The Double-Woven Thermal Potholder: A Free Crochet Pattern for a Ribbed, Heat-Proof Square

The Double-Woven Thermal Potholder: A Free Crochet Pattern for a Ribbed, Heat-Proof Square

This isn't your grandmother's potholder. The Double-Woven Thermal Potholder uses a unique double-layer construction and a dense, ribbed stitch to create a truly heat-proof, thick, and stylish kitchen essential. With its rustic farmhouse aesthetic and two-tone design, this potholder is as beautiful as it is functional. Perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike, this pattern will guide you through creating a durable, insulated square that will protect your hands and your countertops for years to come.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Lily Sugar'n Cream 100% Cotton (4 oz/113 g; 190 yds/174 m) in 'Ecru' (Color A) and 'Warm Brown' (Color B), 2 balls each
• Hook: Size G/6 (4.0 mm) crochet hook
• Gauge: 14 sc x 16 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in single crochet
• Other: Yarn needle, scissors

Step-by-Step Instructions

Square 1 (Make 1)

With Color A (Ecru), chain 26.

• Row 1: Single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across. Turn. (25 single crochet stitches)
• Row 2: Chain 1, single crochet in each single crochet across. Turn.
• Repeat Row 2 until the piece measures 8 inches (20 cm) from the beginning. Fasten off, leaving a 6-inch tail. Weave in ends.

Square 2 (Make 1)

With Color B (Warm Brown), repeat the instructions for Square 1 exactly.

Joining and Ribbed Border

Place the two squares together with wrong sides facing each other (the right sides will be on the outside). Using Color A (Ecru), join yarn with a slip stitch in any corner, working through both layers.

• Round 1: Chain 1, single crochet evenly around all four sides, working 3 single crochet in each corner. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. (Approximately 100 single crochet stitches total)
• Round 2: Chain 1, *single crochet in the next single crochet, chain 1, skip the next single crochet; repeat from * around, working (single crochet, chain 1, single crochet) in each corner single crochet. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.
• Round 3: Chain 1, *single crochet in the next single crochet, single crochet in the next chain-1 space; repeat from * around, working 3 single crochet in each corner single crochet. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.
• Round 4: Chain 1, working in the back loops only, single crochet in each single crochet around, working 3 single crochet in each corner single crochet. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.
• Repeat Round 4 for 3 more rounds (for a total of 7 rounds of the ribbed border). Fasten off, leaving a 6-inch tail. Weave in ends.

Hanging Loop

With Color A (Ecru), chain 15.

• Row 1: Slip stitch in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across. Fasten off, leaving a 12-inch tail.
• Using the yarn needle, sew the loop to one corner of the potholder on the inside of the border (between the border and the square). Weave in ends securely.

Your Double-Woven Thermal Potholder is complete! The dense, ribbed border and double-layer construction provide excellent insulation, while the two-tone design adds a touch of farmhouse charm to your kitchen. Enjoy your handmade, heat-proof creation!