Flower Hotpad Knitting Pattern

Learn how to knit a flower with this stunning hotpad knitting pattern!

Add a touch of spring to your kitchen with this fun Flower Hotpad pattern. This knit washcloth pattern is made with a series of layered knit petals, creating a stunning ruffled effect.

Play with the color combinations to make a series of gorgeous spring-inspired designs. Knitted dishcloth patterns don't get this intricate and full-of-life. You might even find yourself hesitant to use it because of how beautiful it is. Try making some for your friend's housewarming party to add a homey feel to a new house.

Intermediate

Knitting Needle Size7 or 4.5 mm, Double-Pointed Knitting Needles (DPNs)

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Gauge20 sts and 26 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stocking st.

Finished SizeApprox 12" [30.5 cm] diameter.

Materials List

Set of four size 4.5 mm (U.S. 7) double pointed knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge.
Lily Sugar’n Cream (Solids: 70.9 g/2.5 oz; 109 m/120 yds)
- Main Color (MC) (00001 White) - 1 ball
Lily Sugar’n Cream (Stripes: 56.7 g/2 oz; 86 m/95 yds)
- Contrast A (21732 Pinky Stripes) - 2 balls
- Contrast B (21712 Lime Stripes) - 1 ball

Pattern

Instructions

Base
With MC, cast on 4 sts.
1st rnd: Inc 1 st in each st around. Divide 8 sts onto 3 needles (3, 3, 2). Join in rnd, placing marker on first st.
2nd, 4th and 6th rnds: Knit.
3rd rnd: *K1. M1. Rep from * around. 16 sts.
5th rnd: *K2. M1. Rep from * around. 24 sts.
7th rnd: *K3. M1. Rep from * around. 32 sts.
8th rnd: Purl.
9th rnd: *K4. M1. Rep from * around. 40 sts.
10th, 12th and 14th rnds: Knit.
11th rnd: *K5. M1. Rep from * around. 48 sts.
13th rnd: *K6. M1. Rep from * around. 56 sts.
15th rnd: *K7. M1. Rep from * around. 64 sts.
16th rnd: Purl.
17th rnd: *K8. M1. Rep from * around. 72 sts.
18th, 20th and 22nd rnds: Knit.
19th rnd: *K9. M1. Rep from * around. 80 sts.
21st rnd: *K10. M1. Rep from * around. 88 sts.
23rd rnd: *K11. M1. Rep from * around. 96 sts.
24th rnd: Purl.
25th rnd: *K12. M1. Rep from * around. 104 sts.
26th, 28th and 30th rnds: Knit.
27th rnd: *K13. M1. Rep from * around. 112 sts.
29th rnd: *K14. M1. Rep from * around. 120 sts.
31st rnd: *K15. M1. Rep from * around. 128 sts.
32nd rnd: Purl.
Cast off.

1st Ruffle

With A and pair of needles, cast on 3 sts.
**1st row: (RS). K2. Sl1. Pick up and knit into first purl st of 8th rnd of Base. psso.
2nd and alt rows: Knit to last st. Inc 1 st in last st.
3rd row: K3. Turn.
5th row: K4. Sl1. Pick up and knit into next purl st of 8th rnd. psso.
7th row: K5. Turn.
9th row: K6. Sl1. Pick up and knit into next purl st of 8th rnd. psso.
11th row: K7. Turn.
13th row: K8. Sl1. Pick up and knit into next purl st of 8th rnd. psso.
15th row: K9. Turn.

Cont as follows:
17th row: K9. Sl1. Pick up and knit into next purl st of 8th rnd. psso.
18th and alt rows: Knit to last 2 sts. K2tog.
19th row: K8. Turn.
21st row: K7. Sl1. Pick up and knit into next purl st of 8th rnd. psso.
23rd row: K6. Turn.
25th row: K5. Sl1. Pick up and knit into next purl st of 8th rnd. psso.
27th row: K4. Turn.
29th row: K3. Sl1. Pick up and knit into next purl st of 8th rnd. psso.
31st row: K2. Turn.
32nd row: Knit.**
Rep from ** to ** 3 times more (all purl sts of 8th rnd have been worked).

2nd Ruffle

With A and pair of needles, cast on 3 sts.
Rep from ** to ** 8 times, working into sts of 16th rnd of Base. Cast off.

3rd Ruffle

With A and pair of needles, cast on 3 sts.
Rep from ** to ** 12 times, working into sts of 24th rnd of Base. Cast off.

4th Ruffle

With B and pair of needles, cast on 3 sts.
Rep from ** to ** 16 times, working into sts of 32nd rnd of Base. Cast off.

Finishing

Sew cast on and cast off ends of Ruffles tog.

