Plymouth Potholder

Plymouth Potholder by Heather Moore Makes

Project Overview

The Plymouth Potholder is an intermediate-level Tunisian crochet project designed to create a functional 7.5-inch square hot pad. This downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer Heather Moore Makes produces a finished potholder suitable for kitchen use, featuring a decorative wooden ring accent.

What Is Being Made

This pattern creates a practical potholder or hot pad measuring 7.5 inches square (not including the ring attachment). The design incorporates a 1.89-inch wooden ring (48mm diameter with 8mm thickness) as a functional and decorative element, allowing the potholder to hang conveniently in the kitchen. The pattern requires making two separate hot pad pieces that work together as a complete project.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

The Plymouth Potholder is constructed using Tunisian crochet, a hybrid technique that combines elements of traditional crochet and knitting. Tunisian crochet creates a denser, more fabric-like texture compared to standard crochet, making it particularly well-suited for potholders that require durability and heat resistance.

The pattern begins with a chain foundation of 31 stitches and employs the fundamental Tunisian crochet forward pass technique. Stitches are worked into the back ridge of chains, with yarn overs and loop draws creating the characteristic Tunisian fabric structure. This technique builds rows that are worked in both forward and return passes, creating a cohesive, structured textile ideal for kitchen applications.

Materials Required

• Hook: 5.5mm Tunisian hook
• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn (recommended: Crafters Secret brand, 2 skeins total)
• Notions: Tapestry needle for finishing
• Hardware: One 1.89-inch wooden ring (48mm diameter, 8mm thickness)

Yarn Weight and Fiber Content

This pattern is designed for worsted weight yarn in cotton fiber. Cotton is an excellent choice for potholders because it provides natural heat resistance and durability for kitchen use. The pattern specifies Crafters Secret brand cotton yarn, with 2 skeins recommended to complete both hot pad pieces. Worsted weight yarn works efficiently with the 5.5mm Tunisian hook to create a fabric with appropriate density and structure for functional kitchen textiles.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate difficulty, this pattern assumes crocheters have foundational skills and are ready to explore Tunisian crochet techniques. While gauge is noted as not important for this project, crafters should be comfortable following stitch abbreviations and understanding the forward and return pass mechanics of Tunisian crochet. The designer provides video tutorials and stitch abbreviation resources on HeatherMooreMakes.com to support pattern completion.

Pattern Format and Usage

The Plymouth Potholder is available as a downloadable PDF pattern for personal use. According to the designer's policies, those interested in selling finished products made from this pattern should visit HeatherMooreMakes.com/policies for commercial licensing information.