Crochet Pot Holder

Crochet pot holders are not only functional but also a delightful addition to any kitchen! The intricate designs and vibrant colors that can be achieved through crochet make each pot holder a unique and charming piece. Whether you're displaying them as kitchen decor or using them to protect your hands from hot pots and pans, these handmade creations add a touch of warmth to your cooking space. The beauty of crochet pot holders is that they can be customized to match your kitchen's theme or to reflect your personal style. So, why not treat yourself to a few handmade crochet pot holders and bring a cozy and inviting vibe into your culinary haven?

FINISHED MEASUREMENT

8 inches across, excluding hanging loop

MATERIALS

PATTERN NOTES

Weave in loose ends as work progresses.

Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated.

SPECIAL STITCHES

Beginning popcorn (beg pc): Ch 3, 4 dc in indicated st, drop lp from hook, insert hook in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, pull dropped lp through.

Popcorn (pc): 5 dc in indicated st, drop lp from hook, insert hook in first st of 5-dc group, pull dropped lp through.

Single crochet join (sc join): Place slip knot on hook, insert hook in indicated st, yo and pull up a lp, yo and draw through both lps on hook.

POT HOLDER

FRONT

Rnd 1 (RS): With yellow, ch 4, 11 dc in 4th ch from hook (3 sk chs count as first dc), join (see Pattern Notes) in top of beg ch-3. (12 dc)

Rnd 2: Beg pc (see Special Stitches) in first st, 3 dc in next st, [pc (see Special Stitches) in next st, 3 dc in next st] around, join in beg pc. (18 dc, 6 pc)

Rnd 3: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), pc in next st, 3 dc in next st, pc in next st, [dc in next st, pc in next st, 3 dc in next st, pc in next st] around, join in top of beg ch-3. (24 dc, 12 pc)

Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in next st, pc in next st, 3 dc in next st, pc in next st, [dc in each of next 3 sts, pc in next st, 3 dc in next st, pc in next st] around to last st, dc in last st, join in top of beg ch-3. (36 dc, 12 pc)

Rnd 5: Ch 3, *pc in next st, dc in each of next 2 sts, 3 dc in next st, dc in each of next 2 sts, pc in next st**, dc in next st, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in top of beg ch-3. (48 dc, 12 pc)

Rnd 6: Beg pc in first st, dc in each of next 4 sts, 3 dc in next st, dc in each of next 4 sts, [pc in next st, dc in each of next 4 sts, 3 dc in next st, dc in each of next 4 sts] around, join in top of beg pc. (66 dc, 6 pc)

Rnd 7: Ch 3, dc in each of next 5 sts, 3 dc in next st, [dc in each of next 11 sts, 3 dc in next st] 5 times, dc in each of last 5 sts, join in top of beg ch-3. Fasten off. (84 dc)

Rnd 8: With RS facing, join white in first st, ch 3, dc in each of next 6 sts, 3 dc in next st, [dc in each of next 13 sts, 3 dc in next st] 5 times, dc in each of last 6 sts, join in top of beg ch-3. Fasten off. (96 dc)

Rnd 9: With RS facing, join blue in first st, ch 3, dc in each of next 7 sts, 3 dc in next st, [dc in each of next 15 sts, 3 dc in next st] 5 times, dc in each of last 7 sts, join in top of beg ch-3. Fasten off. (108 dc)

BACK

Rnd 1: With blue, ch 4,11 dc in 4th ch from hook (3 sk chs count as first dc), join in top of beg ch-3. (12 dc)

Rnd 2: Ch 3, 3 dc in next st, [dc in next st, 3 dc in next st] around, join in top of beg ch-3. (6 groups of 3 dc, 6 dc)

Rnds 3-9: Ch 3, dc in each st around with 3 dc in center st of each 3-dc group, join in top of beg ch-3.

At end of last rnd, fasten off. (6 groups of 3 dc, 90 dc)

BORDER

Rnd 1 (RS): Holding Front and Back WS tog with Front facing, matching sts, working through both thicknesses, sc join (see Special Stitches) white in center st of any 3-dc group, sc in same st, sc in each st around with 3 sc in center st of each 3-dc group, sc in same st as first sc, join in beg sc. (120 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each of first 2 sts, turn, for hanging lp, (sl st, ch 10, sl st) in next st, turn, ch 1, 20 sc in ch-10 sp just made, sl st in next st, [sc in next st, ch 3, sk next st] 9 times, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next st, *ch 3, sk next st, [sc in next st, ch 3, sk next st] 9 times, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next st, rep from * 3 times, [ch 3, sk next st, sc in next st] 9 times, sc in last st, join in beg sc. Fasten off.