This charming crochet potholder pattern features a simple texture and delightful appliquéd apples, making it a whimsical addition to your kitchen or a thoughtful handmade gift. Crafted with durable cotton yarn, the pattern is straightforward and accessible, even for beginners. The alternating single and double crochet stitches create a sturdy yet decorative square, ensuring both functionality and aesthetic appeal.
The appliqué adds a playful touch with a large and small apple cut from red felt, accented with green felt leaves and stems. These details bring a pop of color and a touch of charm to the design, allowing for easy customization if you’d like to experiment with different fruit shapes or colors. The process of applying the felt pieces is simple and enjoyable, making this project ideal for those who love combining crochet with craft embellishments.
Finished with a bone ring for hanging, this potholder is both practical and decorative. Whether displayed in your kitchen or gifted to a loved one, it embodies vintage charm and timeless functionality. Perfect for adding a cozy, handcrafted element to any home!
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To help bring this design to life, we’ve included an AI-generated image of the finished pattern alongside the original vintage illustration. The original image highlights the charm and craftsmanship of the vintage design, while the AI rendering provides a detailed and colorized view of how the completed sweater will look. This combination ensures you have both a historical reference and a modern interpretation to guide you in your crafting journey.
This pattern is transformed, adapted, and expanded from a public domain design originally published in Potholders by The Spool Cotton Company Book No. 222 (1945). While the original design is in the public domain, the rewritten instructions and supplementary content on this site are © Tiffany Bliss Mullins, 2025. All rights reserved. Have questions about this pattern, public domain, or copyright? Visit the FAQ page for answers and resources.
Crochet Potholder with Appliquéd Apples
Materials:
- Size 5 yarn (1 ball; the pattern originally used CLARK’S O.N.T. Cotton Rug Yarn).
- Bone Crochet Hook No. 8
- Scraps of red and green felt for apple appliqué.
- A bone ring.
Instructions:
Foundation Chain:
- Chain 20 (to measure about 7 inches).
Row 1:
- Single crochet (sc) and double crochet (dc) in the 2nd chain from the hook.
- Skip the next chain, sc and dc in the next chain.
- Repeat from * across the row. Chain 1, turn.
Row 2:
- Sc and dc in each dc across the row. Chain 1, turn.
Repeat Row 2:
- Continue repeating Row 2 until the piece forms a perfect square. Break off and fasten securely.
Appliqué:
- Cut 1 large and 1 small apple shape out of red felt.
- Cut leaves and stems out of green felt.
- Neatly appliqué the felt apples, leaves, and stems onto the square using hand stitches.
Finishing:
- Sew the bone ring securely to one corner of the potholder for hanging.
Your Crochet Potholder with Appliquéd Apples is now complete—a charming, practical addition to any kitchen!
