Free Crochet Potholder Pattern in 2 Sizes

This free crochet potholder pattern includes instructions for two sizes, so you can make a matching set for your kitchen. Both sizes feature the same pretty round design, worked in two colors of worsted-weight cotton yarn with a scalloped edge.

I made mine in red and white to coordinate with my Crochet Edged Tea Towels and Happy Dishcloth Pattern, but you can easily change the colors to match your kitchen. The finished potholders can also be placed between nonstick pots and pans to help protect them from scratches.

For added heat protection, you can add a layer of insulating material such as Insul-Bright to the back.

Red and white crochet potholders in small and large sizes

Crochet Potholder Patterns

Pattern Details

Skill level: Easy
Yarn: Worsted-weight cotton yarn in 2 colors
Hook: 5 mm (US H-8) crochet hook
Construction: Worked in joined rounds from the center outward; instructions are included for small and large sizes.

Materials

Worsted-weight cotton yarn in 2 colors (shown here in Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton in colors Bright Red and Pure White)
US H-8 / 5 mm crochet hook
Insulated backing, such as Insul-Bright (optional)
Tapestry needle
Scissors

Crochet Abbreviations

CA – color A
CB – color B
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
sp(s) – space(s)
st(s) – stitch(es)

This free crochet pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms and abbreviations. Stitch counts are provided throughout the pattern to help you keep on track.

New to crochet abbreviations? Visit my Crochet Abbreviations reference for help. You can also see my Magic Ring tutorial, U.S. to U.K. Crochet Conversion Chart, and Crochet Stitch Chart Symbols guide for additional help with the techniques and stitch diagrams used in this pattern.

Pattern Notes

The beginning chains count as a stitch only where indicated.
Change colors where instructed. Do not fasten off unless directed; drop the unused color and pick it back up when needed.
Both potholders are worked from the center outward in joined rounds.
For additional heat protection, add an insulating layer to the finished potholder.

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Pattern Instructions

Small Crochet Potholder

With CA, make a magic ring. As an alternative, ch 4 and join with a sl st in the furthest ch from the hook to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 15 dc in ring, join, drop CA — 16 sts.

Round 2: Join CB, ch 1 (does not count as st), beginning in same st as join, *work 1 sc, ch 2, skip next st, rep from * around, join, drop CB — 8 sts and 8 ch-2 sps.

Round 3: Join CA in next ch-2 sp, ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 3 dc in same ch-2 sp, ch 1, *4 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, rep from * around, sl st in first st of round and next 3 sts, drop CA — 32 dc and 8 ch-1 sps.

Round 4: Join CB in ch-1 sp, ch 1 (does not count as st), work 1 sc in same ch-1 sp as join, ch 5, *1 sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 5, rep from * around, join, drop CB — 8 sts and 8 ch-5 sps.

Round 5: Join CA in next ch-5 sp, ch 1 (does not count as st), work [1 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc] in same ch-5 sp as join and in each ch-5 sp around, join — 56 sts.

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Crochet stitch diagram for the small round potholder — Stitch diagram for the small crochet potholder. See my **Crochet Stitch Chart Symbols** guide for help reading the diagram.

Large Crochet Potholder

With CA, make a magic ring. As an alternative, ch 4 and join with a sl st in the furthest ch from the hook to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 15 dc in ring, join, drop CA — 16 sts.

Round 2: Join CB, ch 1 (does not count as st), beginning in same st as join, *work 1 sc, ch 2, skip next st, rep from * around, join, drop CB — 8 sts and 8 ch-2 sps.

Round 4: Join CB in ch-1 sp, ch 1 (does not count as st), work 1 sc in same ch-1 sp as join, ch 5, *1 sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 5, rep from * around, join, drop CB — 8 sts and 8 ch-5 sps.

Round 5: Join CA in next ch-5 sp, ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 5 dc in same ch-5 sp, ch 1, *6 dc in next ch-5 sp, ch 1, rep from * around, sl st in first st of round and next 5 sts, drop CA — 48 dc and 8 ch-1 sps.

Round 6: Join CB in ch-1 sp, ch 1 (does not count as st), work 1 sc in same ch-1 sp as join, ch 7, *1 sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 7, rep from * around, join, drop CB — 8 sts and 8 ch-7 sps.

Round 7: Join CA in next ch-7 sp, ch 1 (does not count as st), work [1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc] twice in same ch-7 sp as join and in each ch-7 sp around, join — 96 sts.

Fasten off, weave in ends.