Double Thick Knit Potholder Pattern

Looking for a double thick knit potholder pattern that’s both fun to make and functional in the kitchen? Look no further!

This is how my grandmother used to knit her potholders and it’s one of my all-time favorite potholder patterns. This double thick knit potholder pattern is knitted in the round in garter stitch, making it an easy and great project also for beginner knitters. The simple details makes this potholder a beautiful addition to your kitchen accessories.

You will find more tips in my step-by-step guide for knitted potholders so make sure to check it out also.

Let’s get knitting!

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Two double thick potholders with knitting needles and a stitch marker next to them

What Are Double Thick Knit Potholders?

Double thick knit potholders are a type of potholder that is made with two layers of knitted fabric instead of one. These potholders are typically made from 100% cotton or wool yarn and are knit using a double-layer technique that creates a sturdy and durable fabric.

The two layers of fabric provide extra insulation, making them more effective at protecting your hands from heat. In addition, double thick knit potholders are more durable than regular potholders. The added layer of fabric makes them stronger and less prone to wear and tear, which means they can last longer and withstand frequent use and washing.

Double thick knit potholders can come in various shapes and sizes, but they are typically square or rectangular in shape and range from 6 to 8 inches in size. They can be plain or decorated with various designs or patterns, and some may feature an additional loop for hanging.

There are couple of different ways to make double thick knit potholders. You can use a pattern for knitting in the round, such as this one, that creates a double thick layer. Alternatively, you can knit two separate potholders and sew them together using a yarn and a darning needle. If you know your way around a crochet hook, you can also crochet them together and create a decorative edge.

You can also use two strings of yarns for knitting to make the potholder thicker. However, this is not truly a double thick knit potholder pattern but it still creates a thicker potholder.

A purple and a turquoise double thick knit potholder pattern hanging in potholder hooks — Double thick knit potholders are simple yet elegant kitchen accessories.

Materials You Will Need for This Potholder

Instructions: Double Thick Knit Potholder Pattern

Begin

Measure about 50 inches (130cm) of yarn for the long tail cast-on and make a slip knot.

Cast on 90 stitches on circular needles and join in the round making sure not to twist stitches. Place a stitch marker on your right needle to mark the beginning of the round.

Several stitches cast on and a flamingo shaped stitch marker placed on circular needles — Cast on stitches on circular needles, join in the round, and place a stitch marker to mark the beginning of the round.

Round 1: knit all stitches
Round 2: purl all stitches

Keep repeating these two rounds until the piece measures about 5 inches (12cm) from the cast on edge. This amounts to around 25 times (a total of 50 rounds). Alternatively, you can check the correct length by bringing the cast-on edges together vertically and folding your piece of work so that the bound-off edges meet horizontally. If the work looks like a square, it has the correct length.

A purple double thick knit potholder knitted halfway through with a flamingo shaped stitch marker on circular needles — Repeat knitting one round and purling one round until the piece reaches the desired length.

A knitting project on circular needles folded in a square — You can check the correct length by folding your piece of work in a square so that the bound-off edges meet horizontally.

Remove the stitch marker and fold the piece of work in half so that the needles are parallel to each other. Move the stitches on your circular needles so that you’ll have 45 stitches on each needle.

A piece of work folded in half on circular needles with needle stoppers at the end and a stitch marker and double pointed needle next to the work — Fold the piece of work in half so that the needles are parallel to each other and divide the stitches so that you’ll have the same amount of stitches on each needle.

With the extra double pointed needle, bind off the stitches on both circular needles at the same time using the 3-needle bind off until you have one stitch left on the needle.

Do not cut the yarn.

A knitting project with all but one stitch bind off — Bind off the stitches on both circular needles at the same time using the 3-needle bind off with the extra double pointed needle.

Make the Hanging Loop

Create a hanging loop by casting on 20 stitches onto the circular needles using a cable cast on at the end of the row. You have now 21 stitches on your needle.

A piece of work with extra stitches cast on for the hanging loop on circular needles — Cast on 20 stitches onto the circular needles using a cable cast on for the hanging loop.

Next, turn your piece of work and bind off all stitches.

Cut the yarn and leave a 8-inch (20cm) tail.

A purple rectangular piece of work in garter stitch with an unfinished hanging loop — Bind off all stitches of the hanging loop and cut the yarn.

Seam

Open up the pouch you’ve created and flatten it into a square so that the cast-on edges meet vertically. This creates a double-layer square.

A purple double thick knit potholder with an unfinished seem and hanging loop — Open up the pouch and flatten it into a square so that the cast-on edges meet vertically.

Next, cut a new string of yarn measuring about 20 inches (20cm) and seam the cast-on edges together using a tapestry needle.

A tapestry needle seaming together the edges of a purple double thick knit potholder — Seam the cast-on edges together using a string of yarn and a tapestry needle.

Finishing

Fold the hanging loop in half and use the tail end to connect and secure the end of the loop to the front corner of the potholder.

A tapestry needle securing the hanging loop to a corner of a purple double thick knit potholder — Secure the end of the hanging loop to the corner of the potholder by using the tail end.

Finally, weave in the ends and block the piece of work if desired. You can find easy instructions for how to block knitting here.

You’re finished!

A purple double thick knit potholder with a hanging loop — The finished potholder is approximately a 7-inch (18cm) square.

Conclusions

Double thick potholders are a fun and easy project that’s perfect for knitting beginners or pros alike. And you can’t go wrong with this double thick knit potholder pattern that my grandmother used already decades ago. It’s proven to be both functional and beautiful many times over.

So why not grab your knitting needles and get cracking on your own set of double thick knit potholders? They also make great knitted gifts for your friends and family members who are cooking enthusiasts.

Happy knitting!