Looking for an easy crochet potholder pattern that you would be proud to give as a gift? This simple crochet pattern uses the moss stitch for texture and it’s double thick nature makes it the perfect fit.

The best yarn for a crochet pot holder is a yarn that will not melt when in contact with heat. So you will want to steer clear of acrylics and other synthetic fibers.

Your best bet is a cotton yarn, like the one I’ve used here. I chose Scheepjes Skies because I adore the colors of this 100% cotton yarn. You can use any cotton yarn and many are designed for kitchen uses.

If you don’t really want to use cotton, you could also use a 100% wool yarn. Wool will also give you great heat protection, but washing it is a little tricker. I was tempted to use some super bulky wool yarn with the thermal stitch for a super thick potholder, but changed my mind when I thought about what might happen to it in the washer!

This potholder is crocheted in one piece, then folded and closed with single crochet. It only uses single crochet and chains, so it’s great if you are just starting out!

This is also a great project to make from a single skein or even some scrap yarn as it would be fun in stripes!