This lacy crochet dish towel pattern makes a nice addition to your kitchen no matter what the season. It’s an easy pattern and beginner-friendly if you are just starting out. Crochet it as part of the Valentine Box of Chocolates Gift Hop! Scroll down to see the free pattern instructions.
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I ran across this yummy Strawberry Cream Cheese Truffles recipe while picking a name for my dish towel. Baking and crochet, what could be better?! This lacy dish towel makes a nice addition to your kitchen.
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Level of Difficulty
- Beginner
Yarn
- Red Heart Crème de la Crème cotton, Scarlet; 98 yards (used roughly 30 yards)
Hook and Notions
- Size Hook: H (5.0mm)
- Scissors
- Blunt Needle
Measurements
- Laying flat 7-inches wide, 12 -inches tall (from the bottom to the peak)
Gauge
- Not important
Abbreviations
- Ch = chain
- Dc = double crochet
- Sc = single crochet
Pattern Notes
- Chain 1 at beginning of row counts as a single crochet.
- Chain 3 at beginning of row counts as a double crochet.
Special Stitches
Shell work (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in indicated stitch.
FHDC – (Foundation Half Double Crochet) Chain 2, yarn over, insert hook into first chain (2nd from the hook), yarn over, pull up through the first loop on the hook (this is your first chain loop). With 3 loops on hook, yarn over, pull through 3. * Yarn over, insert your hook into the first chain loop, yarn over, pull up a loop (this is your second chain loop), yarn over, pull through 3. 2 fhdc completed. Repeat from * until you reach the desired number of fhdc.
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Instructions
FHDC 28
Row 1: Chain 1, sc in the same stitch as the chain 1, * skip the next 2 stitches, shell in the next stitch, skip the next 2 stitches, sc in the next stitch, skip the next 2 stitches, * repeat across, until there are 3 stitches remaining, sc in the turning chain. (4 shells)
Row 2: Chain 3, dc in the same stitch as the chain 3, sc in the chain 1 space, * shell in the sc, sc in the chain 1 space, * repeat across, ending with 2 dc in the top of the last sc. (3 shells)
Rows 3: Chain 1, sc in the same stitch as the chain 1, * shell in the next sc, sc in next chain 1 space, * repeat across, sc in the last stitch. (4 shells)
Rows 4-25: Repeat Rows 2 and 3
Fasten off and weave in ends.
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Copyright © Mistie Bush. All Rights Reserved. For personal use only. This pattern may not be copied, reproduced or distributed without express written permission from the designer and www.americancrochet.com You may not sell this pattern or profit from it in any way. You may sell items made from this pattern. However, you must link back to my American Crochet site to credit me for the pattern. You may not use my photos to sell your finished product. I have made every effort to ensure that this pattern is correct. If you have any questions or problems, you may email me at: mistie@americancrochet.com. Once your item is complete, share your work by posting a picture on my Facebook Group and/or Instagram!
