Crochet Jen’s Double Thick Hot Pad & Pot Holder – Free Pattern

Protect your hands and surfaces with the Free Crochet Jen’s Double Thick Hot Pad & Pot Holder Pattern, combining durability and charm for a heartfelt kitchen essential.

This exquisite design not only enhances your kitchen’s decor but also offers exceptional protection with its double-thick construction. The pattern showcases a sophisticated texture that is both visually appealing and practical, ensuring heat resistance and durability. You can choose from an array of colors to match your kitchen’s theme, ranging from subtle pastels to bold, vibrant hues.

Crochet Jen’s Double Thick Hot Pad & Pot Holder

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Each stitch adds to the beauty of the finished product, turning an everyday item into a stylish and heartfelt gift. Perfect for adding a touch of handmade charm to your culinary space, this pattern is a testament to both aesthetic and practical excellence.

Tip:

Use cotton yarn for better heat resistance and easy washing.

Materials:

• 100% cotton yarn (Jennifer used Himalaya Denim Yarn, holding 3 strands together for thickness)
• 5 mm crochet hook

Pattern:

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Start:

• Begin with a slip knot on your hook.

Chain:

• Chain 30 (For an extra-large pot holder, increase the chain count to 40.
• This pattern is adaptable and the exact count can be adjusted based on your needs).

Round 1:

• In the very first chain from the hook, work 3 single crochets (This creates a rounded corner).
• Work a single crochet in each chain across until you reach the last chain.
• In the last chain, place 3 single crochets (to round the other corner).
• Continue by working single crochets on the opposite side of your foundation chain. This starts forming a circular pattern.

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Formation of the Bag/Pouch:

• Finish the first round by placing a single crochet in each stitch around, making sure to place 3 single crochets in the last stitch to mirror the beginning.
• Without joining, continue working in a spiral pattern.

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Texture Pattern:

• From the second round onwards, alternate between single crochet and double crochet stitches for each subsequent stitch around.
• This creates a textured pattern that adds thickness to the hot pad.

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• Continue this pattern (Single Crochet, Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Double Crochet…) in the round until the piece is as tall as it is wide when folded in half.
• This will give you a perfect square pot holder once folded and seamed.

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Finishing:

• Once you’ve reached the desired height (where it can fold perfectly to match edge to edge), finish off by folding the pouch in half to form a square.
• Seam the edges together to close the pot holder. Jennifer prefers sewing the edges for a cleaner finish, but you can also crochet them together if you prefer.

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• For an optional handle, chain 15 (or more, for a larger loop) at one corner before finishing off.
• Slip stitch into the base of the chain to form a loop, and then secure and weave in all ends.

Additional Notes:

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• Adjust the tightness of your stitches to ensure the pot holder is dense enough to protect hands from heat.
• Consider using a liner or additional protective layer if intended for handling very high temperatures.
• This pattern is versatile and allows for creativity with colors and yarn types, as long as it is cotton for heat resistance.