I love being able to make things for specific needs. Recently I decided a hanging towel would work perfectly in our trailer bathroom. The only problem is there is a hook and not a bar to wrap a tabbed cloth around. I finished the top off with a D ring instead and it is just right.
Of course I needed some cloths to match. The new “Scrubby Smoothie Yarn” by Red Heart Yarns has so many wonderful colors and several that match. I LOVE that!
Smoothie Cloths Set
These patterns are available for free below. An ad-free, downloadable pattern is available to purchase from my Ravelry shop.
Materials and Details
Red Heart Scrubby Smoothie Cotton Yarn: 100-120 yds OR Red Heart Scrubby Cotton Yarn: 90-110 yds
Crochet Hooks: H, I
Miscellaneous: Yarn needle for weaving in ends
Hanging Towel Only: Large D-ring (bottom width 1 ⅜” – 1 ½”) or 3/4” button, sewing needle, thread
Finished Measurements:
Smoothie Cotton Large Cloth: 11” x 11”
Scrubby Cotton Small Cloth:
7.5” x 7.5”
Hanging Towel:
12” wide x 12” tall (not
including ring)
Tips
First stitch of each row is worked into the same stitch as the turning chain.
Numbers at the beginning of each line may refer to steps and not indicate number of rows.
Smoothie Large Cloth
1. With an H hook and cotton yarn, ch 37, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (36sts)
2. Ch 2, turn, sc in same st, dc in next st, sc in next st, dc in next st, repeat to end of row.
3. Repeat previous step until cloth is square.
4. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to end of row.
Finish off and weave in ends.
Scrubby Small Cloth
1. With an I hook and cotton yarn, ch 27, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (26sts)
2. Ch 2, turn, sc in same st, dc in next st, sc in next st, dc in next st, repeat to end of row.
3. Repeat previous step until cloth is square.
4. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to end of row.
Finish off and weave in ends.
Smoothie Hanging Towel
Change yarn colors as desired.
Sample Colors: Start with variegated. Repeat step 2 for 8 rows. Change to solid pink yarn and work pattern until cloth is 10” from starting edge. Change to white yarn and finish cloth.
- With an H hook and cotton yarn, ch 37, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (36sts)
- Ch 2, turn, sc in same st, dc in next st, sc in next st, dc in next st, repeat to end of row.
- Repeat previous step until cloth is 10” from starting edge.
- Change to white yarn and repeat step #2 one time.
- This step creates the pleats. See photos and instructions below for each step.
Ch 1, turn, sc 2, *follow pleat instructions below*, repeat until 2 sts remain, sc 2. (16sts) See the video below the “making the pleats” photo tutorial for more help with this step.
- Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st until 2 sts remain, sc2tog. (14sts)
- Repeat previous step until 4 sts remain.
- Ch 1, turn, sc 4. (4sts)
At this point, choose between D-Ring Version (to hang on a hook) or Button Tab Version (to wrap around a bar or handle).
Continue with desired version:
D-Ring Version
Ch 1, turn, sc 4. (4sts)
Repeat previous row 5 more times.
Finish off, leave approximately 12” of yarn.
Slip the flat edge of a D ring over the end strip of the cloth. Fold the strip over the flat edge.
With a yarn needle and yarn tail, sew the two layers together.
Project complete.
Button Tab Version
Ch 1, turn, sc 4. (4sts)
Repeat previous row 14 more times, or until tab section is desired length.
Ch 1, turn, sc 2, ch 4, sc 2.
Ch 1, turn, sk 2 sts, work 3sc around ch from previous row, sl st in last st of row.
Finish off and weave in end.
With a sewing needle and thread, sew the button to the cloth before the top starts to narrow.
Project complete.
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