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Crochet Double-Sided Round Potholders Pattern

Crochet Double-Sided Round Potholders Pattern
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2-4 Hours Time Needed
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Beginner Friendly Level

Perfect for those just starting their crochet journey, with clear instructions and simple techniques

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Bite-Sized Project

Finishes in 2-4 hours—perfect for an afternoon of creative relaxation.

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Cozy Accent

A warm touch for your space that transforms ordinary corners into inviting nooks filled with handmade charm.

About This Crochet Double-Sided Round Potholders Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet double-sided round potholders in two sizes with an optional hanging loop and button closure. You can make matching two-color sets or single-color potholders to suit your kitchen decor. The instructions are photographed and easy to follow, making it a friendly project for beginners.

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Includes materials list, abbreviations, and step-by-step photos for every stage. Both regular and large sizes are given, plus clear hanging loop and finishing instructions.

Why You'll Love This Crochet Double-Sided Round Potholders Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns a practical household item into a pretty handmade accessory you can be proud of. The double-sided construction gives a neat, finished look and extra durability for everyday use. I enjoy how quick it is to make a set — the rounds work up fast and are satisfying to see grow. Choosing colors and adding a buttoned loop are small creative touches that make each potholder uniquely yours.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to personalize these potholders by changing colors—try tonal ombre or bold contrasting shades for different effects.

You can make a mini keychain-sized version by using thinner yarn and a smaller hook for tiny decorative pieces.

Use bulky cotton or a slightly larger hook to create a thicker, more insulating potholder for heavy-duty use in the kitchen.

Embellish the edge with a round of crab stitch (reverse single crochet) or a picot border to add a decorative finish.

Try crocheting both circles in the same color for a classic look, or use two contrasting colors for a reversible two-tone effect.

Add embroidered initials or a small applique9 to one side for a personalized gift or label.

Swap the hanging loop for a fabric loop or leather tab if you prefer a mixed-material look and extra durability.

Experiment with placing the hanging loop at different positions along the edge for varied styling or to match how you hang items in your kitchen.

I often change the button style too—wood, shell, or resin buttons all give a different vibe to the finished potholder.

If you want extra insulation, make two joined sets and insert a thin cotton batting between the layers before finishing the final Sc join.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the magic ring closure can leave a visible hole in the center; always pull the tail firmly to close the ring and join with a slip stitch. ✗ Cutting the yarn after making only one circle if you plan to add a hanging loop will force you to reattach yarn later; do not cut the yarn until you've completed joining unless you are sure you do not want a loop. ✗ Choosing an oversized button without testing may prevent the loop from closing properly; test the button size with the crochet strip before sewing it in place. ✗ Failing to join the two circles with wrong sides together will show the wrong fabric side on the outside; place circles wrong sides together then single crochet around to join them evenly.

Crochet Double-Sided Round Potholders Pattern

Make charming double-sided round potholders to protect your hands and decorate your kitchen. This pattern includes two sizes (regular and large), clear step-by-step instructions, and optional hanging loop variations with or without a button. Perfect for gifting or brightening your own kitchen, the design is versatile and easy to customize with color choices.

Beginner Friendly 2-4 Hours

Materials Needed for Crochet Double-Sided Round Potholders Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Cotton crochet yarn suitable for 3.5 mm crochet hook (recommendation: Zen Mindfulknits 100% Cotton Yarn)
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    Color A Large: Lime Sherbet - approximately 70 grams
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    Color B Large: Afterglow - approximately 70 grams
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    Color A Regular: Soothing Sea - approximately 50 grams
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    Color B Regular: Afterglow - approximately 50 grams

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.5mm
  • 02
    Scissors
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    Sewing needle with a blunt tip and a large eye (for weaving in ends and finishing the hanging loop)
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    Regular sewing needle (for sewing button) and matching sewing thread
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    One button per potholder (approximate diameter 1.5 to 2 cm, optional)
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    Stitch markers (optional)

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— Regular Potholder :

Round 1 :

Start with the color you want to have in the back of your potholder. On a magic ring Ch 2 (counts as a double crochet) and then add 11 Dc into the ring (12 stitches in total). Pull the thread to close the ring and join with a Sst.

Round 2 :

Ch 2 (counts as a double crochet) and then add 1 Dc in the same stitch from Round 1. Continue adding two Dc over each of the stitches from Round 1 (24 stitches in total). Join with a Sst.

Round 3 :

Ch 2 (counts as a double crochet), then add two Dc over the next stitch from previous row. *One Dc, two Dc in the following stitch*. Repeat between * until the end of the row. Join with a Sst (36 stitches in total).

Round 4 :

Ch 2 (counts as a double crochet), one Dc in the next stitch from previous row, two Dc in the following one. *One Dc, one Dc, two Dc in the following stitch*. Repeat between * until the end of the row. Join with a Sst (48 stitches in total).

Round 5 :

Ch 2 (counts as a double crochet), one Dc in each of the next two stitches from previous row, two Dc in the next one. *One Dc, one Dc, one Dc, two Dc in the following stitch*. Repeat between * until the end of the row. Join with a Sst (60 stitches in total).

Round 6 :

Ch 2 (counts as a double crochet), one Dc in each of the next three stitches from previous row, two Dc in the next one. *One Dc, one Dc, one Dc, one Dc, two Dc in the following stitch*. Repeat between * until the end of the row. Join with a Sst (72 stitches in total).

