How to Make a Pumpkin or Jack O’Lantern Pot Holder Free Crochet Pattern
This Pumpkin or Jack O’Lantern Pot Holder was designed to add a little festive touch to your kitchen this Halloween!
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You can also leave the face off and have a plain pumpkin for Fall and Thanksgiving decor.
Crochet pot holders are a great home decor item, but even better is that these potholders have a pocket on the front for gift giving!
You can add recipe cards, baking mixes, or even a handwritten note, which would be especially sweet for saying “Thanks for inviting me to Thanksgiving dinner!”
And, there’s also a Turkey Belly Pot Holder, Snowman Belly Pot Holder, Gingerbread Belly Pot Holder, and an Elf Belly Pot Holder!
How to get the
Pumpkin Pot Holder crochet pattern:
Option 1: Continue scrolling for free pattern instructions on this site
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Option 3: Purchase the “13 Pumpkins Crochet Patterns” eBook.
Materials
Worsted Weight 100% Cotton Yarn (#4)
-Orange [3.5oz/100g]
-Green [1oz/30g]
-Black [Scraps]
J/10/6.00mm Crochet Hook
I/9/5.50mm Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
1/4 yd 100% Cotton Batting (Optional, but recommended)
Scissors or Rotary Cutter (For cutting batting)
Stitch Guide
arnd = around
ch = chain
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
sc = single crochet
sl st(s) = slip stitch(es)
Gauge
12 sts x 12 rows = 4″
Gauge is not critical for this project
Finished Measurements
8.25″W x 8.75″H
Skill Level
Easy
Written in U.S. Terms
Notes
- Batting is used for heat resistance. This will provide more padding and protection from hot surfaces, however, two layers of crocheted cotton is typically thick enough for short term protection (from oven to stove top). Cotton Batting can be found in any store that sells fabric.
- 100% cotton yarn (and batting) is required. Acrylics can melt if they become too hot.
- A yard of fabric (batting) = 36″H, 1/4 yard of fabric = 9″H, but the width is 54″ wide and batting doesn’t have a specific cutting direction.
- Beginning chains do not count as stitches.
- For the first 2 rows use a loose tension to avoid pulling and puckering once you add the body. If you have difficulty loosening your tension, use a J/10/6.00mm crochet hook for these rows.
Instructions
With Green,
R1. Ch 25, sc in the back bump of the 2nd ch and in each ch across, turn (24)
R2. Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn (24)
R3-4. Repeat R2
With Orange,
R5. Repeat R2
R6. Ch 1, *sc, dc* across, turn (24)
R7-44. Repeat R6; Fasten at the end of R44. (24)
SMALL PANEL
With Orange,
R1. Ch 25, sc in the back bump of the 2nd ch and in each ch across, turn (24)
R2. Ch 1, *sc, dc* across, turn (24)
R3-25. Repeat R2; Fasten at the end of R25. (24)
STEM
With Green,
R1. Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, turn (4)
R2. Ch 1, sc across, turn (4)
R3-5. Repeat R2; continuing down side: sl st in the end of each row and in each st arnd, sl st in 1st sl st; Fasten.
LEAF
R1. Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc x 2, (dc, hdc) in last, turn and work down opposite side of chains: (hdc, dc), hdc x 2, sc in last, ch 1, sl st in 1st sc; Fasten.
CURLICUE
Ch 11, 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 6, sc x 1 in next 3 sts; Fasten.
TRIANGLE EYES
R1. Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, turn (4)
R2. Ch 1, sc2tog x 2, turn (2)
R3. Ch 1, sc across, turn (2)
R4. Ch 1, sc2tog, continuing down side: sl st in the end of each row and in each st arnd, sl st to 1st sc; Fasten.
CIRCLE EYES
R1. Make magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring (6)
R2. 2 sc arnd; Fasten. (12)
SPOOKY MOUTH
Ch 21, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next, 2 sc, sc x 2, sc2tog x 2, sc x 2, 2 sc, sc x 2, sc2tog x 2, sc x 2; Fasten.
CIRCLE MOUTH
R1. Make magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring (6)
R2. 2 sc arnd (12)
R3. *2 sc, sc x 2* arnd; Fasten. (16)
HANGER
Ch 16, sc in back bump of 2nd ch and across; Fasten. (15)
Finishing
- Lay large panel flat and lay batting over the bottom edge (orange edge).
- Lay small orange panel over the batting, lining up the bottom edges.
- Thread needle with orange yarn and insert needle from front to back, then from back to front one stitch over, close to the upper right corner. Tie tails into a knot. — Repeat this step 8 more times in the following locations: right center, bottom right corner, bottom middle, center, upper middle, upper left corner, left center, bottom left corner. <This step tacks the 3 layers together and holds the batting in place. >
- Insert hook under the small panel and pull the tails and knots to the inside of the pot holder to hide them.
- Fold the remaining portion of the large panel up over the batting and small panel. Pin into place as needed. <Front pocket created>
- Insert hook in bottom right corner, through all 3 layers, and single crochet in the same space and in end of each row up the side, in each stitch across the top, and in the end of each row down the left edge. Fasten. Make sure you’re working through all crochet layers around. Do not crochet across the top of the pocket.
- Attach stem to front center of R1 & 2.
- Attach curlicue up against the stem.
- Attach a leaf over curlicue and other leaves next to stem as desired.
- Attach face pieces as desired.
- Attach hanger to upper left corner as desired.
- Hide All Strings.
Loving the Pumpkin or Jack O’Lantern Pot Holder?
You can get a matching Pumpkin or Jack O’Lantern Flatware Holder pattern right here on this blog!
Happy Crocheting!
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