Loom Knit Hanging Kitchen Towel
Can’t you just smell it? The brown-sugar glazed ham baking in the oven, fresh bread and the spicy scent of Grandma’s homemade gingerbread. There’s nothing like family working together in the kitchen preparing for Christmas dinner. You just finished peeling the potatoes, rinsed your hands and you naturally reach for the towel hanging on the front of Grandma’s oven door. It’s there. You know it’s there because Grandma always hangs a fresh towel out before a visit. Now you can loom knit your own classic hanging towel like Grandma used to do, but with an updated modern look. I’ve adapted the The At Your Service Knit Cloth pattern from Yarnspirations into a loom knit hanging kitchen towel that Grandma is sure to love. Thanks, Yarnspirations, for allowing me to adapt this fantastic needle knit pattern to the loom.
This pattern features a garter stitch border with seed stitch used for the main body of the towel. The towel is loom knit from the bottom up with a tapered top and button closure. Made with kitchen-friendly cotton yarn these towels are strong and when you’re done just toss them in the washer.
Let’s get started!
Yarn
Contrast A Bernat Handicrafter Cotton (1 ball or 80 yds.)
Contrast B Bernat Handicrafter Cotton (1 ball or 22 yds.)
Loom
3/8″ gauge loom with at least 49 pegs
Supplies
- stitch markers
- tape measure
- scissors
- tapestry needle
- 1 5/8” [1.5 cm] button
Skill Level
Easy
Size
Approx 11″ x 12″ [28 x 30.5 cm] (when buttoned).
Gauge
20 sts and 26 rows = 4″ [10 cm] in stocking st.
Let’s get to work on our Loom Knit Hanging Kitchen Towel ….
CO 49 sts.
Garter Border:
Row 1: P all.
Row 2: K all.
Rep Rows 1-2 two more times.
Row 3 P all.
Seed Stitch
Row 4: K5. *P1, K1. Rep from * to last 6 sts. P1. K5.
Row 5: P5. *K1, P1. Rep from * to last 6 sts. K1. P5.
Rep last 2 rows until piece measures 8”.
Row 6: K5. K2tog. *P1, K1. Rep from * to last 8 sts. P1. Ssk. K5.
Row 7: P5. K1. *K1, P1. Rep from * to last 7 sts. K2. P5.
Row 8: K5. K2tog. *K1, P1. Rep from * to last 7 sts. K1. Ssk. K5.
Row 9: P5. K1. *P1, K1. Rep. from * to last 5 sts. P5.
Rep last 4 rows once more. Cut yarn.
Attach Contrast B.
Rep Rows 6 through 9 two more times.
Row 10: K5. K2tog. *P1, K1. Rep from * to last 8 sts. P1. Ssk. K5.
Row 11: P5. Ssk. *P1, K1. Rep from * to last 8 sts. P1. K2tog. P5.
Rep these 2 rows until 13 sts remain.
Hanger:
Row 12: K all.
Row 13: P all.
Rep last 2 rows until hanger measures 4”. (For wide oven door handles you may need to knit to 5″ to get a good fit.)
Row 14: K5, K2tog, YO, K6.
Row 15: P all.
Row 16: K all.
Repeat Rows 15 & 16 once more and purl bind off.
Weave in ends. Sew on button with needle and thread to correspond to buttonhole.
PIN IT!
Watch the following video for the shaping technique!
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and pattern. You might even be ready to teach Grandma some new knitting tricks.
Happy Knitting!
Kristen Mangus
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I just can’t afford to buy another loom for this towel but I love this idea, can I use a different type round loom like a 32 peg? if so what size cutting wheel would I need to make the holes in the towel or would this even work
No video at the bottom of the page … only top one…
One of the BEST tutorials I’ve ever seen!
One of the BEST tutorials I’ve ever seen!
What cast on did you use?Their should be more patterns for loom knitted kitchen towels.
What cast on did you use?Their should be more patterns for loom knitted kitchen towels.
I’m confused about where the buttonhole is done.
I’m confused about where the buttonhole is done.
New to this, can you provide the meaning of the abbreviations?
New to this, can you provide the meaning of the abbreviations?
I love this and thank you for making the pattern available. I was wondering if I wanted to make this a little smaller how do I adjust the pattern properly?
I love this and thank you for making the pattern available. I was wondering if I wanted to make this a little smaller how do I adjust the pattern properly?
Looking for hanging dish towel loomed utube video
Looking for hanging dish towel loomed utube video
Hi Debbie! The video is at the bottom of the page.
I still can’t find the video. The only one on this page is for a topper.
This pattern does not have a full video showing the entire project. The bottom portion of the towel is in the written pattern instructions and the video begins when you are ready to start working the decreases to make the towel hanger. I’m sorry I misunderstood what you were asking!
This pattern does not have a full video showing the entire project. The bottom portion of the towel is in the written pattern instructions and the video begins when you are ready to start working the decreases to make the towel hanger. I’m sorry I misunderstood what you were asking!
I still can’t find the video. The only one on this page is for a topper.
Hi Debbie! The video is at the bottom of the page.
I’m confused about the last part of Hanger instructions?
Row 9-11 after 12 and 13? Not sure how that fits in. Anxious to try this, love the idea
Sorry about that, Carol! I’ve fixed the row numbers and now the pattern is correct.
I’m confused about the last part of Hanger instructions?
Row 9-11 after 12 and 13? Not sure how that fits in. Anxious to try this, love the idea
Sorry about that, Carol! I’ve fixed the row numbers and now the pattern is correct.