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. The Circle Time Hotpad · Crochet Pattern is the kind of project you’ll actually use every day, plus, the hanging cord is so cute.
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Materials & Tools
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Quick Specs
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Abbreviations
♡ ch = chain
♡ hdc = half double crochet ♡ sl st = slip stitch ♡ sl st tfl = slip stitch through front loop ♡ inc = increase (2 sts in same st) ♡ st = stitch ♡ yo = yarn over ♡ rd = round ♡ C1, C2, C3 = colour one, two, three |
Designer Tips
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Instructions: The Golden Hour Placemat
Pattern Details
- Yield: Makes two placemats.
- Hook Size: 6.00 mm for the body; 4.50 mm for the hanging loop.
- Technique: Begin with a chain 6 joined by a slip stitch to form a ring, or use a magic loop. Start each round with a standing stitch or chain 2. Join each round with a slip stitch into the first stitch.
Crochet Rounds
- Round 1: Using C1 or C2, work 9 hdc into the ring. (10 sts)
- Round 2: Change to C3. Increase in every stitch around. (20 sts)
- Round 3: Increase in the first stitch, 1 hdc in the next. Repeat around. (30 sts)
- Round 4: Increase in the first stitch, 1 hdc in the next 2 stitches. Repeat around. (40 sts)
- Round 5: Increase in the first stitch, 1 hdc in the next 3 stitches. Repeat around. (50 sts)
- Round 6: Increase in the first stitch, 1 hdc in the next 4 stitches. Repeat around. (60 sts)
- Round 7: Increase in the first stitch, 1 hdc in the next 5 stitches. Repeat around. (70 sts)
- Round 8: Increase in the first stitch, 1 hdc in the next 6 stitches. Repeat around. (80 sts)
- Round 9: Change to C1 or C2. Increase in the first stitch, 1 hdc in the next 7 stitches. Repeat around. (90 sts)
- Final Round: Work a slip stitch in the front loop only (tfl) of every stitch around.
Hanging Loop
Once you finish the final round, move your yarn to the back of the work. Switch to the 4.50 mm hook. Chain 15, then slip stitch back into the first stitch of the round. You can adjust the chain length if you prefer a longer or shorter loop. Fasten off and weave in your ends securely.
Finishing & Notes
- Finishing: Weave in all ends neatly. Blocking is optional but helpful to ensure the placemat lies perfectly flat.
- Placemat Variation: If you prefer a standard placemat without the loop, simply omit the hanging loop instructions.
- Styling: These look wonderful in neutral tones for a minimalist space or in bright, bold colors if you want to add a playful touch to your table.
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Happy crocheting!
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