Simple Spa Cloth Collection #2 – Tunisian Crochet Pattern
The Simple Spa Cloth Collection is designed to make beautiful matching cloths using Tunisian Crochet stitches. This is a good way to learn new stitches while repeating the stitching. This second cloth in the collection features the cross stitch, which results in a beautiful fabric. It’s easy to make, but looks difficult. Make these as a gift for yourself or someone special.
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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.
The delicate flowers are from a blooming cherry tree. These small white flowers are so pretty with a touch of pink in the centers. When I saw these blooming I had to pick some to add to my cloth pictures.
This set is made in the Tunisian Cross Stitch. I love the rows of X’s that it makes. If you’re new to this stitch I have a video to show you how to make this stitch, along with the bind off.
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Here is a look at the back of the cloth. I love the way this looks!
I used the new Furls Tunisian crochet hook for this project. The yarn glides gently along the hook and is a pleasure to use. The two different woods are beautiful together.
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This set uses the Tunisian Cross Stitch, see Video tutorial.
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: 9.25 in wide x 12 in long
Supplies:
Yarn: Yarnspirations, Sugar’N Cream – 100% Cotton, #4 Worsted Weight
Color (A): Rose (100 – 130 yards)
Color (B): Ecru (35 yards)
Furls Tunisian Hook: US J (6.0 mm)
Yarn needle
Abbreviations in US Terminology:
ch – chain
RS – right side
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
tss – Tunisian simple stitch
yo – yarn over
Special Stitches:
Tunisian Cross Stitch: Watch video HERE.
(A)-Forward Pass: Skip 1 st, tss in next st, tss in skipped st.
Tunisian Simple Stitch (tss): Watch video HERE.
(A)-Forward Pass: Insert hook from right to left under next vertical bar, yo, pull up a loop. (1 tss).
Notes:
1. Worked in Rows.
2. Use a Tunisian crochet hook.
3. Do not turn, Right Side (RS) is always facing you.
INSTRUCTIONS – see video HERE
WASH CLOTH:
Ch 18 – Color (B)
Row 1: (A)-Forward pass: (RS) *Insert hook in next back bump of ch, yo, pull up a loop*, repeat *-* 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 *-* across until 1 loop remains on hook.
Row 2: (A)-Forward pass: skip 2 sts on edge, 1 tss in next st, 1 tss in 2nd skipped st, *skip 1 st, 1 tss in next st, 1 tss in skipped st*, repeat *-* to last st, 1 tss in last st going through 2 loops on edge. (18 loops).
(B)-Return pass: (RS) yo, pull through 1 loop on hook (ch made), *yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook*, repeat *-* across until 1 loop remains on hook.
Rows 4-12: Repeat Row 2.
BIND OFF
Note:
1. Bind off each stitch in pattern with a slip stitch.
Row 13: skip 2 sts on edge, 1 tss in next st, sl st, 1 tss in 2nd skipped st, sl st *skip 1 st, 1 tss in next st, sl st, 1 tss in skipped st, sl st*, repeat *-* to last st, 1 tss in last st going through 2 loops on edge, sl st. (1 loop remains on hook).
EDGING – see video HERE
Notes:
1. Worked in the Round.
Round 14: 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:
Ch 32 – Color (A)
Rows 1-2: Repeat Rows 1-2 above (32 loops).
Rows 3-28: Repeat Row 2.
Row 29: Repeat Row 13 – Bind off.
Round 30: Repeat Round 14 – Edging.
End off yarn, weave in ends.
End of Pattern.
The photo below is showing the back in pink and the front in off white. It really is a dramatic difference. This stitch combination makes rows of X’s or cross stitches on the front.
I’ve added these white flowers off a cherry blossom tree, I think they looks so pretty together.
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