Project Details
It's FUNCTIONAL! This reversible hooded bath towel is designed to easily fold up to the size of its companion washcloth. It is easily stashed on a shelf or in a Baby Bag!
It's EAsY! The pattern incorporates Garter stitch borders around large blocks alternating between Double Moss and Basket Weave stitches - accomplished using only Knit and Purl stitches!
It's a LEARNING TOOL! Start by creating a few washcloths for practice! When you are comfortable, tackle the whole towel!
KNIT LIKE A PRO with advanced techniques!
Garter stich borders give a windowpane effect to the entire bath towel. Notice the detail in each window panel. The sides use a slip/twist stitch - this is part of the standard pattern. The top and bottom of each square are defined by casting off stitches, then picking them through the back loop on the next row. These are more advanced skills. To incorporate the top/bottom definition, just follow the Advanced rows in the pattern! These are identified with separate row numbers in the row by row instructions. Choose to knit or skip them - it's up to you!
| Particulars | ||||
| Size NICU/Newborn. Bath Towel is a rectangle approx. 22x 24 in. (56 x 61 cm) Washcloth are approximately 7 x7 in. (18 x 18 cm) | ||||
| Skill Level | Standard Version: Very Easy. Advanced Version: Easy | |||
| Yarn | Use any absorbent, unmercerized worsted weight cotton. The sample was knit using 1 large skein (400 GR/710 YDs) of Bernat Handicrafter Cotton. There was enough for one hoodie towel and 3 washcloths, all with crochet edges, with about 40 grams left over. | |||
| Needles | 5 US (3.75 cm). If desired, use circular needles to accommodate stitch count. | |||
| Gauge | Gauge is not important for this project, however, the sample used the following: 19 stitches and 22 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Double Moss stitch using size 5 needles. | |||
| Make-up No-Sew. Crochet edging if desired. | ||||
| Stitch Patterns | ||||
| Garter | Double Moss | Basket Weave | ||
| Row 1: | Purl across | Row 1: K 2, P2, Repeat across | Row 1 - 4: K4, P4, Repeat across | |
| Row 2: | Purl across Row 2: | P2, K2, Repeat across | Row 5 - 8: P4, K4. Repeat across | |
| Repeat Rows 1-2 for Pattern NOTE: You must Knit 1 row/Purl 1 row to create Garter stitch when knitting in the round - an extra challenge when creating the hoodie portion of the towel! You can do it! | Row 3: P2, K2, Repeat across | Repeat Rows 1-8 for Pattern | ||
| Row 4: K 2, P2, Repeat across Repeat Rows 1-4 for Pattern | ||||
| NOTE: Basket Weave is usually worked 4 ST over 5 Rows to create a square as opposed to a rectangle. For this project, we work the Basket Weave stitch over 4 rows to align more closely to the Double Moss stitch pattern. | ||||
Tip: To create the Garter stitch, knit or purl all rows. I prefer to purl, as it is easier (for me!) to purl into a knit stitch, then it is to knit into a purl stitch. Use whichever technique works for you!
