Philly Kitchen Towel and Potholder Set
Inspiration
Kitchen towel and potholder for a new year’s resolution? Yes, that is my resolution this year.
As the new year approached, I started thinking of ways to make things better than 2021. I wanted to make small changes that I can stick to and will make a difference in my life as well as other peoples’ lives. I was aiming for changes that I can achieve.
Previously, I have found that when I make big resolutions I barely go a quarter of the way before I give up. So, this year I decided I will start with the paper towel. I want to use as little paper towel as I can, and see how much cash I will save by the end of the year.
I go through so many paper towels per week, and let’s face it, they are not cheap. I am therefore determined to save that money this year and help a kid in need of tuition.
The towel and potholder are part of the New Year Resolution hosted by Fiona of Cosy Rosie UK. The blog hop is composed of other designers with their ideas of their new resolutions. I hope that you will find something in this designs that will make you make some changes in your life or give you an inspiration to do something in your life for the better.
Below are the designers participating in the blog Hop.
The blog hop runs for the whole month of January. My design will be features on January 25, 2022 and on that day you will be able to get PDF version of the pattern for free on Ravelry with a coupon code. You are also able to get a bundle of all the 31 patterns at a discounted price of $14.95, that is $.50 per pattern.
To get the pattern, scroll down to be directed to the coupon code. Once there, scroll until you see this pattern, get the code and come back and scroll to be directed to the pattern.
The Yarn
I used Lily Sugar n Cream Super Size 100% Cotton medium weight yarn in Jade and Beach Glass colors. I love the yarn because it is thick and soaks up water very well. It is also available in so many colors that if you wanted to make for someone and wanted to march their decor, you are able to find the color.
Check out my other Kitchen towels that you might like:
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Supplies
Lily Sugar N Cream 100% Cotton 190 yds (174 m), 4 oz (113 g).
MC- Jade Mist 240 yds/220 m
Beach Glass: 85 yds/78 m
Hook Size 5 mm (H).
Tape Measure
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Finished Measurements
Towel: 21” x 14”
Potholder: 8” x 8”
Gauge
16 sts x 20 rows = 4”x 4” (10 cm)
Abbreviations
Ch - chain
St - stitch
Sc - single crochet
Hdc - half double crochet
Sl st - slip stitch
Rep - repeat
Pattern Notes
Both the towel and the potholder are worked in rows.
Work 3 sts in each corner for the edging for both the towel and the potholder.
Hdc is worked in hdc of the previous row and sl st is worked in sl st of the previous row
Pattern Availability
Pattern Instructions
Towel
Using MC Ch 56
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and each ch to end, turn (55).
Row 2: ch 1, sc in each st to end, turn
Rows 3-12: ch 1, hdc in first st, *sl st in next st, hdc in next st, rep from * to end, turn.
Row 13 & 14: Using CC, hdc in first st, *sl st in next st, hdc in next st, rep from * to end, turn.
Rows 15-20: Using MC, ch 1, hdc in first st, *sl st in next st, hdc in next st, rep from * to end, turn.
Rows 21-92: Rep rows 13-20
Rows 93-94: Using CC, hdc in first st, *sl st in next st, hdc in next st, rep from * to end, turn.
Rows 95-100: Using MC, ch 1, hdc in first st, *sl st in next st, hdc in next st, rep from * to end, turn.
Do not fasten off. Continue with edging.
Potholder
Using MC, Ch 32
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and each ch to end, turn (31).
Row 2: ch 1, sc in each st to end, turn
Row 3-12: With MC, ch 1, hdc in first st, *sl st in next st, hdc in next st, rep from * to end, turn.
Row 13 & 14: Using CC, hdc in first st, *sl st in next st, hdc in next st, rep from * to end, turn.
Rows 15-20: Using MC, ch 1, hdc in first st, *sl st in next st, hdc in next st, rep from * to end, turn.
Rows 21-36: Rep rows 13-20.
Row 37 & 40: Using MC, hdc in first st, *sl st in next st, hdc in next st, rep from * to end, turn.
Do not fasten off. Continue with edging
Edging for Towel and Potholder
Using MC, sc around the pieces evenly twice with 3 sc in each corner, joining with sl st at the end of the row, then ch before the next row.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
