Free Crochet Pattern Textured Potholders

As soon as I discovered this stitch, I knew it would be perfect for a potholder, so I immediately started working on a new pattern. The stitch is thick and durable, the fantastic texture ensures that your potholder is not only sturdy, but also provides extra grip. The pattern is a bit more advanced, but don’t worry, I’ll guide you with a video tutorial. Below you’ll find all the information and the crochet pattern to get started right away.

• Translations: Nederlands
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This crochet pattern is an original design by Lisa Geerts from Free-Crochet-Patterns.com. You’re welcome to share the link, but the pattern itself may not be copied, reproduced, or published anywhere else. This pattern is for personal, non-commercial use only. I’m able to offer it for free because it has not been formally tested

Supplies

• Grey Potholder: Sport weight 100% cotton yarn, Schachenmayr Catania in color 393, between 50 and 60 gram.
• Mint Potholder: Sport weight 100% cotton yarn, Scheepjes Catona in color 528, between 50 and 60 gram.
• Crochet hook 3.0 mm
• Row counter
• Faux leather cord
• Scissors and needle

Stitches and Abbreviations

• Chain (ch)
• Single Crochet (sc)
• Half Double Crochet (hdc)
• Double Crochet (dc)
• Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc)
• Back Post Double Crochet (bpdc)

Measurements

My potholders measure approximately 20×20 cm (7.9×7.9 inches).

Would you like to use a different yarn weight or make a swatch? Chain a multiple of 4 + 4 extra chains. The gauge is 10 x 10 cm (4×4 inches) is 23 stitches and 14 to 15 rows.

Video Tutorial: Diagonal Raised Stitch + Chart

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• 0:00 introduction Diagonal Raised Stitch
• 0:41 Row 1
• 2:18 Row 2
• 6:46 Row 3
• 10:16 Row 4
• 13:41 Row 5
• 16:51 Row 6
• 19:48 Crochet Chart

Crochet Pattern Textured Potholders

Chain 48

Row 1

1 dc in the 4rd ch from the hook, 1 dc in each ch until the end of the row. Turn.

Row 2

ch 2 (counts as 1 hdc), *1 fpdc in the next 2 stitches, 1 bpdc in the next 2 stitches* Repeat between * and * until the end of the row. End the row with 1 hdc in the ch of the previous row. Turn.

Row 3

ch 2 (counts as 1 hdc), 1 fpdc in the next stitch. *1 bpdc in the next 2 stitches, 1 fpdc in the next 2 stitches* repeat between *and* until you have 4 stitches left. 1 bpdc in the next 2 stitches, 1 fpdc in the next stitch, 1 hdc in the ch of the previous row. Turn. 

Row 4

ch 2 (counts as 1 hdc) *1 bpdc in the next 2 stitches, 1 fpdc in the next 2 stitches* repeat between * and * until the end of the row. 1 hdc in the chain of the previous row. Turn. 

Row 5

ch 2 (counts as 1 hdc), 1 bpdc in the next stitch, *1 fpdc in the next 2 stitches, 1 bpdc in the next 2 stitches* repeat between * and * until you have 4 stitches left. 1 fpdc in the next 2 stitches, 1 bpdc in the next stitch. 1 hdc in the chain of the previous row. Turn.

Row 6

ch 2 (counts as 1 hdc), *1 fpdc in the next 2 stitches, 1 bpdc in the next 2 stitches* Repeat between * and * until the end of the row. 1 hdc in the chain of the previous row. Turn.

From here, we will keep repeating rows 3 to 6. Since it’s easy to lose track, a row counter is useful. You can check below which row you need to repeat.

Row 7 Repeat row 3

Row 8 Repeat row 4

Row 9 Repeat row 5

Row 10 Repeat row 6

Row 11 Repeat row 3

Row 12 Repeat row 4

Row 13 Repeat row 5

Row 14 Repeat row 6

Row 15 Repeat row 3

Row 16 Repeat row 4

Row 17 Repeat row 5

Row 18 Repeat row 6

Row 19 Repeat row 3

Row 20 Repeat row 4

Row 21 Repeat row 5

Row 22 Repeat row 6

Row 23 Repeat row 3

Row 24 Repeat row 4

Row 25 Repeat row 5

Row 26 Repeat row 6

Row 27 Repeat row 3

Row 28 Repeat row 4

Row 29

Work single crochets around your potholder. Work 1 sc in each stitch at the top and the bottom of the potholder. Work 1 sc, 1 ch, 1 sc at the corners. Along the sides of the potholder, alternate between 2 sc in the side of one row and 1 sc in the side of the next row.

Attach the cord at one of the corners, or make a loop by working a few chains at the corner.

I hope you had a great time making these potholders. I’d love to see how your potholders turned out. Drop me a message or tag me on the socials, so I can admire your work. Can’t wait to see it. Lisa