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Crochet Heart Potholder
Crochet heart potholders are a delightful addition to any kitchen. These charming creations not only protect your hands from hot pots and pans but also add a touch of warmth and love to your cooking space. With their intricate patterns and vibrant colors, crochet heart potholders make practical yet heartwarming gifts for friends and family.
Whether you're a seasoned crocheter looking for a fun project or a beginner eager to learn a new skill, making these sweet potholders is a surefire way to spread joy and creativity in the heart of your home.MATERIALS:
Clover Amour Crochet Hook G (4.0 mm)
Clover Jumbo Tapestry Needle (Bent Point)
Clover Patchwork Mini Scissors
Tape Measure
cotton worsted weight (#4) yarn (about 80 yards)
NOTES:
Read the pattern carefully before starting.
This pattern uses US crochet terms.
This pattern is worked in rows and after establishing the heart-shaped design, you will be working around it.
The beginning ch 1 does not count as a stitch.
* * repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed or repeat at specified locations.
A number before a stitch indicates how many of that specific stitch to work into the same stitch; for example, 2 SC means to single crochet 2 times in the same stitch.
A number after a stitch indicates how many times you need to work that specific stitch in a row; for example, “SC 3” means work 3 single crochet stitches into the next 3 stitches.
The number of stitches in each row is indicated by the numbers at the end of the round.
Gauge: 18 sts X 18 rows = 4 inches in Single Crochet Stitch
Skill Level: adventurous beginner
Finished Measurement: Approximately 8.5 (height) x 8.5 (width) inches (unstretched, unblocked)
ABBREVIATIONS:
ch(s): chain(s)
hdc: half double crochet
rep: repeat
sc: single crochet
sc2tog: single crochet two stitches together (decrease)
sc3tog: single crochet three stitches together (decrease)
slst(s): slip stitch(es)
sp(s): space(s)
st(s): stitch(es)
chdc: crossed half double crochet: This stitch is worked over chain spaces, with a chain 1 in between and skipping the stitch in the middle. Work the first half double crochet in the next ch-2-sp, ch 1, going back (crossing the half double crochet just made) and skipping the stitch in the middle, work the second half double crochet in the previous ch-2-sp.
POTHOLDER PATTERN:
Row 1: Ch 26, SC in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. Turn. 25 sts
Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a st throughout), 2 SC, SC 24. Turn. 26 sts
Row 3: Ch 1, SC 25, 2 SC. Turn. 27 sts
Row 4: Ch 1, 2 SC, SC 26. Turn. 28 sts
Row 5: Ch 1, SC 27, 2 SC. Turn. 29 sts
Rows 6-11: Ch 1, SC 29. Turn. 29 sts
Row 12: Ch 1, SC2tog, SC 27. Turn 28 sts
Row 13: Ch 1, SC 26, SC2tog. Turn. 27 sts
Row 14: Ch 1, SC2tog, SC 25. Turn 26 sts
Row 15: Ch 1, SC 24, SC2tog. Turn. 25 sts
Row 16: Ch 1, SC2tog, SC 23. Turn 24 sts
Row 17: Ch 1, SC 16. Turn, leaving the remaining sts unworked. 16 sts
Rows 18-24: Ch 1, SC 16. Turn. 16 sts
Row 25: Ch 1, SC 15. Turn. 15 sts
Row 26: Ch 1, SC2tog, SC 12. Turn. 13 sts
Row 27: Ch 1, SC2tog, SC 10. Turn. 11 sts
Row 28: Ch 1, SC2tog, SC 8. Turn. 9 sts
Row 29: Ch 1, SC2tog, SC 6. Turn. DO NOT turn. 7 sts
Row 30: Please refer to the photo (below) and note down where the SC sts are placed. Working counter-clockwise, ch 1, SC 12, SC3tog, SC 46, 3 SC, SC 34. Slst in 1st st to join. DO NOT turn. 96 sts
With the exception of the indicated increases (3 SC) and decreases (SC3tog), work a single crochet in the dotted stitches.
Row 31: Ch 1, SC in 1st st, ch 2, sk a st, *SC in next st, ch 2, sk a st*; Rep from * to * around. Slst in 1st st to join. DO NOT turn. 48 SC sts, 48 ch-2-sps
Row 32: Ch 1, CHDC around. Slst in 1st st to join. DO NOT fasten off.
ADDING THE HANDLE:
Ch 21, slst in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across to the base. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. With the yarn tail and needle, connect the end of the handle by sewing it to the base to form a ring. Securely fasten off and weave in all ends.
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