FREE Snowflake Double Thick Crochet Potholder Pattern
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This snowflake crochet potholder pattern is worked on the diagonal, forming two thick layers for optimal protection from hot pans. It features the knit-like waistcoat stitch, which mimics your favorite cozy Christmas sweater.
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Today’s lovely pattern is a pretty and practical snowflake potholder (or trivet). At Christmas time, it’s helpful to keep a few small items on hand for hostess gifts or a last-minute gift exchange. Kitchen linens like potholders, dishcloths, and towels are fantastic for this purpose, since pretty much everyone can use them. You could pair it with a plate of homemade cookies for a warm and personal gift. Also, since this snowflake pattern is not strictly Christmas-themed, this pot holder is appropriate for any winter holiday and can be used throughout the whole season.
This gorgeous crochet hot pad pattern uses a simple variation of the single crochet, the waistcoat stitch, which mimics knit fabric. You’ll follow the color chart, using the fair isle technique to create the white snowflake design on a deep blue background (or use any solid contrasting color for color b). If you haven’t done crochet colorwork before, this is a great small project to try it out. The color changes are simple and I’ve included a full video tutorial with an accurate description of how to create the project. Crocheters of any skill level will enjoy this particular tutorial!
For this Christmas potholder pattern, I used Premier Cotton Sprout. It’s an super soft cotton yarn that’s machine washable and perfect for kitchen items. If you use coupon code DecMCAL20 at checkout, you can get 20% off Cotton Sprout through December 24, 2023. But, if you’re working with yarns from your stash, you can substitute another cotton worsted weight yarn, such as I Love This Yarn! from Hobby Lobby. Just avoid acrylic yarns, since they can melt when exposed to high heat.
Now, on to the pattern.
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If you need more easy crochet patterns for gifts, you might like these also:
- Cherry Pie Hotpad
- Christmas Tree Wine Bottle Holder
- Plaid Placemat in Double Crochet (dc)
- Snowman Coaster Stack
So, let me now give you the supplies you need in order to crochet this gorgeous snowflake crochet pattern.
How to Crochet the Diagonal Snowflake Potholder Pattern
Materials you will need
- Premier Cotton Sprout Yarn (worsted-weight cotton yarn, 100 g/180 yds) -> use coupon code DecMCAL20 for 20% off Cotton Sprout until December 24, 2023
- Ulta Marine
- White
- 4.0 mm crochet hook -> I used a WeCrochet Dots Crochet Hook
- Scissors
- tapestry needle (yarn needle)
Gauge
4 sts x 6 rounds = 1 square inch
Finished Size
5.5 x 6 inches
Crochet Abbreviations and Stitches used in the pattern
Learn all the basic crochet stitches HERE (US crochet terms)
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- waistcoat stitch
- invisible join
Video Tutorial of the Double-Thick Snowflake Crochet Potholder
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Written Pattern for the Diagonal Snowflake Crochet Potholder
Ch 37
R0: starting from the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc per ch LOOSELY, turn 180 degrees and now crochet on the opposite side of the chain to continue the round, 1 sc per ch (72 sts)
You will crochet only wst stitches in continuous rounds (use a stitch marker) and following the graph or written instructions.
R1: (b) x 24
R2: (b) x 24
R3: (b) x 5, (w) x 1, (b) x 11, (w) x 1, (b) x 6
R4: (b) x 2, (w) x 1, (b) x 1, (w) x 3, (b) x 1, (w) x 1, (b) x 5, (w) x 1, (b) x 1, (w) x 3, (b) x 1, (w) x 1, (b) x 3
R5: (b) x 1, (w) x 2, (b) x 2, (w) x 1, (b) x 2, (w) x 2, (b) x 3, (w) x 2, (b) x 2, (w) x 1, (b) x 2, (w) x 2, (b) x 2
R6: (b) x 3, (w) x 1, (b) x 1, (w) x 1, (b) x 1, (w) x 1, (b) x 7, (w) x 1, (b) x 1, (w) x 1, (b) x 1, (w) x 1, (b) x 4
R7: (b) x 1, (w) x 1, (b) x 2, (w) x 3, (b) x 2, (w) x 1, (b) x 3, (w) x 1, (b) x 2, (w) x 3, (b) x 2, (w) x 1, (b) x 2
R8: (w) x 5, (b) x 1, (w) x 5, (b) x 1, (w) x 5, (b) x 1, (w) x 5, (b) x 1
R9: (b) x 1, (w) x 1, (b) x 2, (w) x 3, (b) x 2, (w) x 1, (b) x 3, (w) x 1, (b) x 2, (w) x 3, (b) x 2, (w) x 1, (b) x 2
R10: (b) x 3, (w) x 1, (b) x 1, (w) x 1, (b) x 1, (w) x 1, (b) x 7, (w) x 1, (b) x 1, (w) x 1, (b) x 1, (w) x 1, (b) x 4
R11: (b) x 1, (w) x 2, (b) x 2, (w) x 1, (b) x 2, (w) x 2, (b) x 3, (w) x 2, (b) x 2, (w) x 1, (b) x 2, (w) x 2, (b) x 2
R12: (b) x 2, (w) x 1, (b) x 1, (w) x 3, (b) x 1, (w) x 1, (b) x 5, (w) x 1, (b) x 1, (w) x 3, (b) x 1, (w) x 1, (b) x 3
R13: (b) x 5, (w) x 1, (b) x 11, (w) x 1, (b) x 6
R14: (b) x 24
R15: (b) x 24
R16: (b) x 5, (w) x 1, (b) x 5, (w) x 1, (b) x 5, (w) x 1, (b) x 5, (w) x 1
R17: (b) x 2, (w) x 1, (b) x 1, (w) x 3, (b) x 1, (w) x 1, (b) x 1, (w) x 3, (b) x 1, (w) x 1, (b) x 1, (w) x 3, (b) x 1, (w) x 1, (b) x 1, (w) x 2
R18: (w) x 1, (b) x 4, (w) x 1, (b) x 5, (w) x 1, (b) x 5, (w) x 1, (b) x 5, (w) x 1
R19: (b) x 24
R20: (b) x 24
R21: (b) x 24
Color Graph for the Diagonal Snowflake Crochet Potholder
Assembly
If you want a perfect square, add 1-3 more rounds of blue. Mine is 5.5 x 6 inches.
Now fold the short edge inward and seam the touching stitches together.
Once you’re done, ch 12, and sl st back to the potholder and weave in your ends.
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