How to Make Potholders: 25+ Hot Pad Patterns

Pan lids are so large that it can often take a few potholders to hold them. If you create a handful of these ingenious sewn pot holders, however, hot lid worries will be a thing of the past.

You can use any leftover fabric you have to make fun, homemade DIY pot holders. Use this handy craft any time you are working in the kitchen to keep your countertops and hands safe.

These kitchen hot pads are just what you need to grab a cookie sheet out of the oven or a hot plate from the microwave. The rounded edges of these DIY potholders make them perfect for picking up plates, pots, and pans of all shapes and sizes.

If you grandma is constantly keeping your tummy happy, it's time to say thank you... and what better way to say thanks than with a gift she can use time and time again? She will absolutely love it!

This pattern shows you how to make a potholder that actually goes into the microwave with the bowl. You can complete this project in an hour, so whip up one of these handy, microwaveable potholders and never burn yourself on a microwaveable dish again!

You can easily sew one of these potholders in an hour with your leftover fabric scraps. Make some pretty, modern potholders to replace your worn-out ones.

This homemade hot pad is not only a great place to rest your tea kettle, but it will also make the room smell fresh. Fill it with your favorite potpourri, and pick two different fabrics to make it double-sided.

This handmade home decor will breathe fresh air into your tabletop with its medley of prints aligned in strips side-by-side. An additional hoop at the corner of this square allows you to hang this sensational sewing project for display.

A pattern as classic as polka dots is always trending, so why not add it to your home? Learn how to make a pot holder that always looks fresh and fun.

You can customize these potholders to any season or any kitchen depending on your choice of fabric and applique. The apple applique on this example is a perfect fruit for most kitchen decor.

Check out this sewing tutorial and you'll have a stylin' kitchen without having to visit the fabric store! This is one of the best ways to use up fabric scraps.

All you need to make this free sewing pattern is some scrappy fabric and an hour of your time. Add some wow to your kitchen with this charming project.

Love that pair of jeans that no longer fits? This is a great alternative to throwing them away. Learn how to recycle jeans when you make these blue jean pot holders for your kitchen.

Give your kitchen that modern rustic look with stitched pot holders that are as useful as they are decorative. Just grab an old sweater that's too cozy to get rid of but too old to wear anymore and recycle the material.

The perfect DIY kitchen accessory, this easy potholder project is perfect for beginners and advanced sewists alike. This quick sewing pattern is a great DIY gift idea, as it has a fun pattern that can brighten anybody's home.

You'll be twice as protected against the overheated oven with this tutorial. Rather than digging frantically for two oven mitts, you'll have a handy two-in-one potholder to slide on both hands when you reach for your dish.

Learning how to make potholders like this one involves batting, patchwork, and of course, fat quarters. Once you've conquered your first, make another for a friend or neighbor!

This smart sewing project will ensure that your hands stay extra safe while pulling a casserole out of the oven or transporting it to the table. With two mitts on either side, this kitchen helper will not slide around like using two separate pot holders might.

This potholder would make a great gift for a baker or home cook. It features a patchwork front pocket and is a fun project to showcase your retro 30s prints.

These super sweet and fresh strawberries are going to look absolutely adorable in your kitchen. All you need to create these easy hot pads is half a yard of red fabric, green felt, and quilt batting.

This tutorial will teach you how to make pot holders that will preserve the ingredients and instructions for all those precious cooking secrets forever. Functional and sweet, these handy kitchen accessories will be in the family for generations.

This is a potholder pattern that you’ll want to leave out as a decoration all year long because it’s just so adorable! It’s also functional and will keep you from burning your hands while your cooking or baking.

This pattern shows you how to sew a potholder that looks just like a vintage camper! You'll feel like you are on the road in 1965 when you check out this surprisingly vintage sewing pattern.

Making practical projects doesn't mean they can't be quirky. If your best friend has a new home or if you love statement pieces, you're going to love making free pot holder patterns that are this flirty.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, and while this adorable hot pad won't improve your health, it will come in handy for chefs and bakers. This tutorial shows you how to make a potholder that is a great addition to your DIY kitchen decor.

This whimsical kitchen sewing project is perfect as a DIY gift for the vintage lover in your life, and it reminds us of baking with Grandma in her kitchen. Made with budget-friendly felt, this DIY potholder can be customized for any season, so that you can have a pumpkin pie potholder for Thanksgiving or yummy blueberry pie potholder for summer cookouts.

The cute little gobber is sure to be a hit at your big family dinner as you pull your delicious Thanksgiving roast from the oven. The easy pot holder pattern features a free print-out design, so creating it is quick and simple.

This holiday-themed DIY potholder pattern will look absolutely adorable under your cozy casseroles and hot Christmas ham! Let your kitchen celebrate St. Nick's favorite time of year when you display these scrappy pot holders.

If you're looking for a homemade Valentine's Day gift, this hot pad is a great match. Decorate your heart with ric-rac trim and topstitching for a look you'll love. It's a perfect gift for someone who loves to cook!

This absolutely adorable how to make a pot holder tutorial will have you sewing up a peppy penguin that makes a great sewing pal in no time. There are a ton of free pot holder pattern ideas out there, but this absolutely has to be the cutest of the cute!

Making pot holders is easy! Just use our easy-to-follow kitchen craft tutorial to make your own Christmas hot pads to use during Christmas dinner.

Learn how to make potholders that will help you cook some love into every single dish you make with this tutorial. Whether you are looking for a Valentine's Day gift for a special someone or simply sewing up a DIY hostess gift, these pot holders will certainly do the trick.

These pot holders are all you need to add some love to your home. Undoubtedly, this pot holder will be distinguished among your others because of its shape and color, so you'll never be at a loss for where your heart is.