When it comes to crocheting practical items, potholders are a popular go-to! Make these simple crochet potholders using my easy pattern! I make mine double-thick using the overcasting stitch. Made with cotton yarn. This pattern may be somewhere else on the internet, in a different context, but here is mine for the way I make my pot holders.
Ch 27
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and sc in each ch across. Ch 1, turn
Row 2: sc in 1st sc, *hdc in next sc, sl st in next sc*, repeat * to * across, sc in last sc, ch 1 turn
Row 3: sc in 1st sc, *hdc in next sl st, sl st in next hdc*, repeat * to * across, sc in last sc, ch 1, turn
Repeat rows 2 and 3 until piece is square. Make two and then using a steel yarn needle and the same yarn used for making them, combine them using an overcasting stitch.
What size hook are using for this?
ReplyDeleteHi Ruth!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry I forgot to put that. I almost always use an H8/5mm hook
Is the overcast stitch the same as a slip stitch?
ReplyDeleteno I believe overcast is: yarn in needle go under both loops bring that over the top & do as 1st st--sl st is hook thru 2 loops yo & pull back thru. Did I cofuse you.
DeleteDo you put anything on the inside like batting?
ReplyDeleteNope. It's two squares together. The thickness and cotton is the "batting".
DeleteDid you use cotton yarn like sugar and cream?
ReplyDeleteYes. I used the Peaches n Cream cotton yarn. Never use acrylic, it can melt!
DeleteI have recently gotten this pattern and used it quite a number of times. It is a fast, easy pattern and does provide an ample thickness. The only difference is I put a scalloped edge on mine. Probably the best pot holder pattern I've had.
ReplyDeleteHi Shelly. This is such a cute pattern. I made 2 sets but I was wondering if you have ever made just one (not the 2 specified for a pot holder) and used it for a dish cloth? It might not stretch out of shape if I tried a crab stitch border. What do you think?
ReplyDeleteI made several of these potholders as gifts and they are great. I just finished making an afghan with this stitch pattern and it looks super. Thanks for the pattern.
ReplyDeleteWould you please send your afghan pattern?
DeleteI have done 5-6 rows and my edges are curving up. Is this how it is supposed to be or am I doing something wrong? Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWhat do you mean curving? Like the edge is curving to where the rows are shorter or the sides are just curling in? Would need to see a photo to see what you did. Send to missed.stitches@yahoo.com
DeleteI love this pattern. I made one. I doubled My Width and folded it in half. This is such an easy pattern you can just about make anything you want. Just use your imagination.
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DeleteI made several of these potholders. They are thick and are very econimical. Thanks for the pattern.
ReplyDeleteGreat pattern and love this look. I think my practice poece will be a scrubby as it has a rough feelyet soft. TY
ReplyDeleteI am thinking about using this pattern with maybe cork center to make hot pads for pots to sit on. Any advice for or against would be appreciated.
ReplyDeleteHI MY NAME IS MS, LYNETTE A, MILLER I WAS JUST WONDING WHAT COLOR THAT YOU US,ED I LIKE IT A LOT AND WHERE CAN I GET IT AND THE POT HOLDER IS REALL PRETTY . THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME MS, LYNETTE A, MILLER
ReplyDeleteI don't recall the color name, but the yarn is Lily Peaches n Cream cotton yarn- bought it at Wal-mart.
ReplyDeleteI am a new crocheter. This pattern looks a lot easier than the stitch I am using for a dishcloth. Do you think I could us this stitch to make a dishcloth. I am using a wave stitch to make a dishcloth but it can be very confusing. I have not got vety far with it because I have to keep taking it out to redo it. Getting a little frustrated and I just put it down.
ReplyDeleteIt works up so quickly and is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love this pattern for potholders...I have many of these for gifts. But I do mine a little different. Instead of making two potholders and attaching them together, I crochet with two strands of yarn. It works really well and I can make a potholder in half the time. :-)
ReplyDeleteI've actually stopped using Peaches and Cream cotton yarn because it can be difficult to work with. It's quite stiff and doesn't glide on the crochet hook very easily.
DeleteI switched to Hobby Lobby's I Love This Yarn cotton. It's SUPER soft, glides so easily on and off the hook, and there's many vibrant colors to play with. For your idea, I think Hobby Lobby yarn would work perfect.
Thanks for the support!
Just make sure the yarn is 100% cotton.
DeleteI would like to make some of these for my daughter's new home but would like them to be bigger. I'm fairly new to crocheting but know there is a "formula" you must follow for increasing the width of every pattern. Would you (or someone) please tell me how to do that? :)
ReplyDeleteI don't use a formula, I just chain until I get the width I want then turn and start the pattern. Work until square or the length you want.
DeleteI've looked at so many patterns for hot pads and none of them work for me. I'm thinking this might be the one to do it. Thank you. I'm not new to crochet, but I'm new to your blog so I do hope I haven't done anything to offend anyone.
ReplyDeleteLove this pattern! Fast and easy, my kind of project. Made this in white, Red Heart Super saver yarn. Turned out beautiful for my just for show potholders. Thanks for posting.
ReplyDeleteRed heart supersaver isn't that acrylic? Be careful it's % cotton!!
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