Hi guys! If you love crocheting potholders and have worked through the 31 potholder patterns on my blog, then this round-up is for you. Below, you’ll find 20 beautiful, unique, and FREE potholder patterns from different crochet designers.
I hope you find a potholder that speaks to you and discover some new designers along the way!
What Can I Use a Potholder For?
Potholders (a.k.a hot pads and trivets) are not just for decoration. They are practical items that you can use in the kitchen.
- Set a scolding pot/pan/baking sheet/casserole dish on a potholder to protect your counters and furniture.
- Use them like oven mitts when taking something out of the oven or microwave.
- Use them as a portable placemat. Place a potholder underneath a hot bowl or plate, so you can carry your food to the table or the couch.
- Use them as a coaster for hot drinks!
How Do I Make a Potholder Thick Enough?
Most of the patterns below are double thick, which means they have two layers/sides. However, if you come across a pattern that only has one layer, then you can make it double thick by crocheting an identical layer, and crocheting or sewing the two pieces together.
What Yarn is Best for Making Potholders?
Since potholders are going to be exposed to a lot of heat, using 100% cotton yarn is the safest material to use. 100% Wool is also a great alternative because it is heat resistant.
However, acrylic and other fibers melt under excessive heat. So when a hot pan is placed on them, the heat will cause the potholder to melt, the stitches to clump together, and chemicals to be released into the air.
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1. Traditional Single Crochet Magic Potholder by Christa Co Design
If you liked the Single Crochet Potholder, and are looking to try a magic potholder version, then there’s no better pattern than the Traditional Style Magic Potholder by Crystal of Christa Co Design.
I learned to crochet my first potholder using Crystal’s pattern, so it seems fitting that we start things off with her design. A 4.0mm hook and 2 skeins of cotton yarn are needed.
2. Malia Potholder by Yarn and Chai
If you liked the Written in the Stars Potholder, then you’ll love the Malia Potholder by Yarn and Chai. The Malia Potholder is crocheted in the round and has a similar ribbed design, but uses a different stitch to hold your interest.
3. Mosaic Potholder by Nana’s Crafty Home
If you liked the Mabel Potholder, then you’ll love the Mosaic Potholder by Nana’s Crafty Home. The Mosaic Potholder uses the same technique of crocheting a square and folding it at the corners, to create a double thick potholder.
4. Tulip Potholder by Lilla Bjorn
If you liked the California Dreaming Potholder, then you’ll love the Tulip Potholder by Lilla Bjorn. Just like the California Dreaming Potholder, the Tulip Potholder combines a beautiful front square with a plain back square, to create a double layer.
5. Textured Border Potholder by Winding Road Crochet
If you liked the Zig and Zag Potholder, then you’ll love the Textured Border Potholder by Winding Road Crochet. Like the Zig and Zag Potholder, the Textured Border Potholder is made by crocheting two squares together with a fun border. If you love texture, then this pattern will not disappoint!
6. Winter Opulence Potholder by Kirsten Holloway Designs
If you liked the Stargazer Potholder, then you’ll love the Winter Opulence Potholder by Kirsten Holloway Designs.
Similar to the Stargazer Potholder, the Winter Opulence Potholder is crocheted in a circular round. This pattern is more advanced than the Stargazer because it uses a variety of stitches, but if you like a challenge, then this pattern is for you.
Note: This potholder is a single layer. To make it double thick, you can crochet a second identical circle or a plain circle and crochet the two circles together.
7. Even Moss Stitch Potholder by First the Coffee
If you liked the Suzette Stitch Potholder, then you’ll love the Even Moss Stitch Potholder by First the Coffee. This potholder uses two basic stitches (slip stitch and half double crochet) to create a beautiful texture.
8. Brioche Bun Potholder by High Desert Yarns
If you liked the Follow your Heart Potholder, then you’ll love the Brioche Bun Potholder by High Desert Yarns.
Like the Follow your Heart Potholder, the Brioche Bun Potholder uses the puff stitch to create a 3D design; the only difference is that this potholder is crocheted in back-and-forth rows instead of in the round.
9. Happy Cooking Potholder by Virklust
If you liked the Encircle Me Potholder, then you’ll love the Happy Cooking Potholder by Virklust. The Happy Cooking Potholder is a bright and colourful circular potholder with stitch variety and texture. Two circles (a textured front panel and a plain back panel) are joined together to create a double layer.
10. Double Thick Potholder by Heart Hook Home
If you liked the Bake Me a Pie Potholder, then you’ll love the Double Thick Hot Pad by Heart Hook Home. Just like the Bake Me a Pie Potholder, the Double Thick Hot Pad is crocheted in the round and seamed along the diagonal to make a magic potholder.
11. Ribbed Potholder by Yarn and Chai
If you liked the Ripple Effect Potholder, then you’ll love the Ribbed Potholder by Yarn and Chai. Similar to the Ripple Effect Potholder, the Ribbed Potholder is crocheted in the round and uses the half double crochet in the third loop only stitch to create a beautiful, ribbed texture.
Other Crochet Potholders You’ll Love!
Below you’ll find more beautiful and unique crochet potholders from some amazing designers. These are not similar to my patterns, but I think you’ll love them just the same!
12. Farmhouse Tapestry Potholders by Raffamusa Designs
Raffaella, from Raffamusa Designs, has over 50 potholder patterns. This is just one of her collections – 13 tapestry crochet potholders in the Farmhouse style.
Note: These potholders are a single layer. To make a double thick version, crochet a plain back square and join it to the front square.
13. Star Swirl Hot Pad by Crochetin’ with Alana
The Star Swirl Hot Pad looks beautiful and complex, but this step-by-step video tutorial makes it easy to replicate.
14. Vintage Flower Potholder by Jewels and Jones
Jewels and Jones’ Vintage Flower Potholder is not only beautiful, but easy to crochet with her step-by-step video tutorial and written pattern.
15. Everyday Hot Pad by Sass Crochet
The Everyday Hot Pad uses a variation of the single crochet stitch and two strands of yarn held together to create this double thick beauty!
16. Woven Trivet by Premier Yarns
Woven potholders are made of long crochet strips that are arranged into a shape or design. You can find this free PDF pattern on the Premier Yarns website.
17. Kitchen Ring Pad by Naztazia
Crochet strips are joined together to create this intricate circular potholder pattern. Naztazia makes great video tutorials, so if this is your preferred method of learning, you’ll love this pattern!
18. Lucia’s Potholder by The Crochet Village
If you love lace or vintage style crochet, then you’ll love the Lucia Potholder.
Note: This potholder is a single layer. To make a double thick version, crochet a second identical square and join it to the first square.
19. Crochet Summer Sedge Potholder by Daisy Farm Crafts
If you love learning new stitches, then this is the potholder for you! Two identical squares are crocheted together, before adding a beautiful, ribbed border.
20. Woven Potholder by Petals to Picots
Another fun woven potholder that is made by crocheting long strips and weaving them together. This is a great way to use up some of your scrap bits of cotton yarn!
Crochet Potholder Hack:
Any square or motif pattern can be turned into a potholder by first crocheting it in a 100% cotton or 100% wool yarn. Then, either crochet an identical shape or a plain shape the same size as the original, and crochet or sew them together to create a double layer.
So give this a try with your favourite motif patterns to create your perfect potholder!
I hope you enjoyed this list of free crochet potholder patterns and are inspired to start your next crochet project.
Until next time, happy crocheting!
Dayna