Easy Crochet Towel Topper, Crochet Hand Towel, Crochet Tea Towel Pattern

[@DaysCrochet]

For those who struggle with finding my pattern on my blog, here it is: daysck.com/crochet-for-days/the-tip-top-towel-topper

[@Bubby448]

I have watched many tutorials. I’ve done a few towels. I’m not happy with any of them. I love these. Your voice is pleasant to listen to as well as your video being easy follow. Thank you for signing.

[@hollyhamilton1297]

I like the less funky look this one has. Thank you for the magic knot tutorial

[@DaysCrochet]

You are welcome! ❤️

[@marilynjones7461]

This is by far the best tutorial for these towel toppers. All of mine were coming out wonky... and the finishing part of your design really makes it nice. Also, your directions on the beginning embroidery chain is great. Learning the beginning chain was the hardest part for me making these and you just made it so much easier for me to do. Thank you so much. I have many of these to make to sell at a vendor event I'm doing next month.

[@DaysCrochet]

@@marilynjones7461 thank you! I definitely recommend making some to sell at your market. The plain ones I make (non-Holiday themed) sell out every year for me. I buy the neutral colored towels at Dollar General and do an ivory tweed yarn topper and a coconut shell button (buy in bulk on Amazon). I have found the themed towels get passed over for neutral ones, probably because they can be used year round and make great gifts. I hope you sell lots!

[@nancyn137]

Your finishing off the edges sets your design apart from every other design I’ve seen. Love how it gives it a nice clean finish all around the topper. I will be giving this a try.

[@DaysCrochet]

@@nancyn137 thank you! ❤️

[@sheelabobella]

I was able to follow along the video and make a couple towel toppers. Looks great too! Thanks for the instructions

[@DaysCrochet]

@@sheelabobella yay!!! I'm so glad you like it ☺️

[@janetgarton4633]

Your hand signing should be commented on !! Thank you! The video is excellent and pleasant to follow. Thank you again. You are an amazing educator!

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@heathersternecker5635]

Thank you for your tutorial. This helped me replace my mom's old thread-bare towels with crochet toppers with really nice ones.

[@sisterbluesighs]

Thanks for the well done magic knot tutorial. Also, the decrease/Single crochet together in two stitches is a new concept for me but it made sense and mine came out nice and even. 💙

[@DaysCrochet]

@@sisterbluesighs thank you🙏🏻

[@yuveldamorgan9484]

I’ve wanted to learn how to do this for a long time. I just found you and hope you are still on KZbin. I look forward to making kitchen towels with crochet top. Thank you.

[@lynnie0524]

This is the best, most well-done pattern that I have tried for this project. Looks so much better than some of the others I've made! Thank you!

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you so much!

[@lesliedickinson8955]

I’ve never crocheted before and I think I can do this because you are such a great teacher!

[@DaysCrochet]

What a kind compliment! Thank you❤️❤️❤️

[@froggzz._.9041]

Oh my gosh I've been looking for this pattern for a long long time. A long time ago like 20yrs ago someone made my mom one and I was going to figure out how to do this thank you

[@pattirobinson7439]

What an awesome tutorial! I had just bought 2 tea towels this past Saturday to make these as a gift for my sister 💕 .I searched KZbin and your tutorial came up first. You were easy to follow and I completed both towels! Thank you for sharing your pattern 😊

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you for your kind comment! I’m so glad you liked it❤️

[@dralbora]

Very nice little video. I especially enjoy your expressive hand gestures.

[@amyzacchini8950]

I've watched several videos with different ways to make these hand towels . Your video isy favorite!

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you!❤️

[@1968LTS]

OH MY GOSH!!!I am soooo excited to do this project..what a great gift idea!!! Thanks!!❤❤❤❤

[@DaysCrochet]

You are welcome ❤️

[@melanieroberts6666]

Thank you so very much that tutorial was definitely delightful your skills and knowledge are really appreciated your kindness is just lovely x

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you so much for your kind words ❤️❤️❤️

[@dianabulaga5599]

I love this! Your work is always so professional and clean looking. I can't wait to try this, including the embroidery stitch. Love learning new techniques. Thank you! Everyone is getting cute triangle shawls and towels for xmas! 🎅 🎁😍😍😍😍

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you for such kind feedback! You have made my day! ❤️❤️❤️

[@bereadlittle7916]

Love this design! You demonstrate and make it simple to understand. Thank you for sharing!!!😍🤗🧶

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you! So glad you like it❤️

[@pjfoltz8810]

I have always wanted to make these but never found a good video until now. Yours is neat and pretty. Thanks for sharing!

