Free Potholder Patterns: 27 Crochet, Knit, and Sewn Potholders

Crochet a potholder with pansy embellishments for a lovely accent in any kitchen with this free crochet potholder pattern and bonus dishcloth pattern!

Use this simple kitchen crochet pattern to create a potholder and dishcloth set with contrasting borders. This is an attractive kitchen set for a house warming gift or your own home.

This easy and free tutorial is a great project to perk up your kitchen in the spring. Your crochet potholder can also have an optional daffodil embellishment.

Crochet a lovely potholder embellished with a cross stitch rose design. This rose set brings a bright and feminine touch to any kitchen.

This colorful crochet dishcloth is great to use in spring and summer.  It would also make a great gift for a new married couple or a housewarming party.

This beautiful project is great for spring.  Featuring a lovely border, this sweet potholder is perfect for anyone's kitchen.  Use colors to match your decor scheme.

Add some sass to your kitchen crochet projects when you make this funky little pattern. Not only will you learn how to crochet text into a hot pad, but you'll crochet a funny one at that.

Fans of zebras will adore this pattern. It's almost too cute not to make, and it will add a wild side to your kitchen theme.

This might be an editor's favorite potholder in this collection! I'm a sucker for anything with playing card prints, and the mini granny squares in this potholder are reminiscent of clubs and diamonds! Even if you disagree, you can't deny that this is a cute potholder for practicing your granny square crochet skills.

Add a touch of style to your kitchen decor. This square potholder, also known as a double thick potholder, is not only functional but also makes a great project for crochet enthusiasts of all skill levels.

It's always advisable to use cotton yarn to make crochet potholders. This pattern is very easy and quick to make with simple stitches. 

This crochet chicken trivet potholder makes the perfect farmhouse-style decor for the kitchen counter, living room and dining room table, or simply as part of a centerpiece!

Create a functional and decorative accent for your kitchen in no time. This free potholder pattern is a great way to use up scrap yarn from a bigger project.

Knit a potholder with a colorful tea cup for a kitchen accent. This easy knitting pattern is a fun introduction to knitting with a color chart.

This dishcloth has two sides and is reversible! One side has a knobbly texture and the other shows the slipped stitches that make this dishcloth really thick.

This mitt and panhandle cover are easy knitting patterns for beginners, and these practical knit items will really last. Make this thrifty set for Father's Day or for the other guys in your life.

These hangers can be used to move things in and out of the oven or to dry off your hands between washings.  These hangers are easy to make and would look great in any kitchen!

Show off your love of pie with these sweet potholders. When combined with a fresh home baked apple pie, this makes a great gift for anyone!

Easy sewing projects like this are perfect for the kitchen. When you're not using this towel during baking, simply hang it up by the oven to use as a towel or for decoration.

This free sewing video shows you how to make adorable DIY potholders for your kitchen in two ways. Choose to make a simple potholder pattern or add some extra functionality with a handle.

Potholders and hot pads that you buy at the store are often boring, flimsy, and not worth the money. Learn how to make potholders that withstand all your cooking adventures and match your kitchen.

If you were on the lookout for simple quilted potholder patterns, this is it! Once you try this simple pattern, you’ll be hooked! Sewing potholders is a great way to use up fabric scraps.