Chevron Kitchen Towel

Brighten up your kitchen with this beautiful, textured chevron kitchen towel featuring a handy button-up hanging strap.

There is nothing quite like walking into a kitchen that feels bright, cozy, and uniquely yours. Over the years, I have found that the smallest handmade touches often bring the most joy to our daily routines.

But let's be honest.

Most store-bought kitchen towels look pretty for about five minutes before they slip off the oven handle and end up on the floor. It is a constant, frustrating cycle that every home maker knows too well.

That is exactly why I fell in love with hanging towels. By adding a simple, secure button strap to the top, you keep your towel exactly where it belongs while adding a lovely splash of color to your space.

Traditional chevron patterns can sometimes feel like a chore to work up, especially when they rely entirely on single crochet stitches. To solve this, I designed this pattern using an alternating mix of double and single crochet rows, which speeds up your progress significantly without losing any of that classic, wavy texture.

It is the perfect warm-weather project to keep your hands busy. Let's grab our hooks and dive in!

Why You'll Love This Pattern

• Fast-paced design: The clever combination of double and single crochet rows makes this chevron grow much quicker than traditional all-single-crochet designs.
• Stays put: The integrated hanging strap and button closure mean no more picking up fallen towels from the kitchen floor.
• Stash buster: It is a fantastic way to use up leftover cotton scraps from your other summer projects.

Materials You'll Need

• Yarn: Worsted weight (Category 4) 100% cotton yarn in three contrasting colors. I used Sable Sugar'n Cream for the sample towel.
• Hook: Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Notions: One 3/4-inch button, a sturdy yarn needle for weaving crochet tails, and sewing thread to attach the button.
• Yardage: Approximately 120-150 yards of total worsted weight cotton.

Gauge & Sizing

• Gauge: 12 double crochet stitches = 4 inches.
• Sizes included: One size.
• Finished measurements: 15 inches wide at the bottom edge and 17 inches long once buttoned up.

Abbreviations & Stitch Instructions

• ch: Chain
• sc: Single crochet
• dc: Double crochet
• hdc: Half double crochet
• sl st: Slip stitch
• sc2tog: Single crochet decrease. Insert hook into the first stitch, pull up a loop, insert hook into the next stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through all three loops on your hook.
• dc2tog: Double crochet decrease. Yarn over, insert hook into the first stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through two loops. Keeping two loops on your hook, yarn over, insert hook into the next stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through two loops, yarn over and draw through all three remaining loops.

Pattern Notes

• Skill Level: Easy / Advanced Beginner.
• This pattern is written in US crochet terms.
• The item is worked flat in rows, starting from the wide bottom chevron section and working up to the tapered hanging strap.
• Tension Tip: Keep your decrease stitches (sc2tog and dc2tog) relatively snug to prevent large gaps from forming in the valleys of your chevron waves.
• Customization Tip: You can easily master seamless crochet color changes at the end of the single crochet rows to make your stripes look incredibly neat and professional.

Step-by-Step Instructions

The Chevron Base

To start, chain 50.

Row 1: Work 1 dc in the 4th chain from your hook (the turning chain-3 counts as your first dc). Work 1 dc in each of the next 3 chains. Work a dc2tog over the next two chains, then work another dc2tog over the following two chains. Work 1 dc in each of the next 3 chains, then work 2 dc in the next chain. *Work 2 dc in the next chain, 1 dc in each of the next 3 chains, dc2tog twice, 1 dc in each of the next 3 chains, 2 dc in the next chain. Repeat from * across a total of 3 times. Turn your work. (48 stitches)

Row 2: Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch here or throughout). Work 2 sc in the very first stitch. Work 1 sc in each of the next 3 stitches. Work a sc2tog over the next two stitches, then work another sc2tog over the following two stitches. Work 1 sc in each of the next 3 stitches, then work 2 sc in the next stitch. *Work 2 sc in the next stitch, 1 sc in each of the next 3 stitches, sc2tog twice, 1 sc in each of the next 3 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch. Repeat from * across a total of 3 times. On the final stitch, pull your new color through the last two loops to complete the stitch. Cut the old color. Turn your work. (48 stitches)

Row 3: Using your new color, chain 3 (counts as your first dc here and throughout). Work 1 dc in the same stitch as the chain-3. Work 1 dc in each of the next 3 stitches. Work a dc2tog over the next two stitches, then work another dc2tog over the following two stitches. Work 1 dc in each of the next 3 stitches, then work 2 dc in the next stitch. *Work 2 dc in the next stitch, 1 dc in each of the next 3 stitches, dc2tog twice, 1 dc in each of the next 3 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch. Repeat from * across a total of 3 times. Turn your work. (48 stitches)

Rows 4 to 24: Keep repeating Row 2 and Row 3 alternately. Remember to change your yarn color at the end of every Row 2. You will complete a total of 12 beautiful stripes (24 rows total) before moving on.

