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Crochet Pan Protectors Pattern (Small, Medium, Large, X-Large)

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Do your pots and pans need protecting? 😎 I have the perfect pattern for you! These crocheted pan protectors are super easy and quick to work up, and will keep your pots from scratching in storage.

Crochet Pan Protectors free pattern

Crochet Pan Protectors Pattern

During the year 2020, every month I shared a new and free crochet pattern for cloths. We called it the 2020 Washcloth Series and each month there was a new crochet cloth pattern available in three sizes: small, medium, and large. That series was so fun I decided to continue the theme – but to change it up a little.

how to crochet pan protectors

My goal with crochet has always been to create useful things that make life easier – and for a fraction of the price. Instead of each month being a cloth featuring a different stitch, in 2021 I will be sharing a monthly free crochet pattern for something useful to use around the house. We are calling it the 2021 Household Crochet Series. Why buy new when you can whip something up with materials you may already have?

These crochet pan protectors are the perfect pattern to start this series! I will continue to use the lovely Dishie Cotton from WeCrochet. It is my favorite cotton! You can, of course, use any cotton you have on hand. They don’t take much!

dishie cotton pan protectors

Materials:

Dishie Cotton
-approx. 64 yards for small
-approx. 94 yards for medium
-approx. 134 yards for large
-approx. 180 yards for x-large

Crochet hook in size H/5mm

Gauge: 

Approx. 3.75″ wide after round 4.

Diameter: 

Small – 10″

Medium – 12.5″

Large – 15.5″

X-Large – 18.5″

Find the printable PDF of this pattern here on Ravelry or Etsy or right here in the Heart Hook Home shop!

Small:

Round 1: Magic Circle, Ch-2, 12dc in circle. Join to top of first dc. (12)

Round 2: Ch-2, 2dc in each st around. Join to top of first dc. (24)

Round 3: Ch-2, * dc in first st, 2dc in next * repeat between * * around. Join to top of first dc. (36)

Round 4: Ch-2, * dc in first 2 sts, 2dc in next * repeat between * * around. Join to top of first dc. (48)

Do not fasten off.

Arms (make 6 total)

Where still attached…

Row 1: Ch-2, dc in next 8 sts. (8)

Rows 2 – 7: Ch-2, turn, dc in each st to end. (8)

Fasten off. Attach in next open stitch of round 4.

Repeat arm pattern until there are 6 arms total. Do not fasten off last arm, continue with edging below.

Medium:

Round 1: Magic Circle, Ch-2, 12dc in circle. Join to top of first dc. (12)

Round 2: Ch-2, 2dc in each st around. Join to top of first dc. (24)

Round 3: Ch-2, * dc in next st, 2dc in next * repeat between * * around. Join to top of first dc. (36)

Round 4: Ch-2, * dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next * repeat between * * around. Join to top of first dc. (48)

Round 5: Ch-2, * dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next * repeat between * * around. Join to top of first dc. (60)

Do not fasten off.

Arms (make 6 total)

Where still attached…

Row 1: Ch-2, dc in next 10 sts. (10)

Rows 2 – 9: Ch-2, turn, dc in each st to end. (10)

Fasten off. Attach in next open stitch of round 5.

Repeat arm pattern until there are 6 arms total. Do not fasten off last arm, continue with edging below.

Large:

Round 1: Magic Circle, Ch-2, 12dc in circle. Join to top of first dc. (12)

Round 2: Ch-2, 2dc in each st around. Join to top of first dc. (24)

Round 3: Ch-2, * dc in next st, 2dc in next * repeat between * * around. Join to top of first dc. (36)

Round 4: Ch-2, * dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next * repeat between * * around. Join to top of first dc. (48)

Round 5: Ch-2, * dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next * repeat between * * around. Join to top of first dc. (60)

Round 6: Ch-2, * dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next * repeat between * * around. Join to top of first dc. (72)

Do not fasten off.

Arms (make 6 total)

Where still attached…

Row 1: Ch-2, dc in next 12 sts. (12)

Rows 2 – 11: Ch-2, turn, dc in each st to end. (12)

Fasten off. Attach in next open stitch of round 6.

Repeat arm pattern until there are 6 arms total. Do not fasten off last arm, continue with edging below.

X-Large:

Round 1: Magic Circle, Ch-2, 12dc in circle. Join to top of first dc. (12)

Round 2: Ch-2, 2dc in each st around. Join to top of first dc. (24)

Round 3: Ch-2, * dc in next st, 2dc in next * repeat between * * around. Join to top of first dc. (36)

Round 4: Ch-2, * dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next * repeat between * * around. Join to top of first dc. (48)

Round 5: Ch-2, * dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next * repeat between * * around. Join to top of first dc. (60)

Round 6: Ch-2, * dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next * repeat between * * around. Join to top of first dc. (72)

Round 7: Ch-2, * dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in next * repeat between * * around. Join to top of first dc. (84)

Do not fasten off.

Arms (make 6 total)

Where still attached…

Row 1: Ch-2, dc in next 14 sts. (14)

Rows 2 – 13: Ch-2, turn, dc in each st to end. (14)

Fasten off. Attach in next open stitch of round 7.

