The Perfect Tea Towel by Elise Lopez

The Perfect Tea Towel

Knitting
April 2020
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
11 stitches and 18 rows
in stitch pattern = 3x3"
US 7 - 4.5 mm
360 - 480 yards (329 - 439 m)
English
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Hardworking worsted weight cotton and a simple and soothing stitch pattern repeat combine to create a beautifully textured home accessory that is perfect for the kitchen or the bathroom.

Pattern Notes:

Yarn:
Approx. 360-480 yards of worsted weight cotton

Suggested yarn:
3-4 balls of Lily Sugar’N’Cream cotton, depending on desired finished size

Needles:
Size US 7 (4.5 mm)

Tools:
Measuring tape
Tapestry needle for finishing

Gauge:
11 stitches and 18 rows in pattern = 3x3”

Finished Dimensions:
18 x 22” (45.5 x 56 cm) or desired size

Key:
K - Knit
K1TBL - Knit stitch through the back loop
SL1KW - Slip stitch knitwise with yarn in back
SL1PW - Slip stitch purlwise with yarn in front

Techniques:
Slipped stitches, I-cord finishing