Crochet Peppermint Hot Pad

Crochet Peppermint Hot Pads are the perfect combination of festive charm and practicality for your kitchen. These adorable creations bring a touch of whimsy to your cooking routine while also serving as reliable protectors for your countertops and tables. Whether you're baking holiday cookies or whipping up a warm winter soup, these hot pads add a fun pop of color and personality. Additionally, they make heartwarming gifts for friends and family, spreading cozy vibes and cheer all around. So, grab your crochet hook, some yarn in red and white stripes, and get ready to bring a sprinkle of peppermint sweetness to your kitchen with these delightful hot pads!

Crochet materials and tools:

<> Crochet hook 5 mm (US H/8, UK 6)

<> Bernat Maker Home Dec – 72% cotton, 28% nylon, 250 grams -290 m per skein.

<> Tapestry needle

Common abbreviations of crochet stitches:

Gray color – A

Red color – B

ch – chain

st – stitch

sc – single crochet

sl st – slip stitch

yo – yarn over

Crochet hot pad pattern:

With A, start with magic circle. Make 7 sc into magic circle. Pull the tail to close the magic circle. Do not join.

I do recommend placing stitch marker in the first stitch of each round, to make it easier to track rounds and stitches.

Round 1: *with A, 2 sc in the next st, with B, 2 sc in the next st – repeat from * till the ends of round, (16 sts). The last 2sc will be done into the stitch with a stitch marker.

Round 2: *with A, 1sc in next st, 2sc in the next st, with B, 1sc in next st, 2sc in the next st* st – repeat from * till the ends of round, (24 sts).

Round 3: *with A, 1sc in next st, 1sc in next st, 2sc in the next st, with B, 1sc in next st, 1sc in next st, 2sc in the next st – repeat from * till the ends of round, (24 sts). (32 sts)

Round 4: *with A, [1sc in next st] – 3 times, 2sc in the next st, with B, [1sc in next st] – 3 times, 2sc in the next st – repeat from * till the ends of round, (40 sts).

Round 5: *with A, [1sc in next st] – 4 times, 2sc in the next st, with B, [1sc in next st] – 4 times, 2sc in the next st – repeat from * till the ends of round, (48 sts).

Go on crocheting until you reach desired potholder diameter.

It the last round at the very end switch to the gray color with a final yarn over of the second sc. With gray color sl st to the next gray stitch and cut the yarn.

Use yarn needle and weave in ends.