Free Pattern: The Van Gogh Starry Night Potholder

Free Pattern: The Van Gogh Starry Night Potholder

Introduction

Capture the swirling beauty of Van Gogh's Starry Night with this intricate potholder pattern. This design brings the iconic Dutch skies to your kitchen, blending art with functionality. Not only will you have a beautiful piece to display, but you'll also have a practical item that protects your surfaces from hot pots and pans. Perfect for beginners, this pattern will guide you step-by-step to create a stunning addition to your kitchen.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in the following colors:
  • Navy
  • Yellow
  • White
  • Light Blue
• Hook: Size H/8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Gauge: 14 single crochet (sc) and 16 rows = 4 inches

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Round 1: With navy yarn, make a magic ring. Chain 1 (Ch 1), then work 6 single crochet (sc) into the ring. Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first sc. (You should have 6 stitches total.)
2. Round 2: Ch 1, then work 2 sc in each stitch around. Join with sl st. (You should have 12 stitches total.)
3. Round 3: Ch 1, (sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch) around. Join with sl st. (You should have 18 stitches total.)
4. Round 4: Ch 1, (sc in the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch) around. Join with sl st. (You should have 24 stitches total.)
5. Round 5: Switch to light blue yarn. Ch 1, (sc in the next 3 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch) around. Join with sl st. (You should have 30 stitches total.)
6. Round 6: Ch 1, (sc in the next 4 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch) around. Join with sl st. (You should have 36 stitches total.)
7. Round 7: Switch to yellow yarn. Ch 1, (sc in the next 5 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch) around. Join with sl st. (You should have 42 stitches total.)
8. Round 8: Ch 1, (sc in the next 6 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch) around. Join with sl st. (You should have 48 stitches total.)
9. Round 9: Switch to white yarn. Ch 1, (sc in the next 7 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch) around. Join with sl st. (You should have 54 stitches total.)
10. Round 10: Ch 1, (sc in the next 8 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch) around. Join with sl st. (You should have 60 stitches total.)
11. Round 11: Switch back to navy yarn. Ch 1, then sc in each stitch around. Join with sl st. (You should have 60 stitches total.)
12. Finishing: Finish off your work and weave in all ends securely. To create a loop for hanging, chain 10 stitches and attach it to the edge of your potholder with a sl st.

Your Van Gogh Starry Night Potholder is now complete! Enjoy the vibrant colors and artistic flair it brings to your kitchen. Happy crocheting!