Crochet Circle Hot Pad

This crochet circle hot pad is double layered for extra protection from hot dishes! It is constructed by making two large circles and then slip stitching them together.

You will feel comfortably safe when using this large and thick hot pad; it is plenty wide and extra thick. But it’s also cute too! Quick projects like this are also fun for making multiples and picking out all kinds of color combinations.

A few of these would make a great gift for Christmas, birthdays or a housewarming party!

The Origin of This Pattern

I created this pattern as part of a collaboration for a specific event: 24 Days of Quickies With Marly Bird & Friends.

Each pattern is designed to be completed in one day! Perfect for your last minute holiday creating!

You can find all the patterns in this event by clicking on the photo below:

I decided to create this pattern because extra thick crochet hot pads are what my mom requests for Christmas every year! I created this square version of the Extra Thick Crochet Hot Pad a few years ago and she says it’s her favorite! So, when I was challenged with a quick gift idea, I thought a new design for this very practical gift would fit the bill.

I will of course be making quite a few of these myself in the next week!

The Yarn For This Pattern

For hot pads or pot holders, I always suggest 100% cotton yarn. This is because it holds up well to heat and it is also durable for repeated washings.

My favorite cotton yarns for a project that requires durability and doesn’t need to be soft (in fact, it’s better if it is a little more stiff to hold shape) are: Lily Sugar ‘N Cream, Peaches ‘N Cream, and Hobby Lobby’s Crafter’s Secret.

For this particular pattern, I used Crafter’s Secret in Ivory and Desert Gold.

The Pattern

If  you would like to purchase an inexpensive, ad-free pdf version of this crochet circle hot pad pattern, you can find it here at my Etsy shop. (scroll down for the full free pattern)

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Materials:

~ Size 4 Cotton Yarn in two colors, 95 yards each (I used Crafter’s Secret in Ivory and Desert Gold)
~ US I/ 5.5 mm Crochet Hook
~ Yarn Needle
~ Scissors

Gauge:

While following the pattern for “Side 1”, after 6 rounds, my circle had a 4” diameter.

Sizing:

Final size of hot pad is about 9” across.

Stitch Abbreviations & Techniques Used:

(ch) chain
(sl st) slip stitch
(hdc) half double crochet
technique: Crocheting in the back loop

Pattern Notes:

Beginning chain of round does not count as a stitch.

I tend to crochet tightly. Some people find they even need to go down two hook sizes to meet my gauge. Gauge is not very important for this pattern, other than to make sure there are not holes or gaps that are too big (to prevent burns). If you feel that your gauge is too loose and has gaps, you can start over with a smaller hook size.

How to Crochet in the Back Loop Only:

Video Tutorial:

Written Pattern:

Side 1 (this will be the “inside” of the pot holder, so a neutral solid is suggested. I used Ivory)

Round 1: Ch 2. Place 8 hdc in the second chain from the hook. (8)

Instead of joining at the end of the round, you will crochet in a continuous spiral by placing the first stitch of the next round directly into the first stitch of the previous round. Be sure to use a stitch marker on the last stitch of each round so that you keep track of which round you are on.

On rounds 2 through 12 you will crochet in the back loop only.

Note: You can use the beginning tail of your work to cinch the hole in the center of the round tight. If you crocheted over the tail on round 1 you can just pull it. If not, then you can use a yarn needle to slip the tail through the bottom of the first round of stitches and then pull it to cinch tight.

Round 2: Place 2 hdc in each stitch around. (16)

Round 3: *2 hdc in the next stitch. 1 hdc in the next*. Repeat from * to * around. (24)

Round 4: *2 hdc in the next stitch. 1 hdc in each of the next 2 stitches*. Repeat from * to * around. (32)

Round 5: *2 hdc in the next stitch. 1 hdc in each of the next 3 stitches*. Repeat from * to * around. (40)

Round 6: *2 hdc in the next stitch. 1 hdc in each of the next 4 stitches*. Repeat from * to * around. (48)

Note: Gauge is not terribly important for this pattern, but if you would like to compare to my gauge this is a good point to measure. My circle was 4” across (diameter) after round 6.

