Free crochet pattern "Easy pot mat"

This is a crocheted piece.

I gathered up some leftover yarn and crocheted a pot mat.

In our house, pot mats have mostly been used as pot holders rather than as mats.
Recently, I bought a single-serving gratin dish for my family, and I wanted a pot mat for each family member.

Until now, I've been making gratins and other dishes in large heat-resistant casseroles, but I decided to try baking one plate per person to avoid the hassle of dividing up the burnt cheese on top equally.

Now, this pot mat is very easy to weave.
Once you have knitted the round stitches, the edges will fit together perfectly no matter which row you finish knitting.

The white pot in the photo below is a small size that is perfect for making baby food, sauces, etc.
You can adjust the size as needed, so please try adjusting it to suit your needs.

For this piece, I used two types of wool that I had in stock for some time.
It would also be interesting to combine it with mixed yarns or gradient-dyed sock yarn.

The size can be easily adjusted, so the thread thickness doesn't have to be strict.
Since it's a pot mat, it's fine as long as the knitted fabric is thick enough that it doesn't transfer heat to your hands!

The material doesn't have to be wool; any heat-resistant material such as cotton or linen will do.

I am also planning to knit some for my family little by little.
How about adding some hand-knitted items to your kitchen?

Yarn and crochet hook size and materials used

Extra thick yarn...39g
No. 8 crochet hook
Leather string etc. as desired

Finished Size

Diameter 20cm

Crochet Pattern

Easy Pot Mat Knitting Pattern (PDF)

Instructions

Please refer to the crochet pattern along with these instructions.

① Start knitting by creating a loop.
Increase the number of stitches by 6 each row, knitting in concentric circles.
Knitting pattern (circle)This is the same rule as above, increasing by 6 stitches.

② Continue knitting in the round until you reach the size you like.
The edge knitting is also 6 stitches per pattern, so you can knit any number of rows of knit stitches.

③The sample pot mat was knitted up to the 11th row using knitting stitches.
Once you have finished knitting the quarter stitch, continue knitting the edge using the same yarn.

The key to knitting the edges is to knit in a way that doesn't put too much strain on your hands.
If the edges get crowded and the knitted fabric warps, you may want to try using a larger crochet hook just for the edges.

④ If you like, thread a leather string or something similar through the gaps in the knitted fabric.
Instead of using leather cord, you can also knit a chain loop when knitting the edge stitch.