Crochet African Flower Hot Pad
Crochet African Flower Hot Pads are not only practical but also a delightful addition to any kitchen. The intricate and colorful design of these hot pads adds a touch of whimsy to your cooking experience. With a variety of vibrant yarns to choose from, you can customize these hot pads to match your kitchen decor or create a unique gift for a friend. The African Flower pattern is a fun and engaging project for crocheters of all skill levels, making it a great choice for beginners looking to expand their repertoire. Whether you're using them to protect your countertops from hot dishes or simply to add a pop of color to your kitchen, Crochet African Flower Hot Pads are a charming and practical crochet project that you'll enjoy making and using.
I used a size G hook and 100% cotton yarn for this pattern.
African Flower Hot Pad
To Start Front: Make an adjustable ring, or ch 5 and join with slip stitch to form a ring.
Row 1: Ch 3 (count as first dc), 1 dc in ring, (ch 1, 2 dc in ring) 5 times, ch1, join with sl st to first dc {6 shells}
Row 2: Join into a ch space. In each of the 6 ch sps: (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc). Join with sl st to first dc.
Row 3: Join into a ch space. In each of the 6 ch sps: 7 dc. Join with sl st to first dc.
Row 4: Join at the beginning of the 7 dc sps. 1 sc in each of the next 7 st, dc {which you join to the 2nd row in order to form the petal}, (7 sc and 1 dc) 6 times.
Row 5: Join above any dc st. sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, (sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st) around. Join with sl st to first sc.
Row 6: Join into last st made. Ch 3 {counts as first dc} and 2dc into the same stitch, (ch1, skip 2 sts and make 3 dc into the next stitch) around. Join with sl st.
Row 7: Join into a ch 1 space. Ch 3 {counts as first dc}, 2dc, ch1, 3dc, {ch1, 3dc into next ch 1 space, ch1, 3dc into next 1ch space, ch1, into the next space 3dc, ch1, 3dc} around. Join with a slst to the 3rd ch of original 3ch.
Row 8: Join into a ch 1 space. Ch 3 {counts as first dc} and 2dc into the same stitch, (ch1, skip 2 sts and make 3 dc into the next stitch) around. Join with sl st.
Row 9: {Optional} Repeat Row 8.
To Start Back: Make an adjustable ring, or ch 5 and join with slip stitch to form a ring.
Row 1: ch 3 {counts as first dc}, 11dc into ring, join with sl st. DO NOT TURN.
Row 2: ch 3 {counts as first dc}, dc into same st, 2dc into each stitch around, join with sl st.
Row 3: ch 3 {counts as first dc}, dc into same st, (2 dc in next st, dc in next) around, join with sl st.
Row 4: ch 3 {counts as first dc}, dc into same st, (2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts) around, join with sl st.
Row 5: ch 3 {counts as first dc}, dc into same st, (2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts) around, join with sl st.
Row 6: ch 3 {counts as first dc}, dc into same st, (2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts) around, join with sl st.
Row 7: ch 3 {counts as first dc}, dc into same st, (2 dc in next st, dc in next 5 sts) around, join with sl st.
Row 8: {if completed optional Row 9 for the front} - ch 3 {counts as first dc}, dc into same st, (2 dc in next st, dc in next 6 sts) around, join with sl st.
Put the two pieces together, right sides facing out. Crochet together with any edging you want. Here is one option.
Edging: Join with sl st. ch1 and sl st into the next stitch, ((sc, hdc, sc) in next st, sl st into the next 2 stitches) around. Now ch as many stitches as you want to make the hanging loop and slst into the same stitch to join the loop.