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Easy Christmas Light Potholder Pattern for Beginners

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Hi Everyone! The time has come and Christmas is almost here! I know, I can’t believe it either. I wanted to make a few fun Christmas Decorations for our house. I came up with this pattern for this Christmas Light Potholder and I think it turned out so cute! This Christmas Light Potholder is so simple to make that even the most beginner crocheter can create it in no time flat. The fun thing about this Christmas Light Potholder is that you can create it in any colors that you want. Before you know it you could have the entire rainbow of Christmas Lights.

If you would like to purchase a AD FREE PDF version of this Christmas Light Potholder you can do so right through my Etsy store. If you are more of a follow along with a video type of person you can watch my YouTube tutorial for this Christmas Light Potholder down below. While you are there don’t forget to subscribe to my channel, leave the video a like and comment, and share with all your friends.

Now, Let’s get to the nitty gritty of this Christmas Light Potholder!

Supplies Needed

Yarn: Lily Sugar and Cream 100% Cotton Yarn in the colors Dark Pine and Overcast. You will need 4 Skeins of the Dark Pine and 1 of Overcast. You can purchase them through the highlighted links above.

Crochet Hook: You will need a 6mm Crochet Hook. You can use what ever you want on hand but I absolutely love the ones that have the silicone covering on the shaft of the crochet hook. They seem to be a little more comfortable in the hand when crocheting. You can purchase it through the highlighted link above.

Other Supplies: You will also need Craft Scissors, a Yarn Needle, and if you want the extra heat protection you can add a layer of Cotton Batting. You can purchase all of these through the highlighted links above.

Abbreviations:  CH (chain), SC (single crochet), SC2TOG (single crochet 2 stitches together), SLST (slip stitch).

Special stitches:  SC2TOG, insert hook into first stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop, you now have 2 loops on your hook, insert your hook directly into the next stitch, yarn over and draw up another loop, you now have 3 loops on your hook, yarn over and pull through all 3 loops.  You just single crocheted 2 stitches together. 

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Let’s Get Started on the Pattern!

Base of the Christmas Lightbulb Potholder (Make 2)

Row 1:  CH (chain) 11, SC (single crochet) in the 2nd ch from the hook.  SC in each stitch all the way across to the end, CH 1 and turn your work.

Rows 2-10:  Repeat Row 1.  Fasten off and create one more of these.  Weave in any yarn tails.   

For the Lightbulb ( Make 2)

Row 11:  Attach your green yarn in the corner where you fastened off your grey yarn.  CH 1, Place 2 SC in the CH 1 space, SC in each stitch across until you come to the very last stitch, place 2 SC in the last stitch.  CH 1 and turn your work.

Row 12:  SC in the CH 1 space, SC in each stitch across to the very end.  CH 1 and turn your work. 

Row 13:  Place 2 SC in the CH 1 space, SC in each stitch until you come to the very last stitch, place 2 SC in the very last stitch.  CH 1 and turn your work.   

Row 14:  SC in the CH 1 space, SC in each stitch all the way to the end.  CH 1 and turn your work. 

Row 15:  Place 2 SC in the CH 1 space, SC in each stitch to the very last one, place 2 SC in the very last stitch.  CH 1 and turn your work. 

Row 16:  SC in the CH 1 space, SC in each stitch all the way to the end.  CH 1 and turn your work.   

Row 17:  Place 2 SC in the CH 1 space, SC in each stitch to the very last stitch, place 2 SC in the very last stitch.  CH 1 and turn your work. 

Rows 18-24:  SC in the CH 1 space, SC in each stitch across.  CH 1 and turn your work. 

Row 25:  Place your hook in the CH 1 space, SC2TOG (single crochet 2 stitches together), SC in each stitch across until you come to the very last 2 stitches, SC2TOG the very last 2 stitches.  CH 1 and turn your work. 

Row 26:  SC in the CH 1 space, SC in each stitch across.  CH 1 and turn your work.  

Row 27:  Place hook in the CH 1 space, SC2TOG, SC in each stitch across until you come to the very last 2 stitches, SC2TOG.  CH 1 and turn your work.  

Row 28:  SC in the CH 1 space, SC in each stitch to the end.  CH 1 and turn your work. 

Row 29:  Place your hook in the CH 1 space, SC2TOG, SC in each stitch across to the very last 2 stitches, SC2TOG.  CH 1 and turn your work.   

Row 30:  SC in the CH 1 space, SC in each stitch to the end.  CH 1 and turn your work. 

