18 Simple Pot Holder Patterns For You To Sew
If you’re looking for pot holder patterns, you’re in the right place!
I was looking for a quick and easy gift to sew for my sister who has just moved house so some new pot holders to match her decor seemed like a great idea.
They are a quick project you can finish in an evening – which is sooo satisfying!
Before I designed and made my new pot holder, I went on the hunt for loads of different patterns and tutorials, which I’m also going to share here with you for inspiration for your next project.
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Pot Holder Patterns to Inspire You
Pot holders are a great way to make a dent in your stash of leftover fabrics and use up all your fabric scraps!
Because most of them are small, you can piece together lots of small pieces of off-cuts and quickly make yourself a new set of pot holders.
Once you've made one set, you'll likely want to make more for friends and family because they are just so quick and easy, and they make really great gifts.
Some of these designs have a PDF pattern with them, others are more patchwork potholders that you can piece together as you go.
This is one of two pot holder patterns that I made to share with you. I share all of my top tips that I came across while designing this pattern.
This design is excellent for people who love everything to be color coordinated in the kitchen, as you don't need much fabric to add as an accent.
You might notice the fabrics in these pot holders are very similar to the double oven glove pattern above; that's because I made them as a set for my sister!
This style of pot holder is much simpler to make due to all the straight lines! They make a quick and easy gift idea, either for Christmas or as a housewarming gift.
Using the quilt-as-you-go technique, this tutorial teaches you how to make a microwave bowl potholder.
This awesome creation can actually go into the microwave with your bowl, so it's really easy to grab your hot dishes out of the microwave!
Make sure you use the batting that these instructions suggest so you don't get any sparking in the microwave!
This casserole pot holder has two connected hands and is perfect for carrying your favorite casserole to a potluck! I really love the little pom poms around the edge of each of the gloves.
It's a great beginner sewing project, and the tutorial has a list of supplies and detailed directions to follow
These Happy Camper Quilted Pot holders were inspired by the designer ( Suzy) moving full-time into her RV and needing some new pot holders!
I love the quirky, fun fabrics she chose to use, and there is a lot of freedom in the tutorial to allow you to design your own camper van with different doors, windows, and decorations.
Is this not the perfect pot holder for the holiday season? It is so cute and will definitely be a talking point around the table!
Jennifer's instructions are short and simple to follow, and she provides templates to make this project extra easy!
While she hasn't listed the exact fabrics she used, you can easily find similar fabrics to recreate this cutie pie!
How sweet is this hexagonal apple-shaped pot holder! I love the fabric choices and that it even looks like the cross-section of an apple.
This tutorial walks you through how to piece together each of the triangles that make up the apple and add a fun little leaf to the top, which you could add a loop to hang your finished creation!
Both functional and stylish, these pot holders are great for using up fabric scraps.
Easy Peasy Creative recommends using quilting cotton, which has a tighter weave, so that these holders can be machine-washed and used for years to come.
They have a handy curved pocket edge at the front for your hand to slide into, if you don't fancy cutting and sewing the curved line though, you could always make this straight.
This tutorial is ideal for advanced beginner and intermediate sewers and requires a walking foot, rotary cutter, and mat, which many beginners likely won't have!
These double oven mitts look like they could be store-bought! The designer put a lot of research into store-bought gloves to try and reproduce a quality, long-lasting mitt that uses durable fabrics.
You can choose any fabric you like, but a thick linen fabric would work really well with this design.
This pattern is just the perfect size, not too big, not too small, just right! It looks really modern, too, and I can see it fitting into a whole range of kitchens by just switching up the fabric.
I love the thumb in these gloves and the fact that it gives you a little bit more maneuverability when handling hot pots.
This is probably the simplest project that I'm featuring in this roundup, so if you're looking for a batch making a few sets, you can easily make a load of these square pot holders in one evening!
This is a great way to use up your favorite scrap fabrics that you couldn't think of a use for. You'll only need 1/4 yard each of fabric, batting and insulated batting.
Aptly named 'pretty little pot holder,' this tutorial will show you how to make these sweet ruffled edged mitts.
Again, this is perfect for using up scraps of fabric, you just need to choose coordinating fabrics to recreate this design. I can picture these sitting on the worktop of a quaint farmhouse country kitchen.
If you have a sewing machine, some scissors, and you know how to sew a straight line, you'll easily be able to complete this easy project.
This free pot holder pattern has a hanging loop, which makes it ideal to hang in your kitchen. You can customize these by choosing your favorite fabric designs.
I think these hot pads would make a great gift for someone who has just got a new home. I love the vibrant colors in them, although you could choose to use any fabric you like.
The raw edges in this pattern have been covered with a complementary color of binding, which gives this homemade pot holder set a modern, edgy look!
The main difference between this project and others that I've included is the soft and rounded corners rather than the straight edge corners that other designs have.
You all know I love a good scrappy pattern, and this one is just that! This is a really easy tutorial to follow, and you don't necessarily even need a pattern.
You'll be able to follow this tutorial no matter what your skill level is.
You simply sew together strips of fabric in horizontal lines (there is a chance you might even have some already sewn together from past projects), and then sandwich two pieces together with some batting between...simple!
Perhaps the most basic and plain pot holders featured in this roundup, however if you're looking to ease yourself into sewing slowly, or a great project to do with kids, this is it!
You can switch out the main fabric for something a bit more you, by choosing different colors and prints. I like how the binding on this simple project extends on one edge to create a back loop too.
How adorable are these little snowman pot holders? I love the detail in them, and while they will probably take a bit longer to make than other projects, they're worth it!
You can make them with or without the hanging tab, and the pattern is scalable, so you could also make a matching mat to serve your hot pots on your festive table.
Most pot holders are square or rectangular so if you're looking for something a bit different, these round pot holders might be ideal for you.
There are so many different styles of potholders, but I particularly like ones like this that have a pocket on the front of the potholder.
If your kids have an extra special teacher that you want to spoil, why not give her a hostess gift with a teacher twist?
This pencil pot holder is original and practical and will be loved by teachers everywhere! This tutorial is aimed at advanced beginners and discusses two different ways to finish the edges of the pencil.
I hope you found this collection useful and now have a pot holder pattern that you love and can’t wait to make!
If you want to make something really unique and one-of-a-kind, why not design your own quilt block, and turn that into a pot holder?
They’re so simple to make, that once you understand the basics, you can pretty much turn anything you like into an oven mitt!
Top Tips for Pot Holders
- Use a walking foot when you’re sewing all your layers together. The walking foot will help to prevent your layers from moving around.
- Before binding your pot holders, use a zig-zag stitch to hold all the edges together.
- Experiment with binding your pot holders with bias tape and quilt binding to see what suits you best.
- If you want to add hanging loops to any of these patterns, use a piece of ribbon or fabric and sew the loop in while you’re attaching the binding.
Frequently Asked Questions
A good pot holder should be large enough to pick up a range of trays and hot pots, thick enough to protect your hands, and made with quality materials.
I like to think the best type of pot holders have a small pocket to slide your and into so you have full protection of the backs of your hands, too.
The best way to make your potholder heatproof is by using heat-resistant batting. My favorite is Insul-Bright.
If you don’t have any of this, you could always just use a few layers of your fabric or choose a thick fabric to use.
The best batting available for potholders is Insul-Bright. It is designed to be heat resistant and reflects hot and cold temperatures back onto itself.
It needs to be used alongside other fabric, so it makes the perfect middle layer to sandwich between your nicer visible fabric.
Other Projects You Might Like
If you’re looking for some other simple projects to the homemade potholder that you can make, check out these other free tutorials and ideas.
