Clove Tea Towel, Knitting Pattern
Give your kitchen a cozy, handmade touch with this simple, classic tea towel knitting pattern! Designed to be beginner-friendly, it works up easily with a garter stitch base and two textured borders at each side for a bit of extra detail. The neat i-cord edges give it a clean, polished look, making it perfect for everyday use or a thoughtful, practical gift!
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GET THE CLOVE TEA TOWEL:
sizes
One size: width 38.5 cm (15.5”), length 43 cm (17”) in sport weight yarn, width 36 cm (14.5”), length 43 cm (17”) in worsted weight yarn.
supplies
yarn
This towel can be worked in two yarn weights - sport or worsted weight.
For sport weight: approx. approx. 210 m (230 yds) of Safran, Drops - 100% cotton, 160 m (175 yds) per 50g, or similar sport weight (category 2 - fine) yarn. Sample worked in colorway green tea.
For worsted weight: approx. 170 m (186 yds) of 24/7 Cotton, Lion Brand Yarns - 100% cotton, 170 m (186 yds) per 100g, or similar worsted weight (category 4 - medium) yarn. Some options include:
needles
3.5 mm (US 4) straight or circular needles, or to fit gauge for sport weight, or 5 mm (US 8) straight or circular needles, or to fit gauge for worsted weight.
other notions
tapestry needle, scissors, row counter (recommended, not required)