Simple Spa Cloth Collection # 5 – 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 stitches. This fifth cloth in the collection features textured stitches, 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.
I’m in love with these soaps that my friend made for me! The fragrances are cucumber melon, and lilac, she sent me a variety box full of them recently, so I’m retaking my photos with them for the collection! It’s so exciting and this is the reason I started this series in the first place. She’s so nice to send me more in lots of colors and styles. I can’t wait to share them with you.
This set is made by alternating the Tunisian Knit Stitch and the Tunisian Purl Stitch. I love making this stitch and have a few patterns coming soon. If you’re new to Tunisian crochet, I have videos to show you how to make each stitch individually.
Here is a look at the back of the cloths. I love the texture this stitch makes, and it doesn’t look like knit or crochet!
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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.
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 (100 – 130 yards) Color (A): Crown Jewels Ombre
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
trs – Tunisian knit stitch
tps – Tunisian purl stitch
tss – Tunisian simple stitch
sc – single crochet
st(s) – stitch(es)
Special Stitches:
Tunisian Knit Stitch (tks): Watch video for demonstration on how to crochet the stitch HERE.
(A)-Forward Pass: Insert hook from front to back between front and back vertical bars, yo, pull up a loop. (1 tks)
Tunisian Purl Stitch (tps): Watch video for demonstration on how to crochet the stitch HERE.
(A)-Forward Pass: Place working yarn in front of hook, insert hook from right to left under vertical bar, yo, pull up a loop. (1 tps)
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).
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 *-* across until 1 loop remains on hook.
Row 2:
(A)-Forward pass: 1 tps in next st, *1 tks in next 2 sts, 1 tps in next 2 sts*; repeat *-* to last 2 sts, 1 tps in next st, 1 tss in last st. (18 loops)
(B)-Return pass: Repeat Row 1B
Rows 3-14: Repeat Row 2 (to desired length).
BIND OFF:
Row 15: Continue in pattern repeat as above, but finish off each stitch with a sl st, until all stitches are worked off your hook.
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 26
Row 1: Repeat Rows 1. (26 loops).
Rows 2-34: Repeat Row 2.
Row 35: Repeat Row 15 – Bind Off.
Round 1: Repeat Round 1.
End off yarn, weave in ends.
End of Pattern.
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