A Free Crochet Pattern
If you're like me, sometimes you just don't feel like making two of something to create one project. Most patterns for potholders or hot pads that I've seen require you to make 2 of a single set of instructions and then crochet the 2 sides together to form the completed project.
I've often wondered how well it would work to hold 2 strands of yarn together and only have to make one piece. I decided to give it a try. I'm sure it's not a new concept. I just haven't come across it anywhere.
I was more than happy with how this worked up. It’s definitely much faster and does the job just as well. The pattern has instructions for 2 sizes. It took me about 40 minutes to work up the larger size.
If you have a great understanding of crocheting in the round, you could easily increase the size to suit your needs by adding additional rounds before the final popcorn round.
After making the first hot pad, I thought it resembled a sunflower. So, when I worked up the larger size, I used brown and yellow to represent that.
Happy Crocheting!
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Basic Info & Supplies:
Yarn Type:
Lilly's Sugar 'n Cream
or similar cotton Worsted Weight yarn
Amount:
Small version
2. oz divided in half
Large version
1.50 oz divided in half for the center
1.50 oz divided in half for the petals
Hook Size: 6.50 mm / K / 10 1/2
Other Supplies:
Scissors
Stitch Markers
Large Eye Needle/Yarn Needle
Abbreviations:
ch chain
sl st slip stitch
sc single crochet
hdc half double crochet
dc double crochet
pc popcorn stitch
FO fasten off
INC increase - crochet 2 stitches in the indicated stitch
Rnd round
YO yarn over
Symbols:
* to * repeat instructions between the asterisks, as directed.
Gauge: Gauge is not important for this project. But if you want to check your gauge against mine, the pattern at the end of round 2 should measure approximately 2” or 5 ½ cm.
Size/Measurements:
Small Hot Pad: 7” or 18 cm across
Large Hot Pad: 9” or 22.5 cm
PATTERN NOTES:
The pattern is worked holding 2 strands of Worsted Weight yarn together.
Work rounds in a continuous spiral. Do not join at the end of rounds unless otherwise specified.
Starting chains at the beginning of rounds do not count as a stitch unless otherwise specified.
For the sunflower version, work the center rounds in dark brown and the final round in yellow for the petals.
For the “blended colors” version, hold 2 strands of yarn together in 2 different colors.
SPECIAL STITCHES:
Popcorn Stitch (pc): In the indicated stitch work a set of 4 double crochets all in the same stitch. Extend the loop on the 4th double crochet and remove the hook. Insert the hook from the front to the back on the first double crochet of the set. With your hook grab the extended loop, pull the working yarn to tighten up the loop and pull through from the back to the front of the first double crochet.
PATTERN:
SMALL HOT PAD
With color of choice create a magic ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, work 8 hdc into the ring. Pull the starting tail to close the ring. (8 hdc)
Rnd 2: Hdc INC in each st around. (16 hdc)
Rnd 3: Hdc INC in the first st, hdc in the next st. *Hdc INC in the next st, hdc in the next st*. Repeat * to * around. (24 hdc)
Rnd 4: Hdc INC in the first st, hdc in the next 2 sts. *Hdc INC in the next st, hdc in the next 2 sts*. Repeat * to * around. (32 hdc)
Join to the first stitch at the end of round 4. If you wish to change colors, FO and join new color in the same st as the join. Otherwise continue on with the same color as directed below.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in the same st. Ch 3, in the next st, work a pc. Ch 3, sc in the next st, ch 3. *Work a pc in the next st, ch 3. Sc in the next st, ch 3*. Repeat * to * around to the last st. Skip the last st and join with a sl st to the first sc. (16 pc, 16 sc)
FO and weave in any tails as needed.
LARGE HOT PAD
With color of choice create a magic ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, work 8 hdc into the ring. Pull the starting tail to tighten. (8 hdc)
Rnd 2: Hdc INC in each st around. (16 hdc)
Rnd 3: Hdc INC in the first st, hdc in the next st. *Hdc INC in the next st, hdc in the next st*. Repeat * to * around. (24 hdc)
Rnd 4: Hdc INC in the first st, hdc in the next 2 sts. *Hdc INC in the next st, hdc in the next 2 sts*. Repeat * to * around. (32 hdc)
Rnd 5: Hdc INC in the first st, hdc in the next 3 sts. *Hdc INC in the next st, hdc in the next 2 sts*. Repeat * to * around. (40 hdc)
Rnd 6: Hdc INC in the first st, hdc in the next 4 sts. *Hdc INC in the next st, hdc in the next 4 sts*. Repeat * to * around. (48 hdc)
Join to the first stitch at the end of round 6. Continue with the same color or FO and join new color in the same st as the join.
Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in the same stitch. Ch 3, in the next st, work a pc. Ch 3, sc in the next st, ch 3. *Work a pc in the next st, ch 3. Sc in the next st, ch 3*. Repeat * to * around to the last sc. Skip the last st and join with a sl st to the first sc. (24 pc, 24 sc)
FO and weave in any remaining tails.
Now wasn't that quick? I hope you enjoyed working on this pattern.
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Thank you!
D
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About Diane Gibb Designs
Crocheting is a passion of mine, and I have more than 10 years of experience. I've also been designing crochet patterns since late 2019. I love the creative process of working with yarn or thread and creating beautiful (and sometimes quirky) pieces to share with those who are also passionate about crochet.
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