Crochet Arlequin Potholder: A Cheerful Kitchen Project

The Crochet Arlequin Potholder is not just your typical kitchen accessory - it's a burst of cheerful color and handmade charm that brightens up any cooking space! With its intricate design and vibrant hues, this potholder is not only practical for grabbing hot pans but also doubles as a delightful decoration.

Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or new to the craft, creating this charming piece is a fun and rewarding experience. Its playful design adds a touch of whimsy to your kitchen while serving a functional purpose. So, why settle for a plain potholder when you can have a crochet Arlequin potholder that is as delightful to make as it is to use? Get ready to add a pop of color and a touch of handmade warmth to your kitchen with this charming crochet project!

Size

Size: 17 x 19 cm (6 1/2" x 7 1/2")

Material

Material: Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn (we call it "Poor Cotton", but a yarn like "Sugar & Cream" should be good), color A=bluette, B=Red, C= Yellow, Hook no.4 (US=G/6)

Stitches

Stitches: ch, sc, dc

Difficulty

Difficulty: easy

Directions

Tip: Do not cut yarn when joining a new color, but drop it and take it again after two rows. The scraps will be hidden by the border.

Start with A, 22 +1 ch

Instructions

1. sc in each ch; 2 ch, turn
2. * 2 dc in next sc, sk a sc *; Repeat * to * along Row; 2 ch, turn; join B,
3. * 2 dc in next skipped sc *; Repeat * to * along Row; 2 ch, turn; join C
4. * 2 dc in next skipped dc of 2nd-below Row, sk a dc of 2nd-below Row *; Repeat * to * along Row; 2 ch, turn; join A,
5. Repeat Row 4 from 5-21, changing color at each Row. Cut thread

Border

Join A

1. A: sc all around, making 3 sc in borders; join B
2. B: *(sc in next sc) 3 times, (3 ch, sl st in 3rd ch) = picot*; Repeat * to * all around, making 3 sc in corner sc, and crocheting (sc, 6 ch, sc) in last corner (loop of potholder). Cut thread, weave in ends.

Notes

• Substitute every (also if not explicitly mentioned) first st in a row as follows:
  • first sc with 1 ch, sc;
  • first hdc with 2 ch;
  • first dc with 3 ch;
  • first tr with 4 ch...and so on;
• When you read "sl st to ", where the location is not immediately contiguous to the last st, this means of course "an appropriate number of sl sts for reaching ".
• If not specified, if you last finished the previous row on a st (say st1), while you must start the next row in another st (say st2), make an appropriate number of sl sts to reach st2.