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12 Free Crochet Potholder Patterns

Are you looking for some new and fun items to add to your collection? Wanting to get inspired? Welcome to the crochet potholders. Give yourself a new and fashionable crochet pinning tool with our comprehensive range of free crochet potholder patterns.

Whether you are looking for a new pin to adorn your coffee table or need a new design for your stash, we have the perfect selection to inspire you with awesome crochet patterns. Every single design is customizable in colors plus size.

This means you have every chance to create a unique and stylish accessory for yourself or the perfect keepsake for your loved one. Each pattern includes detailed instructions and a floss list for your convenience. Crochet Potholder patterns are very useful accessories in the kitchen, to protect your hands, and as a decoration in the household. Potholders are often given as gifts, especially if they are made from natural materials.

Crochet Potholder Patterns

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How often have you wanted to make a special decoration for your place but didn't know where to start? Now you can create beautiful items from your imagination using our free crochet potholder patterns. Simply choose a template, color, and size, then download your file to your computer. We'll email you a link to download the file so you can start crocheting immediately! To view a list of our available patterns and other details about this product, go to:

Crochet Potholders

Free Crochet The Potholders Pattern

If you have never tried to make a potholder or tried and failed, this post will show you how easy it can be to use a mosaic crochet technique. This free crochet pattern is a great project for beginners to experienced crocheters. This design suits beginners and experienced crocheters because the techniques are basic and easy to learn. The pattern includes detailed step-by-step photos, allowing you to follow along with the work. The potholders are crocheted with four strands of cotton yarn 600m/100g.

Materials you need:

Each pattern includes different materials and hook sizes.

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Crochet Alpine Stitch Pot Holders

Free Crochet Alpine Stitch Pot Holders Pattern

If you are looking for a project that allows you to learn a variety of stitches, these crochet potholders might be just what you are searching for. Learn how to crochet the Alpine stitch in this free crochet pattern. Use this stitch to create a stylish-looking pot holder that you can use for cooking or even place under a potted plant. You will be amazed by how simple it is to create delicate stripes that work up quickly using 2 different colors.

This is the perfect project for beginners looking to learn a new stitch. This pattern is great for summer. It's quick to stitch and looks like it's more complex than it is, giving it a finished look. The potholders in the photos are perfect for using on hot pots and pans in the kitchen, or you can use them on the table where they won't damage your tabletop. Use them as gifts paired with utensils and homemade food seasoning mixes.

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Crochet Bee Potholder

Free Crochet Bee Potholder Pattern

Daring to be different? This potholder is a completely new concept. It will turn heads, but it’s not just for show; it might be the most functional potholder ever! Using tapestry crochet (also known as canvas or fair-isle crochet), you’ll create texture and color rather than decorative holes that trap heat. A tapestry crochet potholder provides a rugged elegance to any kitchen! With just DK/Light/Group 3 Cotton yarn (14 wpi) in two contrasting colors and a 3.0-mm (D-3 USA, 11 UK) Crochet Hook, you can make your own potholder. Therefore, it is an easy crochet project for any age group.

Gauge
28 sc for 26 rows in 4” (10 cm) worked in tapestry crochet.

Size
The finished size of the potholder is approximately 6.7” (17 cm) by 7.3” (18.5 cm).

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Potholder Color Block Style Pattern

Free Crochet Potholder Color Block Style Pattern

Chilly mornings make hot homemade coffee and breakfast special. And now you can make the whole process more colorful, fun, and homey with your very own Magic Potholder crochet pattern. Made right into a cozy warm potholder created with basic stitches, this one pattern is all you need to create coffee shop-worthy potholders that add personality to your kitchen. Magic potholders are crocheted flat, then folded and seamed together, making them quick and easy to make. Single crochet is the only stitch used in this project. Once you master that, you can use any yarn and hook combination to achieve the desired size.

Materials needed:

  • 3 yarn colors - 100% cotton
  • I used Dishie Cotton yarn (sold exclusively at wecrochet.com
  • darning needle

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Crochet Rectangular Waffled Potholders

Free Crochet Rectangular Waffled Potholders Pattern

Here is one more set of free crochet patterns - rectangular waffled potholders. These cozy potholders are thick, well insulating, and have an eye-catching appearance. The free pattern includes detailed instructions to make two generous king-sized potholders. All the materials used in this pattern are available below. You will need a 4.0 mm (G) crochet hook and about153 - 164 yards (140 - 150 m) of two different yarn colors. The finished potholders measure 24 x 17 cm and 20 x 15 cm for the smaller version. It is Ideal to remove hot pots and casseroles out of the oven. Available for four biscuit sizes. Designed from a textured stitch with an elegant combination of chain and single crochet stitches, the waffle pattern creates attractive ridges. It is thick and highly insulating without being overly bulky, making it perfect for lifting hot pots and casseroles out of the oven.

Materials needed:

  • Worsted weight pure cotton yarn
  • 90 g (3.2 ounces) in the main color A and 25 g (0.9 ounces) in the contrasting color B.

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Farmhouse Pot Holder

Free Crochet Farmhouse Pot Holder Pattern

Want to improve your crochet skills in an easy way? Try this beautiful and beginner-friendly Crochet Farmhouse Pot Holder Pattern that will also prove very functional and superb to add style and fashion to your home decor. It is designed in a thick textured fabric that will help you absorb the moisture from dishes more nicely and effectively. You can also use it for gifting purposes for any occasion of the year to make a lovely housewarming gift inexpensively and cheaply. The pattern has been worked in  Even Moss Stitch. which is completed by working a SL ST into the first ST, then an HDC in the next. So crochet this fabulous set of potholders and have fun!

