Learn three ways to crochet double-thick potholders using trinity stitch—and make all four featured potholders with just one skein of each color!

If you’ve admired the beautiful texture of trinity stitch and wondered where to begin, this crochet pattern offers a welcoming place to start. As you crochet a collection of classic double-thick potholders, you’ll learn this timeless stitch and gradually build your confidence while creating something you’ll reach for every day.

From just three balls of yarn, you’ll be able to make four coordinating potholders that bring lasting beauty and everyday function to your kitchen. Perfect for refreshing your own home or filling a housewarming gift basket with something both beautiful and practical, these potholders celebrate the satisfaction of making items meant to be used and appreciated for years to come. The dense, durable, and richly textured fabric created by trinity stitch makes it an especially natural choice for hard-working kitchen essentials.

This premium 8-page crochet pattern includes everything you need to crochet with confidence, including detailed written instructions, reference photos, helpful video tutorials, and a comprehensive Trinity Stitch Basics reference guide.

How These Potholders Are Made

Method 1: Classic Potholder is worked flat in rows before the front and back are joined together.

Method 2: Ring-Start Potholder introduces trinity stitch in turned rounds, allowing both sides of the potholder to be worked at the same time.

Method 3: Folded Potholder explores a clever folded construction.

Instructions for optional hanging loops are included for each method. An optional three-color variation is also included for the Classic Potholder.

Pattern is written in US crochet terms.

Skill Level
Advanced Beginner

Concentration Level
Little concentration required. Once setup rows or rounds are complete and stitch pattern is established, stitching is straightforward and your hands can work on autopilot.

Stitches Used
Chain, single crochet, single crochet 3 together.

Techniques Used
Working in rows, working in turned rounds, simple decreases (sc3tog), working in top loops of chain (instead of a chain space), working in back bar of a chain, changing color at the end of a row, single crochet seaming, and seaming with a whipstitch.

Finished Measurements
7 x 7 inches (18 x 18 cm)

Yarn
Medium (CYC #4) Weight Yarn

Each potholder style requires approximately 116 yds (106 m) / 66 g

The samples shown here were made with an H/8/5.0mm crochet hook and Knit Picks Dishie medium (worsted) weight cotton yarn (3½ oz/190 yds/100 g per ball) in the following colors: #29501 sunbaked (rust), #N7339 canvas (white), and #29504 inlet (gray green).

Yarn Note
This pattern is designed for medium-weight cotton yarn. Cotton is the preferred fiber for potholders because it tolerates heat better than synthetic fibers (some of which may melt when exposed to extreme heat) and provides a durable fabric suitable for everyday kitchen use.

Additional Tools and Materials
Size H/8/5.0mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle

Gauge
8 sts (including chs) and 7 rows = 2 inches (5 cm) in trinity stitch
For reference, there should be 4 sc3tog clusters in 2 inches (5 cm).

PATTERN INCLUDES
• An 8-page premium pattern pdf with professional full-color photographs.
• Linked Table of Contents and Bookmarks for easy navigation.
• List of materials needed, including yarn details, colors, and quantities.
• Yarn needed (in yards/meters; grams) per potholder.
• List of abbreviations used, plus detailed instructions for special stitch.
• Gauge swatch instructions with stitch chart.
• Clear written instructions with stitch counts provided for every row/round to help you stay on track.
• A 1-page Trinity Stitch Basics guide covering stitch construction, stitch placement, checking your work, and working in turned rounds, plus QR code and web link to additional photo and video tutorials.
• A short photo tutorial illustrates how to make an optional hanging loop.
• Reference photos illustrating key steps.
• Pattern support. Please feel free to send me a message if you have any questions about the pattern. I’m always happy to help!

Videos

Trinity Stitch: Working in Rows (2 Methods)

Trinity Stitch: Working in Turned Rounds

Additional Resources

Trinity Stitch Basics