Emberstone Double Thick Crochet Potholder Free Pattern – A Heat-Shielding Kitchen Gem

Transform your kitchen into a cozy, artisanal haven with the Emberstone Double Thick Crochet Potholder. This stunning piece is more than just a practical accessory—it's a handcrafted work of art that combines dense, heat-shielding construction with a mesmerizing gradient of warm ember tones. The unique spiral texture not only protects your hands from hot pots and pans but also adds a beautiful, organic touch to your cooking space.

Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a beginner looking for a rewarding project, this free pattern is designed to guide you through every step. With its double-strand technique and continuous spiral rounds, you'll create a potholder that's both functional and beautiful—a true kitchen gem that you'll be proud to display and use every day.

Why You'll Love This Pattern

This potholder is crafted with two strands of worsted-weight cotton yarn held together, creating an extra-thick, protective barrier against heat. The gradient color transition from Terracotta to Burnt Orange to Deep Rust mimics the warm glow of embers, making it a stunning addition to any kitchen décor. Plus, the spiral stitch pattern adds a unique texture that's as pleasing to the eye as it is to the touch.

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather the following materials to ensure a smooth and enjoyable crocheting experience:

• Yarn: Worsted weight 100% cotton yarn in 3 colors:
  • Color A: Terracotta – approximately 120 yards
  • Color B: Burnt Orange – approximately 120 yards
  • Color C: Deep Rust – approximately 120 yards
• Hook: US G/6 (4.0 mm) crochet hook
• Stitch markers (to mark the beginning of each round)
• Yarn needle (for weaving in ends and attaching the hanging loop)
• Scissors

Gauge: 4 rounds = 2 inches in diameter using double strand of yarn. The finished potholder measures 8 inches across.

Step-by-Step Instructions

This potholder is worked in continuous spiral rounds using two strands of yarn held together for extra thickness and heat protection. You will alternate colors every 2 rounds to create a beautiful gradient effect. Follow the instructions carefully, and don't forget to mark the first stitch of each round with a stitch marker to keep track of your progress.

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• inc: 2 sc in same stitch
• rnd: round

Getting Started

Foundation: With Color A (two strands held together), make a magic ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, work 8 sc into the ring. Pull ring tight. Do not join; mark first stitch of round with a stitch marker. (8 sc)

Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each stitch around. (16 sc)

Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, inc* repeat around. (24 sc)

Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, inc* repeat around. (32 sc)

Building the Spiral

Now that your foundation is set, you'll continue increasing in a spiral pattern, switching colors every two rounds to create the gradient effect. Keep your tension consistent and work each stitch firmly to maintain the dense, protective quality of the potholder.

Rnd 5: Switch to Color B (two strands). *Sc in next 3 sts, inc* repeat around. (40 sc)

Rnd 6: *Sc in next 4 sts, inc* repeat around. (48 sc)

Rnd 7: *Sc in next 5 sts, inc* repeat around. (56 sc)

Rnd 8: Switch to Color C (two strands). *Sc in next 6 sts, inc* repeat around. (64 sc)

Rnd 9: *Sc in next 7 sts, inc* repeat around. (72 sc)

Rnd 10: *Sc in next 8 sts, inc* repeat around. (80 sc)

Rnd 11: Switch to Color A (two strands). *Sc in next 9 sts, inc* repeat around. (88 sc)

Rnd 12: *Sc in next 10 sts, inc* repeat around. (96 sc)

Rnd 13: Switch to Color B (two strands). *Sc in next 11 sts, inc* repeat around. (104 sc)

Rnd 14: *Sc in next 12 sts, inc* repeat around. (112 sc)

Rnd 15: Switch to Color C (two strands). *Sc in next 13 sts, inc* repeat around. (120 sc)

Rnd 16: *Sc in next 14 sts, inc* repeat around. (128 sc)

Rnd 17: Switch to Color A (two strands). *Sc in next 15 sts, inc* repeat around. (136 sc)

Rnd 18: *Sc in next 16 sts, inc* repeat around. (144 sc)

Rnd 19: Switch to Color B (two strands). *Sc in next 17 sts, inc* repeat around. (152 sc)

Rnd 20: *Sc in next 18 sts, inc* repeat around. (160 sc)

Rnd 21: Switch to Color C (two strands). *Sc in next 19 sts, inc* repeat around. (168 sc)

Rnd 22: *Sc in next 20 sts, inc* repeat around. (176 sc)

Rnd 23: Switch to Color A (two strands). *Sc in next 21 sts, inc* repeat around. (184 sc)

Rnd 24: *Sc in next 22 sts, inc* repeat around. (192 sc)

Rnd 25: Switch to Color B (two strands). *Sc in next 23 sts, inc* repeat around. (200 sc)

Rnd 26: *Sc in next 24 sts, inc* repeat around. (208 sc)

Rnd 27: Switch to Color C (two strands). *Sc in next 25 sts, inc* repeat around. (216 sc)

Rnd 28: *Sc in next 26 sts, inc* repeat around. (224 sc)

Rnd 29: Switch to Color A (two strands). *Sc in next 27 sts, inc* repeat around. (232 sc)

Rnd 30: *Sc in next 28 sts, inc* repeat around. (240 sc)

Rnd 31: Switch to Color B (two strands). *Sc in next 29 sts, inc* repeat around. (248 sc)

Rnd 32: *Sc in next 30 sts, inc* repeat around. (256 sc)

Rnd 33: Switch to Color C (two strands). *Sc in next 31 sts, inc* repeat around. (264 sc)

Rnd 34: *Sc in next 32 sts, inc* repeat around. (272 sc)

Rnd 35: Switch to Color A (two strands). *Sc in next 33 sts, inc* repeat around. (280 sc)