Materials needed:

Yarn Used: Medium Weight (4) Cotton

Hook Size: K / 6.50 mm

Difficulty: Easy

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Chicken Potholder

Free Crochet Chicken Potholder Pattern

Whether you are a chicken lover or want to add farmhouse decor to your dining or kitchen decor, this beautiful and cute Crochet Chicken Potholder Pattern will cheer up your face by fulfilling your desire. Crocheted in bright colors, you will love to spruce up your places with this pattern. but you can customize colors according to your own choice. It has been finished by working in two circles, adding facial features on one, and then joining them together to get double thickness and extra absorption. It will prove fun as well as a stylish potholder pattern to beautify your dining area! You can use this as a kitchen mat or even gift it to someone who loves chicken! You will love how easy it is to do and how cute it turns out.

Materials needed:

  • Yarn: 4-Medium weight / Worsted / 100% Cotton / 100 total yards
  • H-8 / 5 mm crochet hook
  • Tapestry needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Scissors

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Cow Potholder

Free Crochet Cow Potholder Pattern

The Crochet Cow Potholder Pattern is part of the Farmhouse Collection of tapestry crochet potholders. This pattern is fun to make and has great texture, but it does not take long to finish. The finished size is approximately 4 ¼" x 6", which makes it perfect for hanging on a hook. It has a cow face using tapestry crochet with a bright color background. A perfect addition to your kitchen and the grilling season. This potholder is super cute, light, and compact (perfect for gift-giving).

Materials needed:

  • 3.0-mm (E-4 USA, 9 UK) Crochet Hook
  • DK/Light/Group 3 Cotton yarn (14 wpi) in two contrasting colors.
  • Tapestry Needle

Gauge
28 sc for 26 rows in 4” (10 cm) worked in tapestry crochet.

Size
The finished size of the potholder is approximately 6.7” (17 cm) by 7.3” (18.5 cm).

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Horse Potholder

Free Crochet Horse Potholder Pattern

Whether you call it a crochet horse potholder pattern or a beaded horse head potholder pattern, this is one adorable little crocheted kitchen accessory that will surely bring a smile to your face a sparkle to your eyes. This beautiful little potholder is made in tapestry crochet with two strands of yarn while working. Because of the manufacturing process that was used to make this unique horse head potholder, there are no holes or gaps in the structure of the accessory. Remember that tapestry crochet is normally worked with one strand of yarn at a time, so this amazing piece will brighten up your kitchen. This horse potholder pattern makes a great gift for a horse lover. The potholder is made in tapestry crochet and comes with a photo tutorial and full materials list, with all of the details needed to make your own horse potholder.

Materials needed:

  • 3.0-mm (E-4 USA, 9 UK) Crochet Hook
  • DK/Light/Group 3 Cotton yarn (14 wpi) in two contrasting colors.
  • Tapestry NeedleGauge
    28 sc for 26 rows in 4” (10 cm) worked in tapestry crochet.Size
    The finished size of the potholder is approximately 6.7” (17 cm) by 7.3” (18.5 cm)

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Daffodil Potholder

Free Crochet Daffodil Potholder Pattern

Get your Spring decorating started with our crochet daffodil potholder pattern. This crocheted flower potholder works up very quickly with just 1 skein of yellow yarn and a half skein of orange. This Daffodil Potholder is made using a free crochet pattern from cotton yarn. It's perfect for spring and early summer. The yellow daffodils are crocheted separately and then attached to the orange background. The potholder starts at the base of the flowers with a flower petal that is given a slight curve so they won't lay flat, then the petals are crocheted together forming cups for holding hot dishes.

Materials needed:

  • Cotton Yarn in Lily
  • Six Strand Floss in Lily
  • Lily Sugar'n Cream Solids & Denim

  • 3.0 mm

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Potholder In Waffle

Free Crochet Potholder In Waffle Pattern

This pattern will teach you how to crochet a wonderful potholder in a waffle pattern. These pretties will make you happy! They are so thick and gorgeous. This free pattern is for potholders in a waffle pattern. Crocheted in 2 threads of Rainbow 8/4 yarn which is available in a wide range of lovely colors. Find your favorite and design your own beautiful potholders. You will love to use it as an attractive home decor item and it won't take long to crochet.

Materials needed:

  •  Crochet hook D or E (3 or 3.5 mm)
  • Rainbow Cotton 8/4
  • ¾” x 6” (2x 15 cm) leather strap

Finished size:
Approx. 7” x7” (18x18 cm)  But it is customizable

Yarn Requirement:
Approx. 50-55 g. per piece.

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Crochet Potholder

Free Crochet Potholder Pattern

This is a very easy pattern that gives you a chance to practice the thermal stitch. The thermal stitch is made in different locations on rounds to create a raised look and provide air pockets underneath. This pattern takes less than an hour to make and is so much better than the traditional one. The thermal stitch makes this the most unique Potholder ever! This helps with insulation and protects your hands while holding hot dishes. You can also make these as coasters or potholders – two very different sizes!

Materials needed:

  • DMC Natura Just Cotton XL Super Bulky (5-6 wpi)
  • 8.0 mm (L)

  • 30 - 40 yards (27 - 37 m)

  • 6.5x6.5 inches

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