I love to design and crochet things that are as useful as they are beautiful. And when I think about crocheting useful things for the kitchen, I always think about these easy, thick crochet potholders.
The design of this potholder pattern is a simple idea, but it’s actually pretty cool. The pattern starts with a simple starting chain. Then, you’ll crochet across the chain in rows.
These easy, thick crochet potholders are a quick and easy project you’ll love to crochet, over and over again. This free pattern uses a simple combination of basic stitches, so it’s easy to learn and quick to make. And, since the potholders are made out of cotton yarn, they’re durable and machine washable.
Whether you want to give hot pads as gifts, sell them at craft fairs, or keep them all for yourself, you’ll love this crochet potholder pattern. Keep reading to learn how to make them.
There are few reasons why I think this potholder is such a great project, especially for the beginner crocheter:
- It works up super quickly with just one skein of yarn. Once you get the hang of the pattern, these potholders will be flying off your hook in an hour or less.
- This free pattern uses basic stitches, so it’s perfect for beginners. The pattern is easy to learn and quick to memorize, so it’s perfect for crocheting while you watch TV.
- Plus, these crochet potholders make great gifts. You can make them in different colors to match any kitchen decor.
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How to Crochet this Country Potholder
Crochet Potholder Supplies
More Kitchen Crochet Patterns You May Like
How to Crochet this Country Potholder
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Notes About the Potholder Pattern
Stitch Abbreviation
Gauge
Crochet Stitches
Potholder Crochet Pattern
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First, you’ll crochet a starting chain stitch.
- Then, half double crochet into 3rd ch from hook and slip stitch in next chain, half double crochet into the next.
- Chain 1 stitch and turn.
Crochet Potholder Supplies
(2) skeins of 100% cotton yarn (24/7 Cotton by Lion Brand, #4 Worsted 100% Cotton,170 meters, 186 yards/ 100 grams, 3.53 ounces). You will hold 2 strands together and will need a total of 1.75 oz/90 yds of yarn. Choose a durable cotton yarn that won’t melt under the heat of a hot dish.
6mm and 7 mm crochet hook
Scissors
Yarn needle
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If you like making useful crochet projects for the kitchen and bath, you may e interested in some of these other patterns.
Boble Potholder Hot Pad Pattern
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Notes About the Potholder Pattern
- Pattern is written in Standard American terms.
- Work the foundation chains with 7 mm crochet hook and the rest of the project with 6 mm crochet hook.
- You will alternate between a slip stitch and a half double crochet to get the textured look.
- The rows always start with a half double crochet and end with a slip stitch.
- You will hold two strands of cotton yarn together for a double thick hot pad.
- The pattern requires a multiple of 2 foundation chains.
- If you desire to make a bigger project add more foundation chains and more rows to make a square.
Stitch Abbreviation
Terminology (US Terms)
Ch(s) – chain(s)
St(es) – stitch(es)
Sl st – slip stitch
hdc – half double crochet
Rep – repeat
Sp – space
YO – yarn over
Gauge: 12 sts/14 rows =4”(10 cm)
Crochet Stitches
Slip Stitch (sl st): Insert hook into designated stitch, YO (yarn over) and pull back through the st and through the loop on the hook.
Half double Crochet (hdc): Yarn over and insert the crochet hook into the designated stitch. Yarn over again and pull the yarn through the stitch. You should now have three loops on the hook. Yarn over one more time and pull the yarn through all three loops.That completes the half double crochet stitch.
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Potholder Crochet Pattern:
With 7 mm crochet hool ch 22.
Row 1: with 6 mm crochet hook hdc into 3rd ch from hook, *sl st in next ch, hdc into next. Repeat from * across. Ch 1 and turn.
Row 2: hdc in 1st stitch, *sl st in next hdc st, hdc in next. Repeat from * across. Ch 1 and turn.
Row 3-20: Repeat wow 2.
Row 21: sl in the first st and in every stitch across. After you sl st in the last st of the row, ch 15 to form the hanging loop and sl st back in the same st, fasten off and weave in your ends.
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