Pumpkin pie is symbolic of fall and holidays like Thanksgiving, so why not decorate your kitchen with my Crochet Pumpkin Pie Potholder Pattern all season long? This potholder is perfect for pulling pies and casseroles out of the oven.
Crochet potholders are great because they are quick to make and can be tailored to fit any holiday or season. These crochet pie potholders not only decorate your kitchen for fall but also make lovely homemade gifts for family and friends during the holidays.
As pumpkin pie is my favorite, I wanted to create crochet pumpkin pie pot holders. This time of year, I try to pumpkinfy as much as I can in my home, including my potholders. I already have my crochet pumpkin coasters out on our coffee table and I am using my crochet pumpkin cup cozy for my on the go drinks.
Besides pumpkins, I really enjoy other fall/Halloween themed crochet patterns this time of year - like my crochet apple coasters when I am not using the pumpkin ones, and my crochet Halloween garland pattern for some wall decor. But of course you could never go wrong with even MORE pumpkins with my crochet jack o lantern pattern.
So let's get started on my pumpkin pie potholder pattern!
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✏️ Things To Note:
- Yarn Choice: I made the crochet pumpkin pie potholder pattern with cotton yarn. It’s essential to avoid acrylic and chunky yarns for potholders, as they do not retain heat well. Use heat-resistant yarn, like cotton, that won't melt under high temperatures.
- Finished Size: The finished size of the crochet pie potholder is roughly 10 inches in diameter.
- Color Variations: I used orange cotton for the crochet pumpkin pie potholder pattern, but feel free to change the color for different pie designs!
💭 Abbreviations to Remember (US Terms)
- Magic ring - mr
- Single crochet - sc
- Double crochet - dc
- Increase - inc - 2 stitches in the same stitch for this pattern it will be DC stitches unless noted.
- chains - ch
- Slip stitch - sl st
* If you see a stitch abbreviation with "x" after it, it means how many times you do that stitch in the following amount of stitches. For example: sc x6 would mean you make a single crochet in the next 6 stitches. Inc x2 means you make an inc in the next 2 stitches.
🧋 Variations
Switch out the orange yarn with yellow or green for lemon or key lime pies.
🍵 Instructions for Crochet Pumpkin Pie Potholder Pattern
The crochet pie potholder pattern will be made in the round.
Start with making the whipped cream.
Crochet Whipped Cream:
Round 1: With white, make a mr, next ch x2 (counts as a dc) and then dc x11 into the mr, then sl st to the beginning chains (12). If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 4, sl st to the first chain and then in the loop: ch x2 and dc x11 then sl st to the chain 2 (12).
Round 2: Ch x2, dc in the same place you made the chains, then inc in every dc, sl st to starting chains. (24)
Round 3: Shell stitch round- Skip a stitch and then make 6 dcs in one stitch. Next skip a stitch and then make a sc. You just made a shell stitch. Repeat for the rest of the round. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Set aside.
Crochet Pumpkin Pie:
Make both an orange and tan circle.
Round 1: Make a mr, next ch x2 and then dc x11 into the mr, then sl st to the beginning chains (12).
Round 2: Ch x2, dc in the same place you made the chains, then inc in every dc, sl st to starting chains. (24)
Round 3: Ch x2, dc in the same place you made the chains, and dc in the next stitch. *Inc, dc and then repeat from * for the rest of the round. Then sl st to the starting chains. (36)
Round 4: Ch x2, dc in the same place you made the chains, and dc in the next 2 stitches stitch. *Inc, dc x2 and then repeat from * for the rest of the round. Then sl st to the starting chains. (48)
Round 5: Ch x2, dc in the same place you made the chains, and dc in the next 3 stitches. *Inc, dc x3 and then repeat from * for the rest of the round. Then sl st to the starting chains. (60)
Round 6: Ch x2, dc in the same place you made the chains, and dc in the next 4 stitches. *Inc, dc x4 and then repeat from * for the rest of the round. Then sl st to the starting chains. (72)
Round 7: Ch x2, dc in the same place you made the chains, and dc in the next 5 stitches. *Inc, dc x5 and then repeat from * for the rest of the round. Then sl st to the starting chains. (84)
Sewing/Assembly:
Sew the whipped cream to the middle of the orange circle.
We will crochet the 2 circles together, right side out. Check below for details.
Shell Border:
Round 8: With tan yarn you will want to SINGLE crochet around the edge going through both the orange and tan circles. You will want to do a SC INC, and then sc x6 and repeat around the entire edge (96).
Round 9: Now we make the shells! Skip a stitch and then make 6 dcs in one stitch. Next skip a stitch and then make a sc. You just made a shell stitch.
Repeat for the rest of the round.
When you reach the end of the shell round ch x10 then sl st into the same stitch you started the chs from. Fasten off and weave in the end.
