Knitted Slipped Seed Stitch Hand Towel

The Knitted Slipped Seed Stitch Hand Towel is an absolute gem for adding a touch of charm to your kitchen or bathroom decor! With its cozy and classic design, this hand towel not only serves a practical purpose but also brings a delightful handmade feel to your space. The slipped seed stitch pattern creates a beautiful texture that is both visually appealing and functional for drying hands. Whether you are an experienced knitter looking for a fun project or a beginner eager to try something new, this hand towel project is perfect for all skill levels. Treat yourself to the joy of creating something lovely and useful with the Knitted Slipped Seed Stitch Hand Towel - your hands will thank you every time you reach for it!

Materials:

• Purl Soho’s Oleander yarn, 50% cotton and 50% linen. Each skein of this fingering-weight yarn is 205 yards/ 50 grams.
  • Color A: 1 (2) ball(s); approximately 185 (340) total yards required
  • Color B: 1 (2) ball(s); approximately 155 (280) total yards required
• US 4 (3.5 mm), straight, or 16- or 24-inch circular needles
• If using straight needles: Two US 4 double pointed needles for I-cord

We knit our samples in the following sizes and colors.

GAUGE

40 stitches and 78 rows = 4 inches in stitch pattern

SIZES

Small Towel (Large Towel)

Finished Dimensions: 10 inches wide x 17 inches long (15 inches wide x 21 inches long)

NOTES

STITCH MULTIPLE

This pattern works over a multiple of 2 stitches + 1.

SLIPPED STITCHES

Slip all stitches purlwise with yarn in back on right side and with yarn in front on wrong side, unless otherwise specified.

CARRYING UP COLOR B

In this pattern, you will carry Color B up the front (right side) of the work. To do this, end Row 2 by slipping 2 with Color B in back and leave Color B in the front of the work when beginning Row 3. When you come to Row 1 again, simply slip 2 with Color B still in front, then pick it up to continue working the row.

PATTERN

With Color A, cast on 101 (151) stitches. We used a basic Long Tail Cast On.

Set-Up Row (wrong side): K2, *slip 1 (see Notes), k1, repeat from * to last stitch, k1.

Join Color B.

Row 1 (right side): With Color B, slip 2 with yarn in front, k1, *slip 1 (see Notes), k1, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, slip 2.

Row 2 (wrong side): With Color B, slip 2, k1, *slip 1, k1, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, slip 2 with yarn in back.

Row 3: With Color A and carrying Color B up the front (see Notes), k2, *slip 1, k1, repeat from * to last stitch, k1.

Row 4: With Color A, k2, *slip 1, k1, repeat from * to last stitch, k1.

Repeat Rows 1–4 until piece measures 17 (21) inches from cast-on edge, ending with Row 4.

Cut Color B.

Bind Off Row (right side): With Color A, k2, pass the first stitch on right needle over the second to bind off, *knit 2 together, pass the first stitch over the second to bind off, repeat from * until 3 stitches remain, leaving stitches on right needle.

MAKE I-CORD

With remaining 3 stitches, work an I-Cord for 3 inches.

Bind-Off Row (right side): K1, knit 2 together, pass first stitch over second stitch and off right needle.

Cut yarn, leaving an 8-inch tail. Pull it through remaining stitch.

Thread tail onto a tapestry needle. Make a loop with I-cord and weave tail into fabric at base of I-cord, then weave it through looped I-cord, and back into fabric.

Weave in remaining ends and block as desired.