The Cliffside Hand Towel

The Cliffside Hand Towel by Darling Jadore

Project Overview

The Cliffside Hand Towel is a beginner-friendly knitting pattern designed to create a functional and stylish hand towel. This downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer Darling Jadore offers crafters an accessible introduction to towel construction using fundamental knitting techniques.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a hand towel—a practical textile accessory suitable for kitchen or bathroom use. The finished towel features a wooden ring handle attachment, making it both decorative and functional for everyday use.

Techniques and Construction Methods

The Cliffside Hand Towel employs fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for beginners. The pattern utilizes basic stitch work combined with a hardware attachment method. Crafters will practice casting on to begin the project and will complete the towel by weaving in loose ends and attaching a wooden ring handle using a tapestry needle. This combination of traditional knitting and simple finishing techniques makes the project ideal for those new to the craft.

Stitches Used

• Knit (K)—the fundamental stitch that forms the base structure of the towel
• Purl (P)—used to create texture and pattern variation
• Slip stitch purl-wise (Sl 1 pw)—employed for refined edge finishing

The pattern also incorporates standard abbreviations including cast on (CO), stitch/stitches (St/Sts), repeat (Rep), remain (Rem), and continue (Cont) to provide clear, concise instructions throughout.

Materials Required

Yarn: Approximately 25 yards (22.86 meters) of worsted weight yarn, classified as medium-weight category 4. The photographed sample uses Lily Sugar 'n Cream yarn in Ecru; one small skein is required, though bulk cone options are available.

Needles and Tools: U.S. Size 8 (5.0 mm) knitting needles, a tapestry needle for finishing and handle attachment, and scissors for yarn trimming.

Hardware: One wooden ring measuring 5 cm diameter by 7 cm width/length, or a preferred alternative size, serves as the towel's handle attachment point.

Difficulty Level

Rated as beginner, this pattern is designed for knitters new to the craft or those seeking a quick, confidence-building project. The minimal yardage requirement and straightforward stitch combinations make it an excellent choice for skill development.

Pattern Resources

Darling Jadore provides a free resource page featuring tutorial videos, photographs, and written instructions for various stitches and techniques referenced in the pattern, offering additional support for crafters working through the project.