Make a Bright Crochet Sun Potholder — Step-by-Step Pattern

If you're looking to add a touch of charm and functionality to your kitchen, a Crochet Potholder is just what you need! These adorable and practical accessories come in a variety of colors and patterns, making them a fun way to protect your hands from hot pots and pans. Not only are they great for adding a pop of color to your kitchen decor, but they also make wonderful handmade gifts for friends and family. This pattern creates a 7.5" x 7.5" potholder featuring a sun square joined to a simple white square and finished with a hanging loop.

Finished sun-themed potholder in Lemon Citron yellow with pink and white edging.

Materials Needed:

• Size H, 5.00 mm crochet hook
• Cotton yarn in 3 colors, I used Lion Brand Ice Cream Cotton Blend in “Lemon Citron” for the yellow color and Lily Sugar n’ Cream in pink and white.
• Blunt needle

Abbreviations

ch- chain
st(s)- stitch(es)
hk- hook
sp- space
sc- single crochet
dc- double crochet
htr- half treble
tr- treble
tr cl- treble cluster
sl st- slip stitch

Final Measurement:

7.5” x 7.5”

Sun Square

With white yarn ch 6, sl st to join.

Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr), 15 tr into circle, sl st at top of ch 3 sp to join (16).

Round 2: Switch to yellow yarn, ch 1, dc in first tr, *ch 2, 1 dc in next tr,* repeat from * around, 2 ch, sl st at top of first st to join (16 sts, 16 ch sp).

Round 3: Sl st in first ch 2 sp, ch 3, 1 tr, *ch 2, 2 tr cl in next ch 2 sp,* repeat from * around, ch 2, sl st at top of first st to join. Fasten off.

Round 4: Switch to pink yarn, pick up at st in any ch 2 sp, ch 3 (counts as 1 tr), 2 tr, ch 3, 3 tr in same sp, 2 htr in next 3 spaces, *3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr in same sp, 2 htr in next 3 spaces,* repeat from * 2 more time, sl st at top of first st to join (48).

Round 5: Switch to white yarn, ch 1, sc in each st around with 3 sc in each corner sp (56).

Fasten off, weave in ends.

White Square

Ch 22

Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from the hk and each ch to end, turn (20).

Rows 2-12: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn (20).

Do not fasten off, ch 1.

With the sun square on top of the white square, continue to sc through both squares around all sides with 2 sc in each corner.

Position the sun square on top of the white square before single crocheting together and adding the hanging loop.

Sl st in first st, ch 7, sl st in first st, ch 1, turn, sc 10 into ch 10 sp, sl st in first st and fasten off.

Weave in ends.