Crochet Square Placemat Potholder

Crochet Potholders are versatile. You have a choice to make them in any shape you wish. By using different combination and variety of Crochet Stitches, you can give them a lovely textured look. They are both decorative and functional and they also make beautiful gifts for your loved ones, be it any occasion. You can color code them and make them according to the holiday season.

Today am sharing the pattern for this super easy and quick to make Crochet Square Placemat Potholder. These work up really quickly. I have used Cobble Stone Stitch. This is an awesome stitch pattern which gives a lovely texture. 

This pattern is a repeat of only 2 rows throughout which is made by alternating each row. The Border is made up with Puff Stitches. These pot holders would look nice with both variegated and solid colors. These pretty potholders are the perfect beginner pattern for a quick and fun project to show off your crochet skills.



 

Materials Used:-

• 4 Ply Cotton Knitting Yarn
• 4 mm Crochet Hook

Size:-

10 Inches - can be customized to any size

Here is the Video Tutorial:-

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Lets Start ...!!!

Round 1:-

Start with a slip knot.

Chain 41.

This measures 10 inches. You can increase or decrease these starting chain stitches to make it according to the size needed. Chain in odd numbers.

1 Single Crochet in the second chain from the hook.

1 Single Crochet in each stitch.

Chain 1 and turn.

Round 2:-

Start with 1 Single Crochet.

1 Half Double Crochet.

1 Slip Stitch.

Repeat(1HDC, 1SL)

1 Single Crochet in the last stitch.

Chain 1 and turn.

Round 3:-

1 Single Crochet in each stitch.

Chain 1 and turn.

Round 4:-

Start with 1 Single Crochet.

1 Half Double Crochet.

1 Slip Stitch.

Repeat(1HDC, 1SL)

1 Single Crochet in the last stitch.

Chain 1 and turn.

Round 5 Onwards:-

Repeat Round 3 and Round 4  untill the size needed.

Border Step 1:-

Chain 1(not counted as a stitch)

3 Single Crochets in the same stitch.(1st Corner)

1 Single Crochet each in the remaining stitches untill the next corner.

Repeat(3SC in the corners, 1SC each in the remaining stitches)

Border Step 2:-

Chain 2(not counted as a stitch)

1 Puff Stitch in the same stitch.

Skip 1.

1 Puff Stitch in the previous stitch i.e instead of making the stitch in the next stitch on the left, make the stitch in the previous stitch to the right.

Repeat(1 Puff Stitch, Skip 1, 1 Puff Stitch on the right)

Slip stitch and weave off.

To make a Puff Stitch:-

1. First pull up the yarn on the hook to a height of a double crochet.
2. Yarn Over, insert hook in the same stitch and pull up a loop. Do not complete the stitch(3 loops on the hook)
3. Again, Yarn Over, insert hook in the same stitch and pull up a loop.(5 Loops on the hook).
4. Lastly, Yarn Over, insert hook in the same stitch and pull up a loop.(7 loops on the hook).
5. To finish the Puff stitch, Yarn Over and Pull through all 7 loops.
6. Chain 1.

Here is the Summary of the Pattern:-

Round 1:-

Start with a SL.

Ch 41.

This measures 10 inches. You can increase or decrease these starting Ch stitches to make it according to the size needed.

1 SC in the second Ch from the hook.

1 SC in each stitch.

Ch 1 and turn.

Round 2:-

Start with 1 SC.

1 HDC.

1 Slip Stitch.

Repeat(1HDC, 1SL)

1 SC in the last stitch.

Ch 1 and turn.

Round 3:-

1 SC in each stitch.

Ch 1 and turn.

Round 4:-

Start with 1 SC.

1 HDC.

1 Slip Stitch.

Repeat(1HDC, 1SL)

1 SC in the last stitch.

Ch 1 and turn.

Round 5 Onwards:-

Repeat Round 3 and Round 4  untill the size needed.

Border Step 1:-

Ch 1(not counted as a stitch)

3 SCs in the same stitch.(1st Corner)

1 SC each in the remaining stitches untill the next corner.

Repeat(3SC in the corners, 1SC each in the remaining stitches)

Border Step 2:-

Ch 2(not counted as a stitch)

1 Puff Stitch in the same stitch.

Skip 1.

1 Puff Stitch in the previous stitch i.e instead of making the stitch in the next stitch on the left, make the stitch in the previous stitch to the right.

Repeat(1 Puff Stitch, Skip 1, 1 Puff Stitch on the right)

Slip stitch and weave off.

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