If you want the chains to be thicker or more sturdy, you can add 12 sc into the loop.
Now you have a cute crochet pumpkin pie potholder!
If you are wanting to make more crochet themed pumpkin decor, check out my crochet fall garland and patchwork pumpkin crochet pattern!
🐌Expert Tips
- Choose Cotton Yarn: Opt for 100% cotton yarn for heat resistance; avoid acrylic and chunky yarns that can melt.
- Customize Colors: Experiment with different yarn colors for various pie designs, like yellow for lemon pie or green for key lime.
- Double-Sided Design: Make your potholder double-sided for better heat protection and durability when handling hot dishes.
- Thoughtful Gifts: Handmade crochet potholders make great gifts—pair them with a pie recipe or kitchen utensils for a complete package.
🧵 Pattern FAQs
No, it is synthetic yarn and will melt if heated too much.
It has to have 2 sides. This is because dc stitches have gaps and only making the potholders one sided will not be efficient.
You can customize the colors to match your kitchen decor or personal style!
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If you tried this Crochet Pumpkin Pie Potholder Pattern (or any other pattern on my website), please let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. I'd love to hear from you!
Crochet Pumpkin Pie Potholder Pattern
Materials
Abbreviations (US terms)
- Magic ring - mr
- Single crochet - sc
- Double crochet - dc
- Increase - inc - 2 stitches in the same stitch for this pattern it will be DC stitches unless noted.
- Chains - ch
- Slip stitch - sl st
Notes
- Yarn Choice: I made this with cotton yarn. It’s essential to avoid acrylic and chunky yarns for potholders, as they do not retain heat well. Use heat-resistant yarn, like cotton, that won't melt under high temperatures.
- Finished Size: The finished size of the crochet pie potholder is roughly 10 inches in diameter.
- Color Variations: I used orange cotton, but feel free to change the color for different pie designs!
Instructions
- The crochet pumpkin pie potholder pattern will be made in the round.
- Start with making the whipped cream.
Crochet Whipped Cream:
- Round 1: With white, make a mr, next ch x2 (counts as a dc) and then dc x11 into the mr, then sl st to the beginning chains (12). If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 4, sl st to the first chain and then in the loop: ch x2 and dc x11 then sl st to the chain 2 (12).
- Round 2: Ch x2, dc in the same place you made the chains, then inc in every dc, sl st to starting chains. (24)
- Round 3: Shell stitch round- Skip a stitch and then make 6 dcs in one stitch. Next skip a stitch and then make a sc. You just made a shell stitch. Repeat for the rest of the round. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
- Set aside.
Crochet Pumpkin Pie:
- Make both an orange and tan circle.
- Round 1: Make a mr, next ch x2 and then dc x11 into the mr, then sl st to the beginning chains (12).
- Round 2: Ch x2, dc in the same place you made the chains, then inc in every dc, sl st to starting chains. (24)
- Round 3: Ch x2, dc in the same place you made the chains, and dc in the next stitch. *Inc, dc and then repeat from * for the rest of the round. Then sl st to the starting chains. (36)
- Round 4: Ch x2, dc in the same place you made the chains, and dc in the next 2 stitches stitch. *Inc, dc x2 and then repeat from * for the rest of the round. Then sl st to the starting chains. (48)
- Round 5: Ch x2, dc in the same place you made the chains, and dc in the next 3 stitches. *Inc, dc x3 and then repeat from * for the rest of the round. Then sl st to the starting chains. (60)
- Round 6: Ch x2, dc in the same place you made the chains, and dc in the next 4 stitches. *Inc, dc x4 and then repeat from * for the rest of the round. Then sl st to the starting chains. (72)
- Round 7: Ch x2, dc in the same place you made the chains, and dc in the next 5 stitches. *Inc, dc x5 and then repeat from * for the rest of the round. Then sl st to the starting chains. (84)
Sewing/Assembly:
- Sew the whipped cream to the middle of the orange circle.
- We will crochet the 2 circles together, right side out. Check below for details.
Shell Border:
- Round 8: With tan yarn you will want to SINGLE crochet around the edge going through both the orange and tan circles. You will want to do a SC INC, and then sc x6 and repeat around the entire edge (96).
- Round 9: Now we make the shells! Skip a stitch and then make 6 dcs in one stitch. Next skip a stitch and then make a sc. You just made a shell stitch.
- Repeat for the rest of the round.
- When you reach the end of the shell round ch x10 then sl st into the same stitch you started the chs from. Fasten off and weave in the end.
- If you want the chains to be thicker or more sturdy, you can add 12 sc into the loop.
- Now you have a cute crochet pumpkin pie potholder!
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Kitty T says
I made this pattern last night and it was so easy to follow and came out so so cute! This was my second pattern from Kimberly and I plan to make a few more!
KimberlyArenas says
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!