Free Crochet Pattern | Potholder with a Pocket

This free crochet pattern for a potholder with a pocket is a modern design that works up quickly, and the pocket makes it unique and easy to use. This is also a perfect project for beginners since gauge does not matter and it uses a large hook.

I was inspired by the look of The Croix coaster by Debrosse, using slip stitches in the back loop only that mimics knitting and using a chunky yarn to make the potholder nice and thick.

I like to keep mine on top of my toaster oven for quick access after heating up leftovers or making cheesy toast. This potholder even looks chic enough to be left out all the time without looking tacky!

Pattern: Crochet Potholder with a Pocket

Skill Level: Easy

Supplies

1. 1 skein Bernat Home Dec yarn (I used the Cream colorway)
2. A 7mm crochet hook
3. Scissors
4. Tapestry needle

Stitches

ch – chain
blss – back loop slip stitch
ss – slip stitch
sc – single crochet

Instructions

Potholder back

Ch 35

Row 1 In the second loop from the hook, ss into the back bump of the chain and in each ch across (34)

Row 2 – 47 ch 1, turn. blss into each st from the previous row (34)

Bind off

Potholder front

Ch 35

Row 2 In the second loop from the hook, ss into the back bump of the chain and in each ch across (34)

Row 2 – 23 ch 1, turn. blss into all each st from the previous row (34)

Row 24 ch 1, turn. blss into 27 stitches, leaving 6 stitches unworked (27)

Row 25 ch 1, turn. blss into each st from the previous row (27)

Row 26 ch 1, turn. blss into 22 stitches, leaving 5 stitches unworked (22)

Row 27 ch 1, turn. blss into each st from the previous row (22)

Row 28 ch 1, turn. blss into 19 stitches, leaving 3 stitches unworked (19)

Row 29 ch 1, turn. blss into each st from the previous row (19)

Row 30 ch 1, turn. blss into 17 stitches, leaving 2 stitches unworked (17)

Row 31 ch 1, turn. blss into each st from the previous row (17)

Row 32 ch 1, turn. blss into 16 stitches, leaving 1 stitch unworked (16)

Row 33 ch 1, turn. blss into each st from the previous row (16)

Row 34 ch 1, turn. blss into 15 stitches, leaving 1 stitch unworked (15)

Row 35 ch 1, turn. blss into each st from the previous row (15)

Row 36 ch 1, turn. blss into 14 stitches, leaving 1 stitch unworked (14)

Row 37 ch 1, turn. blss into each st from the previous row (14)

Row 38 – 39 blss into each st from the previous row (14)

Row 40 ch 1, turn. blss into 13 stitches, leaving 1 stitch unworked (13)

Row 41 ch 1, turn. blss into each st from the previous row (13)

Row 42 – 50 ch 1, turn. blss into each st from the previous row (13)

Finishing

Line the front up with the back and slip stitch around the entire perimeter of the square. On the portion of the back that does not have a matching front, slip stitch only in the back.

Slip stitch along the remaining curved edge of the front, trying your best to make the stitches even when jumping rows.

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