| Directions: Moss Stitch Washcloth - Row by Row | |
| Cast on 34 stitches using a loose cast on. | |
| TIP | makes it easier to pick up stitches. |
| Row 1 thru 8 | Purl across. |
| Row 8A (Advanced) | (Right Side) P6, Slip/Twist 1. Bind Off (BO) 20 as if to knit, Slip/Twist 1, P7. |
| Row 8B (Advanced) | P7, pick up the 20 bound off stitches using the BACK loop, P7. |
| Row 9 | P6, slip/twist1, (K2, P2) 5 times, slip/twist 1, P6 |
| Row 10 | P7, (K2, P2) 5 times, P7. |
| Row 11 - 32 | Repeat Rows 9 and 10 11 more times. |
| Row32A (Advanced) | (Right Side) P6, Slip/Twist 1. Bind Off(BO) 20 as if to knit, Slip/Twist 1, P7. |
| Row32B(Advanced) | P7, pick up the 20 bound off stitches using the BACK loop, P7. |
| Row33 thru 40 | Purl across. |
| Row 41 | Bind off.. |
| Finishing (Advanced) | Using the last stitch as your first loop, create a single crochet border. With right side facing you, start down the left edge as follows: CH1, SC in each stitch to the corner stitch. 3SC in the corner to turn the edge. Repeat for all four sides. At the last corner, crochet a loop as follows: Chain 15. Beginning in the second loop from the hook, SC in each stitch. On the 14 (last), SC through the corner stitch on the washcloth. Sl one more stitch through the washcloth and fasten off. |
| Directions: Basket Weave Stitch Washcloth - Row by Row | |
| Cast on 34 stitches using a loose cast on. | |
| TIP | makes it easier to pick up stitches. |
| Row 1 thru 8 | Purl across. |
| Row 8A (Advanced) | (Right Side) P6, Slip/Twist 1. Bind Off(BO) 20 as if to knit, Slip/Twist 1, P7. |
| Row 8B (Advanced) | P7, pick up the 20 bound off stitches using the BACK loop, P7. |
| Row 9 | P6, slip/twist 1, (K4, P4) 2 times, K4, slip/twist 1, P6 |
| Row 10 | P7, (P4, K4) 2 times, P4, P7. |
| Row 11 | P6, slip/twist 1, (P4, K4) 2 times, P4, slip/twist 1, P6 |
| Row 12 | P7, (K4, P4) 2 times, K4, P7 |
| Row 11 -32 | Repeat Rows 9 thru 12 7 more times |
| Row 32A (Advanced) | (Right Side) P6, Slip/Twist 1. Bind Off(BO) 20 as if to knit, Slip/Twist 1, P7. |
| Row 32B (Advanced) | P7, pick up the 20 bound off stitches using the BACK loop, P7. |
| Row 33 thru 40 | Purl across. |
| Row 41 | Bind off. |
| Finishing (Advanced) | Finish as for the Moss Stitch washcloth. |
| Directions: Hooded Towel Row by Row | |
| Cast on 90 stitches using a loose cast on. | |
| Row 1 thru 8 Purl across. | |
| Row 8A (Advanced) | (Right Side) (P6, Slip/Twist 1, Bind Off(BO) 20 as if to knit, Slip/Twist 1, P7) 3 times, end P7 |
| Row 8B Row 9 | (P7, pick up the 20 bound off stitches using the BACK loop) 3 times, end P7. P6, [slip/twist1, (K2, P2) 5 times, slip/twist 1l, P6, [slip/twist 1, (K4, P4) 2 times, K4, slip/twist 1], P6 |
| [slip/twist 1, (K2, P2) 5 times, slip/twist 1], P6. | |
| Row10 Row 11 | P7, (K2, P2) 5 times, P8, (P4, K4) 2 times, P4, P8, (K2, P2) 5 times, P7. P6, [slip/twist1, (P2, K2) 5 times, slip/twist 1], P6, [slip/twist 1, (K4, P4) 2 times, K4, slip/twist 1], P6, |
| [slip/twist 1, (P2, K2) 5 times, slip/twist 1], P6. | |
| Row 12 Row 13 | P7, (P2, K2) 5 times, P8, (P4, K4) 2 times, P4, P8, (P2 K2) 5 times, P7. P6, [slip/twist1, (K2, P2) 5 times, slip/twist 1], P6, [slip/twist 1, (P4, K4) 2 times, P4, slip/twist 1], P6, |
| [slip/twist 1, (K2, P2) 5 times, slip/twist 1], P6. | |
| Row 14 Row 15 | P7, (K2, P2) 5 times, P8, (K4, P4) 2 times, K4, P8, (K2 P2) 5 times, P7. |
