Hey, crocheters! Are you ready to explore a project that is easy, practical, and fun to make? Great! Then get ready with your crochet hooks for a fun kitchen towel project. Quick and small, the crochet project opens up plenty of options to choose from. Plus, a crocheted kitchen towel is great for cleaning and drying hands. If a stitch pattern requires practice, you can try it for a kitchen towel. Even for a quick gift, the project is handy. You can explore basic crochet stitches or try out textured patterns. if you want to try something else than traditional crochet, Tunisian crochet is a good option for a practical and elegant kitchen towel. For yarn, you don’t even need an entire skein as a few yards will do. Choose from the stash of leftover projects.
In this guide, we will use pique stitches. You can try out this fun textured stitch pattern or experiment. Do you want to crochet but not regular crochet then try Tunisian crochet. It mimics the look of knitting and is densely textured so that the fabric works beautifully as a kitchen towel. Our blog on the difference between traditional and Tunisian crochet will guide you through.
What materials do you need to crochet a Kitchen Towel?
- Crochet Hooks - You can use a single-ended crochet hook size 5mm. If you’ve got an interchangeable Tunisian crochet hook go ahead and use that but don’t attach the cord. A crochet hook set is a great option as you will have the required crochet hook size to finish off the project in style.
- Yarn - The project works with any yarn that you have. Even a multicolor stash will do wonderfully. DK or worsted weight yarn is the best. Choose wool, cotton, linen or any durable yarn fiber. Cotton fibers are the perfect choice for this project because they are easily available in stores and machine-washable. Linen yarn is durable, natural absorbent, and can easily prevent bacterial growth. Try to avoid synthetic fibers because they don’t absorb the liquid well.
- Keep handy crochet accessories like stitch markers, scissors, measuring tape and finishing needles.
What do you need to know about Pique Crochet Stitch?
The Pique Stitch is a densely textured stitch pattern that works up quickly. It looks like a crochet cluster but is not the same. As tall as a double crochet stitch but twice as wide which means that the rows go by fast and you’ll have a finished project in no time. Not just a quick towel or dishcloth, it works great for last-minute crochet gifts!
To work on the pique stitch make sure that your basic knowledge of half double crochet stitch and double crochet stitches are clear. Imagine that you will be working on a Double Crochet Stitch and midway through you have to complete it with a half double crochet stitch.
Steps to Work a Pique Stitch
Step 1. Make any number of chains.
Make a chain of stitches as wide as the project. For example, 20 stitches. Pique stitch is wide so take a look at the length of the chain for the width of the kitchen towel. The last two chains made will be the side of the first stitch of the first row.
It’s recommended that you work on the foundation with a crochet hook larger than the matching yarn weight. Instead of making loose chains this bigger hook size will help you keep uniform tension. Once you start making the pique stitches, the chain will adjust. a quick read through our guide on how to choose the right crochet hook sizes for your project is a good start.
Step 2. Yarn over, insert the hook in 3rd chain from the hook and pull up a loop.
Start working on the stitch by making a yarn over and inserting the crochet hook in the third chain. Make sure that there are 3 loops on the hook.
Step 3. Yarn over and pull through two loops. (2 loops on hook)
Step 4. Yarn over and pull up a loop in the same space. (4 loops on hook)
Step 5. Yarn over and pull through all four loops. Pique stitch made!
To continue the Pique stitch you’ll start over with steps 2 through 5, going into the next chain until you get all the way to the end.
To start a new row Chain 2, turn.
Continue with the rows until you reach the dimensions of the towel you desire.
Add a border - Attach a yarn in the upper left corner and work with a single crochet stitch (SC) around the entire towel. You can even add a decorative design to make it visually appealing.
Crochet a holder- Crochet a piece of fabric that works as a holder to keep the towel hanging.
With this handy tutorial, get ready for your practical crocheted kitchen towel.