Crochet Granny Hexagon Hot Pad Potholder Free Pattern

Crochet Granny Hexagon Hot Pad Potholder Free Pattern

Looking for a fun project that’s both practical and stylish?

This crochet hexagon granny hot pad is the perfect size potholder for protecting your hands and countertops from hot dishes and hot pans.

Made with medium-weight cotton yarn and a G (4.25 mm) mm crochet hook, this double thickness design provides extra durability, making it a great use of your favorite cotton worsted weight yarn.

This free crochet pattern is worked in continuous rounds using basic granny stitches like double crochet and single crochet stitch, making it a great project for both beginner crocheters and experienced crocheters.

With a simple granny hexagon shape, it’s an easy pattern that works up quickly with just a skein of yarn, a yarn needle, and a tapestry needle for finishing touches like the hanging loop.

This thick hot pad is a good idea for adding to your kitchen accessories, and it makes great gift ideas—especially for the holiday season.

You can customize it with different colors, and the simple patterns make it easy to create multiple granny hexagons in no time.

It’s also a quick project that uses a magic ring to start and works into the next st and corner space with ch sp increases to create the hexagon shape.

The last stitch is joined seamlessly for a polished finish.

This crochet potholder pattern is an easy way to make a practical and stylish hot pad pattern for your home.

The double layer adds extra thickness, making it great for handling hot pots and protecting surfaces from heat.

Whether you’re using Lily Sugar yarn or another favorite medium-weight cotton yarn, this pattern is a good use of your stash.

If you’re looking for crochet potholder patterns that are simple yet effective, this is a great way to get started.

Grab your G, 4.25 mm crochet hook, follow along with the free pattern, and enjoy making this fun and useful crochet project.

Don’t forget to share your finished potholders on social media and in my Facebook group!

Tips for Crocheting the Granny Hot Pad Pattern

Use a Magic Ring for a Tight Center
- Starting with a magic ring ensures that the center of your hot pad is tightly closed, preventing gaps. Be sure to pull the tail firmly after completing Round 1 to secure the stitches.
Consistent Tension for Even Stitches
- Since this pattern uses double crochet stitches and color changes, keeping an even tension helps maintain a uniform hexagon shape. If your edges seem uneven, adjust your tension slightly.
Changing Colors Seamlessly
- When switching colors, complete the last stitch of the previous color until only two loops remain on the hook. Then pull in the new color to finish the stitch. This method helps create cleaner transitions without visible gaps.
Carrying Yarn for Easy Color Changes
- Instead of cutting the yarn after each round, carry it along by crocheting over it. This saves time and reduces the number of ends to weave in later. Just make sure the carried yarn is not pulled too tightly, which could cause puckering.
Counting Stitches in Each Round
- Each round follows a growing pattern of granny clusters and chain spaces. Be sure to count your stitches and ch-1 spaces at the end of each round to keep the hexagon symmetrical.
Placing the Two Panels Together
- Before joining, ensure both hexagons are aligned perfectly with the same color sequence facing up. This will give your hot pad a neat and professional finish.
Joining with a Secure Single Crochet Edge
- Work through the back loop of the top panel and the front loop of the bottom panel when joining. This technique helps keep the edges flat and secure while adding a decorative ridge.
Creating the Hanging Loop
- The hanging loop is made with a chain 10 followed by single crochets to form a sturdy ring. Make sure your stitches are tight so the loop holds its shape when hung.
Blocking for a More Defined Shape
- If your hot pad looks slightly uneven, lightly steam block it to relax the stitches and help define the hexagon shape.
Great for Gift Giving & Customization

This pattern makes a wonderful holiday gift. Try using different colors to match kitchen decor or seasonal themes! You can also adjust the size by adding or removing rounds.

Crochet Granny Hot Pad Pattern

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Materials:

Size G, 4.25 mm crochet hook
Medium weight cotton yarn (size 4) in 2 colors (A and B)
Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:

ch- chain

st(s)- stitch(es)

sc- single crochet

dc- double crochet

sl st- slip stitch

Note:

Ch 3 at the beginning of each round counts as a stitch.

Measurements:

The final measurement of the hot pad is approx. 8″ wide side across to side and 9″ wide corner across to corner.

Hot Pad Instructions (make 2):

Round 1:

Make a magic ring.
Into the magic ring: Ch 3 (counts as first DC), 2 DC, ch 1.
[3 DC, ch 1] – repeat 5 times.
Pull the tail to close the ring.
Sl st to join.

Color Change: To change the color in the next round, insert the hook into the top of the starting ch 3, yarn over, draw up a loop, and when you have 2 loops left on the hook, pull in the new color. Then, cut Color A.

(6 ch-1 spaces)

Round 2 (color B):

Switch to color B, ch 3, 2 DC in the same ch-1 space.
[3 DC, ch 1, 3 DC] – in the next ch-1 space, repeat from * to * 5 times.
3 DC in the first ch-1 space, ch 1.
Sl st to join and change to color A.
Do not cut Color B. Carry the yarn along for easy color changes.

Color Change Tip: When changing colors in the next rounds, work the last stitch until 2 loops remain on the hook. Then pull in the new color. Work the next stitches over it to carry it along.

Round 3:

Ch 3, 2 DC in the last ch-1 space of Round 2.
*Switch to Color B, 3 DC in the next space.
Switch to Color A, [3 DC, ch 1, 3 DC] in the next ch-1 space,* repeat from * to * 5 times.
Switch to Color B, 3 DC in the next space.
Switch to Color A, 3 DC in the first ch-1 space, ch 1.
Sl st to join and change to color B.

Round 4 (Color B):

Ch 3, 2 DC in the last ch-1 space of Round 3.
*Switch to Color A, 3 DC in the next space, 3 DC in the next space.
Switch to Color B, [3 DC, ch 1, 3 DC] in the next ch-1 space,* repeat from * to * 5 times.
Switch to Color A, 3 DC in the next space, 3 DC in the next space.
Switch to Color B, 3 DC in the first ch-1 space, ch 1.
Sl st to join and change to color A.

Round 5 (Color A):

Ch 3, 2 DC in the last ch-1 space of Round 4.
*Switch to Color B, 3 DC in the next 3 spaces.
Switch to Color A, [3 DC, ch 1, 3 DC] in the next ch-1 space,* repeat from * to * 5 times.
Switch to Color B, 3 DC in the next 3 spaces.
Switch to Color A, 3 DC in the first ch-1 space, ch 1.
Sl st to join.

Fasten off and weave in all ends.