I have a slight obsession with crochet hot pads, pot holders, and farmhouse decor. There’s just something about the feel of a handmade hot pad that brings me so much joy. And I can’t help but to be drawn to the farmhouse decor I keep seeing all over Pinterest. I’m seriously thinking about redoing my entire house in it.

A few years ago, I made a pair of double sided hot pads to replace a set that I made when I was first learning how to crochet. I fell in love with the thickness of them and they are, hands down, the most used pot holders we have. I wanted to design my own hot pad/pot holder, but I wanted to make sure I incorporated the thickness that I’ve grown to love from my other ones. And as I said earlier, I’m also quite fond of the farmhouse craze that’s hit the design and decor worlds. It’s so simple, so clean, so fresh and I wanted to show that in this design.

The stitch I used for the front panel is called the Alpine Stitch. It may be a little tricky at first, but once you get the hang of it, it’s a breeze. If you need help, check out this YouTube video from Claudetta Crochet.

Materials:

• 100% Cotton Yarn in 2 colors (I used Crafter’s Secret in Navy and White)
• G Hook
• Needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations:

Ch- Chain

DC- Double Crochet

FPDC- Front Post Double Crochet

HDC- Half Double Crochet

SC- Single Crochet

SS- Slip Stitch

Pattern:

Front Panel:

In Color A. Ch 33.

1. Sc across.(32)
2. Ch 1, turn. Sc in 1st stitch. DC in each stitch across until 1 stitch remains. Sc in last stitch.
3. Ch 1, turn, Sc across. (32)
4. Ch 1, turn. Sc in 1st stitch. *FPDC around 1st DC from 2 rows down. DC in next stitch.* Repeat from * to *. Sc in last stitch.
5. Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (32)
6. Ch 1, turn. Sc in 1st stitch. *DC in next stitch. FPDC around next DC.* Repeat from * to *. Sc in last stitch. Change to Color B.
7. In Color B. Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (32)
8. Ch 1, Sc in 1st stitch. *FPDC in next, DC in next* Repeat from * to *. Sc in last.
9. Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (32)
10. Ch 1, turn. Sc in 1st stitch. *DC in next stitch. FPDC around next DC.* Repeat from * to *. Sc in last stitch.
11. Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (32)
12. Ch 1, turn. Sc in 1st stitch. *FPDC in 1st DC, DC in next.* Repeat from * to *. Sc in last stitch. Change to Color A.
13. In Color A. Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (32)
14. Ch 1, turn. Sc in 1st stitch. *DC in next stitch. FPDC around next DC.* Repeat from * to *. Sc in last stitch.
15. Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (32)
16. Ch 1, turn. Sc in 1st stitch. *FPDC in 1st DC, DC in next.* Repeat from * to *. Sc in last stitch.
17. Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (32)
18. Ch 1, turn. Sc in 1st stitch. *DC in next stitch. FPDC around next DC.* Repeat from * to *. Sc in last stitch. Change to Color B.
19. In Color B, Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (32)
20. Ch 1, turn. Sc in 1st stitch. *FPDC in 1st DC, DC in next.* Repeat from * to *. Sc in last stitch.
21. Ch 1, Sc across. (32)
22. Ch 1, turn. Sc in 1st stitch. *DC in next stitch. FPDC around next DC.* Repeat from * to *. Sc in last stitch.
23. Ch 1, Sc across. (32)
24. Ch 1, turn. Sc in 1st stitch. *FPDC in 1st DC, DC in next.* Repeat from * to *. Sc in last stitch. Change to Color A.
25. In Color A. Ch 1, turn. Sc across.
26. Ch 1, turn. Sc in 1st stitch. *DC in next stitch. FPDC around next DC.* Repeat from * to *. Sc in last stitch.
27. Ch 1, turn. Sc across.
28. Ch 1, turn. Sc in 1st stitch. *FPDC in 1st DC, DC in next.* Repeat from * to *. Sc in last stitch.
29. Ch 1, turn. Sc across.
30. Ch 1, turn. Sc across. Finish off and weave in ends.

Back panel:

In Color A. Ch 33.

Assembly:

Put the 2 wrong sides of each panel together. Starting in the last Sc row, Sc across while going through both panels at the same time. Sc a total of 3 stitches in each corner. Turn and Sc down each side until you have sew both panels together. SS to 1st Sc. Finish off and weave in ends.

And that’s all there is to it! The Farmhouse Chic Hot Pad would be a great gift, a chic craft booth item, or the perfect addition to your own kitchen!