Crochet African Flower Hot Pads: A Step-by-Step Guide

Crochet African flower motifs are not only cute but also fun to make! By combining colorful yarn and following simple patterns, you can create beautiful hot pads that are perfect for adding a touch of homemade charm to your kitchen. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or just starting out, this project is a great way to get creative and add a personal touch to your home decor.

Skill Level

Easy to moderate

Materials

• Crochet Hook - H / 5.00 mm
• Yarn - 4 colors Worsted Weight (4), I used Red Heart Super Saver I had on hand
• Yarn Needle

Stitches

• Chain (ch)
• Slip Stitch (sl st)
• Single Crochet (sc)
• Double Crochet (dc)
• Half Double Crochet (hdc)

Size

8 Inches

Notes

• Ch 3 counts as a dc
• Ch 1 does not count as st

Rounds are joined with a slst

RND 1: With C1, ch 5, join in a circle, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 11 dc in the circle, join to the 3rd ch with a slst. (12 dc)

RND 2: Change to C2 (by pulling a loop of C2 through the last loop, tie off C1), ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in the space between the 1st set of 2 dc, "2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc" in between the next 2 sets of 2 dc, repeat around for 6 clusters, join. (6 sets of 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc)

RND 3: Sl st to the 1st ch 2 space, ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), 6 more dc in the same space, ch 2, *7 dc in the next ch 2 space, ch 2*. Repeat around for a total of 6 clusters, join.

RND 4: Change to yarn color C3, tie off C2, 1 sc in the next 7 sts, 1 hdc in the next ch 2 space* Repeat from * to * join. (6 sets of 7 sc, 1 hdc)

RND 5: Change to C4, tie off C3, 1 dc in the 1st 4 sts, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in the next st. (Should be in the center stitch above each cluster.) *1 dc in the next 7 sts, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in the next st.* Repeat around, 1 dc in the last 3 dc, join. (6 sets of 7 dc, and dc, ch 2, dc)

RND 6: Change to C1, tie off C4, 1 dc in the 1st 5 sts, dc, ch 2, dc in the next st. (Should be in the center stitch above each cluster.) *1 dc in the next 9 sts, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in the next st.* Repeat around, join, tie off. For the hanger, before you tie off, ch 12, join to the same dc, and tie off. Weave in all your ends.

For a thicker hot pad, make 2 and sc them together.

If you want a bigger motif, continue to repeat RND 6 until the desired size. You will increase by 2 dc on each side, each row.