Crochet Gnome Potholders: A Fun and Functional Kitchen Project

Crochet Gnome Potholders are not just practical kitchen accessories; they are incredibly charming and add a touch of whimsy to your cooking space! These delightful creations come in various colors and can instantly brighten up your kitchen while protecting your hands from hot pots and pans. Whether you are a seasoned crocheter or looking for a fun weekend project, making a Crochet Gnome Potholder is a fantastic way to showcase your creativity.

Materials Needed

G hook

NOTE: Ch at beginning of each row counts as a st worked

Crochet Instructions

Creating the Gnome Base

Row 1: ch 10, join to form a ring, ch 1, 3 sc in ring, turn and make 3 sc in back of sc's just made, join (6 sc)

Row 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, join (12 dc)

Row 3: ch 2, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, *Repeat around, join (18 sts)

Row 4: ch 2, 2 dc in ch 2 space, *1 dc in each of next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, *Repeat around, join

Row 5: ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in each of next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st, join

Row 6: ch 2, 2 dc in ch 2 space, *1 dc in each of next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st, *Repeat around, join

FINISH OFF

Changing Colors

CHANGE TO WHITE

Row 7: ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in each of next 5 sts, 2 dc in next st, join

Row 8: ch 2, 2 dc in ch 2 space, *1 dc in each of next 6 sts, 2 dc in next st, *Repeat around, join

Row 9: ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 6 sts, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in each of next 7 sts, 2 dc in next st, join

FINISH OFF

Finishing Touches

Change to bottom color

Rows 10-17: 1 dc in each st around. join. FINISH OFF after row 17

Row 18: fold gnome in 1/2, working through both front & back sts, join with sl st, ch 3, *1 sc in next st, sl st in next st, ch 3, *Repeat across, finish off