Hi y’all! I’m excited to share another quick and easy crochet pattern that is both useful and eco-friendly. Today’s project is the Everyday Hot Pad, a practical crochet hot pad pattern made using one of my favorite two-row repeat stitches, the Interlocking Row Stitch (IRS). With simple stitches and a relaxing rhythm, this pattern works up quickly and is perfect for everyday use in the kitchen.
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If you’ve followed SASS Crochet for any length of time, you already know that I love working with cotton yarn and creating crochet projects that are both beautiful and practical. Hot pads are one of my favorite things to make because they are quick, useful, and make great handmade gifts.
This pattern is part of my Everyone’s Everyday Collection, which focuses on practical crochet projects you’ll actually use. If you’d like the printable PDF, you can grab the pattern in my Etsy shop—or upgrade to the Everyday Home Bundle to get all four coordinating patterns and create a complete handmade set for your home. If you’re looking for a smaller project to pair with it, the Everyday Coaster is another quick and practical option from the collection.
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Looking for the free pattern? Use the section links below or scroll to Pattern Instructions.
- About the Pattern
- Printable PDF + Bundle Option
- Yarn & Design Notes
- Free Crochet Pattern
- Materials
- Pattern Notes
- Stitch Tutorial
- Pattern Instructions
- Border
About the Pattern
The Everyday Hot Pad was inspired by the types of crochet projects I love the most—quick, practical pieces that are both useful and relaxing to make. Using one of my favorite two-row repeat stitches, the Interlocking Row Stitch (IRS), this hot pad works up quickly while creating a beautiful textured fabric.
If you’d like extra help learning the stitch, I also have a step-by-step Interlocking Row Stitch tutorial on YouTube. It’s a great way to see how the stitch works before you start the hot pad pattern.
This pattern was originally designed for the International Crochet Month Blog Hop hosted by Underground Crafter, where designers were asked to create a project that reflects what we love most about crochet. For me, that means working with cotton yarn, simple stitch patterns, and creating projects that are both practical and reusable.
Important Note About This Pattern
This hot pad is designed to protect countertops and tables from warm dishes, making it perfect for everyday kitchen use.
Please note that this pattern is not intended to be used as a pot holder for handling hot pots or pans.
Printable PDF + Bundle Option
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I’ve shared the free version of the pattern below, but if you’d prefer an ad-free experience, you can grab the printable PDF version.
The premium PDF is beautifully formatted and easy to follow, with step-by-step written instructions and helpful tutorial photos to guide you along the way.
👉 You can grab the Everyday Hot Pad pattern in my Etsy or Ravelry shop.
Want more coordinating patterns?
This pattern is also included in my Everyday Home Bundle, which includes:
- Everyday Coaster
- Everyday Hot Pad
- Everyday Washcloth
- Everyone’s Everyday Lapghan
✨ If you’re planning to make more than one project, the bundle is the best value.
Grab the bundle in my Etsy shop for the best value. 👇
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Not ready to make your Everyday Hot Pad yet? Pin it for later!!
Yarn & Design Notes
The hot pad is designed with the I Love This Cotton yarn that I had on hand. It’s a very soft, worsted weight yarn that works up perfectly for this pattern. You only need a 6.50 mm hook and a little over 100 yards to make one extra thick hot pad.
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Instead of making 2 panels and then connecting them to make the hot pads thick enough to protect your tables and counters you’ll work with 2 strands of cotton yarn. This technique gives the hot pad such a pretty, dense texture. The border is so fun and you get an awesome cushy edging just by using front loops and back loops of single and double crochet stitches. Even though it’s pretty easy to work up, the premium PDF offers a photo tutorial for working the border if you get stuck.
Yarn Info!
The hot pad shown above is made with I Love This Cotton in Dove. I also used I Love This Cotton in Ivory and Serene Spa which is shown in photos throughout the article.
Several of these yarns can be found on Amazon and if you want to check them out over there just click the photos below. **As an Amazon Associate I may earn from qualifying purchases.
I love how easily customizable these hot pads are with the unlimited colors that are available in worsted weight cotton yarn. Look at these beauties from my amazing testers, Stacy, Michele and Carol! Stacy used Sugar ‘n Cream, Michele used We Crochet Dishie in Flower Girl Multi and then Carol used Mainstays 100% Cotton. All of them worked up beautifully, right?!
The Everyday Hot Pad is an easy pattern perfect for advanced beginner crocheters. It only uses basic single crochet and double crochet stitches.
