Crochet Poppy Field Potholder

The Poppy Field Potholder is a beautiful, functional tapestry crochet project perfect for adding a touch of handmade charm to your kitchen. Inspired by a late-summer field of blooming poppies, this double-thick hot pad features clean geometric accents and a modern floral look.

By using tapestry crochet, you will carry two yarn colors simultaneously across each row to create a crisp colorwork design. This technique yields a dense, durable, and heat-resistant fabric ideal for protecting countertops and handling warm dishes.

Master Materials & Reference Guide

Tools and Supplies

Hook: 3.5-mm (Size E/4 US or 9 UK) crochet hook.
Yarn: Aran weight (Medium / Size 4) 100% cotton yarn for ultimate heat resistance.
- Color A (Main/Background): Light Brown (~30 yards)
- Color B (Accent/Pattern): Natural (~32 yards)
Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving in tails, and sharp scissors.

Sizing & Tension

Dimensions: Finished block measures roughly 6.2 inches (15.7 cm) wide by 6.3 inches (16 cm) high.
Gauge: Work 22.5 single crochets across and 21 rows up to get a 4-inch (10 cm) square.

Stitch Glossary (US Terminology)

Ch: Chain
Sc: Single Crochet
Sl St: Slip Stitch
St(s): Stitch(es)
RS / WS: Right Side / Wrong Side
Yo: Yarn Over

Tapestry Crochet Technique & Color Changes

To achieve clean, professional lines, employ the invisible color change method:

Insert your hook into the designated stitch, yarn over with your current color, and pull up a loop (two loops on your hook).
Drop the active color and pick up the new color.
Yarn over with the new color and pull through both loops to complete the single crochet.
As you work, lay the unused strand of yarn flat along the top of the previous row. Crochet over this strand to hide it within your stitches until it is needed again.

Step-by-Step Potholder Pattern

Note: All odd rows represent the Right Side (RS); even rows represent the Wrong Side (WS). The stitch count stays at 34 single crochets for every row. Chain 1 and turn at the end of each row (the turning chain does not count as a stitch).

Base Chain: Using Color A, chain 35.

