Crochet Cluster Hot Pad
If you're looking to add a touch of handmade charm to your kitchen, the Crochet Cluster Hot Pad is a must-try project! This cozy and practical hot pad is not only a fun crochet pattern to work on but also makes for a lovely addition to your home decor. The cluster stitches create a beautifully textured surface that is perfect for protecting your countertops from hot dishes. So grab your yarn and hook, and let's crochet up a delightful hot pad that will make you smile every time you use it!
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations UK
ch. Chain
dc. Double Crochet
tr. Treble Crochet
rpt. Repeat
ss. Slip Stitch
yrh. Yarn Round Hook
DNT. Do Not Turn.
tr2tog. Treble Crochet Two Together
Leaving last loop of each tr on hook, work 2tr in next stitch, yrh, pull through all loops.
clv. Cluster V-Stitch
(1tr2tog, 1ch, 1tr2tog) into same space or stitch
5ch counts as first tr and 2ch
Base of ch. Work into first stitch
Approx Finished Size: 9.5 x 9.5 Inches
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:-
100 grams of King Cole Cottonsoft DK yarn in colour 1
Small amounts of King Cole Cottonsoft DK yarn in each of colours 2 & 3
4.50mm crochet hook
UK INSTRUCTIONS:
Made in multiples of 3 + 1.
Make 2 pieces the same – With colour 1 make 34ch loosely, 1clv into 5th ch from hook, (see abbrev) * miss 2ch, work 1clv into next ch, * rpt from * to * to last 2ch, miss 1ch, 1tr into last ch. Turn. (10 clv)
2nd Row – 1ch, 1tr into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, work 1clv into each 1ch space to end, 1tr into last tr. Turn.
Rpt 2nd Row in colour sequence as follows:-
Once in colour 1, twice in colour 2, four times in colour 1, twice in colour 3 and three times in colour 1.
You should have 14 rows worked in all and work should measure approx 7.5 inches. Turn.
Starting with 1ch and working 3dc into the corners, work 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 31dc evenly along each of the 4 sides of the hot pad to end, ss to first dc on beginning of row.
Assemble – Place both pieces together, pushing any loose yarn to the inside, work through the dc on both pieces. Starting with 3ch and working 3tr into the corners, work 1tr into the stitch at the base of the 3ch, 1tr into each dc to end, ss to the top of 3ch on beginning of row. DNT.
Second Row – 3ch, 1tr into the stitch at the base of the 3ch, * fptr around next tr, bptr around next tr, * rpt from * to * to end, working 3tr into each corner, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row. Fasten off.
Finishing – Weave in loose end of yarn.
USA FORMAT:
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations USA
ch. Chain
sc. Single Crochet
dc. Double Crochet
rpt. Repeat
sl st. Slip Stitch
yo. Yarn Over
DNT. Do Not Turn.
dc2tog. Double Crochet Two Together
Leaving last loop of each dc on hook, work 2dc in next stitch, yo, pull through all loops.
clv. Cluster V-Stitch
(1dc2tog, ch1, 1dc2tog) in same space or stitch
ch5 counts as first dc and ch2
Base of ch. Work in first stitch
Approx Finished Size: 9.5 x 9.5 Inches
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:-
100 grams of King Cole Cottonsoft DK yarn in color 1
Small amounts of King Cole Cottonsoft DK yarn in each of colors 2 & 3
An equivalent yarn would be a light worsted #3 cotton
4.50mm crochet hook
USA INSTRUCTIONS:
Made in multiples of 3 + 1.
Make 2 pieces the same – With color 1 ch34 loosely, 1clv in 5th ch from hook, (see abbrev) * skip 2ch, work 1clv in next ch, * rpt from * to * to last 2ch, skip ch1, 1dc in last ch. Turn. (10 clv)
2nd Row – ch1, 1dc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, work 1clv in each ch1 space to end, 1dc in last dc. Turn.
Rpt 2nd Row in color sequence as follows:-
Once in color 1, twice in color 2, four times in color 1, twice in color 3 and three times in color 1.
You should have 14 rows worked in all and work should measure approx 7.5 inches. Turn.
Starting with ch1 and working 3sc in the corners, work 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 31sc evenly along each of the 4 sides of the hot pad to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of row.
Assemble – Place both pieces together, pushing any loose yarn to the inside, work through the sc on both pieces. Starting with ch3 and working 3dc in the corners, work 1dc in the stitch at the base of the ch3, 1dc in each sc to end, sl st to the top of ch3 on beginning of row. DNT.
Second Row – ch3, 1dc in the stitch at the base of the ch3, * fpdc around next dc, bpdc around next dc, * rpt from * to * to end, working 3dc in each corner, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. Fasten off.
Finishing – Weave in loose end of yarn.
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