Looking to add a pop of color and texture to your kitchen?
This free Tunisian crochet kitchen towel pattern is just the thing!
Made with 100% cotton yarn and a fun combination of the Tunisian brick stitch and reverse stitch, this towel is not only functional, but it’s also a stylish statement for your kitchen decor.
And the best part? No curling!
Side note: Do you want more no-curl Tunisian crochet patterns? Check out "Tame the Curl," which features five exclusive patterns that don't curl!
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Why You'll Love This Pattern
- No Curling, No Fuss: We all know the dreaded Tunisian curl. But by pairing the brick stitch with the Tunisian reverse stitch for the border, this towel lays flat naturally—no blocking required.
- Easy to Customize: With just two colors of worsted-weight cotton yarn, you can mix and match to your heart’s content. Go bold and bright, soft and subtle, or seasonal—the possibilities are endless.
- Perfect for Gifting: These make thoughtful handmade gifts for housewarmings, weddings, or just because. Pair it with a wooden spoon and some other goodies for their kitchen and you're set!
Let's Chat Tunisian Crochet Hooks Real Quick
I always get asked where I got my aluminum Tunisian crochet hook set, and I'm happy to point you in the right direction! You can check out my favorite set on Amazon here.
It's my go-to set for a number of reasons - the yarn glides effortlessly on the hook, it has that elusive size 7 mm none of us could find forever, and the cords swivel, which helps immensely with hand/wrist pain.
Get your own set here.
Pattern Details
- Skill Level: Confident Beginner
- Size: Approx. 11 ½” x 17 ¼”
- Yarn: 100% cotton worsted weight yarn - I used Dishie, my all-time favorite cotton yarn
- Hook: Tunisian crochet hook size 6.0 mm
- Stitches Used:
- Tunisian Simple Stitch (TSS)
- Tunisian Reverse Stitch (TRS)
Design Notes
The Tunisian brick stitch creates this fun, textured grid look that really pops when using two contrasting colors.
I used white and turquoise for a clean, fresh kitchen vibe, but I can’t wait to try this in fall tones or a festive red and green combo for the holidays.
Beginning and ending this pattern with the Tunisian crochet reverse stitch helps frame the design and prevents curling, which means your towel will hang beautifully right off the hook.
Tunisian Crochet Brick Stitch Video Tutorial
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Ready to Stitch Yours?
How to Crochet the Tunisian Kitchen Towel
The Pattern
Level
Intermediate
Notes
- Finished size measures 11 ½" x 17 ¼"
- To change size lengthwise, add more rows
- To change width, chain a multiple of 4 + 1
- Stitches in ( ) means to repeat stitch sequence
- Carry the colors up your work when not in use; do not cut yarn between rows
- Video tutorial for the Tunisian crochet brick stitch is HERE
Materials
HOOK(S)
6 mm Tunisian hook with cord
YARN
Weight 4 • 1 skein of each color
WeCrochet Dishie: Purchase on Crochet.com HERE or Amazon HERE
Colors: Swan (color A) and Verdigris (color B)
NOTIONS
Scissors
Tapestry needle
GAUGE (4 x 4")
17 sts x 14 ½ rows (Brick stitch rows)
Abbreviations
ch chain
rep repeat
Tss Tunisian simple stitch
Trs Tunisian reverse stitch
Ltfpdc long Tunisian front post double crochet
yo yarn over
FwP forward pass
RetP return pass
Lts last tunisian stitch
sk skip
Tsl st slip stitch
st(s) stitch(es)
Special Stitches
Ltfpdc
yarn over, insert hook under the front and back vertical bars of the stitch 2 rows below, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook
Lts
insert hook under both vertical bars of the last stitch and complete as for Tunisian simple stitch
RetP
ch 1, (yo, pull through the next 2 loops) until only one loop remains on the hook
Pattern
Foundation row with color A, Ch 49, pull up a loop in the back bump of the 2nd ch from hook and each remaining ch, RetP.
Row 1 Trs across to last st, Lts, RetP
Rows 2 - 3 repeat row 1
Swith to Yarn B when you have two loops left on your hook on row 3 of the RetP
Row 4 Trs across to last st, Lts, RetP
Switch to Yarn A when you have two loops left on your hook on row 4 of the RetP
Row 5 (Tss 3, LTfpdc 1) to last 4 sts, tss 3, Lts, RetP
Switch to Yarn B when you have two loops left on your hook of the RetP
Row 6 Tss across to last st, Lts, RetP
Switch to Yarn A when you have two loops left on your hook of the RetP
Row 7 Tss 1, LTfpdc 1, (tss 3, LTfpdc 1) to last 2 sts, tss 1, Lts, RetP
Switch to Yarn B when you have two loops left on your hook of the RetP
Row 8 Tss across to last st, Lts, RetP
Rows 9 - 58 Rep rows 5 - 8
Switch to Yarn A, Fasten off Yarn B
Row 59 Tss across to last st, Lts, RetP
Rows 60 - 62 Trs across to last st, RetP
Last row Tslst as for Trs
Fasten off Yarn A and weave in all ends
