If your family is anything like mine, you’ll know that the kitchen – no matter how big – is the centre of family life. From doing homework, playing games, chatting with friends, enjoying a glass of wine after work to – shock – actual cooking, our kitchens are the heart of the house. Kitchens are also the perfect places to show off all your crocheted creations, so it’s only right that I share this free pattern with you for these chunky hotpads. Worked in the round using soft cotton ribbon yarn, they’re thick, practical and fun to crochet. Tried and tested in my own cocina, these hotpads are great for resting hot pots and plates on, or you can use them as on-the-go placemats. No matter if you switch up the palette so that they fit your interior or make a stack for friends (they make fantastic housewarming gifts), you’d love this quick project. They’re the kind of project you’ll actually use every day, plus, the hanging cord is so cute.
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Pattern Details
Crochet terminology: US
Skill level: Intermediate
Construction:
Worked in the round as a flat circle with an optional hanging loop.
Materials
Yarn
Hobbii Friends Ribbon (125 m / 136 yds per skein)
C1 Oatmilk (03)
C2 Candyfloss (45)
C3 Mustard (28)
You will not use the full skeins of C2 and C3, so you’ll have enough yarn left to make at least one more hotpad.
You can substitute with any super bulky, 100% cotton ribbon yarn in three colours.
Hooks
6.00 mm
4.50 mm
Notions
Yarn needle
Stitch marker (optional)
Scissors
Skills and Abbreviations
ch chain
hdc half double crochet
sl st slip stitch
sl st tfl slip stitch through front loop
inc increase (2 stitches in same stitch)
st stitch
yo yarn over
rd round
C1, C2, C3 colour one, two, three…
Designer Tips
Each round increases evenly to form a flat circle. The increase stitches are spaced further apart as you go, which creates that smooth, even shape.
Slip stitch into the top of your starting stitch at the end of each round. If you find this tricky, use a stitch marker to keep track.
This pattern uses a smaller hook than usual to create a thick, sturdy fabric. If your work starts to curl, try going up a hook size.
Feel free to play around with colour placement. You can swap your main and contrast shades or even try an ombré effect for something a little different.
Copyright
This pattern and all associated content are for personal use only. You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute this pattern without permission. Items made using this pattern may not be sold without prior approval.
© Emma Munn, 2026.
Free Crochet Pattern
Scroll down for the full pattern instructions.
Pattern (makes two)
Using C1 or C2 and a 6.00 mm hook:
Chain 6 and join with a slip stitch to form a ring, or use a magic loop.
Begin with a standing stitch or chain 2. Slip stitch to join at the end of each round.
Rounds
Rd 1 9 hdc (10 sts)
Rd 2 change to C3. inc around (20 sts)
Rd 3 inc, 1 hdc repeat around (30 sts)
Rd 4 inc, 2 hdc repeat around (40 sts)
Rd 5 inc, 3 hdc repeat around (50 sts)
Rd 6 inc, 4 hdc repeat around (60 sts)
Rd 7 inc, 5 hdc repeat around (70 sts)
Rd 8 inc, 6 hdc repeat around (80 sts)
Rd 9 change to C1 or C2. inc, 7 hdc repeat around (90 sts)
Final round sl st tfl around
Hanging Loop
At the end of the final round, move the yarn to the back of your work and switch to a 4.50 mm hook.
Chain 15 and slip stitch back into the first stitch of the round.
Adjust the chain length if you prefer a longer loop.
Fasten off and weave in your ends securely.
Finishing
Weave in all ends neatly. Blocking is optional but can help even out the shape.
Notes
You can easily turn these into placemats by skipping the hanging loop.
Try different colour combinations to suit your space. Neutrals give a clean, minimal look, while brighter shades add a more playful feel.
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Happy crocheting!
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