Row 31:  Place your hook in the CH 1 space, SC2TOG, SC in each stitch to the very last 2 stitches, SC2TOG.  CH 1 and turn your work.  

Row 32:  SC in the CH 1 space, SC in each stitch across to the very end.  CH 1 and turn your work. 

Row 33:  Place your hook in the CH 1 space, SC2TOG, SC to the very last 2 stitches, SC2TOG.  CH 1 and turn your work. 

Row 34:  SC in the CH 1 space, SC in each stitch all the way to the end.  CH 1 and turn your work.   

Row 35:  Place your hook in the CH 1 space, SC2TOG, Sc in each stitch to the very last 2, SC2TOG.  CH 1 and turn your work.    

Row 36:  SC in the CH 1 space, SC in each stitch to the end.  CH 1 and turn your work.   

Row 37:  Place your hook in the CH 1 space, SC2TOG, SC in each stitch until the last 2 stitches, SC2TOG.  CH 1 and turn your work. 

Row 38:  Place your hook in the CH 1 space, SC2TOG, SC in each stitch until you come to the last 2 stitches, SC2TOG.  CH 1 and turn your work.

Row 39:  Place your hook in the CH 1 space, SC2TOG the very last 2 stitches.  CH 1 and fasten off.  Repeat all steps for your second lightbulb portion.  Don’t forget to weave in your yarn tails.  

Boarding the Lightbulb potholder:

With your grey yarn, start in the top corner where the grey and green yarn meet.  SC in each stitch down the grey side.  When you come to the corner you will place 3 SC in the corner.  Work your way along the bottom edge again placing 3 SC in the second corner.   Now, work your way along the last side of the grey portion.  When you come to the place where the grey and green yarn meet fasten off.  Change to your green yarn and SC along the edge of the green lightbulb.  When you come to the very top point of the lightbulb place 3 SC in the top stitch.  Work your way back down along the other side of the green lightbulb.  When you get to the point where the green and grey yarn meet fasten off and weave in your yarn tails.  Repeat this for the second layer.

Attaching the two together:

Lay your 2 pieces on top of each other.  Make sure the wrong sides are facing each other when you do this.  If you are adding your extra heat proof cotton batting layer it will go in between the 2 pieces.  Starting with your grey yarn, attach where the grey and green meet, SLST (slip stitch) all the way around the side, bottom, and other side of the grey portion, Fasten off and weave in your yarn tails.  Now, attach your green yarn and SLST all the way along the edges of the lightbulb.  When you get to where the green and grey meet SLST and fasten off.  Weave in your yarn tails and you are all finished!  

I hope you enjoy making this Christmas Lightbulb Potholder and that it adds that extra something to your Christmas decor this year.  I know that I use mine every single year.  If you are looking for a few more fun projects to create this Christmas check out my Candy Cane Stripes Beanie and Snowflake Christmas Tree Ornament. They are simple fun projects to make!

I hope you all enjoy making this pattern as much as I did. Please make sure you check me out on Social Media and don’t forget to subscribe to my blog. Happy Crocheting from the Montana White’s!

Brighten Your Kitchen: Crochet Avocado Potholder

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Hi Everyone! Hope you are all having a wonderful day! It’s Friday and I thought I would share this adorable Crochet Avocado Potholder with you. It’s been rainy and cold here in Bozeman Montana the last week and I wanted something to brighten up my kitchen. I wasn’t in the mood for making something with flowers so I thought this Crochet Avocado Potholder was perfect. It’s bright enough for anytime of the year, yet brings that spring and summer vibe to the kitchen. This Crochet Avocado Potholder is made with 100% cotton yarn or bamboo yarn for functionality in the kitchen. Made double thick, this Crochet Avocado Potholder will be able to withstand the heat from all of your pots and pans.

Here’s what you will need for this Crochet Avocado Potholder!

Yarn: I used lily sugar and cream 100% cotton yarn for this avocado potholder. You’ll need 1 skein of Warm Brown and Hot Green, and 3 skeins of Dark Pine for your colors.

Crochet Hook: 5mm crochet hook. I love the crochet hooks that have the silicone handles. They are so comfortable to hold when crocheting.

Yarn Needle: You will need a yarn needle for weaving in those yarn tails. I really like the metal ones. I feel like they weave through the yarn much easier than the plastic ones.

Craft Scissors: Any pair of scissors will do for this Crochet Avocado Potholder. I like the smaller size that way they easily fit in my crochet hook bag.

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Now on to the tutorial for this Crochet Avocado Potholder!

