Free Vintage Crochet Potholder
This free vintage crochet potholder pattern can easily be made by beginners or if you have been crocheting for a while, this is a quick 1 hour crochet pattern.
You can easily adjust the size to make a coaster or a larger casserole crochet pattern.
Check out Today’s FREE Crochet Pattern:
Materals for Free vintage Crochet Potholder
- 1 skein Sugar n’ Cream by Lily, 100% cotton (120 yds/70g) in each of colors 2235 Countryside Ombre (A) and 71 Grape (B)
- U.S. size G-6 (4mm) crochet hook, or size required for gauge
- Yarn needle
You can always use up your scrap yarn for your free vintage crochet potholder pattern
Essential Details
- Crochet Stitches: Single crochet
- Finished measurements: 8″ circumference
- Although project is worked in rnds, piece is turned every rnd. Work all stitches in back loop only.
Gauge
Gauge is not essential for this free vintage crochet potholder pattern
Crochet Potholder Instructions
With Color A, ch 2.
Round 1:
Work 6 sc in the 2nd ch from hook.
Join with a sl st to the first sc. Ch 1, turn.
(6 sc)
Round 2:
Working in the back loops only (blo) here and throughout, work 2 sc in each st around.
Join with a sl st to the first sc. Ch 1, turn.
(12 sc)
Round 3:
Work 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st; repeat from * to * around.
Join with a sl st to the first sc. Ch 1, turn.
(18 sc)
Round 4:
Work 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts; repeat from * to * around.
Join with a sl st to the first sc. Ch 1, turn.
(24 sc)
Round 5:
Work 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts; repeat from * to * around.
Join with a sl st to the first sc. Ch 1, turn.
(30 sc)
Weave in ends. Block
Tips To Make Other Projects
Adjust the number of rows to customize the size — work fewer rows for a coaster or add more rows for a placemat.
Try using a larger hook for a looser fabric, perfect for a dish towel or even an afghan. This versatile pattern can easily be adapted to any size.
If you are looking for more potholder patterns, check out our Potholders