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glelder 0571687

Oct 18, 2020

Want to make this. Is there a video? Could I please get help?! Thank you

Catsitt

Oct 09, 2018

This flower hot pad is really different looking, it is really beautiful. I think my mam would love this and I think it could be a lovely add on present for her birthday this year- practical as well considering she is forever burning surfaces with hot things. I am looking forward to starting this project.

Tricia108

Oct 15, 2017

Beautiful hotbed. I would make it as a gift or decoration for myself. It is a great way to improve your knitting skills however. It should not take long and you have something lovely at the end. I saw the correction to line 16 in the previously mentioned comments.

AA82121874

Sep 22, 2017

Just finished the pattern. Works great. There are no mistakes apart from in Ruffle 1 - Row 16 should just say "knit". Apart from that you should give it a go.

Morehouse17

Aug 31, 2017

I can only assume because there are no further posts, this pattern is not complete. It is a shame because it is such a beautiful hot-pad.

Delphine Bryant

Jun 01, 2017

Reading over the posts and I am somewhat disappointed. This flower hotpad project is too cute to hold hot pots. I was thinking about making it for wall art. Not sure if I'll attempt my hand at this if the directions are off. Beautiful piece.

helga3701 3264785

Dec 07, 2016

is there a place i can get the pattern in it corrected for with the stitches per row as a check that I am getting the pattern correct ? thank you

SandyM4548 3384269

May 27, 2016

the pattern flower hotbed is missing a line in the directions. under 1st ruffle....line 16 should be Knit

RamblingRose

Aug 14, 2015

I was expecting an ebook with 13 patterns, all I get is the waterlily teapot stand, where I am going wrong?

mkings39 7737487

Jul 22, 2014

Row 17 and going forward is incorrect. It says K9 Sl1 but by then I have 11 stitches so should be K10 Sl1 and so on. It is not working out right and I have followed the directions meticulously to that point. Help!! Thanks. MaggieNow

SandyM4548 3384269

May 27, 2016

I had a hard time with it as well. Because I was knitting line 16 as row 2. That is where a correction should be by adding row 16 Knit. I was very frustrated as well. But, if you look at the decreasing part it has a final even row just knit.

mommanet1 2046268

Jun 25, 2014

I converted this hot pad into a darling pink flower hat! Fun!

supersongsinger 49 08276

Aug 04, 2013

I can't get past row 2. on leaves... tells me to K3 and turn... then K4. I have tried this several times and just don't "get" it. How can I K4 if I only have three stitches on my left needle.

Lisa

Jul 28, 2014

Its a short row shaping, so you are knitting the 3 stitches forward and then knitting 4 stitches back, which means you are adding a stitch not previously knit to the new row. if you have followed the previous directions correctly you have more than enough stitches to complete this row when you add a new stitch from the right hand needle. hope this helps.

Ddipsy

May 08, 2013

My mother uses old towels as trivets, when ccompany has been invited for a meal. I love the size of this Flower Hotpad!!! I have metal trivets, but none large enough for a baking dish. The dish easily falls off of the trivet. I am looking forward to useing up my stash to make several of these..... such a smart idea I would never have though of it myself!

aaltjegawlik 90267 87

Mar 13, 2013

hi i am aaltje gawlik i was wondering og the crochet verson f it is posible to get it also for free ,thank you very much, from aaltje

caroleann77 209956 0

Feb 20, 2013

Gorgeous item! I too would love to crochet it. Is this on Allfreecrochet site?

Ande

Feb 16, 2013

Where is row 16 on first ruffle?

jeanw200

Apr 30, 2013

Look at row 2 "2nd and alt rows: Knit to last st. Inc 1 st in last st."

Miras Talent Galle ry

Feb 16, 2013

Wow! this is a beautiful pattern and I always dream of doing this. I am a crocheter and I tried to convert this pattern but could not arrive at it rightly. Is it possible to get the crochet version of this beautiful flower hot pad?

delia

Feb 14, 2013

it is beautiful send more

cbjohnson 1532088

Jun 19, 2012

Third try was the charm....I am almost finished...really like it. Note: Do not increase on row 16 when making the ruffle and row 32 do not increase or decrease...hope this helps

cbjohnson 1532088

Jun 05, 2012

I am anxious to try this pattern again. I wish there was a video to show how to get it started properly....thank you

debvor

Apr 17, 2012

Started this pattern. Finished the base but having trouble getting started with the first ruffle. Am just not getting how to do the first few rows. Can anyone help please?????

sk9526920

Apr 09, 2012

I get the M1, but my # of st at the end of each round is less two. What gives?

jfors 5567831

Apr 07, 2012

I think this will be a challenge but beautiful when completed.

melweaver 6638366

Apr 06, 2012

I would like to try this pattern. Can someone tell me what 'M1' means?

djohn 9576150

Apr 06, 2012

After reading the directions...I believe it stands for " Make One" stitch after the knit stitch. It fits with the number of stitches for the next row.

jfors 5567831

Apr 07, 2012

M1 does mean make 1.