Crochet Cluster Hot Pad

Introduction

If you're looking to add a touch of charm to your kitchen, the Crochet Cluster Hot Pad is a delightful choice! This handy kitchen accessory not only protects your surfaces from hot pots and pans but also adds a cozy feel to your cooking space. With its intricate cluster stitch design, it showcases the beauty of handmade craftsmanship.

Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, creating this hot pad can be a fun and rewarding project. So, grab your yarn and hook, and let's crochet something wonderful together!

Crochet Cluster Hot Pad Pattern UK

Abbreviations UK

• ch. Chain
• dc. Double Crochet
• tr. Treble Crochet
• rpt. Repeat
• ss. Slip Stitch
• yrh. Yarn Round Hook
• DNT. Do Not Turn.
• tr2tog. Treble Crochet Two Together

Cluster V-Stitch

(1tr2tog, 1ch, 1tr2tog) into same space or stitch

Notes

• 5ch counts as first tr and 2ch
• Base of ch. Work into first stitch
• Approx Finished Size: 9.5 x 9.5 Inches

Materials

For great results, it is always best to use the recommended yarn. I have used approximately:

• 100 grams of King Cole Cottonsoft DK yarn in colour 1
• Small amounts of King Cole Cottonsoft DK yarn in each of colours 2 & 3

4.50mm crochet hook

UK Instructions

Made in multiples of 3 + 1.

Make 2 pieces the same – With colour 1 make 34ch loosely, 1clv into 5th ch from hook, (see abbrev) * miss 2ch, work 1clv into next ch, * rpt from * to * to last 2ch, miss 1ch, 1tr into last ch. Turn. (10 clv)

Second Row

1ch, 1tr into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, work 1clv into each 1ch space to end, 1tr into last tr. Turn.

Row Repeats

Rpt 2nd Row in colour sequence as follows:

• Once in colour 1, twice in colour 2, four times in colour 1, twice in colour 3 and three times in colour 1.

You should have 14 rows worked in all and work should measure approx 7.5 inches. Turn.

Final Assembly

Starting with 1ch and working 3dc into the corners, work 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 31dc evenly along each of the 4 sides of the hot pad to end, ss to first dc on beginning of row.

Assemble

Place both pieces together, pushing any loose yarn to the inside, work through the dc on both pieces. Starting with 3ch and working 3tr into the corners, work 1tr into the stitch at the base of the 3ch, 1tr into each dc to end, ss to the top of 3ch on beginning of row. DNT.

Second Row of Assembly

3ch, 1tr into the stitch at the base of the 3ch, * fptr around next tr, bptr around next tr, * rpt from * to * to end, working 3tr into each corner, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row. Fasten off.

Finishing

Weave in loose end of yarn.

Crochet Cluster Hot Pad Pattern USA

Abbreviations USA

• ch. Chain
• sc. Single Crochet
• dc. Double Crochet
• rpt. Repeat
• sl st. Slip Stitch
• yo. Yarn Over
• DNT. Do Not Turn.

Notes

• dc2tog. Double Crochet Two Together
• Leaving last loop of each dc on hook, work 2dc in next stitch, yo, pull through all loops.
• clv. Cluster V-Stitch
• (1dc2tog, ch1, 1dc2tog) in same space or stitch
• ch5 counts as first dc and ch2
• Base of ch. Work in first stitch
• Approx Finished Size: 9.5 x 9.5 Inches

Materials USA

For great results, it is always best to use the recommended yarn. I have used approximately:

• 100 grams of King Cole Cottonsoft DK yarn in color 1
• Small amounts of King Cole Cottonsoft DK yarn in each of colors 2 & 3
• An equivalent yarn would be a light worsted #3 cotton

4.50mm crochet hook

USA Instructions

Made in multiples of 3 + 1.

Make 2 pieces the same – With color 1 ch34 loosely, 1clv in 5th ch from hook, (see abbrev) * skip 2ch, work 1clv in next ch, * rpt from * to * to last 2ch, skip ch1, 1dc in last ch. Turn. (10 clv)

Second Row

ch1, 1dc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, work 1clv in each ch1 space to end, 1dc in last dc. Turn.

Row Repeats USA

Rpt 2nd Row in color sequence as follows:

• Once in color 1, twice in color 2, four times in color 1, twice in color 3 and three times in color 1.

You should have 14 rows worked in all and work should measure approx 7.5 inches. Turn.

Final Assembly USA

Starting with ch1 and working 3sc in the corners, work 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 31sc evenly along each of the 4 sides of the hot pad to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of row.

Assemble USA

Place both pieces together, pushing any loose yarn to the inside, work through the sc on both pieces. Starting with ch3 and working 3dc in the corners, work 1dc in the stitch at the base of the ch3, 1dc in each sc to end, sl st to the top of ch3 on beginning of row. DNT.

Second Row of Assembly USA

ch3, 1dc in the stitch at the base of the ch3, * fpdc around next dc, bpdc around next dc, * rpt from * to * to end, working 3dc in each corner, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. Fasten off.

Finishing USA

Weave in loose end of yarn.