Crochet Pot Holder: A Double-Thick Pot Holder Worked in the Round
A thick, heat-safe pot holder made as a tube and flattened, so it's two layers with no seams in the middle. 100% cotton only. About 2 hours; 7 × 7 inches with a hanging loop.
Pattern at a glance
US terms- Skill level
- Beginner
- Yarn
- Worsted (#4) 100% cotton, about 100 yd
- Hook
- 4.5 mm (7)
- Time
- About 2 hours
- Finished size
- About 7 × 7 in (18 × 18 cm)
You'll need
- Worsted (#4) 100% cotton — about 100 yd
- 4.5 mm (7) hook
- Stitch marker
- Tapestry needle
In this post
A crochet pot holder needs to be thick and 100% cotton. The easiest way to make it thick is to crochet a tube of single crochet and flatten it, so you get two layers in one piece. Close the top and bottom by crocheting through both layers, add a loop, and you have a 7-inch pot holder in about 2 hours. Never use acrylic: it can melt onto hot pans and burn your hand.
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The pot holder
- Foundation: Ch 64 and join into a ring, without twisting.
- Rnd 1: Sc in each ch around. Place a marker. (64)
- Rnds 2–32: Sc in each st in a spiral. The tube should be about 7 in tall. (64)
- Close the top: Flatten the tube so the start of the round sits at one side fold. Sc through both layers across the top. (32)
- Loop: At the corner, ch 12 and sl st back into the same corner.
- Close the bottom: Join yarn at the foundation edge and sc through both layers across. Fasten off.
Stripes and patterns
| Look | How |
|---|---|
| Diagonal stripes | Change colour every 4 rounds in the spiral — the stripes slant naturally |
| Two-sided | Use one colour for the first 32 sts of each round and another for the last 32 (carry the unused colour inside) |
| Extra thick | Hold two strands of cotton on a 6 mm hook |
Heat safety
- Fibre: 100% cotton (or wool). No acrylic, polyester or blends — they melt.
- Thickness: Double layer minimum. Single-layer crochet has holes heat can pass through.
- Dry: Never use a damp pot holder; water conducts heat quickly.
- Long contact: For cast iron from a hot oven, use two pot holders or an oven glove.
Matching kitchen set: dishcloths, a towel topper and a bag holder.
Common questions
What yarn is safe for crochet pot holders?
100% cotton (or 100% wool). Acrylic and synthetic blends can melt when they touch a hot pan.
How thick should a crochet pot holder be?
At least two layers of tight single crochet. The tube method gives you two layers with no extra sewing.
Can I use a crochet pot holder as a trivet?
Yes, for pots and dishes at normal cooking temperatures. For very hot cast iron or baking stones, use a wooden or cork trivet.
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