Hi guys! It’s time for the 8th potholder in our crochet-along. Introducing the Cinnamon Spice Potholder, which uses the alpine stitch to create a beautiful texture and thickness, so you can use this potholder safely in your kitchen.
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Potholder Patterns:
Materials:
Yarn:
- I Love this Cotton Yarn, Weight 4 Medium Worsted Yarn (100% Cotton, 180 yd / 165 m, 3.5 oz / 100 g)
- Colour: Bruschetta (1 – 2 Skeins)
*Yarn Note:
Yardage:
There are two potholder sizes to choose from. Below you’ll find the amount of yarn needed to make each size.
| Potholder Size | Yardage |
| 7″ x 7″ | 165 yds / 151 m |
| 8″ x 8″ | 205 yds / 188 m |
Front, Back and Seam of the Potholder:
Abbreviations:
Gauge: Approximately 17 sts x 9.5 rows = 4” x 4”
- If your gauge is too small (more than 17 sts or 9.5 rows), try using a thicker weight 4 yarn or a larger crochet hook.
- If your gauge is too big (less than 17 sts or 9.5 rows), try using a thinner weight 4 yarn or a smaller crochet hook. You can also try adjusting your tension.
Pattern Measurements & Construction:
There are two potholder sizes to choose from:
- Size #1: 7″ x 7″
- Size #2: 8″ x 8″
Customize the Size of your Alpine Stitch Crochet Potholder:
- Width: The width of the potholder is determined by the starting chain. Chain any number until satisfied with the width of the potholder.
- Length: To make your potholder longer or shorter, repeat Rnds 3 – 4 until satisfied.
The Ad-free Printable PDF for the Cinnamon Spice Potholder is available as an individual PDF pattern on Ravelry and Etsy; or as a Crochet Along bundle, which includes written instructions for all 13 patterns on Ravelry or Etsy!
Front Post Double Crochet Stitch Tutorial (Fpdc):
The front post double crochet is worked AROUND a stitch, instead of through the front and back loops of a stitch.
- YO and insert hook behind the indicated st. (Pictures 1 & 2)
- YO and draw up a loop – you should have 3 loops on the hook. (Pictures 3 & 4)
- [YO and pull through 2 loops] 2 times. (Pictures 4, 5 & 6)
Video Tutorial:
Pattern:
- Do not turn at the end of each rnd.
- The beginning ch of each rnd does not count as a st.
- Mark the first st of each new rnd with a stitch marker, so you know where the new rnd starts and ends.
- If you find that you are gaining an extra st each rnd, then mark the last st of each rnd with a stitch marker to fix this.
- After Rnd 2, every fpdc is worked around a dc from the previous rnd; and every dc is worked into a fpdc from the previous rnd.
- The pattern is written with instructions for the 2 sizes: 7″ x 7″ and 8″ x 8″. Ex. Ch 31 (35), means ch 31 for Size #1, and ch 35 for Size #2.
With Colour A, ch 31 (35).
Rnd 1:
- Dc in third ch from hook – mark with a stitch marker.
- Dc in each ch across until 1 ch remains.
- 3 dc in the last ch.
- Rotate your work 180 degrees clockwise, so you are working along the bottom of the chain.
- Sk last ch with 3 dc. Dc in next ch and in each ch across until 1 ch remains.
- 2 dc in last ch.
- Sl st into the first st of the rnd to join. Do not turn.
Stitch Count: 60(68) dc
Rnd 2:
- Ch 2, dc in first st – mark with a stitch marker.
- [Fpdc around next st, dc in next st] around. The last st should be a fpdc.
- Sl st in first st of the rnd to join. Do not turn.
Stitch Count: 30(34) dc, 30(34) fpdc
Rnd 3:
- Ch 2, fpdc around first dc – mark with a stitch marker.
- [Dc in next fpdc, fpdc around next dc] around. The last st should be a dc.
- Sl st in first st of the rnd to join. Do not turn.
Stitch Count: 30(34) dc, 30(34) fpdc
Rnd 4:
- Ch 2, dc in first fpdc – mark with a stitch marker.
- [Fpdc around next dc, dc in next fpdc] around. The last st should be a fpdc.
- Sl st in first st of the rnd to join. Do not turn.
Stitch Count: 30(34) dc, 30(34) fpdc
Size #1:
Rnds 5 – 16: Repeat Rnds 3 – 4. Rnd 16 is a Rnd 4 repeat.
Size #2:
Rnds 5 – 19: Repeat Rnds 3 – 4. Rnd 19 is a Rnd 3 repeat.
Custom Size:
Rnd 5 and on: Repeat Rnds 3 – 4 until satisfied with the length of the potholder.
Do not fasten off, as you will need this yarn for closing the top of the potholder. Weave in all ends (except for the current yarn strand).
Crocheting the Potholder Closed:
- Lay the potholder flat, making sure the front side of the potholder is facing you, and line up the front and back stitches.
- Ch 1, insert hook into first st on the front, and the matching st on the back of the potholder, and make a sc.
- Sc in each st across, inserting the hook into the matching front and back st to join. Do not fasten off.
- Stitch Count: 30 (34) sl st
Adding a Ch-Circle:
- After making the final sc, ch 13 (Picture 1).
- Insert hook into front loop and first vertical bar of last sc (going on a diagonal). Make a sl st to close the ch-circle. (Picture 2 & 3)
- Fasten off, leave a tail, and weave in the last end (Picture 4, 5, 6, 7).
Questions?
If you have any questions as you work through the pattern, please reach out to me. I am happy to help! Send me an email through my contact page or ask in the Facebook CAL Group.
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End Notes:
Congratulations! You just finished your first Cinnamon Spice Alpine Stitch Crochet Potholder. I hope you enjoyed making it.
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The 9th potholder will be released on October 16, 2024!
Disclaimer: You are welcome to sell items that you’ve made from this pattern; however, you are not allowed to use my pictures or sell my pattern as your own (Copyright @ ThisPixieCreates).
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I hope you have a wonderful day, and happy crocheting!
Sincerely,
Dayna