Round 7: *2 hdc in the next stitch. 1 hdc in each of the next 5 stitches*. Repeat from * to * around. (56)

Round 8: *2 hdc in the next stitch. 1 hdc in each of the next 6 stitches*. Repeat from * to * around. (64)

Round 9: *2 hdc in the next stitch. 1 hdc in each of the next 7 stitches*. Repeat from * to * around. (72)

Round 10: *2 hdc in the next stitch. 1 hdc in each of the next 8 stitches*. Repeat from * to * around. (80)

Round 11: *2 hdc in the next stitch. 1 hdc in each of the next 9 stitches*. Repeat from * to * around. (88)

Round 12: *2 hdc in the next stitch. 1 hdc in each of the next 10 stitches*. Repeat from * to * around. (96)

Sl st into the next stitch to join. Finish off and weave in ends.

Round 13: (note: do not crochet in the back loop only for this round) Join the second color to any stitch on round 12. Ch 1. Place 2 hdc in the same stitch. Place 1 hdc in each of the next 11 stitches.* 2 hdc in the next stitch. 1 hdc in each of the next 11 stitches.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first hdc of the round. Finish off and weave in ends. (104)

Side 2 (using the second color. This will be the “outside” of the pot holder)

Round 1: Ch 2. Place 8 hdc in the second chain from the hook. (8)

Instead of joining at the end of the round, you will crochet in a continuous spiral by placing the first stitch of the next round directly into the first stitch of the previous round. Be sure to use a stitch marker on the last stitch of each round so that you keep track of which round you are on.

You will NOT be crocheting in the back loop only for any of the rounds on this side.

Note: You can use the beginning tail of your work to cinch the hole in the center of the round tight. If you crocheted over the tail on round 1 you can just pull it. If not, then you can use a yarn needle to slip the tail through the bottom of the first round of stitches and then pull it to cinch tight.

Round 2: Place 2 hdc in each stitch around. (16)

Round 3: *2 hdc in the next stitch. 1 hdc in the next*. Repeat from * to * around. (24)

Round 4: *2 hdc in the next stitch. 1 hdc in each of the next 2 stitches*. Repeat from * to * around. (32)

Round 5: *2 hdc in the next stitch. 1 hdc in each of the next 3 stitches.* Repeat from * to * around. (40)

Round 6: *2 hdc in the next stitch. 1 hdc in each of the next 4 stitches.* Repeat from * to * around. (48)

Round 7: *2 hdc in the next stitch. 1 hdc in each of the next 5 stitches.* Repeat from * to * around. (56)

Round 8: *2 hdc in the next stitch. 1 hdc in each of the next 6 stitches*. Repeat from * to * around. (64)

Round 9: *2 hdc in the next stitch. 1 hdc in each of the next 7 stitches.* Repeat from * to * around. (72)

Round 10: *2 hdc in the next stitch. 1 hdc in each of the next 8 stitches.* Repeat from * to * around. (80)

Round 11: *2 hdc in the next stitch. 1 hdc in each of the next 9 stitches.* Repeat from * to * around. (88)

Round 12: *2 hdc in the next stitch. 1 hdc in each of the next 10 stitches.* Repeat from * to * around. (96)

Round 13: *2 hdc in the next stitch. 1 hdc in each of the next 11 stitches*. Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first hdc of the round. Do not finish off. (104)

Attaching the two sides together:

Take the two sides and place them against each other. Position them so that the sides that you prefer are facing outward. I actually liked the “wrong side” of the back loop only piece, so I chose to face that towards the outside.

Position so that you are holding the sides with the “side 2” facing you. Your hook should be in place from the join that you last completed on side 2. Continuing to use the second color, join the two sides together by slip stitching through both sides together (one in each stitch of the last round), around the entire circumference of the hot pad (104).

After the full circle is complete, finish off and weave in ends.

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Other Household Patterns You Might Enjoy:

Extra Thick Crochet Hot Pad

Kitchen Scrubby

c2c Dish Cloth

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