Canehdian Towel Topper

"A Tunisian crochet towel topper pattern with a simple Canadian maple leaf colorwork section to practice basic Tunisian crochet stitches! Happy Canada Day! I am kicking off my pattern sale with a brand new pattern to celebrate Canada Day! Since I won’t be able to have my poutine and Timmies, I thought I’d make something for us Canadian crocheters to make myself feel better! In this project, you will learn how to do basic Tunisian crochet stitches, colorwork, and how to increase and decrease stitches! Oh and you’ll get a super cute functional product in the end! A crochet towel topper or crochet towel holder perfect for your kitchen! About the Pattern: Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Yarn: Big Twist Twinkle in Red (COL A) 150 yards (Size 4 worsted weight yarn; 170g/6oz, 347m/380yds; 97% Acrylic, 3% Polyester) Comfy Worsted in White (COL B) 100 yards (Size 4 worsted weight yarn; oz/50 g, 109 yds/ m; 75% Pima Cotton, 25% Acrylic) Hooks: J 6.0 mm Tunisian crochet hook that is at least 8 in. long or with an 8 in. cord Notions: Yarn needle Scissors Measuring tape 2 wooden rings (70 mm or bigger) Gauge: Gauge is 18 sts over 14 rows in Tunisian simple stitch for a 4 x 4 in. square using a 6 mm hook. Finished Size: Short size is 15 x 4.5 inches Long size is 19 x 4.5 inches Pattern Notes: This pattern is for a fun Tunisian crochet towel topper featuring the Canadian maple leaf.. It’s the perfect colorwork project to practice the basic Tunisian crochet stitches! "

Crochet HookJ/10 or 6 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet GaugeGauge is 18 sts over 14 rows in Tunisian simple stitch for a 4 x 4 in. square using a 6 mm hook.

Finished SizeFinished Size: Short size is 15 x 4.5 inches Long size is 19 x 4.5 inches

Materials List

• Yarn:
  
  Big Twist Twinkle in Red (COL A) 150 yards (Size 4 worsted weight yarn; 170g/6oz, 347m/380yds; 97% Acrylic, 3% Polyester)
  
  Comfy Worsted in White (COL B) 100 yards (Size 4 worsted weight yarn; oz/50 g, 109 yds/ m; 75% Pima Cotton, 25% Acrylic)
• Hooks:
  
  J 6.0 mm Tunisian crochet hook that is at least 8 in. long or with an 8 in. cord
• Notions:
  
  Yarn needle
  Scissors
  Measuring tape
  2 wooden rings (70 mm or bigger)