Using a double strand of dishcloth cotton you can work up the perfect kitchen accessory for fall and it’s practical, too! Try your hand at increasing and decreasing with the Diamond Stitch for the signature acorn cap criss-crosses.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Size: 7 ¾” long x 7 ½” wide
Gauge: 12 sts and 14 rows = 4” [10 cm] in sc using double-strand. Gauge is not necessary for this project
Materials
Yarn:
Lily Sugar’n Cream (100% Cotton; 120 yards [109 meters]/70.9 grams): 1322 Lilac (C1), 1 ball; 82 Jute (C2), 2 balls; 1130 Warm Brown (C3), 2 balls.
Hook: US size H/8 (5.0 mm)
Notions: Yarn needle
Special Stitches
FPtr = YO twice, insert hook around post of indicated st from front to back and then back to front again, YO, draw up a loop, (YO, pull through 2 lps on hook) 3 times.
Pattern Notes
Both acorn bases are crocheted with a double-strand of yarn.
Acorn caps are crocheted with a single-strand.
Each FPtr stitch is worked around single crochet stitches located 3 rows below the working row.
Pattern
Base
Make 2, 1 with C2 and 1 with C3.
Ch 20.
Row 1: Working in the back bar of the chain, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn – 19 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Rows 3-15: Repeat Row 2.
Row 16 (RS): Ch 1, sk first st, sc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in each of next 2 sts, dc in each of next 2 sts, tr in each of next 2 sts, ch 1, tr in next st, ch 1, tr in each of next 2 sts, dc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in each of next 2 sts, sc in each of next 2 sts, sl st in last st. Do not fasten off.
Edging
Now working down sides of Rows 1-16, ch 1, sc in end st of each row up to Row 1. Working along bottom of Row 1, sl st into first st, ch 2, hdc in each of next 2 sts, tr in each of next 15 sts, hdc in last 2 sts, ch 2, sl st on side of Row 1, continue working up sides of Rows 1-16, ch 1, sc in end st of each row, ending with sl st in end of last row. Fasten off.
Top Edging
With Right Side facing, join with sl st in 4th st from the right along top edge, ch 2, hdc in each of the next 12 sts, ch 2, sl st in next st. Fasten off.
Cap
Make 2, 1 with C1 and 1 with C2.
Ch 26.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn – 25 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 3: Repeat Row 2.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first st, now working in 3 rows below (into Row 1), FPtr around turning ch, sk 3 sc, FPtr around next sc, *now working back on current row (into Row 4), sk next 2 sc, sc in next 3 sts, FPtr around sc in Row 1 next to previous FPtr, sk 3 sc on Row 1, FPtr around next sc; rep from * across row, ending with sc in last 2 sts, FPtr in side post of last st on Row 1, turn.
Row 5: 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across to last st, 2 sc in last st, turn – 27 sc.
Rows 6-7: Repeat Row 2.
Row 8: Ch 1, sc in first st, FPtr around 3rd sc in Row 5, sk next sc, sc in next 3 sts, now working in Row 5, FPtr around sc next to first FPtr, sk next 3 sc in Row 5, FPtr around next sc, [now back on Row 8, sk next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts, now working in Row 5, FPtr around sc next to previous FPtr, sk next 3 sc, FPtr around next sc] 4 times across row, ending with sk next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts (on Row 8), FPtr around sc next to sc worked in previous FPtr, sk next st (on Row 8), sc in last st, turn.
Row 9: Sc2tog over first 2 sts, sc in each st across row to last 2 sts, sc2tog over last 2 sts, turn – 25 sc.
Rows 10-11: Repeat Row 9 – 21 sc.
Row 12: Ch 1, sc in first st, FPtr in sc above first FPtr of Row 8, sk next 3 sc, FPtr in next sc, now back on Row 12, sk next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts, *now working on Row 9, FPtr in sc next to previous FPtr, sk next 3 sc, FPtr in next sc, now back on Row 12, sk next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * across row, ending with sc in next 2 sts, FPtr in sc next to previous FPtr, sk next 2 sc, FPtr in next sc, now back on Row 12, sc in last sc, turn.
Rows 13-15: Repeat Row 9 – 16 sc.
Row 16: Ch 1, sc in the first 2 sts, FPtr in sc above 2nd FPtr from Row 12, sk next 3 sc, FPtr around next sc, *now back on Row 16, sk next 2 sts, sc in next 3 st, FPtr around sc in Row 12 next to previous FPtr, sk next 3 sc, FPtr around next sc; rep from * across row, ending with sk next 2 sts, sc in last 2 sts. Fasten off.
Hang Loop (Make 2 to match caps)
Ch 13.
Working in the back bar of the ch, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Fasten off – 12 sc.
Finishing
Using photo as a guide pin cap to base
Using either a single or double strand of yarn, join with sl st to bottom left of cap, rev sc around edge of cap making sure to pass through edge of cap and edge of base stopping at other end of cap. Fasten off.
Using a yarn needle and matching yarn, sew hang loop to top center of cap.
I made them! For myself, and I really enjoyed the pattern because it was quickly done, I had the opportunity to learn some new technique, and I may be making them for gifts this year.
Yes, it turns out there is an error – Row 9 should end up having 25 sts
Then other stitch counts would be this at end of each row listed:
11: 21 sts
16: 16 sts
We will make the changes above shortly! – Nicola, Editor
I am in the process of crocheting the cap and if I follow the instructions, I end up with 25 it’s in row 9 however, the instructions for row 10 & 11 say to repeat row 9. If you repeat row 9 2 more times you actually end up with 19 it’s. Does anyone have insight? I can make it work by not decreasing on row 11 but am wondering if the instructions are incorrect.
From the designer: The Acorn Hot Pads pattern is available on my blog with step-by-step photos and detailed instructions. https://celticknotcrochet.com/2020/10/fall-crochet-hot-pad/
I also created to go with this project on my Youtube Channel here: https://youtu.be/Z2LyQ7NBiIQ
Hope this helps! – Nicola, Editor
Looks like a fun project. I’m anxious to start it for Christmas gifts
Love this pattern. Do not understand the instructions for the cap. Never did this b/f.
How do you go from round 1 back to round 4 and if seems this happens further in t he instructions. Please explain. Thank you.
Wonderful pattern. Will be a Thanksgiving gift!
Thank you for this pattern. I crochet a lot for others, as gifts and this will be prefect fall and Christmas gifts.
I am having problems understanding the directions for the cap row 4. Would you consider doing a you tube video demonstrating this row and 8? Thanks
Looking forward to making these, my mother is already demanding a set for herself!
This is a very cute pattern.
These are great. In Row 16 what does ext stand for? Does it mean an extra tr or does it mean extend? Thank you
Hi Dixie, Looks like that “ext” is an error.
Thank you for your reply. I noticed another direction I’m not sure what it means, “bottom left of cap, rev sc around edge of cap”. What does rev mean? I always like to read over the pattern before I make it, so understand the pattern.
Again thank you for your reply.
I’m sorry I forgot to tell you where to find the rev. It is in the finishing directions.
rev is “rev sc” which is reverse sc aka crab stitch
Hi Tech E,
The ext looks to have been removed from the row 16 base instructions above. That is incorrect. According to the designer, the instructions should be:
Base Row 16 (RS): Ch 1, sk first st, sc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in each of next 2 sts, dc in each of next 2 sts, tr in each of next 2 sts, ch 1, ext tr in next st, ch 1, tr in each of next 2 sts, dc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in each of next 2 sts, sc in each of next 2 sts, sl st in last st. Do not fasten off.
Also, the stitch counts for many of the rows above are still incorrect.
Hello CJ! I’ve reached out to the designer for advice and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
Actually, “ext” means “extended tr” which is a technique you use to make the st just a little taller than a regular tr. You do it by pulling through just one loop just after you inserted the hook into the stitch. If you don’t do this, it’s no biggie – your acorn will still come out cute 🙂
have several ideas to use this pattern – thank you!
Thanks so much. Eager to try it.
Thank you I can’t wait to make this cute acorn
Harvest cloth.
Thank you for the pattern.
Thank you so much for the sweet pattern!
Thank you. They will be a great fall accent.
These are sooooo cute!! Thank you so much for the pattern =)
Fabulous patterns always
Fab patterns slways
Thank you very much for this pattern, I do appreciate your kindness. Will do, though in my country (Chile) we are going into spring and then summer, anyhow a hot pot holder is always welcome for my cooking experiences
Super cute pattern! Quick question though. If I have 27 stitches to start town 9 and I sc2tog on either end wouldn’t I have 25 rather than 24?
Hi Katie! We’ve reached out to the designer for clarification and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
Hello! There are some similar comments/answers over on Ravelry for this pattern which might help! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/acorn-hot-pads/comments
Love it
Thank u
Thank you for selecting me for one of your free patterns.
Thank you very much for my free crochet pattern. Have a Wonderful Weekend.
Live the acorn for fall and Thanksgiving Thank you.
Love the acorn pattern for Fall season and Thanksgi infholiday . Thank you for sharing.
these are so darn cute I’m thinking of making them for the fall holidays. I just love them I’ve never seen any like this before , they would also make cute gifts
Very cute pattern. Thank you!
It would be nice if this pattern could be downloaded in a .pdf format rather than printed. Thank you for the lovely pattern!
Nice l”m gonna make them.
Thanks, looks like good craftsmanship
What a lovely idea thanks for my free pattern can,t wait to get started
Thank you so much. It looks like a fun project.
Thanks! really cute!
what a lovely idea and Christmas gift than k you
thank you
Very cute and can’t wait to try!!!
Thank you. I love free patterns.
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I totally agree! Easier to find when you finally get around to making things, lol.
Hello Barbara! Thank you for your interest in I Like Crochet magazine. At this time, we do not have printed versions of our magazine issues. As a member of I Like Crochet, you’ll be able to access all of the patterns in our archives digitally with the option to print individual patterns. Please let us know if you have any questions. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
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