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Crochet Old-Fashioned Shell Stitch Potholder

Create a vintage-inspired potholder using the classic shell stitch crochet technique. This timeless design adds a touch of nostalgia to your kitchen decor while also serving a practical purpose. The shell stitch creates a beautiful textured pattern that is both visually appealing and functional for handling hot pots and pans.
Whether you are a seasoned crocheter or a beginner looking for a new project, this potholder pattern is a fun and rewarding way to hone your skills and create a charming addition to your home. This project is easy and fun to make and it can be completed in no time.Finished Sizes 8″ Diameter
Skill Level – Easy
Materials for Potholder
1 Ball Peaches and Cream
or Any Cotton Yarn Color Sea Breeze Used in photo
1 Ball Cotton Yarn
– Yellow
TR – Treble (triple) crochet
BET – Between
Crochet Hook Size H
Crochet Shell Stitch Potholder Pattern
With blue color, ch 4, join to form a ring (you can use the magic ring if you prefer)
Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 11 dc into ring, join with sl st. (12 dc) drop blue and join next color.
Rnd 2: With Yellow, ch 3, dc in same sp, 2 dc in each dc around, (24 dc) drop yellow.
Rnd 3: With blue, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp, *sk 1 dc, (2dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next dc, rep from * around, join. (48 dc) Drop blue.
Rnd 4: With yellow, attach in any ch-2 sp, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2,
3 dc) in same sp (shell), * sk 4 dc, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp (shell), rep from * around, join. Drop yellow.
Rnd 5: With blue, attach in any ch-2 sp, ch 3, 5 dc in same sp, *tr bet next 2 shells, 6 dc in next ch-2 sp, rep from * around, end tr bet in last 2 shels, join. Drop blue.
Rnd 6: With yellow sc around, join, do not break off.
HANGER: Ch 12, sk 6 sc (of potholder), sc into potholder, 16 dc around chain. Fasten off and weave in ends.
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