Crochet the Rudder Potholder

If you're looking to add a touch of charm to your kitchen, consider crocheting the Rudder Potholder! This adorable pattern combines practicality with a nautical theme, making it a fun and functional addition to your home. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this project offers a great way to hone your skills while creating something useful. Imagine the satisfaction of using a potholder that you made yourself, every time you reach for a hot pan or dish. So grab your yarn and hook, and get ready to set sail on a crafting adventure with the delightful Rudder Potholder pattern!

Size : 18 cm ( 7")

Material : Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn ( we call it "Poor Cotton", but a yarn like "Sugar&Cream should be good), color A=White, B=Blue, Hook no.4 (US=G/6)

Stitches :ch, sl st, sc, dc

Difficulty: medium

BASE

Start with A, 3 ch, join

1. 8 dc in sp; join with sl st to first st.

2.*2 dc on next dc*; Repeat * to * 8 times, join with sl st to first st.

3. *dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc*; Repeat * to * 8 times, join with sl st to first st.

4*.2 dc on next dc, (dc in next dc) 2 times*; Repeat * to * 8 times, join with sl st to first st.

5.*sc in next dc, 2 sc in next dc*; Repeat * to * 16 times, join with sl st to first st.

6*sc in next dc, 2 sc in next dc*; Repeat * to * 24 times, join with sl st to first st.Join B

7.B: * 2 dc in next dc, (dc in next dc) 8 t*; Repeat * to * 8 times, join with sl st to first st

8.*sc in next dc*; Repeat * to * 80 times, join with sl st to first st

9.*(sc in next dc) 8 times, 5 ch, dc in 4th ch, dc in 5th ch, sk a sc, sc in next sc; Repeat * to * 80 times, join with sl st to first st. Cut thread

Crosstrees

With B, 3 ch, join

1. 8 sc in lp, join with sl st to first st

2 *2 sc on next sc*; Repeat * to * 8 times, join with sl st to first st.

3.*sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc *; Repeat * to * 8 times, join with sl st to first st.

4.*2 sc on next sc, (sc in next sc) 2 times*; Repeat * to * 8 times, join with sl st to first st

5. *sc in next sc, 13 ch, dc in 4th ch from hk, (dc in next ch)9 times, sk 2 sc, sc in next sc*; Repeat * to * 8 times, join with sl st to first st. Cut

Sew crosstree to base as seen in Photo. Weave in ends.

N.B.

• Substitute ever (also if not explicitly said) first st in a row as follows:

  • first sc with 1 ch, sc;
  • first hdc with 2 ch;
  • first dc with 3 ch;
  • first tr with 4 ch...and so on;
• When you read "sl st to <location>", where the location is not immediately contiguous to last st, this means of course "an appropriate number of sl sts for reaching <location>".
• Also if I do not specify it, if you lasted prev row on a st (say st1), while you must start next row in another st (say st2), make an appropriate number of sl sts to reach st2.