I’ve been going back and forth between this potholder project and my knitting project, and wasn’t sure which would get done first. Goodness though, granny squares are addicting, so this was the winner. Everyone works on multiple projects dispersed around their houses don’t they? 😉
I’ve seen some really outstanding potholders lately, and realized that I have never actually made one. There are so many cool vintage crocheted potholders that I find really beautiful. I wanted to make something with that vintage feel, but a modern vibe. Black and white seemed the way to go, and it doesn’t get more vintage-ish than a granny square, does it?
This is the perfect size potholder. Really. I took out my favorite potholders from my kitchen cabinet, and shockingly it worked out that 9 of these little granny squares made up the perfect size.
Notes:
The potholder is made in two pieces (one piece containing 9 granny squares stitched together with an invisible seam), and seamed with a single crochet seam. So I guess it is really 10 pieces at one point of the process. If you know how to make a basic granny square, you will not need my instructions for the front side. You simply make 9, two round granny squares, and seam them together.
If you’ve never made a granny square, you may want to watch a YouTube tutorial in addition to my instructions. I am a visual learner, so it’s always helpful to actually see it.
You will need:
1-2 skeins of Black Worsted Weight Yarn ( I used Lily Sugar N Cream in Cotton)
1 Skein Cream Worsted Weight Yarn
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
Size G Crochet Hook
How I Made It – “Pattern”:
Granny squares:
Chain 4 with cream(or black), join with a slip stitch to form a ring
Insert your hook into the ring, pull up yarn, and chain 3 (counts as 1 Double Crochet)
I’ve made my first chain which counts as one double crochet
Make two more double crochets in the ring (Total of three double crochets)
Chain 2
Make three double crochets in the ring
Chain 2
Make three double crochets in the ring
Working my way around
Chain 2
Make three double crochets in the ring
Chain 2, and slip stitch to join at top of first double crochet stitch
2nd Color
Change to color black (or cream) by slip stitching and attaching to any of the corners, Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet)
Double crochet 2 more in corner (total of 3 double crochet in 1st corner)
Chain 1
Double crochet 3 times in the next corner, Chain 2, Double crochet 3 times again in corner (2nd corner)
Black is making it’s round
Chain 1
Double crochet 3 times in corner, Chain 2, Double crochet 3 times again in corner (3rd corner)
Chain 1
Double crochet 3 times in corner, Chain 2, Double crochet 3 times again in corner (4th corner)
Chain 1
Double crochet 3 times in 1st corner, Chain 2, join to first double crochet stitch
You now have your completed square with four chain 2 corner spaces, and four chain 1 spaces.
Tie off and weave in all ends.
You will make 9 squares, and then seam them together with an invisible stitch using your tapestry needle. If you’ve never done this, I’d look it up on YouTube as there are awesome tutorials. It is very easy, and you can see how it is done in the picture below.
Making the invisible seam. Place right sides together of two granny squares. Put your tapestry needle through the back loops only and whip stitch.
Seaming my squares
Back Side:
Chain 28 with your G hook, and black yarn
In second chain from hook, single crochet across row (27)
Continue until you reach the same height as your granny square side
Back side of potholder
Once your two sides are complete, place right sides together of your two pieces. You will attach your yarn to a corner by pulling yarn up and making a slip stitch. Single crochet around edges, putting your hook through both sides to secure them together. Make sure you are lining up the stitches the best you can. When you reach the final corner, make a chain long enough for a loop. Attach the chain with a slip stitch. Tie off and weave in ends.
That’s it! Enjoy, and as always, let me know if you have any questions or if I can improve the pattern in any way.
What do you think of this potholder? Is it modern or straight up vintage? 😉
If you enjoyed this, feel free to follow me on Facebook or subscribe to the blog or newsletter in order to see all of my patterns (always free). You can also find me on Pinterest! Thanks for hanging out!
This is very nice and I like the color combination!
Thank you so much….I figure black and white can go with everything.
So SO cute! Love this potholder, very beautiful design 🙂
Hi Bethany! Thanks for swinging by, and for your sweet compliment about my potholder! It means a lot to me. 🙂
I have made these potholders years ago. The pattern called for 18 squares to be seamed together. There were to many spaces and to easy to get burned I found out that they did not make very good potholders, so used them as decorations in the kitchen. I love this pattern as the one side is solid and covers the spaces in the granny pattern. I have made them for my grandchildren and they just love them, as do I. Thanks for posting this pattern.
Hi Jessica! I think this potholder is the best of both..Modern and Vintage ! Great pattern and instructions, and I love the black and white color scheme. I am going to try it in yellow and white for a house warming gift 🙂
Hi Paula! Oh good, I’m so glad you think it is modern and vintage. After I wrote that is is modern, I debated, thinking maybe it will only be ME thinking it’s modern. Ha ha! I think the yellow and white is going to be STUNNING! Feel free to post a pic to my Facebook page when you finish. I’d love to see it. Hope you have a lovely Sunday, Paula, and thank you for sharing your thoughts.
I LOVE you’re work and especially love Ruby! Thank you for you’re site and I look forward to learning and seeing all your new things!
Xoxo
Kristi
Hi Kristi!! Thanks so much for taking the time to let me know you like my site! Yes, Ruby is seriously as sweet as she is cute-you should get one! They are awesome dogs!
Aawweee!!! Yes, I’ve had a English Bulldog in the past, and when she passed, I swore I’d never own another breed of dog ever! Bulldogs are the BEST! Gotta save up for them though, because they are seriously pricey! A Frenchie will be my next one day, just like Ruby! Thank you for acknowledging my post, you are truly a super woman!!!!
Hi Kristi,
It’s true….they are so expensive! I hear you about not wanting to get another dog after losing one….it is heartbreaking. But bulldogs are the best, aren’t they?! Thanks for taking the time to comment Kristi!
Hi: Love this pattern; just one question: In your instructions to put the two sides together, you say “place right sides together.” Any chance you mean “wrong sides”?