Knit Heart Potholder Pattern

If you’re looking for a practical yet ‘heartfelt’ 💟 knitting project, this Knit Heart Potholder Pattern is a perfect choice.

Worked entirely in knit and purl stitches, this pattern is easy enough for beginners while still engaging for seasoned knitters. The design combines two colors and uses a simple stockinette center bordered by a garter stitch, with a lovely heart motif in the middle.

With just 3-4 hours of knitting, you’ll have a beautiful, functional potholder that’s as charming as practical.

What Kind of Yarn Fiber is Best for Potholders?

While you can use wool or heat-resistant synthetic yarn, I recommend 100% cotton yarn for any potholder. Here’s why:

• It won’t melt, which is rather significant when handling hot things!
• It is washable! For the same reason that cotton is great for knit and crochet washcloths, it is also great for potholders. Cotton is a fiber that withstands multiple washings without felting, like wool.
• Cotton, given its inelasticity, will hold its shape when wet.

A Few Brands of Cotton Yarn We Like For This Knit Heart Potholder Pattern

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• Loops and Thread Everyday Cotton
• Lily Sugar n’ Cream Yarn
• Lion Brand 24/7 Yarn

Materials for One 8″ x 8″ Knit Heart Potholder

• If you’d like the printable PDF, you can find it in the Library or click here to have it delivered to your email. The password for the Library is included at the bottom of every Monday’s Newsletter email.
• 100% Cotton, Medium Gauge Yarn, a total of  240 yards in two colors (120 yards of each. I chose red- Color A and cream – Color B)
• US Size 7 knitting needle
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Measuring tape
• Thermal Batting—optional for extra insulation

Gauge

• 4 Stitches x 6 rows: 1”
• 16 Stitches x 24 rows: 4”

Instructions for Knit Heart Potholder Pattern

Front Piece

• Cast on 32 stitches using COLOR A (RED). 
• Row 1—6: Knit all stitches on each row (garter stitch).
• The middle pattern is worked in stockinette, and the outer borders are in garter stitch. So, always knit the first and last four stitches of each row. 

• Row 7: Knit 4 stitches. Change to COLOR B (CREAM). Knit 24 stitches. Change to COLOR A (RED). Knit the last four stitches. 
• Row 8: Knit 4 stitches in COLOR A. Change to COLOR B. Purl 24 stitches. Change to COLOR A. Knit the last four stitches. 
• Rows 9-14: Repeat rows 7 and 8 six more times (with 14 being a purl row).

• Row 15: Knit 4 stitches in COLOR A. Change to COLOR B . Knit 11 stitches. Change to COLOR A. Knit 2 stitches. Change to COLOR B. Knit 11 stitches. Change to COLOR A. Knit the last four stitches. 
• Row 16: Knit 4 stitches in COLOR A. Change to COLOR B. Purl 10 stitches. Change to COLOR A. Purl 4 stitches. Change to COLOR B. Purl 10 stitches. Change to COLOR A. Knit the last four stitches. 
• Row 17: Knit 4 stitches in COLOR A. Change to COLOR B. Knit 9 stitches. Change to COLOR A. Knit 6 stitches. Change to COLOR B. Knit 9 stitches. Change to COLOR A. Knit the last four stitches. 
• Row 18: Knit 4 stitches in COLOR A. Change to COLOR B. Purl 8 stitches. Change to COLOR A. Purl 8 stitches. Change to COLOR B. Purl 8 stitches. Change to COLOR A. Knit the last four stitches. 
• Row 19: Knit 4 stitches in COLOR A. Change to COLOR B. Knit 7 stitches. Change to COLOR A. Knit 10 stitches. Change to COLOR B. Knit 7 stitches. Change to COLOR A. Knit the last four stitches. 
• Row 20: Knit 4 stitches in COLOR A. Change to COLOR B. Purl 6 stitches. Change to COLOR A. Purl 12 stitches. Change to COLOR B. Purl 6 stitches. Change to COLOR A. Knit the last four stitches. 
• Row 21: Knit 4 stitches in COLOR A. Change to COLOR B. Knit 5 stitches. Change to COLOR A. Knit 14 stitches. Change to COLOR B. Knit 5 stitches. Change to COLOR A. Knit the last four stitches. 
• Row 22: Knit 4 stitches in COLOR A. Change to COLOR B. Purl 4 stitches. Change to COLOR A. Purl 16 stitches. Change to COLOR B. Purl 4 stitches. Change to COLOR A. Knit the last four stitches. 
• Row 23: Knit 4 stitches in COLOR A. Change to COLOR B. Knit 4 stitches. Change to COLOR A. Knit 16 stitches. Change to COLOR B. Knit 4 stitches. Change to COLOR A. Knit the last four stitches. 
• Rows 24—31: Repeat rows 22 and 23 eight more times (with row 31 being a knit row).

• Row 32: Knit 4 stitches in COLOR A. Change to COLOR B. Purl 5. Change to COLOR A. Purl 6. Change to COLOR B. Purl 2. Change to COLOR A . Purl 6. Change to COLOR B. Purl 5. Change to COLOR A. Knit 4. 
• Row 33: Knit 4 stitches in COLOR A. Change to COLOR B. Knit 6. Change to COLOR A. Knit 4. Change to COLOR B. Knit 4. Change to COLOR A. Knit 4. Change to COLOR B. Knit 6. Change to COLOR A. Knit 4. 
• Row 34: Knit 4 stitches in COLOR A. Change to COLOR B. Purl 7. Change to COLOR A. Purl 2. Change to COLOR B. Purl 6. Change to COLOR A. Purl 2. Change to COLOR B. Purl 7. Change to COLOR A. Knit 4.
• Row 35: Knit 4 stitches in COLOR A. Change to COLOR B. Knit 24 stitches. Change to COLOR A. Knit the last four stitches. 
• Row 36: Knit 4 stitches in COLOR A. Change to COLOR B. Purl 24 stitches. Change to COLOR A. Knit the last four stitches.
• Row 37—42: Repeat rows 35 and 36 six more times (with row 42 being a purl row) 
• Row 43—48: Knit all stitches in COLOR A. 
• Bind off, but don’t remove the needle or cut the yarn. 

Loop

• With your needle still in the loop, cast on 18 stitches. Work those 18 stitches as follows to create the loop handle: 
• Row 1-4: Knit all stitches. Bind off.
• Fold the band to form a loop and sew it in place using the tail and tapestry needle.

Back Piece

The back piece is worked in COLOR A and garter stitch throughout.

• Cast on 32 stitches. 
• Row 1: Knit all stitches. 
• Row 2: Knit all stitches. 
• Repeat rows 1 and 2 for a total of 48 rows.  Bind off.

• Steam or wet block your pieces and sew them together. If you add additional insulation, cut it in a scant 8” x 8” square. Use a red thread color to secure the batting around the border.

Other Knit and Crochet Pot Holders

It’s rare to find a kitchen that doesn’t need new potholders! If you would like to make some potholders for yourself or to give, here are some additional crochet, loom, and knit potholder patterns.

• This Loom Potholder post reminds us how fun and quick these potholders are to make, especially with the new loop colors and pattern suggestions.
• This knit potholder pattern uses the linen stitch for its lovely, flat design.
• This crochet potholder pattern uses the thermal stitch for a double-thick fabric without having to crochet two separate pieces

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