CROSS MY HEART *potholder crochet pattern*

The air is filled with LOVE! Presenting your loved ones with a cute handmade item that is created with love is such a sweet way to spread joy and affection this Valentine’s Day or any day of the year!

Introducing the Cross My Heart Potholder! You can complete this simple and enjoyable project in about an hour, depending on your crochet skill level. Featuring the traditional single crochet with the finishing touch of a crossed half double crochet. Best of all, it is reversible! For projects of this nature, cotton yarn is the best option because it is not only strong but also has exceptional heat resistance, which makes it ideal for handling hot kitchenware. Your friends, family, and especially those who love to cook will appreciate this handcrafted item as a gift.

 

MATERIALS:

• Clover Amour Crochet Hook G (4.0 mm)
• Clover Jumbo Tapestry Needle (Bent Point)
• Clover Patchwork Mini Scissors
• Tape Measure
• cotton worsted weight (#4) yarn (about 80 yards)

NOTES:

• Read the pattern carefully before starting.
• This pattern uses US crochet terms.
• This pattern is worked in rows and after establishing the heart-shaped design, you will be working around it.
• The beginning ch 1 does not count as a stitch.
• * * repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed or repeat at specified locations.
• A number before a stitch indicates how many of that specific stitch to work into the same stitch; for example, 2 SC means to single crochet 2 times in the same stitch. A number after a stitch indicates how many times you need to work that specific stitch in a row; for example, “SC 3” means work 3 single crochet stitches into the next 3 stitches.
• The number of stitches in each row is indicated by the numbers at the end of the round.
• Gauge: 18 sts X 18 rows = 4 inches in Single Crochet Stitch 
• Skill Level: adventurous beginner
• Finished Measurement: Approximately 8.5 (height) x 8.5 (width) inches (unstretched, unblocked)

ABBREVIATIONS:

• ch(s): chain(s)
• hdc: half double crochet
• rep: repeat
• sc: single crochet
• sc2tog: single crochet two stitches together (decrease)
• sc3tog: single crochet three stitches together (decrease)
• slst(s): slip stitch(es)
• sp(s): space(s)
• st(s): stitch(es)
• chdc: crossed half double crochet: This stitch is worked over chain spaces, with a chain 1 in between and skipping the stitch in the middle. Work the first half double crochet in the next ch-2-sp, ch 1, going back (crossing the half double crochet just made) and skipping the stitch in the middle, work the second half double crochet in the previous ch-2-sp.

POTHOLDER PATTERN:

• Row 1: Ch 26, SC in the 2^nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. Turn.  25 sts
• Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a st throughout), 2 SC, SC 24. Turn. 26 sts
• Row 3: Ch 1, SC 25, 2 SC. Turn. 27 sts
• Row 4: Ch 1, 2 SC, SC 26. Turn. 28 sts
• Row 5: Ch 1, SC 27, 2 SC. Turn. 29 sts
• Rows 6-11: Ch 1, SC 29. Turn. 29 sts
• Row 12: Ch 1, SC2tog, SC 27. Turn 28 sts
• Row 13: Ch 1, SC 26, SC2tog. Turn. 27 sts
• Row 14: Ch 1, SC2tog, SC 25. Turn 26 sts
• Row 15: Ch 1, SC 24, SC2tog. Turn. 25 sts
• Row 16: Ch 1, SC2tog, SC 23. Turn 24 sts
• Row 17: Ch 1, SC 16. Turn, leaving the remaining sts unworked. 16 sts
• Rows 18-24: Ch 1, SC 16. Turn. 16 sts
• Row 25: Ch 1, SC 15. Turn. 15 sts
• Row 26: Ch 1, SC2tog, SC 12. Turn. 13 sts
• Row 27: Ch 1, SC2tog, SC 10. Turn. 11 sts
• Row 28: Ch 1, SC2tog, SC 8. Turn. 9 sts
• Row 29: Ch 1, SC2tog, SC 6. Turn. DO NOT turn. 7 sts
• Row 30: Please refer to the photo (below) and note down where the SC sts are placed. Working counter-clockwise, ch 1, SC 12, SC3tog, SC 46, 3 SC, SC 34. Slst in 1^st st to join. DO NOT turn.  96 sts

• Row 31: Ch 1, SC in 1^st st, ch 2, sk a st, *SC in next st, ch 2, sk a st*; Rep from * to * around. Slst in 1^st st to join. DO NOT turn. 48 SC sts, 48 ch-2-sps
• Row 32: Ch 1, CHDC around. Slst in 1^st st to join. DO NOT fasten off.

 

ADDING THE HANDLE:

• Ch 21, slst in the 2^nd ch from the hook and in each ch across to the base. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. With the yarn tail and needle, connect the end of the handle by sewing it to the base to form a ring. Securely fasten off and weave in all ends.

 

You are officially done! Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions regarding this pattern. I would love to see your version of the Cross My Heart Potholder! Please tag me on IG @stringsandcuddles and use these hashtags when sharing: #stringsandcuddles, #stringsandcuddlesdesigns, #crossmyheartpotholder

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