Repeat arm pattern until there are 6 arms total. Do not fasten off last arm, continue with edging below.

Edging:

Technically speaking the edging is not required for the pan protectors to do their job. I do find that they lay nicer with it though.

Where still attached…

Ch-1, * sc down arm, placing sc3tog using last st of one arm, center, and first st of next arm. Sc up arm row ends, 3sc in corner st. Sc across top of arm, 3sc in corner st. * repeat between * * around entire pan protector. Fasten off using Invisible Join and weave in all ends.

Isn’t that fun? You choose which sizes you need most, and make several of each if needed! I’ve seen these for sale in stores for MUCH more than the cost of these materials. I hope you’ll join me in the 2021 series to create useful crochet with cotton for the kitchen and the home. ♥

pan protector pattern

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30 Comments

  1. Hi, i am wondering if you have a video tutorial on this. I do ok reading patterns but the video as an aid is helpful. Thank you!! I can't wait to try this!
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  3. Really nice & easy pattern to crochet. Useful gadget in the kitchen. Looking forward for more easy patterns like this.
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  4. Dear Ashlea, Thank you for sharing this easy & pretty pattern.looking forward for more easy to crochet patterns . luxmy
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  5. I just purchased this on Ravelry and cannot wait to get started! What a great stashbusting pattern!!! Thank you!
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  6. I love them! Thank you so much for the pattern. When I made it, I changed colour for the border all round, so they look more like a set (kitchen is citrus colours)
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  7. Thank for the pattern! When so say join at the end of a round do you mean with a slip stitch? Thank you very much!
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  8. Hi I just made one of your pan protectors are they supposed to be flimsy or have a stiffness to them because mine are very flimsy is there a way to make it stiff cz when u put in the pan the sides fall down so just wondering if I did something wrong cz I am new to crocheting
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  9. Does the ch2 count as a dc? And, starting with round 2 do I make the first dc into the same stitch as the ch2? Thank you!
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    1. Hi Melissa! No, the chain 2 does not count as a stitch...and yes, the 1st stitch of the round goes into the same as the ch 2. Hope this helps!
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  10. Hello, I am still fairly new to crocheting and am mostly self taught. When the pattern says attach in next open stich after finishing off on the end of the arm how would I attach it and keep going? I tried to Google it and can't seem to find an answer and I would love for this to turn out nicely. Thank you!
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    1. Hi Brittney! To attach a new strand of yarn, you will insert your hook into the indicated stitch and pull up a loop with the new yarn (be sure to leave a long enough tail to weave in later), then chain 2 and DC...then continue the row as instructed in the pattern. I hope this helps!
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  11. I work at Walmart and one of my customers text me this site to get the pan-protector pattern. I love the idea you came up with and I will make a lot of them for Christmas gifts. Can not wait to get more great idea patterns.
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  12. Is this in US terminology? My finished product for the small is more like 5 inches for each arm and 5 inches across the middle circle making it 15 inches across the whole thing?
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    1. Hi Theresa! Yes, all of my patterns are in US terminology. Did you check your gauge after round 4? It should measure approximately 3.75" across at that point...sounds like you may need to go down a hook size or two. Hope this helps!
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  13. Ashlea, Love this pattern! Did I say I love this pattern? Lol I’ve made two and working on several more for my cast iron skillets then I’ll do more for my Pyrex as was suggested by another follower. You are an amazing crochet teacher and we love your patterns. I can’t wait to see what you come up with next for us, always a nice surprise
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  15. I am going to do this!! I also would like to know if there is a reason for cotton yarn instead of acrylic. Thank you.
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    1. Most kitchen towels/cloths are made with cotton because of its absorbency value -washing and drying. For this particular purpose, it probably wouldn’t matter if you used acrylic if just to protect cookware. Hope that helps.
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  17. I love this pattern, useful in my kitchen. Can’t wait to do them, have lots of cotton in my stash, lol. Thank you much Jane
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  18. Thank you - you read my mind (again)! This pattern is exactly what I I needed:-) One of the many reasons I love your site - Happy New Year!
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  19. Love this! I'm going to make this my next project. Can you link where you got your hook? It looks like a better fit for my hand.
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  20. I have stainless pans and lots of room but I love the idea for my 1960/70's dishes that I only use a few times a year and have to stack. I have kept them from getting scratched by using paper towels but these are WAY better! Plus, if I make them in matching colors would be great on the table under them to keep from scratching the table! I love your patterns and sense of humor! Thank you ♡
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  21. Love this! I've used everything from pot holders to dishtowels. This will look so much prettier and certainly reduce some of the bulk.
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  22. Ashlea, What a clever idea! It will save money on all the paper towels I currently have between my fry pans and Pyrex dishes ... plus it will look much nicer and neater!! Thanks so much for sharing your idea and pattern(s).
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  23. I like to see different and unusual or hard to find patters. Thank you for this pattern I really don"t have much room in my kitchen and these pan protector will really come in handy. Be Safe
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