Row 1 (RS): Starting in the second chain from your hook, work 5 single crochets with A. Switch to B for 1 stitch. Repeat the sequence of (2 sts in A, 1 st in B) three times total. Next, work 7 sts in A, 1 st in B, 4 sts in A, 1 st in B, 1 st in A, 1 st in B, and finish the row with 4 sts in A. Turn.
Row 2 (WS): Work 4 sts in A, 1 st in B, 1 st in A, 1 st in B, 4 sts in A, 1 st in B, 7 sts in A, 1 st in B, 1 st in A, 1 st in B, 3 sts in A, 1 st in B, 2 sts in A, 1 st in B, and 5 sts in A. Turn.
Row 3 (RS): Work 5 sts in A, 1 st in B, 2 sts in A, 1 st in B, 3 sts in A, 1 st in B, 1 st in A, 1 st in B, 7 sts in A, 1 st in B, 4 sts in A, 1 st in B, 1 st in A, 1 st in B, and 4 sts in A. Turn.
Row 4 (WS): Work 4 sts in A, 1 st in B, 1 st in A, 1 st in B, 4 sts in A, 1 st in B, 7 sts in A, 1 st in B, 1 st in A, 1 st in B, 3 sts in A, 1 st in B, 1 st in A, 1 st in B, and 6 sts in A. Turn.
Row 5 (RS): Work 6 sts in A, 1 st in B, 1 st in A, 1 st in B, 3 sts in A, 2 sts in B, 7 sts in A, 1 st in B, 5 sts in A, 1 st in B, 1 st in A, 1 st in B, and 4 sts in A. Turn.
Row 6 (WS): Work 3 sts in A, 1 st in B, 2 sts in A, 1 st in B, 5 sts in A, 1 st in B, 7 sts in A, 1 st in B, 4 sts in A, 3 sts in B, and 6 sts in A. Turn.
Row 7 (RS): Work 6 sts in A, 1 st in B, 5 sts in A, 2 sts in B, 7 sts in A, 1 st in B, 4 sts in A, 1 st in B, 3 sts in A, 1 st in B, and 3 sts in A. Turn.
Row 8 (WS): Work 2 sts in A, 1 st in B, then (4 sts in A, 1 st in B) two times. Work 6 sts in A, 1 st in B, 1 st in A, 1 st in B, 4 sts in A, 2 sts in B, and 6 sts in A. Turn.
Row 9 (RS): Work 5 sts in A, 1 st in B, 1 st in A, 1 st in B, 3 sts in A, 1 st in B, 2 sts in A, 3 sts in B, 4 sts in A, 1 st in B, 3 sts in A, 1 st in B, 5 sts in A, 1 st in B, and 2 sts in A. Turn.
Row 10 (WS): Work 2 sts in A, 1 st in B, 5 sts in A, 1 st in B, 3 sts in A, 1 st in B, 4 sts in A, 3 sts in B, then (2 sts in A, 1 st in B) three times. Finish with 5 sts in A. Turn.
Row 11 (RS): Work 4 sts in A, 1 st in B, 3 sts in A, 1 st in B, 1 st in A, 1 st in B, 3 sts in A, 3 sts in B, 3 sts in A, 1 st in B, 4 sts in A, 1 st in B, 5 sts in A, 1 st in B, and 2 sts in A. Turn.
Row 12 (WS): Work 1 st in A, 3 sts in B, then (4 sts in A, 1 st in B) two times. Work 4 sts in A, 2 sts in B, 3 sts in A, 2 sts in B, 4 sts in A, 1 st in B, and 4 sts in A. Turn.
Row 13 (RS): Repeat the sequence of (4 sts in A, 1 st in B) two times. Work 9 sts in A, 3 sts in B, 3 sts in A, 1 st in B, 4 sts in A, and 4 sts in B. Turn.
Row 14 (WS): Work 4 sts in B, 4 sts in A, 1 st in B, 2 sts in A, 4 sts in B, 9 sts in A, and repeat (1 st in B, 4 sts in A) two times. Turn.
Row 15 (RS): Work 3 sts in A, 3 sts in B, 2 sts in A, 2 sts in B, 9 sts in A, 4 sts in B, 2 sts in A, 1 st in B, 4 sts in A, 3 sts in B, and 1 st in A. Turn.
Row 16 (WS): Work 7 sts in A, 1 st in B, 4 sts in A, 3 sts in B, 8 sts in A, 1 st in B, 1 st in A, 1 st in B, 2 sts in A, 3 sts in B, and 3 sts in A. Turn.
Row 17 (RS): Work 3 sts in A, 2 sts in B, 2 sts in A, 1 st in B, 2 sts in A, 1 st in B, 15 sts in A, 1 st in B, and 7 sts in A. Turn.
Row 18 (WS): Work 7 sts in A, 1 st in B, 13 sts in A, 2 sts in B, 3 sts in A, 1 st in B, and 7 sts in A. Turn.
Row 19 (RS): Work 7 sts in A, 1 st in B, 4 sts in A, 5 sts in B, 8 sts in A, 3 sts in B, and 6 sts in A. Turn.
Row 20 (WS): Work 4 sts in A, then repeat the sequence of (6 sts in B, 5 sts in A) two times. Finish with 2 sts in B and 6 sts in A. Turn.
Row 21 (RS): Work 4 sts in A, 5 sts in B, then repeat (4 sts in A, 7 sts in B) two times. Finish with 3 sts in A. Turn.
Row 22 (WS): Work 3 sts in A, 8 sts in B, 4 sts in A, 6 sts in B, 3 sts in A, 7 sts in B, and 3 sts in A. Turn.
Row 23 (RS): Work 2 sts in A, 9 sts in B, 2 sts in A, 6 sts in B, 4 sts in A, 10 sts in B, and 1 st in A. Turn.
Row 24 (WS): Work 1 st in A, 11 sts in B, 4 sts in A, 1 st in B, 1 st in A, 3 sts in B, 2 sts in A, 9 sts in B, and 2 sts in A. Turn.
Row 25 (RS): Work 1 st in A, 11 sts in B, 1 st in A, 1 st in B, 1 st in A, 1 st in B, 6 sts in A, and 12 sts in B. Turn.
Row 26 (WS): Work 6 sts in B, 1 st in A, 5 sts in B, 10 sts in A, 11 sts in B, and 1 st in A. Turn.
Row 27 (RS): Work 12 sts in B, 10 sts in A, 6 sts in B, 1 st in A, and 5 sts in B. Turn.
Row 28 (WS): Work 2 sts in A, 3 sts in B, 1 st in A, 7 sts in B, 8 sts in A, and 13 sts in B. Turn.
Row 29 (RS): Work 5 sts in B, 1 st in A, 2 sts in B, 1 st in A, 5 sts in B, 7 sts in A, 5 sts in B, 1 st in A, 1 st in B, 2 sts in A, 1 st in B, and 3 sts in A. Turn.
Row 30 (WS): Work 11 sts in A, 2 sts in B, 8 sts in A, 3 sts in B, 1 st in A, 2 sts in B, 1 st in A, and 6 sts in B. Turn.
Row 31 (RS): Work 1 st in B, 1 st in A, 2 sts in B, 5 sts in A, 1 st in B, 1 st in A, 1 st in B, and 22 sts in A. Turn.
Row 32 (WS): Work all 34 stitches using Color A. Do not drop Color A.

Edging & Hanging Loop

Cut Color B and secure it. Flip your project to begin working on the Right Side (RS) from the top corner.

Top Edge: Using Color A, chain 1 and single crochet across the 34 stitches of the top row.
Hanging Loop: Chain 15, then slip stitch back into the last single crochet you just made to form a ring. Chain 1, turn to face the wrong side, and work 18 single crochets directly inside that chain loop. Secure it by slip stitching back into the same 34th stitch on the top edge.
Left Edge: Rotate your work and stitch 32 single crochets evenly down the left side. Chain 1 at the corner space.
Bottom Edge: Single crochet 34 stitches across the starting foundation chain. Chain 1 at the corner space.
Right Edge: Single crochet 32 stitches evenly up the final side. Chain 1, then close the round by slip stitching into your very first border stitch.

Cut your yarn, pull it through, and use your tapestry needle to cleanly weave in all remaining loose tails on the back of the potholder. Your geometric floral hot pad is complete!