Ocean Waves Towel
Hi everyone!
I’m back again to share the matching towel to the Ocean Waves Washcloth!
This towel is a little wider than the washcloth and I also designed it so that it is incredibly easy. There are no increases or decreases like in the traditional towel topper patterns with only a single button. This is completely beginner friendly and it will look like you bought it!
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The only stitches you will need to know are single crochet and a 4-double crochet cluster. Now don’t let that intimidate you! If you can work a double crochet, you can do this too! I’ve included written instructions in the Special Stitches section of the pattern to help you along.
You could make the washcloths and towels in any color that matches your decor or they would also make excellent gifts for friends, family, coworkers, church members, etc.
I’m so in love with this stitch and I’m wondering what other items can I make with it? I bet a baby blanket would be gorgeous! And I was also thinking about what stripes would look like… So many possibilities!
Here is the chart I got from Pinterest. The link was broken when I clicked on it, so I can’t tell you exactly where it is from.
If you want to try your hand at making something with this stitch pattern, you will only need a multiple of 6 stitches for your foundation chain. I’d love to see what you all can come up with! If you post to Instagram, please tag me @highlandhickorydesigns so I can admire your work!
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For more kitchen/bath related crochet patterns, be sure to check out the Spikes and Stripes Potholders, Ruffle Washcloth, the Jumbo Dish Scrubbers and Dish Towels (3 different patterns in one!).
Ocean Waves Towel
Materials Used:
- 1 skein of I Love This Cotton! In Dark Denim – 3.5 oz/100 g – 180 yds/165 m
Or any size 4 cotton yarn. - I/9 (5.25 mm) hook — My favorite hooks! I use them daily!
- 2 – 7/8” buttons
- Sewing needle and thread
- Tapestry Needle
Finished Size Approximately:
Unbuttoned: 18” Height x 8¾” Width
Buttoned: 15¼” Height x 8¾” Width
Gauge:
16 single crochet stitches and 16 rows in a 4” (10cm) square.
Special Stitches:
4 – double crochet cluster (4-dc cluster)
*YO, insert hook into st, YO and draw back through, YO an draw through 2 loops* Repeat from * to * 3 more times (all in same stitch). YO and draw through all 5 loops on hook.
Abbreviations:
YO – yarn over
FC – foundation chain (beginning chain)
ch(s) – chain(s)
st(s) – stitch(es)
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
4-dc cluster – 4-double crochet cluster
Notes:
- All 4-dc clusters are made in the same stitch as the sc that precedes it.
*** American crochet terms used throughout.
Instructions:
FC: Ch 36
Row 1: In 2nd ch from hook, sc. Sc in every ch across. Turn. (35 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in same st ch 1 comes out of, sc in every st across. Turn. (35 sc)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in same st ch 1 comes out of, ch 3, 4-dc cluster in same st as the last sc you just made. *Skip 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts, ch 3, 4-dc cluster* Repeat from * to * across. Skip 3 sts, sc in last st. Turn. (6 clusters)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in same st ch 1 comes out of, 3 sc in ch-3 sp from previous row, *sc in next 3 sts, 3 sc in ch-3 sp* Repeat from * to * across. Sc in last st. Turn. (35 sc)
Row 5 – Row 6: Repeat Row 2 (35 sc)
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in same st ch 1 comes out of, *sc in next 3 sts, ch 3, 4-dc cluster, skip 3 sts* Repeat from * to * across until 4 sts are left. Sc in last 4 sts. Turn. (5 clusters)
Row 8: Ch 1, sc in same st ch 1 comes out of, *sc in next 3 sts, 3 sc in ch-3 space* Repeat from * to * across. Sc in last 4 sts. Turn. (35 sc)
Row 9 – Row 10: Repeat Row 2 (35 sc)
Repeat Rows 3 – 10 FIVE more times ending on Row 50.
Row 51 – 55: Repeat Row 2. (35 sc).
Don’t finish off after Row 55. Turn.
Hanging Tabs
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in next 9 sts. Turn.
Row 2 – Row 14: Repeat Row 1.
Row 15: Ch 1, sc in next 3 sts, ch 3, skip 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts. Turn.
Row 16: Ch 1, sc in next 3 sts, 3 sc in ch-3 space, sc in next 3 sts. Turn.
Row 17: Ch 1, sc in next 9 sts. Finish off.
Attach yarn on opposite side from your first tab on the outermost stitch working your way toward the center of the towel.
Repeat Row 1 – Row 17. Don’t finish off after Row 17.
Border
Note: You will now be working single crochets around your entire towel with (sc, ch 2, sc) in every corner. Step-by-step instructions are below.
Turn your work. Ch 1, sc in next 9 sts. In the same space as your 9th sc, ch 2 and sc again in the same space. Now you will be working along the next edge of the towel. Sc evenly along the edge until you come to the next corner. In the next corner space, (sc, ch 2, sc) all in the same space. Continue to sc in each st across the bottom of the towel. At the next corner, (sc, ch 2, sc) all in the same space. Sc evenly along the opposite side of the towel. At the next corner, (sc, ch 2, sc) all in the same space. Sc evenly across the top of the first tab. At the next corner, (sc, ch 2, sc) all in the same space. Sc evenly down the short side of the tab, across the center section between the two tabs and up the shorter side of the second tab. At the next corner, (sc, ch 2). Sl st in the 1st sc made of the border.
Finish off. Weave in end.
Block, if desired. The example was blocked on the white foam boards shown below.
Buttons
The buttons go on the right side of your towel (whichever side you like the most).
Place each button 3 stitches in from either side of the towel, with the button holes approximately 4 rows of single crochets up from the last row with clusters. Stitch each button into place using a sewing needle and thread.
Click here for the matching washcloth pattern!
I hope you’ve enjoyed the Ocean Waves Towel pattern!
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Hello! It’s on my to-do list. Thank you for commenting!
Erica
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Yep! It’s never ending! And heaven forbid I miss a day… Thanks for commenting!
Satisfying to know that in this world there is another human who gets a sink full of dishes, from where I know not! AND I live alone! Great kitchen ideas, will keep me busy.
Hi Ginger! I purchased two foam boards from Michael’s. They are slightly larger than sheet paper and they come in many colors. I believe they were in the stationary section. I also purchased some “T” pins at Wal-Mart to pin it to the boards. You can buy either of these products at many different stores. Check the stationary and sewing sections. Anyway, I laid the two boards end to end and placed the towel on top. I wet the towel thoroughly with a spray bottle and then gently placed the pins maybe 2″ apart around the perimeter of the towel. Then I let it dry. I hope this helps! Thanks for commenting!
How exactly do you block the towel? I have only crocheted afghans and I didn’t block them.
Thank you, Ginger
Thank you! Those boards work really well for smaller projects and they don’t cost a fortune. I think I bought every white one that Michael’s had that day I went in there. LOL! Thanks for commenting!
What a brilliant idea to use the foam boards for locking. I have plenty of those and will try it!
Hi Brenda!
I’m so glad that you like the patterns and how exciting to be getting a Hobby Lobby soon! I’m addicted to their yarn…so many choices. I hope you find some that you love. Enjoy the patterns and thanks for commenting!
I am so excited about the towel and dish cloths. We have a new hobby lobby opening May 14. I can hardly wait to go and get cotton yarn to make these!!