| P6, [slip/twist1, (P2, K2) 5 times, slip/twist 1], P6, [slip/twist 1, (P4, K4) 2 times, P4, slip/twist 1], P6, [slip/twist 1, (P2, K2) 5 times, slip/twist 1], P6. | |
| Row 16 Rows17thru32 | P7, (P2, K2) 5 times, P8, (K4, P4) 2 times, K4, P8, (P2, K2) 5 times, P7. |
| Row 32A | Repeat Rows 9 thru 16 3 more times for pattern. |
| Row 32B | (Right Side) (P6, Slip/Twist 1, Bind Off(BO) 20 as if to knit, Slip/Twist 1, P7) 3 times, end P7. |
| Row33thru40 | (P7, pick up the 20 bound off stitches using the BACK loop) 3 times, end P7. |
| Row 40A | Purl across. |
| Row 40B | (Right Side) (P6, Slip/Twist 1, Bind Off(BO) 20 as if to knit, Slip/Twist 1, P7) 3 times, end P7 |
| Row 41 | (P7, pick up the 20 bound off stitches using the BACK loop) 3 times, end P7. |
| P6, [slip/twist 1, (K4, P4) 2 times, K4, slip/twist 1], P 6, [slip/twist1, (K2, P2) 5 times, slip/twist 1], P6, [slip/twist 1, (K4, P4) 2 times, K4, slip/twist 1], P6. | |
| Row 41 | P6, [slip/twist 1, (K4, P4) 2 times, K4, slip/twist 1], P 6, [slip/twist1, (K2, P2) 5 times, slip/twist 1], P6, [slip/twist 1, (K4, P4) 2 times, K4, slip/twist 1], P6. |
| Directions: Hooded Towel Row by Row | |
| Row 42 P7, (P4, K4) 2 times, P4, P8, (K2, P2) 5 times, P8, (P4, K4) 2 times, P4, P7. | |
| Row 43 | P6, [slip/twist 1, (K4, P4) 2 times, K4, slip/twist 1], P 6, [slip/twist1, (P2, K2) 5 times, slip/twist 1], P6, |
| [slip/twist 1, (K4, P4) 2 times, K4, slip/twist 1], P6. | |
| Row 44 Row45 | P7, (P4, K4) 2 times, P4, P8, (P2, K2) 5 times, P8, (P4, K4) 2 times, P4, P7. P6, [slip/twist 1, (P4, K4) 2 times, P4, slip/twist 1], P 6, [slip/twist1, (K2, P2) 5 times, slip/twist 1], P6, |
| [slip/twist 1, (P4, K4) 2 times, P4, slip/twist 1], P6. | |
| Row 46 Row 47 | P7(K4, P4) 2 times, K4, P8, (K2, P2) 5 times, P8, (K4, P4) 2 times, K4, P7. P6, [slip/twist 1, (P4, K4) 2 times, P4, slip/twist 1], P 6, [slip/twist1, (P2, K2) 5 times, slip/twist 1], P6, |
| [slip/twist 1, (P4, K4) 2 times, P4, slip/twist 1], P6. | |
| Row 48 | P7, (K4, P4) 2 times, K4, P8, (P2, K2) 5 times, P8, (K4, P4) 2 times, K4, P7. |
| Row 48A | Repeat Rows 41 thru 48 3 more times for pattern. (Right Side) (P6, Slip/Twist 1, Bind Off(BO) 20 as if to knit, Slip/Twist 1, P7) 3 times, end P7 |
| Row 48B | (P7, pick up the 20 bound off stitches using the BACK loop) 3 times, end P7. |
| Row 65 thru 72 | Purl across. |
| Row73-96 | |
| Row 96A | Repeat Rows 9 - 40. |
| (Right Side) (P6, Slip/Twist 1, Bind Off(BO) 20 as if to knit, Slip/Twist 1, P7) 3 times, end P7 | |
| Row 96B Rows96thru106 | (P7, pick up the 20 bound off stitches using the BACK loop) 3 times, end P7. |
| Purl across. | |
| Row 107 and 108 | Bind off 28 purlwise. Purl to end. |
| Begin Hoodie: | Cast on 34 for a total of 68 stitches. Purl 2 rows, then join over 4 needles. Place a marker at the join - this 34.Next Row:Purl Continue in Garter stitch (for circular needles, K1 row/P1 row) for 5 rows. NOTE: For a larger hoodie, work additional rows before starting decreases. |
| Directions: HoodedTowelRowbyRow | |
| BeginDecreases: | First Row: K1, K2tog, K29, SSK, (slip marker), K1, K2tog, K29, SSK. |
| Next Row: Purl Next Row: K1, K2tog, K27, SSK, (slip marker), K1, K2tog, K27, SSK | |
| Next Row: Purl. Continue as established, decreasing two stitches on each side of the marker on every Knit row 5 times,(40 stitches remain) then on every row 7 times (12 stitches remain) | |
| Bind off | Place 6 stitches on each of 2 needles. Bind off on the WS (inside) of the hoodie using 2 needle bind off technique. |
