Crochet Hot Pad Pattern

Handmade crochet hot pads are a great crochet project to make. In this easy crochet hot pad pattern, I am excited to walk you through the step-by-step process to make the easiest hot pads. These hot pads are so beautiful, and can be made using only a few basic crochet stitches.

Crochet hot pads are ideal to make for yourself or give away as a gift to anyone on your list. After all, everyone needs a place to keep their hot dishes. With these beautiful hand crafted hot pads, you can serve meals with these gorgeous hot pads to protect your surfaces. This is definitely one free pattern you don’t want to miss out on!

Crochet Double Thick Classic Hot Pads (Pot Holders)

These crochet potholders are amazing, because not only are these handmade items so beautiful, but they also provide a double thickness, making them able to protect you or your kitchen surfaces from hot pots and pans. I absolutely love the double thickness of these hot pads, and I believe that you will too!

This crochet pattern is also a great project for beginner crocheters, because it is an easy pattern made using only basic crochet stitches. I am so excited to share this free crochet pattern with you, in the hopes that you will love making this crochet hot pad pattern as much as I do!

Why I love Crochet Hot Pads

There are so many different reasons why I love to make these crochet hot pads, and I believe that you will too. First, they are made using only simple stitches, meaning that you don’t need to have any complicated crochet knowledge. This crochet hot pad pattern is a perfect project to try out if you are a beginner crocheter.

This free crochet hot pad pattern also makes for great gifts. You might enjoy making some of these hot pads as gifts for a bridal shower, housewarming gift, Christmas gift, or birthday gift. No matter what occasion you are celebrating, these are great go to gift ideas.

Another reason why I love these crochet hot pads is because you don’t need much yarn to make a hot pad. You only need a small amount of cotton yarn to make one of these lovely crochet hot pads.

easy double thick crochet hot pads pattern

Diagonal Potholder Design

In this free crochet potholder pattern, I am excited to show you how to easily make them on a diagonal. Believe it or not, this diagonal pattern is super easy to make, plus it allows you to easily make a double layer of the hot pad.

When we make this crochet pot holder pattern on a diagonal, it is sometimes referred to as a thermal stitch. This is because the thick crochet potholder has extra thickness allowing it to provide the extra thermal protection to yourself or your kitchen surfaces.

This pattern is so lovely to make. I absolutely love these hot pads, and I hope you will enjoy them too! Let’s jump into the pattern so that you can begin making your own crochet thermal hot pads.

Extra Thick Crochet Hot Pad Pattern

Materials

100% cotton yarn – 2 skeins

Crochet hook – 5.5 mm hook or size I

A tapestry needle or yarn needle

Skill Level: Easy

Size

8×8 inch square

9×13 inch rectangle

Gauge:

double thick crochet potholders in two sizes

Stitches

The basic crochet stitches that you will need to know in order to make this crochet hot pad pattern include the following stitches. Please remember, if you are brand new, you can always check out my learning how to crochet tutorial, and take advantage of my free download.

The chain stitch. The chain stitch is a foundational crochet stitch that you will need to know to get the project started.

Single crochet stitches. Single crochet stitches are another basic crochet stitch. Watch how to make this stitch HERE.

Single crochet increase. A single crochet increase is when you make two single crochet stitches in the same stitch, thereby increasing the overall number of stitches in that round.

Slip stitch. The slip stitch is another basic crochet stitch that you will want to learn how to make. This stitch helps join stitches together, or get you from one place to another.

Abbreviations

sl st – slip stitch

ch – chain

sc – single crochet

sc inc – single crochet increase

st/sts – stitch/stitches

How to Crochet A Hot Pad Pattern

8×8 Inch Hot Pad

Round 1: ch 40 sts, in the 2nd ch st from hook, make a sc st, sc in each st across. In the last st make 3 sc sts. Turn the chain over, in the back loop, sc in each st across. When you reach the first st, make 2 more sc sts. Join with a sl st.

Round 2: ch 1, sc in each st around. Do not join together. From here on out you can work in continuous rounds if desired. Use a stitch marker if desired to keep track of your first stitch in each round.