Leveling and Tapering

Row 25 (Leveling Row): Chain 1, work 1 sc in the first stitch, then 1 sc in each of the next 3 stitches. *Work 1 hdc in the next stitch, 1 dc in each of the next 2 stitches, 1 hdc in the next stitch, 1 sc in each of the next 3 stitches, skip the next 2 stitches, 1 sc in each of the next 3 stitches. Repeat from * a total of 3 times. Work 1 hdc in the next stitch, 1 dc in each of the next 2 stitches, 1 hdc in the next stitch, then 1 sc in each of the final 4 stitches. Introduce your new color on the last loop of the final single crochet. Turn your work. (42 stitches)

Row 26: Chain 1, work 1 sc in the first stitch, then work a sc2tog. *Work 1 sc in the next stitch, then work a sc2tog. Repeat from * all the way to the end of the row. Turn your work. (28 stitches)

Row 27: Repeat Row 26. Turn your work. (19 stitches)

Row 28: Repeat Row 26. Turn your work. (13 stitches)

Row 29: Repeat Row 26. Turn your work. (9 stitches)

Row 30: Chain 1, work 1 sc in the first stitch, then work 1 sc in each stitch across the row. Turn your work. (9 stitches)

Rows 31 to 34: Repeat Row 30. Turn your work. (9 stitches)

Row 35: Chain 1, work 1 sc in the first stitch, sc2tog, 1 sc in the next stitch, sc2tog, 1 sc in the next stitch, sc2tog. Turn your work. (6 stitches)

Row 36: Chain 1, work 1 sc in the first stitch, 1 sc in the next stitch, sc2tog, then 1 sc in each of the last 2 stitches. Turn your work. (5 stitches)

Row 37: Chain 1, work 1 sc in the first stitch, then work 1 sc in each stitch across the row. Turn your work. (5 stitches)

Row 38 and beyond: Keep repeating Row 37 until your strap section measures exactly 6 inches from the start of your last color change. If you prefer a longer hanging loop, simply add a few more repeat rows here.

Creating the Buttonhole and Finishing

Buttonhole Row: Chain 1, work 1 sc in the first stitch, 1 sc in the next stitch, chain 2, skip the middle stitch, then work 1 sc in each of the last 2 stitches. Turn your work.

Next Row: Chain 1, work 1 sc in the first stitch, skip the next stitch, work 3 sc directly into the chain-2 space, skip the next stitch, then work 1 sc in the final stitch. Turn your work. (5 stitches)

Final Row: Chain 1, skip the first stitch, work 5 dc into the center stitch (the 3rd stitch), skip the next stitch, then slip stitch into the very last stitch. Fasten off your yarn.

Edging: To give your towel a clean, professional look, attach your yarn and work a neat row of slip stitches along the uneven side edges of the upper tapered section.

Assembly: Securely sew your 3/4-inch button onto the front of the towel, aligning it with the buttonhole on your strap.

Easy Variations & Custom Ideas

• Holiday Styling: Work this pattern in festive red, green, and white for a quick Christmas gift, or try pastel shades for a spring look.
• Solid Color Classic: Skip the color changes entirely and work the towel in a single solid shade to emphasize the lovely ripple texture.
• Matching Kitchen Set: Pair this hanging towel with a coordinating Herringbone Dishcloth or explore other designs in our 11 Free Crochet Dishcloth Patterns collection.
• Alternative Hanging Towel: If you love this style but want a different look, try our sweet Cup Cake Kitchen Towel Crochet Pattern.
• Adjusting the Width: To make the towel wider or narrower, you can adjust your starting chain in multiples of 14 stitches plus 8.
• Colour ideas: Try a modern farmhouse palette with cream, slate gray, and soft mustard yellow.
• Yarn substitutions: Any durable, machine-washable worsted weight cotton yarn like Bernat Handicrafter or Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran will work beautifully.

Common Troubleshooting & Fixes

• Problem: My chevron edges are curling or looking uneven.
  Fix: This is very common with ripple patterns! Make sure you are not dropping or adding stitches at the very ends of your rows. Blocking your finished towel with a steam iron will also flatten out any stubborn curls.
• Problem: The valleys of my chevron have large, unsightly holes.
  Fix: Your tension might be a bit loose during the decrease stitches. Try pulling your yarn slightly tighter when working your sc2tog and dc2tog decreases to close up those gaps.
• Problem: The hanging strap is too short to fit around my oven handle.
  Fix: Simply add more repeats of Row 37 before working your buttonhole row. It is much easier to customize the length now than to wish you had later!
• Problem: My stitch count is off after the leveling row.
  Fix: Double-check Row 25 carefully. The leveling row uses a specific sequence of single, half double, and double crochets to fill in the valleys and flatten the peaks. Count your stitches to ensure you have exactly 42 before moving to the decreases.

Care Instructions

Because kitchen towels work hard, they need to be easy to clean. Wash your cotton towel in warm water with similar colors. Tumble dry on low heat, and give it a quick steam press if you want those chevron waves to look crisp and sharp. Avoid using fabric softeners, as they can reduce the natural absorbency of the cotton fibers over time.

Final Thoughts

There is something incredibly satisfying about completing a project that is both beautiful and highly functional. This chevron towel makes a wonderful housewarming gift, a thoughtful thank-you token, or a lovely treat for your own home. Once you make one, you will want a matching set for every season. Happy crocheting, my friends!