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you❤️

[@sandiemays4211]

i love your towel topper your are a wonderfull teacher thank youhoney now i must try to do it

[@cordeliahayde4400]

A very clear and easy to do tutorial. Bless your heart. Thanks for sharing.

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you❤️

[@justagramma]

This is undoubtedly the best video for towel toppers. Thank you. This is also the first time I've seen your youtube channel so I'm going to look around in it

[@justagramma]

Actually it's not the first time I've seen your channel. I see that I'm already subscribed :)

[@DaysCrochet]

@@justagramma thank you! What a kind compliment ❤️

[@charmaleesilvani6149]

You are a wonderful instructer!! Thank you so much!!😊

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you!

[@migdaliamiranda4323]

I love it. It will be great for gifts. Thank you for the video. Take care and keep safe. Bye

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you! I’m glad you like it.

[@susanschmitz5871]

This was an excellent tutorial!!! Great job! Thank you for sharing this, you are easy to follow along with, I can’t wait to try this!🥰❤️

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@tinaramirez7217]

I've always wanted to learn this. Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@stephiejane]

Wow! So nicely explained. You are a wonderful teacher. Thank you!

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you so much!

[@sweetnovember2659]

Your video is so good, I’ve made more than I can count from your video, thank you so much!

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you! I'm about to join you. I've got a market in October and these are one of my bestsellers by far. I'm so glad you like it❤️

[@vondastrauser4428]

I like this tutorial. I think it's great you are signing, or at least that is what it looks like to me.

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you! I’m trying to use signage for people who might be watching that don’t speak or read English😁 I don’t know if I’m succeeding, but I’m trying! Lol

[@sawlerfamily4852]

This topper is great, thank you for the easy to follow video. Btw, you have a nice and easy smooth sounding voice. 😊

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you!!

[@wandaschaffels5753]

Great easy to follow instructions. Thank you. I’m not a crocheted but I did it!😊

[@DaysCrochet]

Yay!! Way to go☺️

[@ygmacrocheter5859]

I love you video the most very explainable and easy to follow, now I can get to work on my towels for Xmas. Thank you for sharing, great tutorial 👍 🎉🎉

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@kimberlyanndavis353]

I just love all your so cool techniques. Ty for sharing everything you do

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you! ❤️

[@shannonmb1021]

I enjoyed watching your tutorial! Thank you for how you explained everything! I need to practice that magic knot. I look forward to seeing what else you have on your channel. 😊

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you!

[@darlagreene2805]

Are you also using Sign Language, this will really help for people who need to rely on Sign Language. Thank you 😊

[@MichelleZaharoff-ee3et]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you.

[@WintermunkieVR]

Thank you so much for sharing. I'm excited to try it!

[@alfredathomson5691]

Hi , thank you for sharing your talent, I’m new to crocheting and was wanting to make a towel holder and found your’s , it is so neat I’ll be trying 😊

[@DaysCrochet]

I hope you enjoy making it☺️

[@marilynzietsch79]

Great tutorial, thank you so much for your detail.

[@adachropowicki2108]

very nice I'm going to make some now for the fall. great instructions.

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you!

[@sandrahamilton5889]

Love this way! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@gaylewest9349]

Great video! Thank you! Very clear instructions 😊

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you!

[@angieh3036]

I have a pattern for this towel and it asks to cut the towel in half and sew. I think your way is so much better. Thanks for making it simpler 🧶🧶🧶🙏

[@DaysCrochet]

I'm glad you like it❤️

[@susanparkinson9913]

Perfectly done. Thank you

[@syvonne1324]

So excited to make this

[@dianeaustin8804]

Great video. Your instruction is great. Thank you

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you!

[@jules72787]

Good video but would’ve liked to see instructions on how to sew the button on.

[@gerigibbs3301]

I love your videos and your ideas.

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@TheJesusChick]

Great video, excellent pattern.

[@danaswain4471]

I’m so excited to make this, I’ve hunted all over KZbin for a full towel topper. One question, do you wash the towel before you crochet on it?

[@DaysCrochet]

You certainly can wash them first, but I don't. I have washed them after I've added the crochet portion and they have held up just fine. It's totally up to you. Good luck!

[@raakheemenezes1406]

Nice emboirdery pattern. btw, Is it a must to fold the towel in one thirds lengthwise? i am planning on workingon a plain towel

[@DaysCrochet]

It’s not a big deal on how many times you fold it; it matters more on the width of the top and how many embroidery chain stitches you start with. If you still have close to my stitch count/measurements, you should be able to follow my pattern. I make more plain towels than decorative ones and I still fold mine in thirds. Hope this helps!

[@homemakingwisdom]

Thanks! I have been wanting to learn this.