Round 3: sc in each st around. Do not join with a sl st at the end of each round. Continue working the sc sts in each st until your hot pad forms a square and meets in the middle. Finish off leaving an extra long yarn tail for sewing.

9×13 Inch Hot Pad

Round 1: ch 61 sts, in the 2nd ch st from hook, make a sc st, sc in each st across. In the last st make 3 sc sts. Turn the chain over, in the back loop, sc in each st across. When you reach the first st, make 2 more sc sts. Join with a sl st.

Round 3: sc in each st around. Do not join with a sl st at the end of each round. Continue working the sc sts in each st until your hot pad forms a large rectangle and you are able to fold it to meet in the middle. Finish off leaving an extra long yarn tail for sewing.

Closing the Hot Pad

Thread your yarn needle with the yarn tail. Then whip stitch the two sides together to close the hot pad.

How to Make a Hanging Loop

With your yarn in the corner of the hot pad, make a chain, approximately 15-20 stitches long. Join back to the body of your hot pad with a sl st.

Watch the Video to see How These Hot Pads are Made

If you are a visual learner, I have also made a video to show you how to make these easy yet beautiful double thick crochet hot pads. Check out the full video now!

Tips and Tricks for making Crochet Hot Pads

Adding Hanging Loop to Potholder

There are two main ways you can add a hanging loop to your hot pad. That is with yarn or with a wooden circle hanger.

With Yarn:

There are a few different ways you can make a hanging loop for your hot pad with yarn. The easiest way is to make a chain loop. However, you can also make single crochet stitches in the chain if you prefer it to be more beefy.

With Wood:

Another fun way to make a hanging loop is to use a wooden circle for the hanger. To attach the wood, you can simply make a chain and wrap it around the wooden circle a few times to hold it on, before joining the chain back to the potholder with a slip stitch.

Seaming Into a Square

When your crochet hot pad is large enough that it meets in the middle, you can finish off the pot holder, but leave a long yarn tail for sewing. Then thread the yarn with a yarn needle and whip stitch the two sides together to close the hot pad.

Why you should use cotton yarn for your hot pads

When making a crochet hot pad, you should always use 100% cotton yarn. This is because the cotton yarn can withstand high temperatures that it will be exposed to as a hot pad. Acrylic yarn on the other hand will melt with it comes in contact with the high heat. This is why it is very important that only 100% cotton yarn is used.

You can find 100% cotton yarn at your local craft store, or even in the craft section of large grocery stores such as Walmart.

Crochet Potholder FAQs

What Yarn is Best for Crochet Potholders?

There are many different options when choosing yarn to make your crochet potholders. First, make sure that the yarn is 100% cotton yarn. This is very important for the hot pads to last. Then you can select the specific yarn.

Best Cotton Yarn for Potholders

There are many great options for 100% cotton yarn. Some good brands include lily sugar n’ cream yarn, or peaches and cream yarn. I find these at JoAnns or Walmart, but you can also order them online. Hobby Lobby also has a great selection of 100% cotton yarn, in their own brand.

An Easy Pattern for Beginners

Those of you who are a beginner at crocheting, and looking for a new project idea, I would highly encourage you to give this pattern a try. These crochet hot pads are the perfect project to make when you are just learning, or if you are looking for an easy yet very purposeful crochet project.

Crochet Hot Pad Pattern Copyright

Please note that this pattern is intended for personal use only, and is not for commercial distribution. By copyright, unless otherwise noted, you are not authorized to copy or claim my content as your own. You are, however, more than welcome to sell your finished products made with my patterns. I always appreciate it when you link to my patterns so that others can find them too!

Double Thick Potholder Pattern

These crochet pot holders are a great pattern to make no matter your experience level, or the occasion you are making simple crochet potholders for. This is a great pattern because not only are these hot pads easy to make but they are also a lovely quick project that you can enjoy making once you get the hang of it. I love this easy crochet potholder pattern, and I hope you will too!

Thank you so much for stopping by to check out my free crochet hot pad pattern! I hope that you will give this pattern a try, and I hope you love it!

Happy Crocheting!

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