A crocheted baby bath towel is a soft, cozy, and handmade essential that makes bath time more special. Whether you make it as a gift or for your own baby, it’s easy to customize with colors, edging, and even a hood. Using absorbent yarn and simple stitches, you can create a beautiful towel that’s both functional and adorable.
🧵 Materials
- 100% cotton yarn (worsted weight for better absorbency; approx. 400–600g depending on size)
- Crochet hook (5.0 mm – 6.0 mm recommended for cotton yarn)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers (optional)
Optional: Contrasting yarn for border or a hood
🔁 Process
1. Crochet the Main Towel Body
- Start with a foundation chain to your desired width (typical baby towel size: 30 in. x 30 in. or 76 cm x 76 cm).
- Work in simple stitches like single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), or moss stitch for a flat, soft fabric.
- Crochet in rows until the piece forms a large square or rectangle.
2. Add a Hood (Optional)
- Make a smaller triangle or square using the same stitch pattern (e.g. 10 in. x 10 in.).
- Fold it into a triangle and sew it to one corner of the towel.
- This makes a functional and cute hood to wrap the baby’s head.
3. Border & Finishing
- Crochet a border around the towel using single crochet or a decorative stitch like scallops or shells.
- Use a contrasting color for extra cuteness.
- Weave in all ends and gently block if needed.
🎀 Conclusion
Making a crocheted baby bath towel is a simple and heartfelt project that combines comfort and creativity. With just basic stitches and soft cotton yarn, you can make a useful item that will be treasured during baby’s daily routine. Add a hood, fun colors, or edging to make it uniquely yours!
Images and pattern courtesy of Crochet With Tiffany Hansen