Elevate your self-care routine with the Spearmint Hand & Face Towels, crocheted with the timeless linen stitch to create a soft, absorbent, and visually stunning fabric. These towels are as practical as they are stylish, making them perfect for adding a touch of handmade charm to your bathroom or gifting to friends and family.

Once you master the linen stitch, you’ll want to create a full set of these luxurious towels for every occasion. Pair them with soap, bath salts, or other pampering essentials to design the ultimate spa gift set that anyone will adore. Whether for your own home or as thoughtful presents, these towels are sure to impress!

Skill Level: Easy

Size: Face Towel 9” Square

Hand Towel 11” x 16”

Gauge: 22 sts and 19 rows = 4” [10 cm] in linen st

Materials

Yarn: Red Heart Crème de la Crème (100% combed Cotton, 2.5 oz/70.9 g)
0679 Spruce: Color A – 3 skeins

0001 White: Color B – 1 skein

Hook: US size G/6 (4.0 mm)

Notions: Tapestry needle

Hand Towel Pattern

With A, ch 57.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, (ch 1, sk next sch, sc in next ch) to end.
Rows 2-4: Ch 1, sc in first 2 sts, (ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp) until 2 sts rem, ch 1, sk next st, sc in last st.

Row 5: With B, rep Row 2.
Rows 6-7: With A, rep Row 2.
Rows 8-11: With B, rep Row 2.
Rows 12-13: With A, rep Row 2.
Row 14: With B, rep Row 2.
Row 15: With A, rep Row 2.
Rep Row 15 until piece meas 13” tall.

Top Border

Row 1: With B, rep Row 2.
Rows 2-3: With A, rep Row 2.
Rows 4-7: With B, rep Row 2.
Rows 8-9: With A, rep Row 2.
Row 10: With B, rep Row 2.
Rows 11-14: With A, rep Row 2.
Fasten off.

Finishing

Weave in all ends.

Face Towel Pattern

With A, ch 4.
Rnd 1: Sl st into first ch to form a loop, ch 1 (does not count as a st), (sc, ch 2, sc, ch 1) 4 times all in loop, sl st to top of first sc to join rnd.
Rnd 2: Sl st into ch-2 sp, ch 1 (does not count as a st here or throughout), [(sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 sp, ch 1, sc in ch-1 sp, ch 1] 4 times, sl st to top of first sc to join rnd.
Rnd 3: Sl st into ch-2 sp, ch 1, [(sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 sp, (ch 1, sc in ch-1 sp, ch 1) to next ch-2 corner, ch 1] 4 times, sl st to top of first sc to join rnd.
Rep Rnd 3 until piece meas 6”.

Border

Rnds 1-4: With B, sl st into ch-2 sp, ch 1, [(sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 sp, (ch 1, sc in ch-1 sp, ch 1) to next ch-2 corner, ch 1] 4 times, sl st to top of first sc to join rnd.
Rnds 5-8: With A, sl st into ch-2 sp, ch 1, [(sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 sp, (ch 1, sc in ch-1 sp, ch 1) to next ch-2 corner, ch 1] 4 times, sl st to top of first sc to join round.
Fasten off.

Finishing

Weave in all ends.