Follow along with my YouTube tutorial for this really cute Crochet Avocado Potholder. In a matter of a few hours you will have a Crochet Avocado Potholder for your kitchen too. If you prefer to have a printed version of this pattern you can purchase the pattern for my Crochet Avocado Potholder in my Etsy store.

Make sure to check out my pig potholder as well. It’s another fun addition to the kitchen.

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Adorable Crochet Pig Potholder Tutorial

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The Holidays are finally over!!! As I write this blog post it officially January 1, 2022! I hope everyone had a happy and healthy New Years Eve! I wanted to make this really cute Crochet Pig Potholder to go along with my chicken potholder. Since we always stay home on New Years Eve I thought it would be the perfect time to make this adorable Crochet Pig Potholder. I think it turned out so cute and is perfect for any kitchen. Our kitchen is modern with a little bit of a country vibe and it’s the perfect addition.

So go ahead and settle in, grab your favorite crochet hook, some yarn, and let’s get started on this cute Crochet Pig Potholder!

Here’s what you will need for this Crochet Pig Potholder

Yarn: Any Cotton Yarn will do. I used Lily Sugar and Cream 100% Cotton yarn in the colors Pink, Light Pink, and Black. Note: My Crochet Pig Potholder is for decorative purposes only. If you wish for your Crochet Pig Potholder to be functional you can use the following colors in cotton yarn: Hot Pink, Coral Rose, and Black. If you are having a hard time finding these colors in your favorite craft store you can purchase them in the highlighted links above.

Crochet Hook: 5.5mm crochet Hook. If you are in need of a new crochet hook you can purchase one through the highlighted link above.

Other Supplies: You will also need a pair of scissors for clipping your yarn and a yarn needle for weaving in your ends. If you wish to purchase a new pair of scissors and a yarn needle you can do so in the highlighted links above.

Yarn Needle: I love the metal yarn needles. I feel like they weave through the yarn much easier than the plastic ones. You can purchase a multi pack of metal yarn needles through the highlighted link.

Abbreviations: CH (chain), SLST (slip stitch), SC (single crochet), HDC (half double crochet), SC2TOG (single crochet 2 stitches together), SC3TOG (single crochet 3 stitches together).

Beginning chain does not count as a stitch.

Pattern written in US terms.

Pattern Difficulty: Easy.

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Let’s get started on this adorable Crochet Pig Potholder. Prefer to watch the video and follow along instead? Check it out below.

Crochet Pig Potholder Body: Make 2

Round 1: With your dark pink yarn, create a magic circle, place 10 HDC (half double crochet) in the magic circle. Pull your yarn tail tight to close the magic circle. SLST (slip stitch) to the top of the first HDC. At the end of round 1 you should have a total of 10 HDC. CH 1 (do not turn your work. We are working in rounds).

Round 2: Place 2 HDC in the CH 1 space. Next, place 2 HDC in each stitch all the way around. SLST to the top of the first HDC. CH 1. At the end of round 2 you should have a total of 20 stitches.

Round 3: Place 2 HDC in the CH 1 space. Next, place 1 HDC in the following stitch. Repeat the pattern of *2 HDC, 1 HDC* all the way around. SLST to the top of the first HDC. CH 1. At the end of round 3 you should have a total of 30 stitches.

Round 4: Place 2 HDC in CH 1 space. Next, place 1 HDC in the following 2 stitches. Repeat the pattern of *2 HDC, 1 HDC in next 2 stitches* all the way around. SLST to the top of the first HDC. CH 1. At the end of round 4 you should have a total of 40 stitches.

Round 5: Place 2 HDC in CH 1 space. Next, place 1 HDC in the following 3 stitches. Repeat the pattern of *2 HDC, 1 HDC in next 3 stitches* all the way around. SLST to the top of the first HDC. CH 1. At the end of Round 5 you should have a total of 50 HDC.

Round 6: Place 2 HDC in CH 1 space. Next, place 1 HDC in the following 4 stitches. Repeat the pattern of *2 HDC, 1 HDC in the following 4 stitches* all the way around. SLST to the top of the first HDC. CH 1. At the end of round 6 you should have a total of 60 HDC.

Round 7: Place 2 HDC in CH 1 space. Next, place 1 HDC in the following 5 stitches. Repeat the pattern of *2 HDC, 1 HDC in each of the next 5 stitches* all the way around. SLST to the top of the first HDC. CH 1. At the end of round 7 you should have a total of 70 stitches.

Round 8: Place 2 HDC in CH 1 space. Next, place 1 HDC in the following 6 stitches. Repeat the pattern of *2 HDC, 1 HDC in the next 6 stitches* all the way around. SLST to the top of the first HDC. CH 1. Fasten off your yarn and weave in your yarn tails. At the end of round 8 you should have a total of 80 stitches.