Free Crochet Pattern
Ready to make your Everyday Hot Pad? Follow the written instructions below.
Everyday Hot Pad Crochet Pattern
Materials You’ll Need
- #4 cotton yarn – I recommend cotton yarn for this project because it works well for practical kitchen items.
- 105 yards
- 6.50 mm (K) crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
I designed this crochet hot pad using cotton yarn because it’s a great choice for durable kitchen projects.
Pattern Notes
* Advanced beginner pattern.
** Written in US crochet terms.
* Finished size: 7″ x 7″.
** Gauge: 16 dc x 12 rows = 4″.
* Chain stitch at the beginning of Rnd does not count as a stitch.
** You will hold 2 strands of yarn together to make hot pad.
* When working 2 Rows below you will crochet over the ch and into the st 2 Rows
below.
Stitch Tutorial
** Note: If you’re unfamiliar with the Interlocking Row Stitch, you can follow along with my step-by-step YouTube tutorial to see exactly how the stitch is worked.
Once you’re comfortable with the stitch, you’ll be ready to jump into the Everyday Hot Pad pattern below.
Stitch Key
BLO = Back Loop Only
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
FLO = Front Loop Only
FSC = Foundation Single Crochet
rep = repeat
sc = single crochet
sk = skip
slst = slip stitch
st = stitch
Pattern Instructions
With 2 strands of yarn.
Row 1:
17 FSC, ch 1, turn.
Row 2:
sc in each st across. (17 sc)
Row 3:
ch 1, turn, sc in 1st st, *ch 1, sk st, sc; rep from * across. (9 sc, 8 ch sp)
Row 4:
ch 1, turn, sc in 1st st, dc in sk st on Row 2, *ch 1, sk next st, dc in next sk st on Row 2; rep from * 7 times, sc in last st. ( 2 sc, 8 dc, 7 ch sp)
Row 5:
ch 1, turn, sc in 1st st, ch 1, sk next st, dc in next sk st 2 Rows below (on Row 3), *ch 1, sk next st, dc in next sk st 2 Rows below (on Row 3); rep from * 6 times, ch 1, sk st, sc in last st. (2 sc, 7 dc, 8 ch sp)
Row 6:
ch 1, turn, sc in 1st st, dc in sk st 2 Rows below, *ch 1, sk next st, dc in next sk st 2 Rows below; rep from * 7 times, sc in last st. (2 sc, 8 dc, 7 ch sp)
Row 7:
ch 1, turn, sc in 1st st, ch 1, sk next st, dc in sk st 2 Rows below, ch 1, sk next st, dc in next sk st 2 Rows below; rep from * 6 times, ch 1, sk st, sc in last st. (2 sc, 7 dc, 8 ch sp)
Rows 8 – 13:
rep Rows 6 & 7.
Row 14:
ch 1, turn, sc in 1st st, dc in dc 2 Rows below, *sc in next dc, dc in dc 2 Rows below; rep from * across, sc in last st. (9 sc, 8 dc)
Row 15:
ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (17 sc)
Do not finish off, continue with border.
Border
Rnd 1:
ch 1, sc in end of Row 14 (same st as last st on Row 15) and each remaining row end down side (13 sc), work 3 sc in corner, sc in next 15 sts across the bottom, work 3 sc in corner, sc in each row end up next side (14 sc), work 3 sc in corner, sc in next 15 sts across the top, work 3 sc in corner, slst to join to 1st sc, ch 2.
Rnd 2:
FLO, dc in each around, sist to join to 1st dc, ch 1. (70 dc)
Rnd 3:
BLO of Rnd 2 and BLO of Rnd 1, sc in each st around until 1 st remains, ch 7, slst in same st, sc in last st, slst to join to 1st sc.
FO and weave in ends.
More Everyday Crochet Patterns
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This Everyday Hot Pad crochet tutorial helps you create your own hot pads and is a fun and eco-friendly way to add some creativity and function to your kitchen. By using cotton yarn, not only are you making a useful item, but you are also using a sustainable material. So why not grab your crochet hook and start making your own hot pads today?
Happy crocheting, and stay tuned for more tips and tricks for creating beautiful and practical crochet pieces.
Angie 🤍🤍🤍
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I have some leftover yarn that I want to use up. It is not cotton. Would it still work for this?
Hi! Any worsted weight yarn should work but, I do recommend cotton as acrylic will likely melt if you place a hot pan on it.❤️