Comments on: Double Layer Towel Toppers

By: Cindy

Cindy — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:21:16 +0000

Peggy:
I agree that the first row is a real pain. I use a small steel crochet hook to make the holes and then crochet that first row. Also I have used a thimble to help make the holes for the first row and this protects your fingers when you push the needle through the first row. The first row is very time consuming but once you have that row done, it’s easy. Switch to a big hook and crochet right along easily. When you baste the first row it does hold the towel in place but doesn’t help much with this first row issue. Try the small steel hook with a thimble and see if that helps. I found it did make it a little better. The towels are great though and the pain goes away when you see how nice the towel looks.

By: Peggy

Peggy — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:19:45 +0000

Hey Cindy,
I just finished my first crocheted towel using the fold over method. I used an ice pick to poke holes in my towel and what a pain. When you baste stitch, do you single crochet in the basting stitches to get your first row? that would be alot easier than poking holes with an ice pick or crochet hook. I had to tear my out 3 times as I’ve never crocheted before but it doesn’t look to bad, but I love these towels and would like to make some more. I think the first row is the hardest, after that, it’s not to bad, if you know what you’re doing. I love what you did with this towel, very festive and gorgeous. Thanks for the tips.

By: Janette

Janette — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:09:16 +0000

I am new to crocheting and have been looking desperately for how to start the sc across the top of these towels. I was able to figured it out from your pictures. Thank you for showing such detail! Beautiful towels and great instructions. My first one turned out great!

By: cindy

cindy — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:02:29 +0000

my mother-in-law requested some of these towels
for christmas. I have some trouble reading a pattern
this one sounds easy so I am going to try it. I am new
to this site. thank-you, cindy

By: clipartfool

clipartfool — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:12:59 +0000

I have been making these towels like this for something like 7 years and selling them at a local restaurant here in town. Along with diagonal potholders and nylon scrubbies.I found patterns where you don’t put a button on the towel, you rearrange so that you leave a hole where you would attach the button and add a heart, a daisy, a ruffle or some other designs and pull it thru the hole you left where the button was supposed to be.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:58:16 +0000

This is a wonderful pattern, easy and cute! Thank you!

By: Julie

Julie — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:33:49 +0000

I had a friend request doubled towels with crochet top. I was thrilled to find these simple instructions. Thank you!

By: Valerie

Valerie — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:10:07 +0000

That is gorgeous and looks simple. Thanks for the great pattern!

By: donna

donna — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 04:11:00 +0000

I have been looking for this pattern for a long time. Thanks !!!

By: Joy/craftymug

Joy/craftymug — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:18:45 +0000

Beautiful work!