Crochet Fall Colors Hot Pads Pattern

The Crochet Fall Colors Hot Pads are a delightful addition to any autumn table setting, exuding warmth and charm. Made with an eye for comfort and a nod to the season's palette, these hot pads blend deep reds, vibrant oranges, and golden yellows, capturing the essence of fall.

Crochet Fall Colors Hot Pads Pattern

Their cozy, handcrafted appearance not only provides practical protection for surfaces but also adds a touch of homemade elegance. Perfect for anyone looking to infuse their dining experience with the inviting, rich hues of the season, these crochet hot pads are a testament to both functionality and style. Ideal for gifting or personal use, they're a beautiful celebration of autumn's bounty and a true work of art.

Materials Needed:

Lily® Sugar'n Cream® (2.5 oz/70.9 g; 120 yds/109 m) in Bright Navy (00009), Jute (00082), or Tangerine (01699) - 2 balls or 155 yds/142 m
Size U.S. H/8 [5 mm] Susan Bates® Silvalume® crochet hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)
Susan Bates® yarn needle
4 Susan Bates® locking stitch markers

Skill Level: Easy/Medium

Measurements: 7" [18 cm] square

Gauge: 13 sc and 14 rows = 4" [10 cm]

Abbreviations:

Alt = Alternate(ing)
Approx = Approximately
Beg = Beginning
Bobble = (Yoh and draw up a loop. Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) 4 times in the next stitch. Yoh and draw through all 5 loops on hook.
Ch = Chain(s)
Dc = Double crochet
Dcbp = Yoh and draw up a loop around the post of the next stitch at the back of the work, inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice.
Dcfp = Yoh and draw up a loop around the post of the next stitch at the front of work, inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice.
PM = Place marker
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
RS = Right side
Sc = Single crochet
Sl st = Slip stitch
St(s) = Stitch(es)
WS = Wrong side
Yoh = Yarn over hook

Instructions:

Note: Ch 2 at the beginning of the round does not count as a stitch.

Hot Pad Squares (make 2):

1st row (WS): 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to the end of the chain. Turn. (21 sc)
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in the first sc. *Bobble in the next sc. 1 sc in the next st. Rep from * to the end of the row. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st to the end of the row. Turn. Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows 8 times more. Fasten off.

Joining Squares and Working Border:

Place one Square on top of the other with WS facing and align. Join yarn with sl st to any corner.
1st rnd (joining rnd): Ch 2. (3 dc in corner. Work 1 dc in each of the next 21 sts. 3 dc in corner. PM on center st. Work 21 dc evenly along the edge to the next corner) twice. Join with sl st to the first dc.
2nd rnd: Ch 2. Working 1 st around each unmarked st and 3 sts around each marked st, work in alt (Dcfp. Dcbp) ribbing, working 3 sts around each marked st. PM on the center st. Join with sl st to the first dc.
3rd rnd: As 2nd rnd. Fasten off.

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