Rays Of Sunshine Hand Towel – Free Crochet Pattern

Add a splash of color to your kitchen or bathroom with the Rays of Sunshine Hand Towel.

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Rays of Sunshine Collection

The Rays of Sunshine Hand Towel is the last pattern in the Rays Of Sunshine Collection. Other designs in the collection include a coaster, dishcloth, and table runner.

You can purchase the Rays Of Sunshine Collection on Ravelry.

Supplies Needed

• 350-400 yards Paintbox Cotton Aran
• H/5.00mm crochet hook
• Measuring tape
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers

The Yarn

Just like the other patterns in the Rays Of Sunshine Collection, I used Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran for the Rays Of Sunshine Hand Towel. I love this yarn because of how sturdy it is and the variety of colors available. The price isn’t that bad either.

Gauge & Sizes:

Gauge: 14 Sts x 12 rows = 4” Hdc
Size: approximately 13” x 28”

Stitches & Abbreviations:

Ch – Chain
Dc – Double Crochet
Dc2Tog* – Double Crochet 2 Together
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Sdc – Starting Double Crochet
Sk – Skip
Sp – Space
St(s) – Stitches

Stitch Definitions

Dc2Tog* – Double Crochet 2 Together – YO, insert hook into same St as previous St, YO and pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2, Sk next St, YO, insert hook into next St, YO and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), YO, pull through 2 (3 loops on hook), YO, pull through 3.

Sdc – Starting Double Crochet – (also known as Long Chain Double Crochet or Chainless Starting Double Crochet.)  Pull up your loop to the height of your usual Double Crochet. YO, insert into the 1^st St, YO, pull through the St, YO, pull through 2 loops, YO, pull through the remaining 2 loops.

Pattern Notes

Written in U.S. crochet terms.
A stitch count is provided at the end of each row.
The Sdc can be substituted with a Ch 3.
Pay attention to how the Dc2Tog is worked.
Other patterns in the Rays Of Sunshine Collection include a matching table runner, dishcloth, and coaster.

Availability

The ad-free pdf download can be purchased on Ravelry and Etsy.

The Pattern

Ch 49

Row 1.) Hdc in 2^nd Ch from hook and each Ch across. (48)

Row 2.) Turn, Sdc in 1^st St, [Dc2Tog*, Ch 1] 14 times, Dc in last St. (48)

Rows 3- 81) Turn, Ch 1, Hdc in 1^st St and each St across. (48)

Row 82) Turn, Sdc in 1^st St, [Dc2Tog*, Ch 1] 14 times, Dc in last St. (48)

Row 83) Turn, Ch 1, Hdc in 1^st St and each St across. (48)

Finish off and weave in ends.

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