Crochet Basic Towel Topper,
To Finish With Cross Stitch
Original Pattern by Sandi Marshall 1997

#10 Crochet Cotton
Size 8 Crochet Hook

Gauge: 8 stitches = 1 inch; 11 rows = 1 inch

Abbreviations:

ch .....chain
dec.....decrease
ea......each
sc......single crochet
st......stitch
tog.....together

Note: At the end of each row, you will chain 1 to turn.

Directions:

Ch 51.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook; sc in ea ch across. (50 sc)
Rows 2 - 6: Sc in ea st across.
Row 7: Sc in back loop only of ea st across.

Note: Remaining rows are worked in both loops of ea st, unless noted otherwise.
Row 8: Sc first two st tog to make one dec, sc in both loops of ea st across until last two st, sc last two st tog to make one dec.
Rows 9 - 30: Sc in ea st across.
Row 31: Sc first two st tog to make one dec, sc in ea st across until last two st, sc last two st tog to make one dec.
Row 32: Sc in ea st across.
Rows 33 - 36: (Repeat rows 31 and 32) two times.
Rows 37 - 39: Sc in ea st across.
Rows 40 - 54: (Repeat rows 31 and 32)
End off.

To Make Bottom Flap:

Attach thread at end of row 7. On row 7, sc in remaining front loop of ea st across. (50 sc)
Rows 2 - 7: Sc in ea st across.
End off.

Finishing:

Attach thread at edge of row 7. Sc in st at end of row 8, sc in st at end of ea row around edge of towel topper, ending with last sc in st at end of row 7 on apposite side. End off.

Cross stitch a design on the towel topper in your choice of pattern. Use the squares created by the single crochet stitches as a guide for placing your X's.

This butterfly cross stitch chart is the right size for stitching on your towel topper. Use embroidery floss to stitch the design. Add some metallic thread touches, if desired. This design is also suitable for crocheting a butterfly design into your towel topper as you go along, if you wish to crochet it that way.

Preparing Kitchen Towel:

Cut towel in half. Using hand or machine sewing, make a gathering stitch about 1/4 inch from unfinished edge of towel. Gather top of towel to fit within the bottom flaps of the towel topper. Gathering stitches should be hidden between the two bottom flaps. Pin in place and sew together. The easiest method is to sew the back flap down first, by hand or machine; then sew the front flap. This way you can position the front flap to cover any stitches that might be showing from sewing the back flap in place.

To Hang Towel:
Options

Plastic Ring: Attach crochet cotton thread to plastic ring, sc around ring until covered. End off. Weave in ends. Sew ring to top of towel topper.

Ribbon: Sew a length of ribbon to each side of top edge of towel topper. Tie ends together about 2 inches from ends of ribbon, or tie in a bow if desired.

This is a copyright pattern. Please note:
This pattern is free for your own personal use only. This pattern may not be redistributed or sold in any form. All rights reserved worldwide.
copyright © 1997 Sandi Marshall

Photos Showing How To Decrease in Single Crochet