Crochet Pig Potholder Ears: Make 2

Row 1: With your light pink yarn, CH 7. SC (single crochet) in the second chain from the hook. Now, SC in each stitch all the way to the end. CH 1 and turn your work. At the end of row 1 you should have a total of 6 stitches.

Row 2: SC in CH 1 space. Next, SC2TOG 2 times, SC in the last stitch. CH 1 and turn your work. At the end of row 2 you should have a total of 4 stitches.

Row 3: SC in CH 1 space. Now, place 1 SC in each stitch across. CH 1 and turn your work. At the end of row 3 you should have a total of 4 SC.

Row 4: Place 1 SC in CH 1 space. Next, SC2TOG (single crochet 2 stitches together). Now, SC in the very last stitch. CH 1 and turn your work. At the end of row 4 you should have a total of 3 stitches.

Row 5: SC3TOG (single crochet 3 stitches together). Do not fasten off. CH 1 and turn your work.

Boarder: Place 3 SC in the CH 1 space. Place 1 SC in each stitch all the way down until you come to the next corner space. Place 3 SC in the corner space. Repeat all the way around until you come back up to the top point of the ear. SLST to the top of the first SC. Leave a long tail and fasten off. You will use this tail to attach your pig ear to the Crochet Pig Potholder.

Crochet Pig Potholder Snout: Make 1.

Round 1: With Light pink yarn, create a magic circle. Next, place 10 HDC in the magic circle. Pull your yarn tail tight to close up the magic circle. SLST to the top of the first HDC. CH 1 (do not turn your work. We are working in rounds.) At the end of round 1 you should have a total of 20 stitches.

Round 2: Place 2 HDC in CH 1 space. Now, place 1 HDC in next stitch. Repeat the pattern of *2 HDC, 1 HDC in the next stitch* all the way around. SLST to the top of the first HDC. CH 1. At the end of round 2 you should have a total of 20 stitches.

Round 3: Place 2 HDC in the CH 1 space. Next, place 1 HDC in the following 2 stitches. Repeat the pattern of *2 HDC, 1 HDC in the next 2 stitches* all the way around. SLST to the top of the first HDC. CH 1. At the end of round 3 you should have a total of 30 stitches. Fasten off your yarn and leave a tail long enough to sew your snout onto the Crochet Pig Potholder.

Crochet Pig Potholder Eyes: Make 2.

Round 1: With your black yarn, create a magic circle. Place 8 HDC in the magic circle. Pull tail tight to close off the circle. SLST to the top of the first HDC. Fasten off leaving a yarn tail long enough to attach the eyes to the Crochet Pig Potholder.

Crochet Pig Potholder Assembly:

Step 1: Place the two crochet ears in the top corners of the Crochet Pig Potholder. Whip stitch (or what ever stitch you like to use) the two ears in place. Make sure to weave in your yarn tails in the back. Note: Remember that when you are weaving in your yarn ends to go back and forth at least 3 times.

Step 2: Place the snout at the bottom of the Crochet Pig Potholder. I like to line the bottom of the snout up with the top of row 8 (you will be able to see the seam between row 7 and row 8. Using the same stitch attach the snout to the potholder.

Step 3: Place the two eyes just above the snout. Attach the same way you did the ears and the snout.

Step 4: With black yarn, make the two nostrils on the snout. Starting from the back insert your yarn needle through the nostril. Make a line straight down, inserting your yarn needle through the front of the snout to the back. Go over the line you just created at least 3 times. This will make the nostrils stand out more. Clip your yarn and tie the two black tails in a knot. Weave in your yarn ends.

Step 5: With your light pink yarn, repeat the process in step 4 for the lines in the eyes.

Step 6: Now, grab your two pig bodies. Place the bottom piece right side facing down. Place the top piece with the face looking toward you on top of the bottom piece. Grab your dark pink yarn and your crochet hook. Attach the pink yarn to the top of the tow pieces of the potholder (make sure you go through both sets of stitches. CH 1, SC over the top of your yarn tail in each stitch all the way around to the beginning. SLST to the top of the first SC. Fasten off and weave in your yarn tail.

That’s it! You just made this super cute Crochet Pig Potholder. Make sure you check out the pattern for the crochet chicken potholder to go along with it. Don’t forget to follow me on all my social media platforms and subscribe to this blog so you don’t miss out on my weekly posts. I love you guys all so much! Happy Crocheting from the Montana White’s!