Crochet Strawberry Potholders: A Delightful Kitchen Accessory
Introduction
Crochet Strawberry Potholders are a delightful addition to any kitchen! They not only serve a practical purpose by protecting your hands from hot pots and pans but also add a touch of charm and whimsy to your cooking space. The vibrant red color and cute strawberry design make them a fun and eye-catching kitchen accessory that is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you use them.
Whether you're an experienced crocheter looking for a quick and enjoyable project or a beginner eager to try your hand at a new skill, creating these strawberry potholders is a rewarding and enjoyable experience that will leave you with a useful and adorable kitchen essential.Abbreviations
- Ch - chain
- Sc - single crochet
- Hdc - half double crochet
- St - stitch
- Sl st - slip stitch
- Sc2tog - single crochet 2 stitches together
Materials
Hook size: H (5mm)
Strawberry (Make 2)
RND 1: Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook and continue across (5 sc)
RND 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in next, sc 3, 2 sc in last (7)
RND 3: Ch 1, sc across (7)
RND 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in next, sc 5, 2 sc in last (9)
RND 5: Ch 1, 2 sc in next, sc 7, 2 sc in last (11)
RND 6: Ch 1, 2 sc in next, sc 8, 2 sc in each of last 2 sts (14)
RND 7-9: Ch 1, sc across (14)
RND 10: Ch 1, sc 13, 2 sc in last (15)
RND 11: Ch 1, sc across (15)
RND 12: Ch 1, sc 14, 2 sc in last (16)
RND 13: Ch 1, 2 sc in first, sc 15
RND 14: Ch 1, 2 sc in first, sc 15, 2 sc in last
RND 15: Ch 1, sc across (19)
RND 16: Ch 1, sc 18, 2 sc in last (20)
RND 17: Ch 1, sc 19, 2 sc in last (21)
RND 18: Ch 1, 2 sc in first, sc 20 (22)
RND 19: Ch 1, 2 sc in first, sc 21 (23)
RND 20-22: Ch 1, sc across (23)
RND 23: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc 21 (22)
RND 24: Ch 1, sc across (22)
RND 25: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc 20 (21)
RND 26: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc 17, sc2tog (19)
RND 27: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc 17 (18)
RND 28: Ch 1, sc 16, sc2tog (17)
RND 29: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc 15 (16)
RND 30: Ch 1, sc 14, sc2tog (15)
RND 31: Ch 1, sc 13, sc2tog (14)
RND 32: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc 8, sc2tog, sl st to next st (This row does not reach the end of the previous row.)
With white yarn, embroider "seeds" on the strawberry that is to be the front of the potholder.
Joining the Strawberries
Hold strawberries together and sc together around the edges.
Leaves (Make 4)
Ch 6, sc in 2nd st from hook, sc in next, hdc in next 2 sts, 4 sc in next (end of chain). Down the other side: hdc in next 2, sc in next 2, join with sl st. Finish off and sew to top of strawberry.
Hanging Loop
Ch 10. Sew ends together to create a loop and sew to strawberry directly underneath the spot where you will place the leaf center.
Leaf Center (Make 1)
HDC 9 in magic loop. Join with sl st. Sew over the hanging loop and top edges of the leaves. Hopefully, this picture explains what I mean: