Free Pattern: The Geometric Aztec Sun Potholder

Free Pattern: The Geometric Aztec Sun Potholder

Embrace the warmth of ancient cultures with this Geometric Aztec Sun Potholder, featuring intricate patterns and vibrant hues. Perfect for adding a touch of history and color to your kitchen.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: 100% cotton yarn in the following colors:
  • Sunburst Yellow
  • Terracotta Orange
  • Deep Turquoise
• Crochet Hook: 4.0 mm crochet hook
• Gauge: 16 single crochets (sc) x 20 rows = 4 inches

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these detailed instructions to create your very own Geometric Aztec Sun Potholder:

1. Round 1: Using sunburst yellow yarn, make a magic ring. Chain (ch) 1, and work 8 single crochets (sc) into the ring. Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first sc. (You should have 8 sc.)
2. Round 2: Ch 1, then work 2 sc in each sc around. Join with a sl st. (You should have 16 sc.)
3. Round 3: Ch 1, *sc in the next sc, 2 sc in the next sc*; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (You should have 24 sc.)
4. Round 4: Change to terracotta orange yarn. Ch 1, *sc in the next 2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc*; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (You should have 32 sc.)
5. Round 5: Ch 1, *sc in the next 3 sc, 2 sc in the next sc*; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (You should have 40 sc.)
6. Round 6: Change to deep turquoise yarn. Ch 1, *sc in the next 4 sc, 2 sc in the next sc*; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (You should have 48 sc.)
7. Round 7: Ch 1, *sc in the next 5 sc, 2 sc in the next sc*; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (You should have 56 sc.)
8. Round 8: Ch 1, *sc in the next 6 sc, 2 sc in the next sc*; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (You should have 64 sc.)
9. Round 9: Change to sunburst yellow yarn. Ch 1, *sc in the next 7 sc, 2 sc in the next sc*; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (You should have 72 sc.)
10. Round 10: Ch 1, sc in each sc around. Join with a sl st. (You should still have 72 sc.)
11. Round 11: Change to terracotta orange yarn. Ch 1, *sc in the next 8 sc, 2 sc in the next sc*; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (You should have 80 sc.)
12. Round 12: Ch 1, sc in each sc around. Join with a sl st. (You should still have 80 sc.)
13. Round 13: Change to deep turquoise yarn. Ch 1, *sc in the next 9 sc, 2 sc in the next sc*; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (You should have 88 sc.)
14. Round 14: Ch 1, sc in each sc around. Join with a sl st. (You should still have 88 sc.)
15. Round 15: Change to sunburst yellow yarn. Ch 1, *sc in the next 10 sc, 2 sc in the next sc*; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (You should have 96 sc.)
16. Round 16: Ch 1, sc in each sc around. Join with a sl st. (You should still have 96 sc.)
17. Round 17: To create a scalloped edge, work *sc in the next sc, skip 1 sc, 5 double crochets (dc) in the next sc, skip 1 sc*; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st and fasten off your yarn.

Congratulations! You have completed your Geometric Aztec Sun Potholder. This vibrant circular piece, approximately 8 inches in diameter, features a central sun motif in sunburst yellow, with geometric patterns in terracotta orange and deep turquoise. Enjoy the warmth and color it brings to your kitchen!