At 13.5 by 19.5 inches, this versatile crochet towel is a practical way to bring handmade charm to your home, whether you use it as a dish towel, a hand towel, or part of a coordinated set of crochet kitchen or bath accessories.

Pair it with the Trinity Double-Thick Potholders for a matching set, or make several towels in complementary colors for your own home or as thoughtful housewarming gifts.

At the heart of the design is trinity stitch, a wonderfully textured stitch pattern that creates tiny, flower-like clusters across the fabric. Paired with the clean, woven appearance of linen stitch, it creates a balance of rich texture and simple lines, giving this crochet towel a refined look that feels equally at home in a modern kitchen or a welcoming guest bathroom.

How This Towel Is Made

Worked from the bottom up in rows, the Trinity Towel combines bands of trinity stitch with linen stitch for a beautifully textured fabric. The easy-to-remember 8-row repeat uses just single crochet, chains, and trinity stitch clusters (sc3tog), making this a relatively quick, satisfying project.

New to trinity stitch? A stitch chart for the gauge swatch, a one-page Trinity Stitch reference guide, and a Trinity Stitch tutorial video will help you get comfortable with the technique so you can stitch with confidence.

Pattern is written in US crochet terms.

Skill Level
Advanced Beginner

Concentration Level
Little concentration required. Once stitch pattern is established, stitching is straightforward and your hands can work on autopilot.

Stitches Used
Chain, single crochet, single crochet 3 together

Techniques Used
Working in rows, simple decreases (sc3tog), working in top loops of chain (instead of a chain space), working in back bar of a chain.

Finished Measurements
13.5 x 19.5 inches (34.5 x 49.5 cm)

Yarn
Medium (CYC #4) Weight Yarn
approximately 380 yds (348 m) / 200 g

The samples shown here were made with Knit Picks Dishie medium (worsted) weight cotton yarn (3.5 oz/190 yds/100 g per ball). The rust sample was made with the colorway #29501 sunbaked, and the cream sample was made with the colorway #N7339 canvas. The project requires 2 balls of this yarn for each towel.

Suggested Yarn Substitutes
This pattern is designed for medium-weight cotton yarn. Cotton is the preferred fiber for towels, as it provides a durable fabric suitable for everyday use.

Lighter or heavier weight yarns may be used. A different weight yarn may require a different size hook, as well as more or less yarn than noted. Working with a thinner or thicker yarn may result in different gauge measurements, which will affect the Finished Measurements.

Customization
Pattern includes instructions for adjusting the towel width and length.
Be sure to buy additional yarn if you plan to increase the size of your towel.

Additional Tools And Materials
Size G/6/4.0mm crochet hook or 1.00mm smaller than gauge hook
Size H/8/5.0mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
Scissors

Gauge
14 sts (including chs) and 12 rows = 3 inches (7.55 cm) measured in section worked with larger hook

Though exact gauge is not essential, for best appearance it should be close.

I used an H/8/5.0mm crochet hook for the body of the towel, and a G/6/4.0mm crochet hook for the top and bottom borders. Select the hook size that gives the best appearance for your choice of yarn and your tension.

A significantly different gauge may require more or less yarn than listed.

PATTERN INCLUDES
• A 6-page premium pattern pdf with professional full-color photographs.
• Linked Table of Contents for easy navigation.
• List of materials needed, including yarn details, colors, and quantities.
• Yarn needed (in yards/meters; grams) per towel.
• List of abbreviations used, plus detailed instructions for special stitch.
• Guidance for adjusting the towel length and width.
• Gauge swatch instructions with stitch chart.
• Clear written instructions with stitch counts provided for every row to help you stay on track.
• A 1-page Trinity Stitch Basics guide covering stitch construction, stitch placement, and checking your work, plus QR code and web links to additional photo and video tutorials.
• Pattern support. Please feel free to send me a message if you have any questions about the pattern. I’m always happy to help!

Videos

Trinity Stitch: Working in Rows (2 Methods)

Additional Resources

Trinity Stitch Basics