These round crochet thermal pot holders are not only functional but also add a touch of handmade charm to your kitchen decor. Designed to protect your hands and surfaces from hot pots, pans, and dishes, these pot holders are a versatile addition to any kitchen. The thermal stitching pattern provides extra insulation, making them highly effective at heat resistance.

Materials:

  • Worsted weight cotton yarn in your choice of colors
  • Crochet hook appropriate for the yarn size (usually around 4.5mm – 5.5mm)
  • Scissors
  • Yarn needle

Abbreviations:

  • ch: chain
  • st(s): stitch(es)
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • sc: single crochet
  • hdc: half double crochet
  • dc: double crochet

Instructions:

Round 1: Make a magic ring, ch 2 (counts as the first hdc here and throughout), and work 9 hdc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-2. (10 hdc)

Round 2: Ch 2, hdc in the same st, 2 hdc in each st around. Join. (20 hdc)

Round 3: Ch 2, hdc in the same st, hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st. Repeat from * to * around. Join. (30 hdc)

Round 4: Ch 2, hdc in the same st, hdc in the next 2 sts, 2 hdc in the next st. Repeat from * to * around. Join. (40 hdc)

Round 5: Ch 2, hdc in the same st, hdc in the next 3 sts, 2 hdc in the next st. Repeat from * to * around. Join. (50 hdc)

Round 6: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), sc in the same st, sc in the next 4 sts, 2 sc in the next st. Repeat from * to * around. Join. (60 sc)

Round 7: Ch 2, hdc in the same st, hdc in the next 5 sts, 2 hdc in the next st. Repeat from * to * around. Join. (70 hdc)

Round 8: Ch 2, hdc in the same st, hdc in the next 6 sts, 2 hdc in the next st. Repeat from * to * around. Join. (80 hdc)

Round 9: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), sc in the same st, sc in the next 7 sts, 2 sc in the next st. Repeat from * to * around. Join. (90 sc)

Round 10: Ch 2, hdc in the same st, hdc in the next 8 sts, 2 hdc in the next st. Repeat from * to * around. Join. (100 hdc)

Round 11: Ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join. (100 hdc)

Round 12: Ch 2, fpdc around the next st, bpdc around the next st. Repeat from * to * around. Join.

Round 13: Ch 2, bpdc around the next fpdc, fpdc around the next bpdc. Repeat from * to * around. Join.

Round 14-15: Repeat Round 12 and 13.

Round 16: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), sc in each st around. Join.

Round 17: Ch 1, sc in the same st, sc in the next 18 sts, sc2tog in the next st. Repeat from * to * around. Join.

Round 18: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join.

Fasten off and weave in any loose ends. Your round crochet thermal pot holder is complete!

This pattern provides a basic guideline for creating round crochet thermal pot holders. Feel free to customize the size, color, and stitches to match your preferences. Always exercise caution while using the pot holders to avoid burns or accidents.