Fruity Potholders and Hot Pads: A Vibrant Crochet Pattern for Your Kitchen

Brighten up your kitchen with these adorable and practical fruity potholders and hot pads! This crochet pattern is perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike, and it's a great way to add a splash of color and fun to your home décor. The potholders and hot pads are made using a simple granny square stitch, and the vibrant fruits are created with a variety of basic crochet stitches. With a little bit of patience and practice, you'll be able to create these charming kitchen accessories in no time.

Fruity Potholders Hot Pads Kitchen Accessory Crochet Pattern

by Margaret Lynette Sharp

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Materials You'll Need

* Worsted-weight yarn in a variety of colors (for the fruits and the background) * Crochet hook size G (4.00 mm) * Yarn needle * Scissors * Measuring tape or ruler

Instructions

Basic Granny Square

1. Make a slip knot and leave a tail of yarn for sewing. 2. Chain 4 and join with a slip stitch to form a ring. 3. Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet). 4. *2 double crochets in the ring; chain 2; repeat from * 3 more times. 5. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the first double crochet. 6. Fasten off and leave a tail of yarn for sewing.

Potholder

1. Make 4 basic granny squares. 2. Join the granny squares together by sewing around the outside edges with yarn and a yarn needle. 3. Make a border around the potholder by crocheting a single crochet stitch around the outside edge. 4. Fasten off and leave a tail of yarn for sewing.

Hot Pad

1. Make 2 basic granny squares. 2. Join the granny squares together by sewing around the outside edges with yarn and a yarn needle. 3. Make a border around the hot pad by crocheting a single crochet stitch around the outside edge. 4. Fasten off and leave a tail of yarn for sewing.

Fruit Appliqués

Apple

1. Make a magic circle and join with a slip stitch. 2. Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet). 3. *2 double crochets in the circle; chain 2; repeat from * 11 more times. 4. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the first double crochet. 5. Fasten off and leave a tail of yarn for sewing. 6. Sew the apple onto the potholder or hot pad. 7. Embroider the stem and leaf with a few stitches of green yarn.

Banana

1. Chain 5 and join with a slip stitch to form a ring. 2. Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet). 3. *2 double crochets in the ring; chain 1; repeat from * 7 more times. 4. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the first double crochet. 5. Fasten off and leave a tail of yarn for sewing. 6. Sew the banana onto the potholder or hot pad.

Orange

1. Make a magic circle and join with a slip stitch. 2. Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet). 3. *2 double crochets in the circle; chain 1; repeat from * 15 more times. 4. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the first double crochet. 5. Fasten off and leave a tail of yarn for sewing. 6. Sew the orange onto the potholder or hot pad.

Strawberry

1. Make a magic circle and join with a slip stitch. 2. Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet). 3. *2 double crochets in the circle; chain 1; repeat from * 11 more times. 4. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the first double crochet. 5. Fasten off and leave a tail of yarn for sewing. 6. Embroider the seeds with a few stitches of black yarn. 7. Sew the strawberry onto the potholder or hot pad.

Watermelon

1. Make a magic circle and join with a slip stitch. 2. Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet). 3. *2 double crochets in the circle; chain 1; repeat from * 15 more times. 4. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the first double crochet. 5. Fasten off and leave a tail of yarn for sewing. 6. Embroider the rind with a few stitches of black yarn. 7. Embroider the seeds with a few stitches of brown yarn. 8. Sew the watermelon onto the potholder or hot pad.

These fruity potholders and hot pads are a quick and easy way to add a touch of

Fruity Potholders Hot Pads Kitchen Accessory Crochet Pattern

by Margaret Lynette Sharp

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	640 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	6 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE