This crochet plaid washcloth and towel free pattern is a lovely kitchen set that combines classic Southern style with rustic farmhouse. This set would make a wonderful home gift, and its even sweeter that they’re handmade. The pattern includes two charts, that are both a different plaid patterns.
I am so happy to be releasing this pattern with you! I have been wanting to make something with this classic, (what I call) Southern blue and white style. But for a long time I didn’t know what to do. Like most design ideas, it just popped into my head one day to make a tea towel and dishcloth set!
In the pattern, I have included two different sizes, one for a dishcloth and one for a tea towel. Additionally, I have included two different plaid patterns that can easily be used for both sizes.
These towels are much easier to crochet then you think! While you can crochet so many beautiful things with tapestry and intarsia crochet, I personally do not like having to carry colors while I’m crocheting. To make the base of the towel, you only have to crochet a simple rectangle with one color (I did this with the white). So to achieve the plaid look, I used the technique of surface crochet. This technique is a lot easier to do than it seems and I have an entire photo tutorial on how to do it HERE.
For this pattern, I used my favorite kitchen cotton which is WeCrochet (Knit Picks) Dishie! This yarn is soft, yet durable, making it great for use in the kitchen. I also love that Dishie comes in 30 solid color ways, 12 beautiful twisted color ways, and 18 multi color ways.
Enjoy the free pattern below!
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Materials
- Worsted weight (4) yarn. I used WeCrochet/Knit Picks Dishie in White (main color) and Dewdrop (accent color).
- Dishcloth: 100 yards for main color. 30 yards for accent color
- Towel: 228 yards for main color. 65 yards for accent color.
- US H/5.00mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
Notes
- The pattern is worked in US crochet terms.
- The towel/dishcloth is worked in one color and to achieve the plaid pattern, the surface crocheting technique is used.
Skill Level: Easy
Size: Dishcloth: 9 ¾ inches x 9 inches Towel: 17 ¼ inches x 13 inches
Stitches Used:
Sl st: Slip Stitch
Ch: Chain
Sc: Single Crochet
Gauge: Approximately 9 rows of 8 scs = 2 inches
Pattern
Dishcloth
Ch 33
Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in every ch across (32). Ch 1, turn.
Row 2-40: 1 sc in every st (32). Ch 1, turn.
Do not fasten off.
Tea Towel
Ch 49
Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in every ch across (48). Ch 1, turn.
Row 2-70: 1 sc in every st (32). Ch 1, turn.
Surface Crocheting
If you do not know how to surface crochet, I have a photo tutorial HERE on how to do this technique.
I have provided 2 different plaid patterns that can be followed. But feel free to come up with your own plaid pattern. The beauty of surface crocheting is that it is reversible
Notes For Grid
- The blue lines do not represent the single crochets. Instead, the blue lines show where t o work the surface crocheting.
- The vertical lines represent working in between the stitches.
- The horizontal lines represent working in between the rows.
Plaid Pattern 1
Vertical lines: Work 1 row of surface crochet between every four stitches.
Horizontal lines: Work 1 row of surface crochet every 5 rows.
Plaid Pattern 2
Vertical lines: Work 1 row of surface crochet between every four stitches.
Flip the dishcloth/towel to work on the opposite side.
Horizontal lines: In multiples of 5 rows, surface crochet in between rows 2 & 3, and 3 & 4.
Block and weave in loose ends.
I hope you enjoy the free pattern for these crochet plaid washcloth and towel! Be sure to tag me on Instagram (@stitchberryblog) with your Darlin’ Plaid Set, I would love to see them!
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