How to Crochet a Double Thick Potholder 

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I was so excited to find this video. For one, the tutorial is great. Two--you and I crochet the same way! I, too, had never seen anyone do it this way and always thought I was doing something wrong, even though my projects always come out fine. YAY!!! It was so nice to find another crocheter who uses the same technique. Thanks for the great video!! ❤

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I think I'm doing something wrong it's looking for round like a hat..

The first couple of rounds are similar to hat but the more rounds you add it should flatten out.

Cotton yarn is recommended, because acrylic yarn can melt when it comes in contact with heat.

Valerie, my grandmother made some in red and green acrylic yarn. I was in my 20's. I am 61 yrs old now and still have it. It looks really great today. It never has melted and there are no stains. I've been confused on using cotton and acrylic. Both grandmothers used acrylic crochet. I've used the cotton and really prefer acrylic yarn. Maybe I'm not using a good cotton product. Thank you for posting. I think I'll try both and see which one I like best.

I’ve also not had problems with the acrylic yarn.

I’ve been making them with acrylic yarn also for pot holders and using them for years. Personal preference for the type of yarn

The new acrylic yarn melts. My mom found out when she pulled something out of the oven and it melted the potholder to her glass dish and it also burnt her.

Thank you. I've made a lot of these for gifts as well as for craft shows.

You can tie a knot and weave in the end

20 rows worked well for my gauge. Additional rows can be added to match your gauge.

Yes. Due to differences in tension you may need to add a few rows or possibly subtract a few rows to form a square.

Approximately 7 inch square. Everyone’s tension is different. You may need to add a row or two (or decrease a row or two) so that your potholder folds into a square.

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Your tension may be tighter than mine, try adding a few extra rounds so it meets in the center.

Awesome. They make great gifts. I plan to make some more for Christmas too.

@@NinjaBunnyCrochet have you tried this pattern in hdc? I really like it better than sc.

No I have not tried hdc. I will have try that. Thanks for the tip 😊

Did it still work? My stitch count is off to and I’ve already started over several times…

Are you using a stitch marker to mark the first stitch? Be careful not to count the ch 1 at the beginning of the round as a stitch.

Double crochet UK terms is Single Crochet in US terms ☺️

Correct. I’m using US terms. Thank you

Nope , single crochet, but thermal stitch is great idea. 🤔

Unfortunately, I don’t have a dish towel pattern.

Yes you can start with less chains. You will have a smaller potholder. Also you probably will need to make less rounds to complete the potholder too.

Awesome! This is one of first projects I learned how to make. I still make them today. I put them in house warming gift baskets. My husband likes to use them has hot pads too.

❤oh my goodness! My hot pad is a peach masterpiece! Even if I say so myself. :) Too big to be a potholder….

Which ever side you prefer can face out. As far as Insul-bright batting I am unfamiliar with the product so I can not say whether or not it can be used for that purpose.

I'd say poly batting will melt. Use cotton batting. Glad I read this. I'm doing 1 for each of my friends. I'm def going to make it with the batting!

You can add more chain to the foundation chain to increase the size of the potholder. You will also need to add more rows to overall project so the two sides meet when folded to form a square.

The potholder can be adjusted to any size by adjusting the length of the starting chain and the number of rows completed. Just keep in mind the starting chain length is the diagonal (corner to corner) of the potholder not the length of the side.

fasten off with a knot and weave in your end.

You can add another row if you want. For my tension it worked out just fine.

ch 41, than place the first single crochet in the second chain from the hook. The loop on the hook does not count as a stitch. Once you reach end of the chain you will have 40 single crochet. Turn the work so the opposite side of the the chain is facing up, work one single crochet in the free loops of the opposite side of the starting chain. You will have 80 single crochet. Slip stitch to the first single crochet you made. The slip stitch does not count as stitch. From here out you will chain 1 at the beginning of each round. The chain 1 does not count as a stitch. Place your stitch marker in the first single crochet of the round.

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I placed the stitch marker in the first stitch of the round.

It’s just the nature of crochet. The way the rounds are worked the beginning stitch moves 1 stitch over each round however the stitch count doesn’t change. If you join each round with slip stitch and ch 1, then start the first stitch in same stitch you just slipped stitched into there will be a clearly visible diagonal seam on the project.

Yes! Agreed!

Approximately 7 inches

It’s easier to see the rows with a solid color yarn but there will be rows of little “v’s”. You might want to Google it so you can get a picture of what it should look like.

Great tips. Thanks! Tighter stitches would make a thicker potholder.

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Cool. They make great gifts too.

Cool. This is my go to project for house warming gift baskets.

That’s awesome. This one should be about 7 inches. If you add a few extra chains to starting chain and a few more rows so they meet when folded it will increase the size of the potholder.

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Everyone crochets differently. Thank you for comment.

Thanks I have made quite a few of these over the years.

Start with a chain 41, 2nd chain from hook single crochet, when you get to the end of the chain you should have 40 single crochet, turn the work and continue along the opposite side of the chain for another 40 single crochet. Do not single crochet on the ends.

Roughly 7 inches depending on your tension.

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Acrylic yarn is not recommended for items such as pot holders because it can melt when it comes in contact with heat.

Thank you for the information. That’s good know.

Yes, start with a longer beginning chain. You will need add more rounds to the project. My suggestion is to stop every so often and fold up the potholder and see if you have enough rounds for them to come together in the middle to form the center seam.

Cool. Yeah it just feels more natural to me than wrapping the yarn around my fingers and what not.

When you first start it can curl. As you keep adding rows it should straighten out. If it isn’t your tension could a little tight possibly going up a hook size might help.

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Give it a try and see how it comes out. I have made coffee cup coasters with two strands of yarn before.

Correct

You should use the hook size that matches the yarn you are using.

there's no slip stitch or starting chain, you keep going on the marked first stitch and start the next row. it goes in a spiral, that's why the marker is important -it's the only way to tell where you start a new row for your counts. you've got this! it's super easy once you get the hang of it

Thanks Steph B! You are absolutely correct!

If your project ended as a flat project you probably added stitches. Try using a stitch marker to mark the beginning of row. Move the marker with each round to the first stitch. Also be sure to count your stitches at the end of each row. The stitch count is the same. The chain 1 at the beginning of the round does not count as stitch.

When working in the round without turning the work the seam kind moves diagonally. When you turn the work after each round the seam remains fairly even.

@@NinjaBunnyCrochet Thank you so much. I plan to make a few of these for family & friends. :)

I’m sorry. More than likely it’s a difference in tension. You can try adding (or subtracting ) a few rows to square the potholder.

I've tried loosening my stitches and I've tried tightening them. Either way I end up with one side curling

You could be adding stitches by accident each round. Make sure to mark the first stitch of the round and count your stitches at end of each round.

The pattern is made in any multiple of stitches, however, if you are increasing the starting chain you will have to add rows to form a square potholder.

@@NinjaBunnyCrochet I think I did a chain of 50 idk it does look like it is going to fold like the chain 41 in ur video been trying to play with the stitches I’m stumped

You can stop every few rows and fold up the potholder and see if the edges meet up in the middle.

@@NinjaBunnyCrochet thank you for your tips I will keep trying

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