Crochet Elegant Scalloped Potholders Free Pattern

Crochet Elegant Scalloped Potholders Free Pattern

Create these stunning scalloped potholders that add a touch of elegance to your kitchen. Perfect for protecting surfaces while showcasing your crochet skills!

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Medium weight cotton yarn in gray and beige
• Hook: 4.5 mm (G) crochet hook
• Gauge: 4 inches = 12 double crochets and 7 rows

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Start with a magic ring: Hold the yarn in your hand and wrap it around your fingers to create a loop. Insert your hook into the loop, yarn over, and pull through to create a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Chain 3 (this counts as your first double crochet). Work 11 double crochets (dc) into the magic ring. To close the round, join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the top of the chain 3. You should have a total of 12 double crochets.
3. Round 2: Chain 3, then work 1 dc in the same stitch. Now, work 2 dc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st. You should have 24 double crochets at the end of this round.
4. Round 3: Chain 3, then *dc in the next stitch, 2 dc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. You should have 36 double crochets.
5. Round 4: Chain 3, then *dc in the next 2 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. You should have 48 double crochets.
6. Round 5: Chain 3, then *dc in the next 3 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. You should have 60 double crochets.
7. Round 6: Chain 1, sc in the same stitch. Now, *chain 2, skip 2 stitches, sc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st.
8. Round 7: Chain 1, sc in the same stitch. Now, *chain 3, skip 2 stitches, sc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st.
9. Round 8: Chain 1, sc in the same stitch. Now, *chain 4, skip 2 stitches, sc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st.
10. Round 9: Chain 1, sc in the same stitch. Now, *chain 5, skip 2 stitches, sc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st.
11. Finish off: Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Pull the tail through the last loop on your hook to secure. Weave in any loose ends using a yarn needle.

Congratulations! You have successfully crocheted your very own elegant scalloped potholder. Enjoy using it in your kitchen or gifting it to a friend!