Modern Double Thick Crochet Potholders – Free Pattern

Learn how to crochet the best double thick crochet potholders for your kitchen with this free pattern. This crochet potholder pattern is easy + beginner friendly.

These cotton 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!

Check out the free crochet potholder pattern + guided video tutorial down below or purchase a printable PDF pattern here.

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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

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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 in the color Linen (weight 4 / 100 grams, 190
• yards) a total of 380 yards or another worsted weight cotton yarn.
• Size 5.5 (I) mm Crochet Hook.
• Darning 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.
• The pattern is seamed together at the end using the whip stitch method.
• Total stitches for row are indicated between ( ).

Modern Crochet Potholder Pattern

Holding two strands of yarn together, ch 36.

Row 1: In second ch from hook, make a sc, then make a sc in each stitch across. Turn. (35)

Row 2: ch 1, make a sc in the first stitch, and across till the last stitch. In the last stitch, make 2 sc. (36)

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

Working on the right side, make 1 sc on the side, then sl st to first stitch of second row (74). At this point, you will be working in the round. Continue working scblo in each stitch for a total of 16 rounds.

As you’re working in the round, the potholder should start to curve inwards and become a square.

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

Note: If you have finished your 16 rounds and your last stitch is in the middle, continue working a few extra stitches till you have reached the top of your square.

Then fasten off and leave a long tail end (about 4 times the size of your square).

Now you will seam both sides together using the whip stitch method. Grab your darning needle, insert your tail end through the opening, and whip stitch the two sides together.

To whip stitch – Work your darning needle through the first stitch on the side, and then the other stitch on the side. Then repeat the process till your two sides are closed together.

Once the two sides are seamed together, finish off, and weave in your ends.

You’re finished! I hope you enjoyed making this pattern. If you would like to make another crochet potholder with this technique, make sure to check out this magic crochet potholder pattern.