This easy crochet blueberry pie hot pad is a playful round blueberry-pie hot pad with a deep-blue bobble filling, golden-tan raised lattice strips, a cream crust rim, and a dense double-layer cotton backing. The construction is designed specifically for the named project rather than adapted from a generic template.
A twelve-stitch blue center expands to a 96-stitch bobble disk. A separate dense cream backing matches its diameter; twelve tan lattice strips cross over the berry filling, and both layers are joined beneath a thick scalloped crust edge.
Why You’ll Love This Project
The joined rounds, bobble berries, lattice overlay, double-layer joining create a distinct hot pad with clear checkpoints, practical structure, and strong handmade texture.
Materials
- Approximately 240 yards deep-blue worsted-weight cotton yarn
- Approximately 180 yards golden-tan worsted-weight cotton yarn
- Approximately 140 yards cream worsted-weight cotton yarn
- One locking stitch marker
- Heat-safe cotton batting, optional
- 4.5 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Tape measure
- Blocking mats and rustproof pins
Gauge, Measurements, and Planning
Make a generous swatch in the main stitch. The target gauge is rounds 1–5 measure approximately 5 inches across; change hook size if needed before beginning the full runner.
Make and wash a gauge swatch before beginning. Measure only after the swatch is completely dry. If the stitch width differs, change hook size rather than pulling the working yarn tighter. Keep a written count at the end of every section so the finished edges remain balanced and the assembly points line up.
Abbreviations and Special Stitches
- ch: chain
- dc: double crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- sc: single crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- BLO: back loop only
- yo: yarn over
Special stitch guidance: Berry bobble: close five partial double crochets together in one stitch. Lattice strip: chain to length, slip stitch back through the rear bumps, and surface-sew diagonally across the blue disk.
Before You Begin
- Maintain the stated 12-stitch construction count at every checkpoint.
- Beginning chains count only where explicitly stated.
- Block components before final assembly or border work.
- Use US crochet terminology throughout.
Instructions
Crochet the Blueberry Filling
Count carefully and compare the work with the finished measurements.
- Motif Round 1: With deep blue, make a magic ring and work 12 hdc into it. Join. (12 sts)
- Rounds 2–5: Add 12 evenly spaced increases per round, ending with 60 stitches.
- Rounds 6–8: Alternate berry bobbles with plain half double crochet while increasing to 96 stitches.
Make the Cream Thermal Back
Count carefully and compare the work with the finished measurements.
- With cream, repeat Rounds 1–8 using plain half double crochet and the same twelve increases per round.
- Confirm that both disks measure the same diameter and each outer round has 96 stitches.
- Place the disks wrong sides together, with optional thin cotton batting between them.
Lay the Pie Lattice
Count carefully and compare the work with the finished measurements.
- With golden tan, make twelve firm chain-and-slip-stitch strips long enough to span the blue disk.
- Pin six strips diagonally in one direction and weave six over-and-under in the opposite direction.
- Surface-sew every strip end within the outer two rounds of the filling.
Join and Crochet the Crust
Count carefully and compare the work with the finished measurements.
- Round 9: With cream, sc through both disk layers around. (96 sts)
- Rounds 10–12: Work two dense hdc rounds, then repeat [sl st, 5 dc, sl st] to form small crust scallops.
- Round 13: Slip stitch around the scallops and block to 10 inches without flattening the bobbles.
Assembly and Shaping
Follow the project-specific assembly sequence for round blueberry pie hot pad. Pin or mark every component before joining and keep the finished layout balanced.
Lay every component on a flat surface before joining. Match the marked centers first, then divide each remaining edge into equal sections. Work through both layers with consistent tension and pause after each section to check that the fabric lies flat. This measured approach prevents twisting and keeps decorative details facing the intended direction.
Finishing
- Weave every tail through matching stitches and reverse direction once.
- Inspect all joins, motif anchors, and border corners.
- Block to 10 inches in diameter.
- Allow the runner to dry completely before styling.
For a polished result, weave each tail through several same-color stitches, reverse direction once, and trim only after the fabric has been gently stretched. Block to the listed dimensions without flattening textured stitches. Inspect joins, borders, straps, and decorative pieces before the project is used or gifted.
Helpful Tips
- Use locking markers at every construction checkpoint.
- Record row and motif counts as you work.
- Keep joins and color changes relaxed enough to lie flat.
- Photograph the complete layout before final assembly.
Good lighting and a contrasting stitch marker make counting much easier. If a section looks uneven, compare the current count with the previous checkpoint before continuing. Fixing one missed stitch early is faster than compensating later, and it preserves the measurements used by the assembly instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use acrylic?
Use cotton because the project is intended to protect surfaces from warm cookware.
Is batting required?
No. Two dense cotton layers provide good structure without batting.
Can I omit the bobbles?
Yes, but the raised berry texture is what gives the hot pad its pie identity.
Conclusion
The finished easy crochet blueberry pie hot pad showcases joined rounds, bobble berries, lattice overlay, double-layer joining in a construction that matches the project from foundation through finishing.
Printable Crochet Pattern Card
Project: Easy Crochet Blueberry Pie Hot Pad
Skill level: Easy Intermediate Hook: 4.5 mm Yarn: Worsted
Finished size: Approximately 10 inches in diameter
Card Materials
- Approximately 240 yards deep-blue worsted-weight cotton yarn
- Approximately 180 yards golden-tan worsted-weight cotton yarn
- Approximately 140 yards cream worsted-weight cotton yarn
- One locking stitch marker
- Heat-safe cotton batting, optional
- 4.5 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Tape measure
- Blocking mats and rustproof pins
Card Instructions
- Crochet the Blueberry Filling: Motif Round 1: With deep blue, make a magic ring and work 12 hdc into it. Join. (12 sts) Rounds 2–5: Add 12 evenly spaced increases per round, ending with 60 stitches. Rounds 6–8: Alternate berry bobbles with plain half double crochet while increasing to 96 stitches.
- Make the Cream Thermal Back: With cream, repeat Rounds 1–8 using plain half double crochet and the same twelve increases per round. Confirm that both disks measure the same diameter and each outer round has 96 stitches. Place the disks wrong sides together, with optional thin cotton batting between them.
- Lay the Pie Lattice: With golden tan, make twelve firm chain-and-slip-stitch strips long enough to span the blue disk. Pin six strips diagonally in one direction and weave six over-and-under in the opposite direction. Surface-sew every strip end within the outer two rounds of the filling.
- Join and Crochet the Crust: Round 9: With cream, sc through both disk layers around. (96 sts) Rounds 10–12: Work two dense hdc rounds, then repeat [sl st, 5 dc, sl st] to form small crust scallops. Round 13: Slip stitch around the scallops and block to 10 inches without flattening the bobbles.
Finish: Check every count, weave in all ends, block to measurement, and inspect each join.
