Crochet Granny Hexagon Hot Pad Potholder
Crochet Granny Hexagon Hot Pad Potholder is a delightful and practical project for adding charm to your kitchen! With its intricate hexagon pattern and warm colors, this handmade potholder not only protects your hands from hot pots and pans but also brings a cozy touch to your culinary corner. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a beginner looking for a fun challenge, creating this hot pad potholder is a rewarding way to showcase your crafting skills while whipping up something both functional and stylish for your home.
Materials:
- Size G, 4.25 mm crochet hook
- Medium weight cotton yarn (size 4) in 2 colors (A and B)
- Tapestry needle
Abbreviations
- ch- chain
- st(s)- stitch(es)
- sc- single crochet
- dc- double crochet
- sl st- slip stitch
Notes:
Ch 3 at the beginning of each round counts as a stitch.
Measurements:
The final measurement of the hot pad is approx. 8″ wide side across to side and 9″ wide corner across to corner.
Hot Pad Instructions (Make 2)
Round 1:
- Make a magic ring.
- Into the magic ring: Ch 3 (counts as first DC), 2 DC, ch 1.
- [3 DC, ch 1] – repeat 5 times.
- Pull the tail to close the ring.
- Sl st to join.
Color Change: To change the color in the next round, insert the hook into the top of the starting ch 3, yarn over, draw up a loop, and when you have 2 loops left on the hook, pull in the new color. Then, cut Color A.
(6 ch-1 spaces)
Color Change Tip: When changing colors in the next rounds, work the last stitch until 2 loops remain on the hook. Then pull in the new color. Work the next stitches over it to carry it along.
Joining:
Don’t fasten off the second piece.
Place your two hot pads with the wrong sides facing each other.
With color B, pick up a st through the back loop of the top panel and the front loop of the bottom panel and sc through loops.
Start on the end of one of the points and repeat around, sl st to join.
ch 10, sl st in bottom st, ch 1, turn, sc 12 in circle, sl st in same bottom st and fasten off.
Weave in ends.