Golden Hour Sunflower Hand Towel Free Pattern – Textured Crochet Kitchen Accent

Bring a slice of summer into your kitchen with this charming crochet hand towel, featuring a dimensional sunflower motif that blooms from a soft, absorbent base. This pattern is perfect for adding a handmade, rustic touch to your home. The thick, textured cotton yarn is both practical and beautiful, making this towel a delightful project for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. With its warm, sunny palette of cream, golden yellow, and warm brown, this towel will brighten any kitchen and make a wonderful handmade gift.

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather the following supplies to ensure a smooth and enjoyable crocheting experience:

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn (e.g., Lily Sugar'n Cream) in three colors:
  • Sunflower yellow (for petals)
  • Warm brown (for the center)
  • Cream/off-white (for the towel body)
• Hook: 5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook
• Gauge: 14 sc x 16 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in single crochet (for the towel body)
• Other: Yarn needle for weaving in ends and sewing the motif, scissors

Finished Size & Abbreviations

Finished Size: Approximately 16 inches wide x 24 inches long (including hanging loop).

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• rnd(s) = round(s)
• yo = yarn over

Special Stitches

• Popcorn Stitch (pc): Work 4 dc in same st, drop loop from hook, insert hook into top of first dc of the group, grab dropped loop and pull through. Ch 1 to close.
• Shell Stitch: Work 5 dc in same st or space.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Part 1: Towel Body (Make 1)

With cream yarn, ch 46.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (45 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (45 sc)

Rows 3-40: Repeat Row 2 until piece measures approximately 20 inches from the start. Do not fasten off.

Hanging Loop

Ch 20, sl st to the first ch to form a loop. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Part 2: Sunflower Motif (Make 1)

This motif is worked in the round, starting from the center and building outward.

Center (Brown Yarn)

Rnd 1: With brown yarn, make a magic ring. Work 6 sc into ring. Pull tight. Sl st to first sc to join. (6 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around. Sl st to join. (12 sc)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, *2 sc in next st, sc in next st* repeat from * to * around. Sl st to join. (18 sc)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts* repeat from * to * around. Sl st to join. (24 sc)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts* repeat from * to * around. Sl st to join. (30 sc)

Rnd 6: Ch 1, working in back loops only, sc in each st around. Sl st to join. (30 sc) – This creates a nice edge for the center.

Fasten off brown yarn.

Petals (Yellow Yarn)

Rnd 7: Join yellow yarn in any back loop of Rnd 6. Ch 1, *pc in next st, ch 2, skip next st* repeat from * to * around. Sl st to first pc to join. (15 pc, 15 ch-2 spaces)

Rnd 8: Sl st into the next ch-2 space. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 4 more dc in same space (5 dc total). *Ch 1, work 5 dc in next ch-2 space* repeat from * to * around. Ch 1, sl st to top of first dc to join. (15 shells)

Rnd 9: Sl st to the next ch-1 space. Ch 1, *sc in ch-1 space, ch 3, sc in next ch-1 space* repeat from * to * around. Sl st to first sc to join. (15 ch-3 loops)

Rnd 10: Sl st into the first ch-3 loop. Ch 1, *work (sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc) in each ch-3 loop* repeat from * to * around. Sl st to first sc to join. (15 petals)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Part 3: Assembly

Position the sunflower motif on the towel body, about 4 inches from the bottom edge and centered horizontally. Using the long tail, sew the motif securely to the towel, stitching around the brown center and the base of the petals. Weave in all ends.

Part 4: Finishing

Block the towel gently to even out the stitches. Your sunflower hand towel is ready to hang and admire!

Tips for Success

• Gauge Matters: Always check your gauge before starting. If your towel is too wide or narrow, adjust your hook size accordingly.
• Cotton Yarn: Cotton yarn has no give, so keep your tension consistent for a neat, even fabric.
• Popcorn Stitch: The popcorn stitch creates the textured center. Make sure to ch 1 after each popcorn to close it securely.
• Weaving Ends: Weave in ends as you go to save time at the end. Use a yarn needle and weave through the wrong side of the work.

This pattern is a joy to make and the result is a functional, beautiful piece that adds warmth and charm to any kitchen. Happy crocheting!