'Two Many Chefs' Potholders - Free Crochet Potholder Pattern

This free ‘two many chefs’ potholders pattern was originally published in the 1940s in the Bucilla’s Crochet Creations for Home Decorations.

Follow the easy step-by-step instructions of this vintage crochet pattern to make this classic crochet potholder. There is absolutely no charge for personal use of this crocheted potholder pattern.

Crochet Potholder Pattern:
There are ‘Two Many Chefs’

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Bucilla Wonder-Knit, Article 3777:
1 skein Main Color (A); 1 skein Contrasting Color (B)
Steel Crochet Hook, Size 0

NOTE(s)

Gauge: 5 sts = 1 inch 5 rows = 1 inch

Even = ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each st across.

This set consists of 2 potholders.

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

Crocheting the Face (Make 2)

With A ch 10, 2 sc in 2nd st from hook, 1 sc in each remaining st, 1 more sc in last st; (11 sc in row).

Row 2 – Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, 1 sc in each remaining st, 1 more sc in last st; (13 sc in row).

Rpt Row 2, 7 times; (27 sc in row).

Work 12 even rows (see Note).

Row 22 – Ch 1, turn, draw up a loop in each of first 2 sts, yo, thru all 3 loops on hook (1 dec), 1 sc in each st to last 2 sts, dec. 1 st; (25 sc in row).

Rpt Row 22, 6 times; (13 sc in row). Fasten off.

Edging for ‘Two Many Chefs’ Potholders (right side)

With B 1 sc in each row and each st around Face, keeping edge flat, join with slip st in first sc, fasten off.

Crocheting the Hat (make 2)

With A ch 20.

Row 1 – 1 sc in 2nd st from hook, * 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st; rpt from * across; (28 sts in row).

Work 5 even rows.

Rpt Row 22 of Face twice, fasten off.

With B 1 sc in each st on other side of foundation ch.

Work 3 even rows.

Ch 1, then work Edging around Hat.

Finishing this Crochet Potholder

Sew Hat in place. Using half-thickness of 1 yard of B, embroider as in illustration.

This free ‘two many chefs’ potholders pattern was originally published in the 1940s in the Bucilla’s Crochet Creations for Home Decorations

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