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Crochet Potholder Pattern

October 29, 2017

This year I have decided to stay ahead of the holidays. I’ve been shopping for presents and collecting random decor items so that when the fun times arrive, I can actually sit back and enjoy the season. Since I love having a beautiful table setting, I decided to make my own potholders in festive colours. And of course, I am sharing this beginner friendly crochet potholder pattern with you all on this website too!

If the stitch looks familiar to you, that’s because its the bumpy rows stitch that I used in the Cozy and Free Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern.  The moment I discovered this stitch, I thought it would make a wonderful potholder stitch because of the bumpy and dense fabric it creates –  perfect to protect your table and so pretty to look at too!

I have written out and posted the free pattern for this potholder below on this page. You can also purchase the ad free instant download PDF file for easy printing and reading.  

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Crochet Potholder Pattern:

What you will need

Here is what you will need to make these potholders:

  • A size G-6 (4 mm) Crochet Hook.
  • 70 yards of Knit Picks Dishie Yarn in Pomegranate and Swan.
  • Scissors.

Measurements

Each potholder measures 8″ X 8″.

Pattern

Chain 34 (or a multiple of 4 + 2).

Row 1: SC in second chain from hook and in each remaining chain; CH 2, turn.

Row 2: 3 DC in first sc;  *Skip next 3 sc, (SC, 3DC) in next sc; repeat from * to last 4 stitches, skip 3 sc, SC in last sc; CH 2, turn.

Row 3: 3 DC in first sc; *Skip next 3 dc, (SC, 3DC) in next sc; repeat from * to last sc; SC in top of turning chain; CH2, turn.

Repeat row 3 until your work measures 7 inches (should look square) and continue on to border.

Border:

Work 2 rounds around the border of the potholder evenly in single crochet.  Make sure that you do 3 SC in each corner of the border (or your edges will be too tight and curl inwards).  I found an excellent article explaining how to work a single crochet border in detail.

When you have completed two rounds,  work a slip stitch into the next stitch and chain 20.  Secure back into the same stitch with a slip stitch to create the hook.  Fasten off and weave in the ends!

I hope you enjoyed this pattern, and if so please share on social media so that others can try it out as well!

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Comments

  1. Christy Duzac says

    November 24, 2017 at 9:33 am

    Stupid question… since it says decorative potholder does that mean you shouldn’t use it to remove hot pans from the oven? Should it be used as a hot pad to sit things on instead?

    Reply
    • Leelee says

      November 30, 2017 at 2:20 pm

      Hi Christy, I plan to use them as a hot pad on the table.

      Reply
  2. Ann says

    December 10, 2017 at 12:46 pm

    Should the pattern read “repeat row 3 until the potholder measures 7 inches” and not row 2? When I made this there was no last sc from the previous row to put a sc into, so I put the sc into the top of the turning chains as in row 3 directions

    Reply
    • Leelee says

      December 12, 2017 at 1:10 pm

      Thanks for catching that! I will update the pattern right away!

      Reply
    • barbara says

      March 13, 2019 at 8:14 pm

      thank you

      Reply
  3. Vernah says

    November 20, 2018 at 6:03 am

    Thank you for this pattern! I’m working on the potholder and after that will start on the baby blanket. One question, I find it so much easier to do a foundation crochet chain whenever I can. If I do this do I do the same number of stitches? Do I make any changes when beginning the second row? Thank you. I’m a beginner. For me learning the stitches are easy, but knowing where the stitches go at the beginning and the end of the row can really mess me up, causing my sides to be bumpy or actually increasing the row size. I want a beautifully perfect square lol!

    Reply
  4. vernah says

    November 20, 2018 at 7:11 am

    Thank you for this beautiful pattern! I’m working on the potholder and after that will start on the baby blanket. One question; I find it so much easier to do a foundation crochet stitch wherever I can. If I do this do I do the same number of stitches in the foundation row? Do I make any changes starting the second row. I’m a beginner, for me learning the stitches is the easy part, knowing where the stitches go at the beginning and the end of the row can really mess me up, causing my sides to be bumpy or actually increasing the row size. I want a beautifully perfect square lol!
    PS I would love it if on your youtube channel you did a tutorial for a baby sweater. Your tutorials are so very good!

    Reply
    • Leelee says

      November 29, 2018 at 1:11 pm

      Hi Vernah, I would think that you should subtract the skipped chains for the type of stitch you are using. So if it was a single crochet then you should subtract one… hope that makes sense!

      Reply
    • Pamela says

      February 7, 2019 at 6:07 pm

      Great hotpad. Well written pattern.
      At the end of the row it is easier to sc in the chain 2 space than it is to sc in the top of the turning chain.
      Crochet on!

      Reply
      • Leelee says

        February 21, 2019 at 5:58 pm

        Thanks for the comment Pamela! Great idea 🙂

        Reply
  5. Jan says

    January 19, 2019 at 8:32 am

    I want to make this but you said you use it as a hot pad to set on the table. Is it thick enough to use as a potholder? Thank you for the pattern.

    Reply
    • Leelee says

      January 29, 2019 at 2:28 pm

      Hi Jan, it works as a potholder or to use on the table.

      Reply
  6. Kimberly says

    January 28, 2019 at 10:15 pm

    Thank you for sharing this lovely pattern. I’m working on it now and am getting noticeable gaps where the {SC, 3DC} clusters meet. When I look at your photo, I do not see any gaps. Could it be that maybe I need to relax my tension a bit?

    Reply
    • Leelee says

      January 29, 2019 at 2:17 pm

      Hi Kimberly, I’m not sure… it could be the yarn you are using is stiffer as well. Try using a softer yarn and loosen up your tension – that should help.

      Reply
  7. Danielle says

    September 30, 2019 at 10:31 pm

    My question/post got somewhat deleted. Maybe I am not doing something right. I tried this beautiful pattern but I too get holes and I am a “tight” crocheter. I am a bit concerned of burns cause of the holes. Could I make two and sew them together or will it be too thick? Or maybe just a plain sc square for the backing will solve the problem of those holes? I just love the design. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Leelee says

      October 1, 2019 at 8:39 am

      I think that would look lovely! I’m wondeirng if you need to use a thicker yarn… but regardless, if you sew two together that would be a great solution!

      Reply
  8. Jill says

    November 18, 2019 at 1:08 pm

    Hi, I just found your pattern and love the look of the potholder! However, I’m two rows in and my work is very open as others mentioned above – not close together and heavy looking as your picture is. I’m using worsted weight yarn and a size G hook. When you do your double crochets in row 2 are they in the back loop of the single crochets or should I make them in both loops?

    Reply
    • Leelee says

      November 19, 2019 at 1:10 pm

      Hi Jill, unfortunately every yarn brand differs on what they consider worsted weight. It may be a bit thinner than the yarn that I used (Knit Picks Dishie). I would suggest purchasing the same yarn or going down a hook size to tighten up the stitches. The double crochets go through both loops 🙂

      Reply
  9. Jill says

    November 19, 2019 at 3:33 pm

    Thank you for responding. I’ll have to get some of the specified yarn. And I believe that going through both loops will make a difference too. 😊

    Reply
  10. Miss Mahtab says

    July 9, 2020 at 11:23 pm

    I found a nice and creative idea on your site. this is so impressive and useful for everyone. you are doing amazing work.

    Reply
  11. Jolene says

    February 26, 2021 at 5:13 pm

    thank you very much for this…I love the pattern…think it suits a potholder very much 🙂

    Reply

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