (see pic) 5 dc color A, 5 dc color B, 5 dc color A, 5 dc color B, 5 dc color A, 5 dc color B, ch 2 with color A, turn.

Row 4: 5 dc color A, 5 dc color B, 5 dc color A, 5 dc color B, 5 dc color A, 5 dc color B, (don’t carry color B through last 5 stitches) 5 dc color A, ch 2, turn.

Row 5: 5 dc color A, pull color B from row below, 5 dc color B, 5 dc color A, 5 dc color B, 5 dc color A, 5 dc color B, 5 dc color A, ch 2, turn.

Rep rows 2-5 for about 58 rows, or until it reaches a good length when folded in half, ending with 2-3 rows. End the last row of dc with ch1, turn. 

Next row: sc every st, ch1, turn.

Scallop edge: sl st in first sc, sk 1 st, *7 dc in next stitch, sk 2 st, sl st next stitch, sk 2 st,*

rep *-* 4 more times, 7 dc in next stitch, sk 1 st, sl st in last st. Rep other side on foundation chain.

Weave in ends and then you’re done! I recommend washing before use following the care instructions on whatever yarn you pick. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment or DM me @funkyfreshfibers on Instagram. Otherwise, enjoy your towel!!