How to Crochet a Stylish and Functional Hot Pad
Craft a stylish and functional accessory for your kitchen or dining table by incorporating modern designs and color schemes. Experiment with different crochet stitches to achieve a unique texture and look for your hot pad. Consider using a thicker yarn or multiple strands to make the hot pad more durable and heat-resistant.
You can also add embellishments such as buttons, beads, or tassels to give your creation a personalized touch. Crocheting a modern hot pad allows you to showcase your creativity and skill while also adding a practical item to your home decor.Size
9" diameter.
Materials
- Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn:
- Brown (Br) - ¾ oz, 36 yd (21 g, 32 m);
- Blue (Bl) - ¾ oz, 36 yd (21 g, 32 m);
- White (W) - ½ oz, 24 yd (14 g, 22 m);
- Yarn Needle.
- Crochet Hook: Size J-10 (6.00 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.
Gauge
With 2 strands, Rnd 1 = 2" across.
Abbreviations
| beg | beginning | rnd | round |
| ch | chain | sc | single crochet(s) |
| dc | double crochet | sl st(s) | slip stitch(es) |
| hdc | half double crochet | sp(s) | space(s) |
| lp(s) | loop(s) | st(s) | stitch(es) |
| rem | remaining | tr | treble crochet |
| rep | repeat | yo | yarn over |
Joining With SC
When instructed to join with sc, begin with a sl knot on the hook, insert the hook in the st or sp indicated, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through both loops on the hook.
NOTE: Use 2 strands of yarn held together as one throughout.
Pattern Instructions
Rnd 1 (Right Side): With 2 strands Br, ch 4, join with sl st in first ch to form ring; ch 3 (counts as first dc now and throughout), 11 dc in ring; join with sl st to 1st dc. (12 dc) Finish off.
Rnd 2: With right side facing, join 2 strands W with sc to any dc, 2 sc in next dc, (sc in next dc, 2 sc in next dc) around; join with sl st to first sc. (18 sc) Finish off.
Rnd 3: With right side facing, join 2 strands Bl with sl st to any sc, ch 3, dc in same st as joining, 2 dc in each sc around; join. (36 dc) Finish off.
Rnd 4: With right side facing, join 2 strands Br with sl st to any dc, ch 3, dc in same st as joining, dc in next dc, (2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc) around; join. (54 dc) Finish off.
Rnd 5: With right side facing, join 2 strands W with sc to any dc, sc in each dc around; join. (54 sc) Finish off.
Rnd 6: With right side facing, join 2 strands Bl with sl st to any sc, ch 3, dc in same st as joining, dc in next 2 sc, 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 2 sc, (2 dc in next sc, dc in next 5 sc) 8 times; join. (64 dc) Finish off.
Rnd 7: With right side facing, join 2 strands Br with sl st to any dc, (ch 4, skip next dc, sl st in next dc) around. Finish off and weave in all ends.