Hexagon Potholder

Hexagon Potholder by Jessica Phillips

What Is Being Made

The Hexagon Potholder is a functional kitchen accessory designed to protect hands from hot cookware. This project creates a hexagonal-shaped potholder using a combination of knitting and crochet techniques, resulting in a practical item suitable for everyday kitchen use.

Craft Techniques

This pattern employs both knitting and crochet methods to construct the finished potholder. The primary construction uses knitting worked in the round, which creates the hexagonal shape through strategic increases. The pattern is designed for beginners, making it an accessible project for those new to fiber crafts.

The knitted base is worked circularly using either double-pointed needles (DPNs) or circular needles, allowing the crafter to build the hexagon from the center outward. This construction method ensures even, symmetrical shaping. Crochet finishing details are incorporated to complete the potholder, adding texture and structure to the edges.

Stitches Used

• Knit (k): The fundamental stitch forming the main fabric of the potholder
• Knit Front and Back (kfb): An increase stitch that creates two stitches from one, used in the initial round to establish the hexagon's foundation
• Yarn Over (yo): A decorative increase that creates openwork details and helps establish the hexagon's six-sided geometry
• Single Crochet (sc): Used for finishing edges and adding structure
• Chain (ch): Crochet foundation stitch for edging
• Slip Stitch (sl st): Crochet stitch for joining rounds and securing stitches

Materials Required

This project requires minimal materials, making it economical and quick to complete. Crafters will need approximately 1 ounce of worsted weight cotton yarn, which is an ideal fiber choice for potholders due to cotton's heat-resistant properties and durability in kitchen environments.

Tools include Size 8 (5mm) knitting needles available in either double-pointed or circular needle styles, depending on the crafter's preference, and a Size H (5mm) crochet hook for finishing work. A tapestry needle is necessary for weaving in yarn ends. The pattern notes that a bone ring is optional, suggesting it may be used as a decorative or functional hanging element.