Oven Mitt

Oven Mitt / Pot Holder by Burgundy & Blush

What is Being Made

This pattern creates a single oven mitt or pot holder using crochet techniques. The design is made from 100% cotton yarn, making it practical and heat-resistant for kitchen use. The pattern can be worked as a single mitt for one hand, or crafters can make two to create a matching pair for handling oven trays and hot cookware with both hands.

Techniques and Construction

The oven mitt is constructed using the waffle stitch, a textured crochet technique that creates a thick, padded fabric ideal for heat protection. The waffle stitch is built by combining front post double crochet stitches with regular double crochet stitches, creating a dimensional grid pattern that provides excellent insulation. This thickness is the key feature that protects hands from hot surfaces while remaining flexible enough to wear comfortably.

The pattern is rated as beginner-friendly, though comfort with the waffle stitch is recommended. The front post double crochet stitch is explained within the pattern steps, though a video tutorial may be helpful for those encountering this stitch for the first time.

Stitches Used

• Single Crochet (SC) – Used for finishing and edges
• Double Crochet (DC) – Foundation stitch for the waffle pattern
• Front Post Double Crochet (FPDC) – Creates the raised posts of the waffle texture
• Chain (CH) – For foundation and turning chains
• Slip Stitch (SS) – For joining rounds and finishing

Materials Required

The pattern calls for 1 skein of Lily Sugar n Cream yarn or any worsted/Aran weight yarn in 100% cotton. A 5.0mm crochet hook is used to work with this yarn weight. Basic finishing supplies needed include scissors and a needle for weaving in ends.