Double Sided Crochet Potholder – This easy-to-make potholder is a free crochet pattern thick enough to protect your work tops, tables and hands from hot dishes.
A practical design that is pretty and will last for ages.
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They will also make lovely gifts, you can never have too many, friends and family will love them.
I used a soft cotton #3 yarn (DK for UK) and a 4.50mm hook for my samples.
If you love making hand made items, then this holder is simple and easy to create.
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Double Sided Crochet Potholder UK
Pattern Number CNC131
Abbreviations UK
WS. Wrong Side
RS. Right Side
ch. Chain
dc. Double Crochet
tr. Treble Crochet
rpt. Repeat
ss. Slip Stitch
3ch counts as first tr
Base of ch. Work into first stitch
Approx Finished Size: 13 Inch Diameter
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn
I have used:-
60 grams of King Cole Cottonsoft DK yarn in each of the colours 1 & 2
TENSION – 4tr & 2 rows measures approx 1 inch
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UK INSTRUCTIONS:
Make 2 pieces the same.
Worked in rounds without turning throughout
Using colour 1 make a magic circle, work 3ch 15tr into ring, pull loose thread to close ring, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row.
2nd Row – 3ch, 1tr into base of 3ch, 2tr into each tr to end, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row. (31tr + 3ch)
Fasten off. Join in colour 2.
3rd Row – 3ch, 1tr into base of 3ch, * make 1ch, miss 1tr, 2tr into next tr, * rpt from * to * to last tr, make 1ch, miss 1tr, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row. (16, 2tr groups)
4th Row – (Inc Row) 3ch, 1tr into base of 3ch, 1tr into next tr, * make 1ch, miss 1ch, 2tr into next tr, 1tr into next tr, * rpt from * to * to last 1ch space, make 1ch, miss 1ch, ss to the top of 3ch on the beginning of row.
5th Row – (Inc Row) 3ch, 1tr into base of 3ch, 1tr into each tr to next 1ch space, * make 1ch, miss 1ch, 2tr into next tr, 1tr into each tr to next 1ch space, * rpt from * to * to last 1ch space, make 1ch, miss 1ch, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row.
Fasten off.
Rpt 5th Row in colour sequence as follows:-
Three times in colour 1
Three times in colour 2
Fasten off.
Joining Border & Loop – Place WS of both of the pieces together, working on RS join colour 1 to a 1ch space, work (1dc, 3ch, 1dc) into same space, # * miss 1tr, (1dc, 3ch, 1dc) into next tr, * rpt from * to * to next 1ch space, (1dc, 3ch, 1dc) into 1ch space, # rpt from # to # to to last tr, work 1dc, 15ch, 1dc) into tr. Turn.
Work 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 20dc into 15ch space, 1dc into last dc turn, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Fasten off.
Finishing – Tack back of loop to dc, weave in and trim off any loose ends of yarn.
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USA format below:-
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Double Sided Crochet Potholder USA
Pattern Number CNC131
Abbreviations USA
WS. Wrong Side
RS. Right Side
ch. Chain
sc. Single Crochet
dc. Double Crochet
rpt. Repeat
sl st. Slip Stitch
ch3 counts as first dc
Base of ch. Work in first stitch
Approx Finished Size: 13 Inch Diameter
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn
I have used:-
60 grams of King Cole Cottonsoft DK yarn in each of colors 1 & 2
OR
2.2oz of Worsted Weight #3 Cotton Yarn in each of the colors 1 & 2
GAUGE – 4dc & 2 rows measures approx 1 inch
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USA INSTRUCTIONS:
Make 2 pieces the same.
Worked in rounds without turning throughout.
Using color 1 make a magic circle, ch3 15dc in ring, pull loose thread to close ring, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row.
2nd Row – ch3, 1dc in base of ch3, 2dc in each dc to end, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. (31dc + ch3)
Fasten off. Join in color 2.
3rd Row – ch3, 1dc in base of ch3, * ch1, skip 1dc, 2dc in next dc, * rpt from * to * to last dc, ch1, skip 1dc, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. (16, 2dc groups)
4th Row – (Inc Row) ch3, 1dc in base of ch3, 1dc in next dc, * ch1, skip ch1, 2dc in next dc, 1dc in next dc, * rpt from * to * to last ch1 space, ch1, skip ch1, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row.
5th Row – (Inc Row) ch3, 1dc in base of ch3, 1dc in each dc to next ch1 space, * ch1, skip ch1, 2dc in next dc, 1dc in each dc to next ch1 space, * rpt from * to * to last ch1 space, ch1, skip ch1, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row.
Fasten off.
Rpt 5th Row in color sequence as follows:-
Three times in color 1
Three times in color 2.
Fasten off.
Joining Border & Loop – Place WS of both of the pieces together, working on RS join color 1 to a ch1 space, work (1sc, ch3, 1sc) in same space, # * skip 1dc, (1sc, ch3, 1sc) in next dc, * rpt from * to * to next ch1 space, (1sc, ch3, 1sc) in ch1 space, # rpt from # to # to to last dc, work 1sc, 15ch, 1sc) in dc. Turn.
ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 20sc in 15ch space, 1sc in last sc turn, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Fasten off.
Finishing – Tack back of loop to sc, weave in and trim off any loose ends of yarn.
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See more free crochet potholder patterns:-
Moss Stitch Potholder – Thermal Hotpad – Puff Stitch Potholder
Cotton Potholder – Striped Potholder – Crochet Hot Pad
hope you enjoy all the designs, happy crocheting!
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