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Crochet an Easy Potholder

Creating a crochet easy potholder is a great way to learn how to crochet a potholder while making something useful for your kitchen. In this post, you’ll learn how to crochet a double thick potholder using an extra thick crochet stitch that creates a sturdy, double-sided fabric. This crochet hot pad and pot holder pattern works well as a trivet or hot pad, making it a practical kitchen crochet project for everyday use. Whether you’re searching for a free easy crochet pot holder for beginners, a simple square potholder, or a quick one skein cotton yarn project, this tutorial is designed to be easy to follow. If you’ve been wondering what is the best stitch for a potholder crochet or need crochet pot holders how to make, this guide will help you create a thick, durable potholder with confidence.

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- Crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker

Materials:

Medium Worsted Yarn
I crochet hook, if you want it bigger than 7 in x 7 inches then go up on hook size!
Scissors
Yarn needle
Stitch marker

Abbreviations

ch – chain
dc – double crochet

hdc — half double crochet
sc – single crochet
st – stitch
rep – repeat
sl st — slip stitch

Cotton Yarn

* Crochet hook: I hook

* Stitch marker

* Scissors

**Stitches used**

* Chain (ch)

* Slip stitch (sl st)

* Single crochet (sc)

* Double crochet (dc)

I hook, (go up or down on the hook size to adjust the size)

ch 27, *sl st in the second chain from the hook, hdc in the next chain, sl st in the next chain, hdc in the next chain, *Repeat to the end, end with hdc, Turn

Rows 2–40: *ch 1, sl in the first stitch, hdc in the next stitch, *Repeat to the end (you will always end with hdc and start with a sl st), turn, I worked this for 40 rows

Hanger, continue on from the last row for the hanger, ch 10, sl st. then sc around the entire square. then when you go to the hanger of chain 10, sc inside of it 10 times, then sl st to finish off, Weave in your ends.

Wrapping up, this crochet easy potholder is a fun and practical project you can come back to again and again. Learning how to crochet a double thick potholder helps build confidence while creating something useful for your kitchen or as a handmade gift. This pattern works well with cotton yarn, uses straightforward stitches, and is great for practicing even tension and straight edges. Whether you’re making one potholder or planning a small set, this project fits easily into your list of quick crochet projects. I hope this tutorial makes crochet pot holders how to make feel simple and enjoyable as you continue learning and creating.