Crochet Christmas Tree Potholder
Crochet Christmas Tree Potholders are a festive and practical addition to any kitchen during the holiday season. These whimsical creations not only add a touch of holiday cheer to your home but also serve a useful purpose by protecting your hands from hot pots and pans. The delightful design of a crocheted Christmas tree brings a warm and cozy vibe to the kitchen, making cooking and baking even more enjoyable. Whether you gift them to loved ones or keep them for yourself, these handmade potholders are sure to bring smiles and festive spirit to the heart of your home. So, grab your crochet hook and yarn, and let the holiday crafting begin!
Materials Required:
AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY
"PURITAN" CROCHET COTTON, Article 40
or
"DE LUXE" CROCHET COTTON, Article 346
1 ball Kelly Green
1 ball White
and
"STAR" SIX STRAND EMBROIDERY COTTON, Article 50
1 skein each of 5 Assorted Colors
Steel crochet hook No. 7
With Green ch 66, s c in 2nd st from hook, 1 s c in each of the next 31 sts of ch, 3 s c in next st of ch, 1 s c in each of the next 32 sts of ch, ch 1 to turn all rows except where stated otherwise.
2nd Row—Picking up back loop of sts only in all Green rows and working the White rows through both loops of sts, work 1 s c in each of the next 33 sts, 3 s c in next st, 1 s c in each of the next 33 sts.
3rd Row—1 s c in each of the next 34 sts, 3 s c in next st, 1 s c in each of the next 34 sts.
Next 3 Rows—1 s c in each s c working 3 s c in center st in each row.
7th Row—1 sl st in each of the next 5 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 33 s c, 3 s c in next s c, 1 s c in each of the next 33 sts.
8th Row—Same as 3rd row, cut Green, do not turn.
9th Row—Attach White at opposite end and working through both loops of sts, s c in same space, s c in next s c, * s c in base of next st of previous row, skip the st in back of s c just made, 1 s d c in base of next corresponding st of row below (s d c: thread over hook, insert in st, pull loop through, thread over and pull through all loops at one time), skip the st in back of s d c just made, s c in base of next corresponding st of last row, skip the st in back of s c just made, 1 s c in each of the next 2 s c, repeat from * 5 times, 1 s c in each of the next 3 s c, 3 s c in next s c, 1 s c in each of the next 5 s c, * s c in base of next s c of last row, skip the st in back of s c just made, s d c in corresponding st of row below, skip the st in back of s d c just made, s c in base of next st of last row, skip the st in back of st just made, 1 s c in each of the next 2 s c, repeat from * 5 times (6 patterns on each side), cut White, do not turn.
10th Row—Attach Green at opposite end and working through back loop of sts only, 1 s c in each st working 3 s c in center st.
11th Row—1 s c in each s c working 3 s c in center st and increasing 1 s c at beginning and end of row. Repeat the last row 3 times.
15th and 16th Rows—1 s c in each s c working 3 s c in center st in each row.
17th Row—1 sl st in each of the next 9 sts, 1 s c in each of the next 38 sts, 3 s c in next st, 1 s c in each of the next 38 sts.
18th Row—1 s c in each s c working 3 s c in center s c (81 s c), cut Green, do not turn.
19th Row—Same as 9th row but having 7 patterns on each side, cut White, do not turn.
Repeat from 10th through the 16th row.
27th Row— * Sl st in each of the next 14 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 38 sts, 3 s c in next st, 1 s c in each of the next 38 sts.
28th Row—Same as 18th row.
29th Row—Same as 19th row. Repeat from 10th through the 16th row.
Repeat from * once.
47th Row—1 sl st in each of the next 20 sts, 1 s c in each of the next 32 sts, 3 s c in next st, 1 s c in each of the next 32 sts.
Next 2 Rows—1 s c in each s c working 3 s c in center st in each row, cut thread.
TRUNK—Attach Green in 6th st from center st of lower edge and working through both loops of sts for entire trunk work 1 s c in same space, s c in next st, 1 s d c in each of the next 2 sts, 1 d c in each of the next 2 sts, tr c in center st, 1 d c in each of the next 2 sts, 1 s d c in each of the next 2 sts, 1 s c in each of the next 2 sts, ch 1, turn.
2nd Row—1 s c in each of the 13 sts, ch 1, turn. Repeat last row 9 times, cut thread. This is the front section. Work another section in same manner reversing the colors except the trunk. With wrong sides together, crochet the 2 sections together as follows: Attach White in first st of last row and work in pattern st same as 9th row across the top and all branches facing upward, working a ch 3 picot at each point, work in s c when working downward between the branches and across lower edge and around trunk, cut White.
STAR—With White cover a ½ inch bone ring having 25 s c around, join.
Next Row—* Ch 6, sl st in 2nd st from hook, 1 s c in next st of ch, 1 s d c in next st, 1 d c in each of the next 2 sts of ch, skip 3 s c on ring, 1 sl st in each of the next 2 s c, repeat from * 4 times, but ending last point with skip 3 s c on ring, sl st in next s c, cut thread. Sew to top of holder as illustrated.
Ornaments—With “STAR” SIX STRAND EMBROIDERY COTTON ch 2, 8 s c in 2nd st from hook, join, cut thread. Work 23 more ornaments in same manner in colors desired and sew to front of holder as illustrated.