Free Potholder Pattern
The Practically Perfect Potholders.
I have made potholders in the past with T Shirt yarn. I used to upcycle old t shirts from around the house and create t shirt yarn. This makes lovely thick potholders with just the double crochet stitch.
Today I am sharing my first pattern for a potholder.
I was so happy to learn a new stitch that makes really chunky and thick potholders. By using two strands of worsted weight cotton you can make a really functional yet beautiful potholder. It is important to use 100% cotton as it is great for withstanding heat and won’t melt like acrylic yarns. This means these potholders can double as a hot pad or trivet.
I did double up the cotton so they really protect your hands from the heat. Any worsted weight cotton with work for the Practically Perfect Potholders. I had some 100% cotton in my stash and used that. I love the neutral colour and they are totally washable.
The Practically Perfect Potholder Pattern
I am so excited to share my Practically Perfect Potholder Pattern. These potholders have a fabulous texture and are thick enough to use as hotpads. I added the loops so you can hang them up for easy access.
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About the Practically Perfect Potholder Pattern.
The “Practically Perfect Potholder ” is a 7″ square potholder . This potholder is perfect for protecting your hands while baking and handling hot dishes. It is made with two strands of 100% cotton held together as you work the special stitch which give it this wonderful thick texture
This potholder can also double as a hotpad or trivet to stand hot dishes on.
You can make your potholders with your choice of worsted weight yarn as long as you use 100% cotton. It is not recommended to use acrylic yarn as it can melt when in direct contact with very hot items taken directly from the oven.
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The Practically Perfect Potholder Pattern.
Pattern by Pam Carr ©2022
Supplies You Will Need.
Yarn: Worsted Weight (4) 100% Cotton yarn. You will be working with two strands held together for this pattern.
Hook: I/9-5.5 mm
Scissors and a yarn needle
Gauge: 11 hdc – 10 hdc rows = 4” (10 cm) using an H hook
Special Stitch For This Pattern
This pattern uses the Half double crochet slip stitch back loop only (hdc-slst-blo). Starting on row 2 this is how you will do this stitch.
Starting in the 1st stitch, *YO, insert hook into back loop, YO, pull up a loop and pull directly through two loops on hook. Repeat from * in each stitch to end of row. CH 1 and turn.
Abbreviations (uses US conventions)
- Ch = chain
- Sl st = slip stitch
- st = stitch
- sc = single crochet
This pattern uses US terminology. The US and UK crochet terms are different, but they use the same terms to describe different stitches. Here is a simple conversion chart for anyone in the UK.
| US Single Crochet (sc)Half double crochet(hdc)Slip Stitch (Sl st) |
UK Double crochet (dc)Half Treble Crochet (htr)Slip Stitch (ss) |
Size:.
Finished Size: 7” wide and 7″ tall
Instructions:
Note: This pattern uses two strands of cotton yarn held together as you work. This creates the thick texture needed to ensure your potholder is functional and protects your hands as you use them with hot objects.
Ch23
Row 1: sc into the 2nd ch from the hook and sc into each st across, ch1 and turn (22)
Row 2-19: (hdc-slst-blo) into the first st and every stitch across, ch1 and turn (22)
Row 20: (hdc-slst-blo) into the first st and every stitch across (22)
For the loop Ch12 and sl st into the same stitch you started your ch.
Fasten off and secure the loop and weave in the ends.
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Been thinking I need some new potholders….so, thank you….I will begin tonight.