[@DebbieLiner]

Love this pattern and how it turned out. But the perm marker bled thru the towel. Is there something else to use to mark my 1/2 inch spaces that will wash out?

[@sheelabobella]

Vanishing marking pen, Mark B gone are some temporary fabric marking pens

[@marybusuttil9907]

Very well explained thank you for sharing with us.❤

[@DaysCrochet]

You're welcome!

[@madmommy]

Would you recommend cotton or acrylic yarn for this pattern, since it will be washed?

[@DaysCrochet]

I have found both to hold up very well to multiple washings, so it's completely up to you!

[@RockGirlMedia]

Thx for this! New sub! Can you use any towel it what do you prefer? Cotton? 🧶🪡

[@DaysCrochet]

I don’t know where you live but here in America I find the towels at our local Dollar stores and Walmart, and they all seem to be about the size of the one in the video and are a cotton material. I hope this helps!

[@NatalieCarter-o9w]

I love this tutorial and pattern, I have made 3 already! My problem is that even with measuring and folding the towels so that the ends are even with each other after I make the embroidery stitches, the ends do not line up. One side is always longer than the other. I have adjusted twice and still have the same issue. Any tips/advice to avoid this?

[@DaysCrochet]

Sometimes this happens to me as well. What I do in these instances is make sure I have the longer side on the front when I go to do the sc around the whole piece. Does that make sense?

[@NatalieCarter-o9w]

@@DaysCrochet yes this makes sense, I do the same! Glad to know that I am not totally messing up the pattern and doing something wrong. I will keep at it!

[@michellel.woodman7303]

I'm getting ready to make some crochet topped towels for gifts & I have to say your towel is the best looking I've seen so far! Beautiful job! Thank you for doing this in single crochet instead of double or triple. Those titches tend to get stretched out more. 😊

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@pupsandcrochet57]

Thank you for sharing!!

[@karenwoodman2757]

thanku so much ❤❤

[@llfJet]

When you go through the towel and make your embroidery stitches are you going through all thicknesses of the towel as it is folded in 3rds or are you going through the top of the towel only. You Do talk about opening up your towel but I do not see that it is opened up and I am having trouble getting my yarn and needle through All those sicknesses. Am I supposed to be going through 1 . Am I supposed to be going through 1 only I'd like to see the backonly? I'd like to see the back. Thank you.

[@DaysCrochet]

I go through all layers, yes. My blog post has photos: daysck.com/crochet-for-days/the-tip-top-towel-topper

[@polarpegs]

Hi there. Do you usually wash new towels prior to starting the project?

[@DaysCrochet]

I do not, no. The ones I’m using don’t seem any different after washing. But you certainly can!

[@mariacabrera4359]

I love it and is easy to follow. I like the fact that I don't have to cut the towel. Where did you buy the ruler that you used to make the markings. Can you do a tutorial for a dress kitchen topper. Thank you 🤗💖

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you! I link the quilting ruler in the description box below the video. Click the tiny down arrow to the bottom right of the video to expand the description box. I will have to look up a dress kitchen topper. I’m unfamiliar with it☺️

[@mariacabrera4359]

@@DaysCrochet Thank you, I am looking forward to the dress kitchen topper. I love how how you teach step by step, making it easy for me to follow ❤

[@claramarone5510]

Great videp

[@helengibson7233]

I was wondering why you used acrylic yarn instead of cotton yarn. Does the worsted weight not stretch after it is washed?

[@DaysCrochet]

@@helengibson7233 it doesn't stretch much at all. If you want to use cotton, you absolutely can😁

[@badkittyknits]

Do you prefer cotton or acrylic yarn for these?

[@DaysCrochet]

Honestly both work just fine! I’ve made the majority of mine with acrylic yarn. They hold up great!

[@ellakajfasz2569]

Can you do a demonstration of this on a bigger hand towel, please?

[@DaysCrochet]

I use the same method on bigger towels as well. Just get the center to be about 6 inches wide and it should work the same.

[@kimberlyjasmann8184]

I have wider dish towels would I still dc just for 18 embroidered?

[@DaysCrochet]

If you can just get your folded width to be around 6-6.5", you can use the same pattern

[@murielfields7445]

What size buttons for this project?

[@farrukhhasan9987]

Nice job

[@darlenelazaron5918]

How many stitches would I do across if it’s 8 inches wide

[@saraross2358]

I have tried to find this pattern on your shop and it was not there.

[@DaysCrochet]

Which shop were you looking in, my Ravelry or Etsy shop?

