Crochet Modern Textured Stripe Pot Holder Free Pattern

Modern Textured Stripe Pot Holder Pattern

Materials:

• Cotton yarn in 3 contrasting colors
• Size H (5 mm) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Measurements:

Final size approximately 10" x 10" (25 cm x 25 cm) when finished and folded.

Stitches Used:

• Chain (ch)
• Slip stitch (sl st)
• Single crochet (sc)
• Double crochet (dc)
• Front-post double crochet (fpdc)

Pattern Instructions:

Base Layer

1. With Color A, ch 30.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across. (29 sc)
3. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), turn, dc in each sc across. (29 dc)
4. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, *fpdc around next dc, dc in next; repeat from * across. End with dc in last st. (29 stitches)
5. Repeat Rows 2 and 3, alternating between colors as follows:
6. Row 4-6: Use Color B.
7. Row 7-9: Use Color C.
8. Row 10-12: Use Color A.
9. Continue until you have a total of 12 rows, or desired height.

Finish Base

1. Change to Color A for the final round. Ch 1, sc evenly around the entire square. Join with sl st to the first sc.
2. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Creating the Double Layer

1. Fold the square in half with right sides facing each other.
2. Using Color A, join yarn at a corner. Sc through both layers, joining them together, making sure to only work through the front loops of each layer.
3. Continue sc around, leaving a small gap for turning right side out.
4. Turn the pot holder right side out through the gap.
5. Close the gap with sc, then finish with a round of sc around the edge for a clean finish.

Hanging Loop (optional)

1. With Color A, ch 10, sl st into the top corner to create a loop. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Your stylish new pot holder is ready to use! Enjoy your creative, textured addition to your kitchen.