Star Spangled Towel Topper

"This pattern is for a crochet kitchen towel topper in the American colors. It’s a beginner project to practice the basics of Tunisian crochet! Happy Fourth! Enjoy a new FREE crochet kitchen towel topper pattern! In honor of the Fourth, I thought I’d make something fun, in this crochet kitchen towel topper pattern you will learn how to do basic Tunisian crochet stitches, colorwork, and how to increase and decrease stitches! Oh and you’ll get a super cute functional product in the end! A crochet towel topper or crochet towel holder perfect for your kitchen! I also released a Canadian version on the 1st for all my Canadian makers! You can check out the Canehdian Towel Topper here. About the Crochet towel topper Pattern: Skill Level: Beginner Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran in Royal Blue (Col A) 80 yards (Size 4 worsted weight yarn; 170g/6oz, 347m/380yds; 97% Acrylic, 3% Polyester) Big Twist Twinkle in Red (COL B) 100 yards (Size 4 worsted weight yarn; 170g/6oz, 347m/380yds; 97% Acrylic, 3% Polyester) Comfy Worsted in White (COL C) 60 yards (Size 4 worsted weight yarn; oz/50 g, 109 yds/ m; 75% Pima Cotton, 25% Acrylic) Hooks: I 5.5 mm Tunisian crochet or traditional crochet hook that is at least 8 in. long or with an 8 in. cord. I used by Furls Odyssey Hook. Here’s a good alternative, the Clover Takumi Tunisian crochet hook. Notions: Yarn needle Scissors Measuring tape 2 wooden rings (70 mm or bigger) Gauge: Gauge is 9 sts over 7 rows in Tunisian simple stitch for a 2 x 2 in. square using a 5.5 mm hook. Finished Size: 7 x 2 in. folded over with wooden rings Crochet towel topper Pattern Notes: This pattern is for a fun crochet kitchen towel topper featuring the American colors. It’s the perfect beginner colorwork project to practice the basic Tunisian crochet stitches! "

Crochet HookI/9 or 5.5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet GaugeGauge is 9 sts over 7 rows in Tunisian simple stitch for a 2 x 2 in. square using a 5.5 mm hook.

Finished Size7 x 2 in. folded over with wooden rings

Materials List

• Yarn:
  
  Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran in Royal Blue (Col A) 80 yards (Size 4 worsted weight yarn; 170g/6oz, 347m/380yds; 97% Acrylic, 3% Polyester)
  
  Big Twist Twinkle in Red (COL B) 100 yards (Size 4 worsted weight yarn; 170g/6oz, 347m/380yds; 97% Acrylic, 3% Polyester)
  
  Comfy Worsted in White (COL C) 60 yards (Size 4 worsted weight yarn; oz/50 g, 109 yds/ m; 75% Pima Cotton, 25% Acrylic)
• Hooks:
  
  I 5.5 mm Tunisian crochet or traditional crochet hook that is at least 8 in. long or with an 8 in. cord.
• Notions:
  
  Yarn needle
  Scissors
  Measuring tape
  2 wooden rings (70 mm or bigger)