Rainbow Towel Holder Crochet Pattern

I think it’s safe to say that everyone loves rainbows. They are a beautiful and awe-inspiring sight, and they always seem to bring a smile to people’s faces. There’s something about the way the colors of the rainbow blend together that is just mesmerizing. And the fact that they are a symbol of hope and promise makes them even more special.

I think one of the reasons why rainbows are so popular is because they are a reminder that even after a storm, there is always sunshine on the other side. They represent hope and new beginnings, and they give us the strength to keep going even when things are tough.

I’m so glad that rainbows are a part of our world. They make it a more beautiful and hopeful place.

To celebrate the release of my new book, Crochet a Rainbow, I’ve come up with another rainbow design for your kitchen – Rainbow Towel Holder.

Materials:

Cotton worsted weight yarn:

5 yards purple

5 yards blue

6 yards green

6 yards yellow

7 yards orange

7 yards red

20 yards white

Crochet hook size E (3.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

Yarn needle

FINISHED SIZE:   Approximately 5” wide by 4.5” tall

NOTE: All rows of rainbow are worked from the right side. When you fasten off a row, go back to the first sc of that row and attach new color.

Directions:

Rainbow: (Make 2)

Row 1: With purple yarn, ch 31. Work sc in bottom lps of chs. This will give you a nice finished edge without having to work a border.

Sc in 2^nd ch from hook, sc in next 4 ch, 2 sc in next ch, sc in next 5 ch, 2 sc in next ch, sc in next 6 ch, *2 sc in next ch, sc in next 5 ch* twice (34 sc). Fasten off purple. Do not turn.

Row 2: Attach blue yarn in first sc of Row 1. Ch 1, *sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* twice, sc in next 6 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 6 sts,* twice (38 sc). Fasten off blue. Do not turn.

Row 3: Attach green yarn in first sc of Row 2. Ch 1, *sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* twice, sc in next 10 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 6 sts,* twice (42 sc). Fasten off green.  Do not turn.

Row 4: Attach yellow yarn in first sc of Row 3. Ch 1, *sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st,* twice, sc in next 10 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 7 sts,* twice (46 sc). Fasten off yellow. Do not turn.

Row 5: Attach orange yarn in first sc of Row 4. Ch 1, *sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st,* twice, sc in next 10 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 8 sts,* twice (50 sc). Fasten off orange. Do not turn.

Row 6: Attach red yarn, sc in each st (50 sc). Fasten off red.

Block both rainbows.

Front:

Row 1: With wrong side facing, attach white yarn in end of Row 6, sc across each row end (6 sc), fsc 12 times, sc across row ends on other side of rainbow (24 sc).

Row 2: Turn, ch 1, sc in first st, *popcorn st, sl next st,* 2 times, popcorn in next st, sc in 12 sts, repeat * to * 2 times, popcorn in next st, sc in last st.

Row 3: Turn, ch 1, sc in each st.

Row 4: Turn, ch 1, sc in first st, *popcorn st, sl next st,* 2 times, popcorn in next st, sc in 12 sts, repeat * to * 2 times, popcorn in next st, sc in last st. Fasten off white.

Back:

Row 1: With wrong side facing, attach white yarn in end of Row 6, sc across each row end (6 sc), fsc 12 times, sc across row ends on other side of rainbow (24 sc).

Rows 2-4: Turn, ch 1, sc in each st. Fasten off white.

Place pieces right sides together and mark center 12 sts of Row 6.

Using red yarn, sew both sides together between marked sts.

Weave in all ends.

 

PDF version including all photos available at Rainbow Towel Holder Crochet Pattern

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No matter what your crochet skill level, this is sure to be the rainbow crochet pattern ebook that is perfect for you. So get started today and create your own beautiful rainbow masterpieces! This book includes 16 beautiful designs to make 20 items including:

* Rainbow C2C Blanket (adult and baby sizes)
* Rainbow Power Fist Pillow
* Rainbow Power Fist Ornament (or keychain)
* Unicorn Hooded Sweater for Children
* Baby Triceratops
* Pot of Gold Kitchen Boa
* Rainbow Nap Buddy (toddler blanket folds inside rainbow pillow)
* Rainbow Handbag
* Elicorn Amigurumi (cross between elephant and unicorn)
* Rainbow Egg Cozy
* Infinity Scarf
* Rainbow Squares Sweater (Women’s sizes M, L, 2XL)
* Preemie Baby Hat
* Rainbow Bandana (2 different versions)
* Rainbow Christmas Wine Gift Bag
* Pride Floppy Hat

Crochet a Rainbow Ebook available at:

 

 

 

 

Patterns are also available separately

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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