Simple Spa Cloth Collection #16 – Tunisian Crochet Pattern
The Simple Spa Cloth Collection is designed to make beautiful matching cloths with Tunisian stitches. This is a good way to learn a new stitch while repeating it. The sixteenth cloth in the collection features another variation of the simple stitch, which results in a beautiful fabric. It’s easy to make, but looks difficult. Make these as a gift for someone special.
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I recommend to start off by making the wash cloth first. That way you can make one from beginning to end and feel accomplished right away. Next, move onto the large cloth to complete the set.
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This beautiful yarn has worked up into a pretty color pooling design all on its own.
This set is made by using the Tunisian Simple Stitch. but you work your stitches in both the vertical bar and the top loop of the previous row Return Pass. The result is a stunning fabric that lays a bit flatter than traditional simple stitch.
Here is a look at the back of the cloth below. It has rows of ridges going across and the colors in this yarn look fantastic here.
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Pattern Starts Here
Skill Level: Easy
Gauge: 7 sts x 7 rows = 2 inches
Sizes:
Wash Cloth: 5.50 in X 5.50 in
Large Cloth: 8.50 in wide x 11 in long
Supplies:
Yarn: Yarnspirations, Lily Sugar’n Cream, Super Size Ombre (100 – 130 yards) Color (A): Psychedelic
Color (B): Ecru (35 yards).
Fiber: 100% Cotton, #4 Worsted Weight
Furls Tunisian Hook: US J (6.0 mm)
Yarn needle
Abbreviations in US Terminology:
ch – chain
RS – right side
tss – Tunisian simple stitch
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
st(s) – stitch(es)
Special Stitches:
Tunisian Simple Stitch (tss): Watch video for demonstration on how to crochet the stitch HERE.
(A)-Forward Pass: Insert hook from right to left under next vertical bar, yo, pull up a loop. (1 tss).
Tunisian Simple Stitch Combination: Watch video for demonstration on how to crochet the stitch HERE.
(A)-Forward Pass: Insert hook from right to left under next vertical bar and in the top loop of the Return Pass of the previous Row, yo, pull up a loop. (1 st).
Notes:
1. Worked in Rows.
2. Use an Afghan/Tunisian crochet hook.
3. Do not turn, Right Side (RS) is always facing you.
INSTRUCTIONS
WASH CLOTH:
Color (B) Ch 18
Row 1:
(A)-Forward pass: (RS) Insert hook in next back bump of ch, yo, pull up a loop in each back bump of ch across. (18 loops).
(B)-Return pass: (RS) yo, pull through 1 loop on hook (ch made), *yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook, repeat from * across until 1 loop remains on hook.
Row 2:
(A)-Forward pass: *1 tss under next vertical bar and in next top loop of Return pass, repeat from * across to last st, 1 tss in last st going through both loops on edge. (18 loops).
(B)-Return pass: Repeat Row 1B.
Rows 3-13: Repeat Row 2 (to desired length).
BIND OFF:
Row 14: Continue in pattern repeat as above, but finish off each stitch with a sl st, until all stitches are worked off your hook, and 1 loop remains.
EDGING
Notes:
1. Worked in the Round.
Round 1: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, place 2 sts in each corner, sl st to beginning sc.
End off yarn, weave in ends.
LARGE CLOTH:
Color (A) Ch 32
Row 1: Repeat Row 1. (32 loops).
Rows 2-34: Repeat Row 2.
Row 35: Repeat Row 14 – Bind Off.
Round 1: Repeat Round 1.
End off yarn, weave in ends.
End of Pattern.
New to this stitch? Here is a video tutorial on it:
Tunisian Simple Stitch Combination
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