Simple Spa Cloth Collection #7 – Tunisian Crochet Pattern
The Simple Spa Cloth Collection is designed to make beautiful matching cloths using the Tunisian crochet stitches. This is a good way to learn new stitches while repeating them. This seventh cloth in the collection series features the Tunisian Rib Stitch, which results in a beautiful knit look 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 set is made by using two Tunisian crochet stitches in a combination of Tunisian Simple Stitch and Tunisian Twisted Stitch. I love the result of this combo with the rows of vertical lines looking like V’s on the front. See the crochet video for the Tunisian Rib Stitch tutorial.
Here is a look at the back of both cloths below. It looks more like a knitted fabric, and is very pretty.
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Pattern Starts Here
Skill Level: Easy
Gauge: 7 sts x 7 rows = 2 inches
Sizes:
Wash Cloth: 5 in X 5 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): Mod Blue (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
tss – Tunisian simple stitch
tts – Tunisian twisted stitch
sc – single crochet
st(s) – stitch(es)
yo – yarn over
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 Twisted Stitch (tts): Watch video for demonstration on how to crochet the stitch HERE.
(A)-Forward Pass: Insert hook from right to left under next vertical bar, remove hook, rotate loop to the right, insert hook back into same loop, yo, pull up a loop. (1 tts).
Notes:
1. Worked in Rows.
2. Use an Afghan/Tunisian crochet hook.
3. Do not turn, Right Side (RS) is always facing you.
INSTRUCTIONS – See video HERE.
WASH CLOTH:
Color (B) Ch 16
(A)-Forward pass: (RS) *Insert hook in next back bump of ch, yo, pull up a loop, repeat from *, in each back bump of ch across. (16 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 in next st, 1 tts in next st, repeat from * to last st, going through both loops on edge, yo, pull up loop. (16 loops).
(B)-Return pass: Repeat Row 1B.
Rows 3-12: Repeat Row 2 (to desired length).
BIND OFF:
Row 13: Continue in pattern repeat as above, but finish off each stitch with a sl st across, ending with 1 loop on hook.
EDGING – See video HERE.
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 28
Row 1: Repeat Row 1. (28 loops).
Rows 2-29: Repeat Row 2.
Row 30: Repeat Row 13 – Bind Off.
Round 1: Repeat Round 1 – Edging.
End off yarn, weave in ends.
End of Pattern.
Watch the video tutorial on how to make the rib stitch here:
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