Crochet Checkerboard Potholder
The Crochet Checkerboard Potholder is a delightful addition to any kitchen. With its classic checkered pattern and durable design, this potholder not only adds a touch of charm but also helps protect your hands from hot pots and pans. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or a beginner looking for a fun project, this pattern is a great choice. You can customize it with your favorite colors to match your kitchen decor or make a set to give as thoughtful handmade gifts to friends and family. So grab your crochet hook, pick out some yarn, and enjoy creating a practical and stylish accessory for your kitchen with the Crochet Checkerboard Potholder.
Materials Needed
1 oz Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn in Ecru
1 oz Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn in shades of Orange
Size G/6 or 4mm aluminum crochet hook
Yarn needle for weaving in ends
Yarn Thickness: 3mm
Gauge: 4 stitches per inch
Finished Size: 6" x 6"
Skill Level: Intermediate
Special Technique: Change Color: Insert hook in stitch indicated, yo, pull up a loop, drop current color, yo new color, pull through 2 lps on hook.
Instructions
You will be carrying both colors through out after you make your foundation chain. The foundation chain is worked in orange then you pick up the ecru and carry it in while you work the orange stitches working the stitches over the carried yarn so the carried yarn is hidden in each stitch.
ROW 1: With orange, ch 26. Turn. Pick up ecru and carry. W/orange, sc in each of the next 4 sc. (Change color in next st. Carry orange. W/ecru, sc in each of the next 4 sc. Change color in next st. Carry ecru. W/orange, sc in each of the next 4 sc.) Rep from () one more time. Ch1, turn.
ROW 2-5: Carry ecru. W/orange, sc in each of the next 4 sc. (Change color in next st. Carry orange. W/ecru, sc in each of the next 4 sc. Change color in next st. Carry ecru. W/orange, sc in each of the next 4 sc.) Rep from () one more time. Ch1, turn. At the end of ROW 5 ch1 with ecru instead of orange. Then turn.
ROW 6-10: Carry orange. W/ecru, sc in each of the next 4 sc. (Change color in next st. Carry ecru. W/orange, sc in each of the next 4 sc. Change color in next st. Carry orange. W/ecru, sc in each of the next 4 sc.) Rep from () one more time. Ch1, turn. At the end of ROW 10 ch1 with orange instead of ecru. Then turn.
ROW 11-15: Carry ecru. W/orange, sc in each of the next 4 sc. (Change color in next st. Carry orange. W/ecru, sc in each of the next 4 sc. Change color in next st. Carry ecru. W/orange, sc in each of the next 4 sc.) Rep from () one more time. Ch1, turn. At the end of ROW 15 ch1 with ecru instead of orange. Then turn.
ROW 16-20: Carry orange. W/ecru, sc in each of the next 4 sc. (Change color in next st. Carry ecru. W/orange, sc in each of the next 4 sc. Change color in next st. Carry orange. W/ecru, sc in each of the next 4 sc.) Rep from () one more time. Ch1, turn. At the end of ROW 20 ch1 with orange instead of ecru. Then turn.
ROW 21-25: Carry ecru. W/orange, sc in each of the next 4 sc. (Change color in next st. Carry orange. W/ecru, sc in each of the next 4 sc. Change color in next st. Carry ecru. W/orange, sc in each of the next 4 sc.) Rep from () one more time. Ch1, turn. At the end of ROW 25 ch1 with orange. Do Not Turn.
Perimeter: Carry Ecru throughout the rest of the project.
Work one round of sc all the way around. Work one sc in each row on each side, and each stitch across the top and bottom and work 3 sc in each corner. Join w/slst to ch1. Fasten off and weave ends into work.