Hand Cloth Towel- Timonium Towel

Timonium Hand Cloth Towel by Josie Bailey

Project Overview

The Timonium is a hand cloth towel designed by independent knitting designer Josie Bailey. This beginner-friendly knitting project creates a practical and absorbent towel suitable for everyday kitchen or bathroom use. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and permits crafters to sell finished products in small quantities, making it an accessible option for both personal use and small-scale production.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a hand cloth towel—a medium-sized, functional textile piece ideal for drying hands or light kitchen tasks. The finished towel combines practicality with handmade craftsmanship, offering a personalized alternative to mass-produced options.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

The Timonium towel is created using fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for beginners. The pattern employs essential stitches and techniques including:

• Knit stitch (K) — the basic foundation stitch that forms the primary fabric structure
• Purl stitch (P) — used to create texture and visual interest in the towel design
• Yarn over (YO) — a technique that creates decorative eyelets or lacy sections, adding both aesthetic appeal and breathability to the towel

These stitches combine to create a fabric with both structure and texture, making the towel both visually appealing and functionally absorbent.

Materials and Tools Required

The Timonium towel is worked using worsted weight cotton yarn, specifically requiring 228 yards total across 2 skeins of Lion Brand Yarn Re-Up in Grey. Cotton yarn is an excellent choice for towels due to its superior absorbency, durability, and washability compared to wool alternatives.

Knitting is worked on U.S. size 11 (8 mm) knitting needles, which are appropriately sized for worsted weight yarn and contribute to the towel's drape and texture. A darning needle is also required for finishing, weaving in yarn ends, and any necessary seaming.

Skill Level and Accessibility

Rated as an Easy difficulty level, the Timonium towel is designed for beginner knitters. The straightforward stitch combinations and uncomplicated construction make this an ideal project for those new to knitting who want to create a useful, finished item quickly. Despite its beginner-friendly nature, the finished towel demonstrates professional results suitable for gifting or selling.