Looking for a free double thick hot pad pattern to try? This half double herringbone free potholder crochet pattern is a great project to try.
The free crochet potholder pattern uses the the chain stitch, and half double herringbone crochet stitch an easy variation of the half double, great for a beginner.
These double thick potholders are easy and quick to make. Crochet hot pads work great and are durable.
The free potholder pattern is a simple repeat, great for watching TV and crocheting.
Hot pad crochet patterns are great gifts too. You can choose a color to go with their décor or a neutral that would go with anyone’s style. They are practical too.

Free Cotton Thick Half Double Herringbone Potholder Printable Crochet Pattern
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You want to make sure you use 100% cotton yarn, so there is no chance of melting yarn. Lily Sugar n Cream works well and is easy to get.
You do not use all of the yarn. So, you can make with the left over scraps of cotton yarn is an ice pop holder or face cleaning pads.
I been making all kinds of different dishcloths too with cotton yarn, crunch stitch dishcloth pattern, half double herringbone stitch dishcloth,
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Scroll Down for Pattern – Free Printable Pdf at the bottom

How to Make a Free Cotton Double Thick Half Double Herringbone Potholder Crochet Pattern
Supplies
- Scissors
- tapestry needle
- F, 3.75 mm crochet hook
- 1 – 4 oz Lily Sugar n Cream in Teal any other worsted weight 100% cotton yarn
Double Thick Half Double Herringbone Potholder
Abbreviations – US Terms
- yo – yarn over
- hhdc – herringbone half double crochet stitch
special stitch -herringbone half double crochet stitch – yarn over, insert your hook into the stitch. Yo and pull back through the stitch and the next loop on the hook. Yo, pull through remaining two loops on the hook. Video How to
You can make a larger or smaller potholder or a blanket by using an any number for the chain.
Free printable pattern at the bottom. Just click on link and print pdf out.
Approx. 9.5 in x 9.5 in (24 cm x 24 cm)
Chain 35
Row 1: In 3rd chain from the hook, hhdc. Repeat across to the end. Chain 2, turn.
Row 2: In the stitch next to the chain, hhdc. Repeat across to the end.Chain 2, turn.
Repeat Row 2 until you have 28 or the dishcloth is square. Cut yarn weave in ends.
Repeat for the 2nd one. Do not cut. Tie off and then whip stitch the two potholders together.

Free Cotton Thick Half Double Herringbone Potholder Printable Crochet Pattern
Half Double Herringbone Potholder Crochet Pattern
Materials
- Scissors
- tapestry needle
- F, 3.75 mm crochet hook
- 1 – 4 oz Lily Sugar n Cream in Teal any other worsted weight 100% cotton yarn
Instructions
- Chain 35
- Row 1: In 3rd chain from the hook, hhdc. Repeat across to the end. Chain 2, turn.
- Row 2: In the stitch next to the chain, hhdc. Repeat across to the end.Chain 2, turn.
- Repeat Row 2 until you have 28 or the dishcloth is square. Cut yarn weave in ends.
- Repeat for the 2nd one. Do not cut. Tie off and then whip stitch the two potholders together.
Notes
yo – yarn over
hhdc – herringbone half double crochet stitch
special stitch -herringbone half double crochet stitch – yarn over, insert your hook into the stitch. Yo and pull back through the stitch and the next loop on the hook. Yo, pull through remaining two loops on the hook.
You can make a larger or smaller potholder or a blanket by using an any number for the chain.
Approx. 9.5 in x 9.5 in (24 cm x 24 cm)
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