SUZIE’S TOWEL TOPPER

MATERIALS:

Worsted weight yarn main color and small amount of contrasting color if desired

G (4.5 mm) hook

Yarn needle

Half a kitchen towel

NOTES:

1. Read instructions through before beginning.
2. I use an awl to poke the holes for my crochet hook.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Row 1:  Fold over about ¼ inch of raw edge of towel, single crochet across top.  There should be 54-60 single crochets.  Chain 3, turn.

Row 2:  Dc in each sc.  Ch 3, turn.

Row 3:  *Skip one dc, dc in next dc.  Repeat from * across.  Ch 3, turn.

Row 4:  Repeat row 3.

Row 5:  Repeat row 3. Adjust the number of skipped stitches and dc on this row so that you end up with 9 dc.  Ch 3, turn.

Row 6:  Dc in next 4 dc, ch 2, skip next dc, dc in next 4 dc.  Ch 3, turn.

Row 7:  Dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in ch 2 space, dc in next 4 dc.  Ch 3, turn.

Row 8-15: Dc in each dc.  Ch 3, turn.

Row 16: Sc in first dc,* ch 2, sc in next dc.  Repeat from* across.  Ch 3, turn

Row 17:  6 dc in each ch 2 loop.  Fasten off.  Don’t turn.

Row 18: Attach contrasting yarn with a sc in first dc on right side of towel, *ch 2, sc in next dc.  Repeat from * across.  Fasten off and weave in ends.