Round 7 :

Ch 2 (counts as a double crochet), one Dc in each of the next four stitches from previous row, two Dc in the next one. *One Dc, one Dc, one Dc, one Dc, one Dc, two Dc in the following stitch*. Repeat between * until the end of the row. Join with a Sst (84 stitches in total).

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Now repeat the same process (rows 1 to 7) to make a second circle using the yarn color you chose for the front of the potholder, but don't cut the yarn or weave in the end when you've completed row 7.

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Instead, place the circle you've just finished on top of the first one you made (front of the potholder on top of the back of the potholder), wrong sides together (so that the right sides of each circle are turned outwards). Add one row of Sc all around joining both circles (you will be inserting your hook in a stitch from each of the circles and stitching them together). When you complete this Sc row, both sides of the potholder will be joined.

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If you're making the potholder without a hanging loop, cut the yarn and weave in ends, and your potholder is finished. If you want to add the hanging loop, don't cut the yarn and continue to the Hanging Loop Instructions.

— Large Potholder :

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Rows 1 to 7: Start with the color you want to have in the back of your potholder and follow the pattern of the regular sized potholder (Rounds 1 to 7 above).

Round 8 :

Ch 2 (counts as a double crochet), one Dc in each of the next five stitches from previous row, two Dc in the next one. *One Dc, one Dc, one Dc, one Dc, one Dc, one Dc, two Dc in the following stitch*. Repeat between * until the end of the row. Join with a Sst (96 stitches in total).

Round 9 :

Ch 2 (counts as a double crochet), one Dc in each of the next six stitches from previous row, two Dc in the next one. *One Dc repeated seven times, two Dc in the following stitch*. Repeat between * until the end of the row. Join with a Sst (108 stitches in total).

Info :

Now repeat the same process to make a second circle using the yarn color you chose for the front of the potholder, but don't cut the yarn or weave in the end when you've completed row 9.

Info :

Instead, place the circle you've just finished on top of the first one you made (front on top of back), wrong sides together. Add one row of Sc all around joining both circles (insert your hook in a stitch from each circle and stitch them together). When you complete this Sc row, both sides of the potholder will be joined.

Info :

If you're making the potholder without a hanging loop, cut the yarn and weave in ends, and your potholder is ready to be used. If you want to add the hanging loop, continue to the Hanging Loop Instructions.

— Hanging Loop Instructions :

Hanging loop (P1) :

Ch 21 and then add one Dc in each of the chains starting on the second chain from hook (20 stitches). Sst to the body of the potholder two stitches down from where you started the chain.

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Now decide if you want a fixed hanging loop (where the tip of the row of Dc you just finished is sewn to the body of the potholder, creating a closed loop) or a hanging loop that can open and close with a button.

Closed hanging loop :

If you want a sew in closed loop, leave a bit of excess yarn when you cut it, and with your blunt tip sewing needle close the gap between the beginning of the hanging loop and the Sst you used to secure it, and at the same time fold and sew the tip of the strip of crochet to the body of the potholder. Weave in ends and your potholder is ready to be used.

Hanging loop with button :

If you want a hanging loop that can be opened and closed with a button follow these steps: leave a bit of excess yarn when you cut it, and with your blunt tip sewing needle close the gap between the beginning of the hanging loop and the Sst you used to secure it. Weave in end. With the regular sewing thread and needle, sew the button at the edge of the potholder body, just where the crochet strip for the hanging loop begins. To open and close the hanging loop pass the button through the first space at the tip of the crochet strip.

Assembly Instructions

  • Place the two completed circles wrong sides together (front of the potholder on top of the back), align edges carefully before joining.
  • Join both circles by adding one row of single crochet around, inserting your hook through one stitch from each circle to stitch them together evenly.
  • If making a closed hanging loop, fold the crochet strip tip over to the potholder edge and sew the tip securely to the body with a blunt sewing needle and excess yarn.
  • If making a buttoned hanging loop, secure the loop start and weave in ends, then sew the button to the edge of the potholder where the strip begins so the button passes through the first space at the tip.
  • Cut and weave in all remaining yarn tails after finishing the joining row, making sure ends are hidden and secure.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a 3.5 mm crochet hook and cotton yarn for best results; different yarns may change the finished size slightly.
  • 💡If you plan to add a hanging loop, do not cut the yarn after completing the second circle; continue directly to the hanging loop instructions.
  • 💡Button size can vary due to elastic crochet stitches; test the button with the loop before sewing to ensure it will close properly.

These double-sided round potholders combine practicality with handmade charm to brighten any kitchen. The pattern is quick to work up, easy to customize with colors, and includes a neat hanging loop option with or without a button. Make a matching set or mix-and-match colors for delightful gifts and everyday use. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The regular potholder measures approximately 17 cm (6.7 inches) in diameter and the large potholder measures approximately 23 cm (9 inches) in diameter using the recommended yarn and 3.5 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will affect the final size and drape; adjust your hook size accordingly and make a test circle to check gauge.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is beginner friendly and uses basic stitches (chain, double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch), so basic crochet familiarity is helpful but the step-by-step photos make it easy to follow.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crafters finish a single potholder in 2-4 hours depending on size and experience, and making a matching pair will take proportionally longer.