[@Bubby448]

Do you put the ruler on top of center line or to the left of it. I can’t really tell

[@DaysCrochet]

You want to make your marks as much in the center as possible. In order to do that, you have to move your ruler slightly to the left so you can get the marks in the center. I hope that makes sense.

[@ladyfrancis4725]

I made one! 🥳

[@DaysCrochet]

You are on fire!!🔥

[@olgamurray5378]

Can you use only tea towel with this pattern? Thank you

[@DaysCrochet]

You can, as long as you fold it to the width I instructed. Hope this helps!

[@debpfleiger803]

I'm having a terrible time trying to figure out how your doing those embroidery stitches, it's just not working for me. Is there another stitch I can use instead?

[@DaysCrochet]

You could try crocheting a chain stitch through the layers instead but it may be more of a challenge. You would probably need a steel hook with a sharper nose to get it through the towel. Or you could use a rotary skip blade to pre-cut the holes for you to crochet through, and then just use a regular hook. You will definitely want to pin your towel in place prior to doing the rotary skip blade though because you will struggle seeing the holes and the holes will probably be difficult to keep lined up. I hope this helps!

[@vanetzamenjivar6851]

Thank you

[@josephinestewart4102]

Thanks!

[@melissastaub6617]

Can an invisible decrease be done instead of the 2sc2?

[@DaysCrochet]

Invisible decreases are really only "invisible" if you are either working in the round, or you are only decreasing on the "right side" when working in the row. Since my pattern has you decreasing in multiple rows, the backs of some of your decreases will be showing on the front of your work, making it not-so-invisible. But if you want to, it shouldn't really make a huge difference.

[@NatWay1]

Nice 😊

[@traceymariemontgomery2137]

Thankyou l9ved it 😊😊❤❤

[@ruthmaryrose]

Has anyone used cotton rather than worsted yarn? I want to try that.

[@DaysCrochet]

It should work just fine with cotton ☺️

[@ruthmaryrose]

@@DaysCrochet Thank you! 🙏 🥰

[@evehayes5477]

What if the top is wider that six or 6 1/2 inch? More like 7 inches

[@DaysCrochet]

Overlap a little! That's what I do

[@starrspoter]

does the sharpie come of is u sell these

[@DaysCrochet]

The sharpie shouldn’t really show if you are stitching into it properly. As far as bleeding into the rest of the laundry, no, it doesn’t. I hope this helps!

[@danneyland]

I have found that sharpie can wash out - it might depend on the fabric & how fresh the markings were.

[@leahhart2943]

What about larger towels like 20×30

[@DaysCrochet]

I honestly don’t know. I’ve never tried one that big. I don’t even have one to try lol

[@jenyshurtleff3104]

I was thinking the same thing. I have a 28x28 towel from Hobby Lobby that I wanted to put a topper on.

[@dlk6g]

Really like the look of this better than the DC ones I've seen. Thanks for posting. You can do this with any towel material I would think, correct. Any reason linen wouldn't work?

[@DaysCrochet]

Any material should work, I believe. The most important thing is getting your center fold to be the correct width so you can start off with the same number of stitches to be able to follow the pattern. Good luck!

[@starrspoter]

isnt that thick to just push a needle through?

[@DaysCrochet]

I’ve not had any trouble at all. And I’ve even used thicker towels than these. Have you tried it?

[@charlenegobert777]

Can I get written pattern?

[@DaysCrochet]

You can! It's listed in the description box below the video☺️

[@ellenthomas2047]

How can i print this pattern

[@DaysCrochet]

The ad-free printable versions are available for little cost in my pattern shops. I've listed links for both in the description box below the video. Just click "more" to expand the description box. Hope this helps!

[@uk-lq4um]

👍

[@tllove7335]

If my towle is 24/7how many holes do I do

[@DaysCrochet]

To be honest, I’m not sure. I just try to get the folded width around 6-6.25 inches. You could follow the concept regardless, you just might end up with a wider strap that goes over the appliance handle.

[@wendymcconnochie6630]

You can’t actually put the yarn in the same hole or you undo your work.

[@DaysCrochet]

It shouldn’t… I learned this from someone else, although I admit I’m not master at embroidery. If you are, I bow to your better understanding and experience.

[@amys5087]

That's what I thought but gonna give it a try

[@danneyland]

You can, since the yarn goes through the loop on the top side of the work. It stitches beautifully through the same hole.

[@darlagreene2805]

You are over lapping to make the loops.

[@juliejohnson7868]

Why aren't you useing cotton yarn. Cotton is much better .

[@DaysCrochet]

Feel free to use cotton, dear.

[@dralbora]

Very nice little video. I especially enjoy your expressive hand gestures.

[@laurasmith-k1j]

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