Rnd 36: *Sc in next 34 sts, inc* repeat around. (288 sc)

Rnd 37: Switch to Color B (two strands). *Sc in next 35 sts, inc* repeat around. (296 sc)

Rnd 38: *Sc in next 36 sts, inc* repeat around. (304 sc)

Rnd 39: Switch to Color C (two strands). *Sc in next 37 sts, inc* repeat around. (312 sc)

Rnd 40: *Sc in next 38 sts, inc* repeat around. (320 sc)

Rnd 41: Switch to Color A (two strands). *Sc in next 39 sts, inc* repeat around. (328 sc)

Rnd 42: *Sc in next 40 sts, inc* repeat around. (336 sc)

Rnd 43: Switch to Color B (two strands). *Sc in next 41 sts, inc* repeat around. (344 sc)

Rnd 44: *Sc in next 42 sts, inc* repeat around. (352 sc)

Rnd 45: Switch to Color C (two strands). *Sc in next 43 sts, inc* repeat around. (360 sc)

Rnd 46: *Sc in next 44 sts, inc* repeat around. (368 sc)

Rnd 47: Switch to Color A (two strands). *Sc in next 45 sts, inc* repeat around. (376 sc)

Rnd 48: *Sc in next 46 sts, inc* repeat around. (384 sc)

Rnd 49: Switch to Color B (two strands). *Sc in next 47 sts, inc* repeat around. (392 sc)

Rnd 50: *Sc in next 48 sts, inc* repeat around. (400 sc)

Rnd 51: Switch to Color C (two strands). *Sc in next 49 sts, inc* repeat around. (408 sc)

Rnd 52: *Sc in next 50 sts, inc* repeat around. (416 sc)

Rnd 53: Switch to Color A (two strands). *Sc in next 51 sts, inc* repeat around. (424 sc)

Rnd 54: *Sc in next 52 sts, inc* repeat around. (432 sc)

Rnd 55: Switch to Color B (two strands). *Sc in next 53 sts, inc* repeat around. (440 sc)

Rnd 56: *Sc in next 54 sts, inc* repeat around. (448 sc)

Rnd 57: Switch to Color C (two strands). *Sc in next 55 sts, inc* repeat around. (456 sc)

Rnd 58: *Sc in next 56 sts, inc* repeat around. (464 sc)

Rnd 59: Switch to Color A (two strands). *Sc in next 57 sts, inc* repeat around. (472 sc)

Rnd 60: *Sc in next 58 sts, inc* repeat around. (480 sc)

Rnd 61: Switch to Color B (two strands). *Sc in next 59 sts, inc* repeat around. (488 sc)

Rnd 62: *Sc in next 60 sts, inc* repeat around. (496 sc)

Rnd 63: Switch to Color C (two strands). *Sc in next 61 sts, inc* repeat around. (504 sc)

Rnd 64: *Sc in next 62 sts, inc* repeat around. (512 sc)

Rnd 65: Switch to Color A (two strands). *Sc in next 63 sts, inc* repeat around. (520 sc)

Rnd 66: *Sc in next 64 sts, inc* repeat around. (528 sc)

Rnd 67: Switch to Color B (two strands). *Sc in next 65 sts, inc* repeat around. (536 sc)

Rnd 68: *Sc in next 66 sts, inc* repeat around. (544 sc)

Rnd 69: Switch to Color C (two strands). *Sc in next 67 sts, inc* repeat around. (552 sc)

Rnd 70: *Sc in next 68 sts, inc* repeat around. (560 sc)

Rnd 71: Switch to Color A (two strands). *Sc in next 69 sts, inc* repeat around. (568 sc)

Rnd 72: *Sc in next 70 sts, inc* repeat around. (576 sc)

Rnd 73: Switch to Color B (two strands). *Sc in next 71 sts, inc* repeat around. (584 sc)

Rnd 74: *Sc in next 72 sts, inc* repeat around. (592 sc)

Rnd 75: Switch to Color C (two strands). *Sc in next 73 sts, inc* repeat around. (600 sc)

Rnd 76: *Sc in next 74 sts, inc* repeat around. (608 sc)

Rnd 77: Switch to Color A (two strands). *Sc in next 75 sts, inc* repeat around. (616 sc)

Rnd 78: *Sc in next 76 sts, inc* repeat around. (624 sc)

Rnd 79: Switch to Color B (two strands). *Sc in next 77 sts, inc* repeat around. (632 sc)

Rnd 80: *Sc in next 78 sts, inc* repeat around. (640 sc)

Rnd 81: Switch to Color C (two strands). *Sc in next 79 sts, inc* repeat around. (648 sc)

Rnd 82: *Sc in next 80 sts, inc* repeat around. (656 sc)

Rnd 83: Switch to Color A (two strands). *Sc in next 81 sts, inc* repeat around. (664 sc)

Rnd 84: *Sc in next 82 sts, inc* repeat around. (672 sc)

Rnd 85: Switch to Color B (two strands). *Sc in next 83 sts, inc* repeat around. (680 sc)

Rnd 86: *Sc in next 84 sts, inc* repeat around. (688 sc)

Rnd 87: Switch to Color C (two strands). *Sc in next 85 sts, inc* repeat around. (696 sc)

Rnd 88: *Sc in next 86 sts, inc* repeat around. (704 sc)

Rnd 89: Switch to Color A (two strands). *Sc in next 87 sts, inc* repeat around. (712 sc)

Rnd 90: *Sc in next 88 sts, inc* repeat around. (720 sc)

Rnd 91: Switch to Color B (two strands). *Sc in next 89 sts, inc* repeat around. (728 sc)

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