Shades of Pink Kitchen Towels

Inspiration

Wouldn't it be nice for life to get back as close to normal as we know it? That thought came to my mind as I started making these towels. I wanted to make something that can help bring life as close to normal as possible especially now that Spring is around the corner and Summer will follow soon. Then it dawned on me. What about picnics? That is one way we can get together outdoors and have a good time while enjoying our favorite foods. I saw the opportunity of us reuniting with our family and friends again. So I decided to make something that can be used in a picnic but also have some significance.

The size and shape of these towels makes them perfect for picnics. They are smaller and square shaped, making them more portable and easy to carry. No more worrying about carrying bulky towels. The size makes it easier to add to any bag while the texture helps soak or dry anything that you need done Alternatively, you can customize them to whichever shape and size you want.

Pink signifies love and the different Shades of Pink used represents the different kinds of love we have for each other. All is love but different depending on the parties involved. The love between parents and children is obviously different from that between siblings, cousins, friends and so on. Hence the different Shades of Pink.Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.

Yarn

I used Lily Sugar n Cream 100% cotton from Joann. This worsted weight yarn is heavy making it the perfect yarn for soaking.  They are textured making soaking or drying anything easier.If unable to find this yarn you san use substitute yarn which include:

Hobby Lobby's-Crafter Secret Cotton and I Love This Cotton, Bernat Hand crafter Cotton, and Loops and Threads Cotton Colors.

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Skill Level

Easy

Finished Size

12” x 12”

Gauge

14 sts x 14 rows = 4” (10 cm)

Materials

Lily Sugar n Cream Super Size 100% Cotton medium weight 4 yarn, 190 yds/174 m 

      (4 oz/113 g) 

Amount Used- 190 yds (174 m) 1 ball each

Yarn Colors- Red, Rose Pink, Coral Rose, Pretty in Pink

Hook Size- H (5 mm)

Scissors

Stitch Marker

Tapestry Needle

Abbreviations

Ch- chain

Sc- single crochet

Dc- double crochet

Sk- skip

Beg- beginning

Notes

The towel is a square.

The stitches are made in the single crochets of the previous row.

Ch 1 of each row does not count as a stitch.

Pattern Instructions

Ch 42

Row 1: sc in 2nd and each ch to end, turn (41).

Rows 2-40: ch 1, sc each in 1st and 2nd sts, *(sc, dc) in next st, sk next st, rep from * to last st, sc in last st, turn.

Border

Place a stitch marker at the end of the last pattern row and beg of the border on the side.

Sc evenly around the towel twice with 3 sc in each corner.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

I preferred this towel to be a square. If you prefer a rectangular towel, add more rows to make the size you prefer.