Simple Spa Cloth Collection #6 – Tunisian Crochet Pattern
The Simple Spa Cloth Collection is designed to make beautiful matching cloths using the Tunisian full stitch. This is a good way to learn new stitches while repeating the stitches. This sixth 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 handmade soaps, while at home during the quarantine, my daughter and I made our first batch of rose soaps. It was fun as we experimented with colors and rose petals. You can check out the video tutorial here.
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This set is made by using the Tunisian Full Stitch. I love the result of this stitch with the rows of vertical lines on the front.
Here is a look at the back of the orange cloth below. It has rows of ridges going across.
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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, 100% Cotton, #4 Worsted Weight
Color (A): Orange (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
tfs – Tunisian full stitch
tss – Tunisian simple stitch
sc – single crochet
st(s) – stitch(es)
yo – yarn over
Special Stitches:
Tunisian Full Stitch (tfs): Watch video for demonstration on how to crochet the stitch HERE.
(A)-Forward Pass: Insert hook from front to back under horizontal bar between sts, yo, pull up a loop. (1 tfs)
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.
4. The stitches alternate spaces each row so they will be offset.
5. The beginning rows will have a lot of curl to them. You can go up to a larger size hook, or add an additional round to the edging, and block when finished.
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 tfs between next 2 sts* repeat *-* across, skip last sp, 1 tss in last st going through 2 loops on edge. (18 loops)
(B)-Return pass: Repeat Row 1B.
Row 3:
(A)-Forward pass: Skip 1st sp, *1 tfs between next 2 sts* repeat *-* across in each remaining sp, 1 tss in last st going through 2 loops on edge. (18 loops).
(B)-Return pass: Repeat Row 1B.
Rows 4-14: Repeat Rows 2-3 (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 – see video HERE.
Notes:
1. Worked in the Round.
2. Add additional round of sc edging to help with the curling, if necessary.
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 30
Row 1: Repeat Row 1. (30 loops).
Rows 2-34: Repeat Rows 2-3.
Row 35: Repeat Row 15 – Bind Off.
Round 1: Repeat Round 1 – Edging.
End off yarn, weave in ends.
End of Pattern.
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