Modern Double Thick Crochet Potholders – Free Pattern

Learn how to crochet the best double thick crochet potholders for your kitchen with this free pattern.

These double thick crochet potholders are the perfect accessory to have in your kitchen because it will protect your counter tops and most importantly it will keep your hands safe!

This crochet potholder pattern is easy + beginner friendly. Read through some of the inspiration behind this design or scroll down for the free pattern.

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Double Thick Crochet Potholders

One of my favorite things to crochet is potholders. I’ve crochet a lot of different things over the years and this modern crochet potholder continues to be my favorite. It’s an easy beginner level pattern and comes together in about an hour.

These crochet potholders are double thick, durable, and machine washable! Mine have held up incredibly well over the years and I continue to use them to this day.

So I just knew that I had to put them on the blog to share with all of you. The wonderful thing about these crochet potholders is that you can make them in all different sizes.

All you have to do is add or subtract from the beginning chain. You can make these potholders in small, medium, or large!

Crochet potholders make the perfect gift!

If you’re in need of a quick house-warming gift and have an hour to spare, these double thick crochet potholders would make the perfect gift.

All you have to do is crochet two rows of single crochet, flip it over, and continue to work a row of single crochet in the foundation chain. Slip stitch it together to the first crochet and continue working in the round.

Once you’ve worked in the round for a while, you’ll start seeing the sides flip over and magically turn into a square. All that’s left to do is seam it together and voila you’ve got a potholder!

Add a cookbook, maybe some measuring spoons, and you have the perfect house-warming gift.

What type of yarn is the best for crochet potholders?

I always recommend cotton yarn for crochet potholders because acrylic yarn can melt when heat is applied to it. So it’s always best to go with a natural fiber for kitchen crochet projects.

For this pattern, I chose to work with WeCrochet Dishie yarn in the color linen. It’s a worsted weight, number 4 cotton yarn. I love working with this cotton yarn because its so soft and really holds up well after a couple of washes.

There’s also a lot of different color options available for this yarn line. My other favorite cotton yarn brands include:

• Lion Brand 24/7 Mercerized Cotton Yarn
• Lily Sugar N’ Cream Yarn
• Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton Yarn

Other Free Crochet Kitchen Patterns

1. Crochet Round Coasters – Learn how to crochet the easiest coasters for your coffee table. This free pattern includes a step-by-step video tutorial.
2. Modern Chunky Coasters – Add some charm to your morning cup of coffee with these adorable chunky coasters. This coaster pattern is beginner-friendly and includes a guided video tutorial.
3. Spiral Hot Pads – Need another hot pad for your kitchen, this is the perfect free pattern for you! These simple crochet hot pads can be made in an hour!
4. Crochet Placemat – Learn how to make a basic crochet placemat for your dining room table. Beginner-friendly and includes a guided video tutorial.

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Pattern

• You can purchase the printable PDF version HERE

Description:

Add some charm to your kitchen with these modern double thick crochet potholders. These potholders are easy + quick to make!

Materials:

• 2 Balls of WeCrochet Dishie yarn in the color Linen or 380 yards of another worsted weight category 4 yarn.
• 5.5 mm (I) Crochet Hook.
• Tapestry Needle.
• Scissors.

Size:

7 1/2 ” x 7 1/2 ” inches

Gauge:

14 stitches x 12 rows = 4 inches

Abbreviations:

ch – chain: Yarn over, pull through loop on hook.

sc – single crochet: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through, yarn over and pull through last two loops on hook.

scblo – single crochet back loop only: Insert hook into back loop of stitch, yarn over and pull through, yarn over and pull through last two loops on hook.

sl st – slip stitch: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook. 

Notes:

• Pattern written in U.S. terms.
• Two strands of yarn will be held together throughout the pattern.
• Whip stitch is used to close together the sides of the project.

Modern Crochet Potholder Pattern

Holding two strands of yarn together,

ch 36

Row 1: In second chain from hook, sc across (35)

Row 2: ch 1, sc across 34 times, make 2 sc in last stitch (36)

Working on the left side of round 2, make 1 sc on side, this should bring you to the foundation chain. Continue making 1 sc all the way across the foundation chain (71) making 1 more sc in the last foundation chain (you should have 2 sc in last stitch, 72).

Working on the right side, make 1 sc on side, sl st to first stitch of second row (74).

At this point, you will be working in the round. Continue working scblo for a total of 16 rounds.

Once you have made 16 rounds, sl st to last chain. You should have a crochet square with a middle opening.

Fasten off and leave a long tail end. Now you will seam both sides together using the whip stitch method.

Using the whip stitch method, seam the two sides together. Weaving between each front stitch. When you’re done, cut your yarn and work in the ends.

Now you have a beautiful crochet potholder!

I hope you enjoyed this free crochet pattern tutorial.