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Guest Towel with Crochet Trim

October 29, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 15 Comments

If you are like us, you are probably starting to think about gifts you can make for Christmas. Giving something handmade is really in keeping with the true spirit of Christmas.

A Guest Towel that is trimmed with some pretty fabric and a crocheted edging is the perfect gift for Grandma, a teacher, or a special friend. You can team it with some hand cream or body products. Or you can simply make a pretty guest towel to add some Christmas cheer to your powder room, when you are entertaining over the holidays.

We trimmed out Guest Towel with some pretty Tilda fabric, from the Sweet Christmas range.  What we love about this Christmas fabric is that it has a vintage appeal, and could be used throughout the year.

If you would like to make your own, you will need:

  • white guest towel
  • 2 fat quarters of quilting cotton (Tilda Sweet Christmas)
  • white crochet cotton – 3 ply
  • size 2.50 mm crochet hook

Cut fabric:

Floral Print – 3 3/4 inches x (width of hand towel plus 1 inch)
Star Print – 1 1/2 inches x (width of hand towel plus 1 inch)
Fold the star print in half lengthwise with the wrong sides facing, and press. Pin this strip to the top edge of the floral print, and stitch in place using a 1/4 inch seam.

 

Press under 1/4 inch along the bottom edge of the floral print, and press under 1/2 inch on both sides of the floral print.
Pin the fabric strip to the bottom of the guest towel so that the bottom edges and sides are aligned. Machine stitch along the top of the fabric strip, where the star and floral print join. Hand stitch the sides and bottom of the floral print to the towel.
Cut a length of crochet cotton that is approx 3 times the width of the hand towel. Blanket stitch along the bottom of the hand towel so that the stitches are 1/2 inch apart and 1/4 inch deep. This will form the foundation for the crochet trim.
Crochet Edging:
Row 1: Crochet 3 sc into each blanket stitch.
Row 2: Single crochet in first stitch, skip next 2 stitches, * 3 double crochet, 1 chain, 3 double crochet all in the next stitch (shell stitch made), skip next 2 stitches, single crochet in next stitch, skip next 2 stitches **, repeat from * to ** as many times as needed.

Thanks to Sew Creative Supplies for supplying the Tilda fabric used in this project.

Check out other ways for decorating a towel:
Christmas Towel
Golf Towel
BBQ Mitt and Towel

Filed Under: Crochet, Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: gifts

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Comments

  1. Katherine says

    October 29, 2013 at 8:15 pm

    Sew pretty! What a wonderful idea for gift giving or as a way to pamper guests. Thank you for sharing the beauty you create and inspiring us, Lisa and Sarah.

    Reply
  2. Bernie says

    October 29, 2013 at 9:39 pm

    Thank you for the tutorial! Do you prewash the towel, in case of shrinkage?

    Bernie

    Reply
  3. Ольга Т. says

    October 29, 2013 at 9:47 pm

    Прекрасное украшение и сложное! Изысканно.

    Reply
  4. Kate says

    October 30, 2013 at 5:06 am

    Beautiful guest towel – thanks so much for your how-to.

    Reply
  5. Amy Morinaka says

    October 30, 2013 at 8:53 am

    Oh so lovely!! I love combining sewing + crocheting and this will be just perfect to work on for the holidays! Thanks so much for sharing! You continue to impress and inspire us with fabulous projects and ideas that keep us coming back to your blog with excitement! Never a dull moment from you, Lisa and Sarah! With lots of love from California, Amy 😉

    Reply
  6. Megan says

    October 30, 2013 at 11:30 am

    pretty! 🙂

    Reply
  7. Alejandra says

    October 30, 2013 at 11:57 am

    beautiful!!! 🙂

    Reply
  8. Rubyred says

    October 31, 2013 at 3:08 am

    So pretty! It would make a gorgeous gift!

    Reply
  9. lindag1947 says

    November 12, 2013 at 6:36 pm

    Love this. How big was your towel? Was it a big hand towel? Linda gerig

    Reply
  10. Joan says

    November 18, 2013 at 7:30 am

    Beautiful guest towel! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  11. Gram D says

    November 18, 2013 at 10:59 am

    I’ve done a similar idea but do a pocket trim on the bottom so both sides of the towel are the same.
    Gram D

    Reply
  12. Cindy says

    November 18, 2013 at 12:09 pm

    Love it! Wish you had a download button though!

    Reply
  13. Dianna says

    January 6, 2020 at 3:49 am

    I love this and am always looking for gift ideas.

    Reply
  14. Caroline says

    December 30, 2021 at 12:44 am

    I realize this is an old post but has anyone tried the crochet trim? Is sc in each blanket stitch correct? I’m having difficulty with it. Thanks in advance

    Reply

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