Long time, no see. I apologize for not giving this blog -any- time or effort. I wanted to share my patterns and work, with others as well as being able to refer back to them easily myself. I have another pattern to do that with!
We purchased an island/counter for our kitchen that has a paper towel holder. I try to use less disposables, but alas still use them. I was inspired to make a reusable towel for it, as it was the perfect holder for an infinity towel. Something that apparently is not a thing?
But I dislike regular towels that won’t stay on the stove door, or need buttons, or just end up on the countertop. I just want to dry my hands, not have the towel get smelly or fall on the floor. My small kitchen has no practical solutions. So I have made three of these, very simple and easy, and will need a new paper towel home. Voila:
Finished size for mine was 8.5” wide, and 9.5” long laid flat. So about 17” long before sewing.
Gauge: 5 row sets make 4” long, 14-15 stitches for 4” wide.
Pattern:
Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn
H/8, 5mm hook
Start: Chain 31. Skip 1.
Row 1: SC across (30 SC)
Row 2: Ch 2, Turn, DC across (30 DC)
This makes what I call a row set. Repeat row 1 (ch 1 to start it of course) and row 2 for 23 more times. A total of 24 sets, or 48 total rows.
Cut a long tail to sew up to the starting row and sew in ends.
That’s all folks!
I have not washed or used mine yet. I opted not to do an edge or anything fancy. I wanted them to be easy and simple to make, and want them to hold up to use and washings and I think it is best to leave it as is.
Obviously you can adjust the width and length as you see fit. I was aiming to mimic the size of paper towels, have it hang enough to make it easy to use, as it is fully attached to the holder, and not hang too low either.
Let me know what you think.
