Today, I’d like to share with you my new pattern for this tapestry crochet Eagle Potholder.
After getting a couple of e-mails asking for an American eagle pattern, I finally got to work and made a couple!
Obviously, being Italian and living in Europe, I don’t celebrate Independence Day.
However, many years ago, I happened to be in the US on July 4th. And oh man, that’s some celebrating!
I was impressed with how many people were wearing the American colors, and all the flags, accessories, and decorations that were really everywhere.
So, when I got the request to make an eagle, I could totally picture a patriotic eagle potholder with the colors of the US flag.
But again, since I don’t celebrate Independence Day, I also made a bicolor eagle potholder for my kitchen.
Moreover, now that we moved to the mountains in the south of France, it’s not rare to spot an eagle flying around, and they truly are beautiful animals!
Even though I used this tapestry crochet eagle square to make potholders, you could also use the pattern to make blanket squares, wall hangings, bags, etc…
The PDF file includes written instructions and color charts for both the bicolor and multicolor (with the colors of the USA flag) versions of the pattern.
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AD-FREE PRINTABLE PATTERN
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MATERIALS
- 2.75-mm (C/2 USA, 9 UK) Crochet Hook
- Sport (2, Fine) Cotton Yarn
- Tapestry Needle
YARN & YARDAGE
I used Schachenmayr Catania (50 g, ~137 yds / 125 m) in the following colors and amounts:
- A – Coffee Brown (00162) – 52 yds / 47.5 m
- B – Natural White (00130) – 30 yds / 27.5 m
ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)
Ch – Chain
RS – Right Side
Sc – Single Crochet
Sk – Skip
Sl St – Slip Stitch
St – Stitch
WS – Wrong Side
Yo – Yarn Over
TAPESTRY CROCHET & INVISIBLE COLOR CHANGES
- Find a guide to step-by-step guide to flat tapestry crochet HERE
- Learn how to make invisible color changes in tapestry crochet HERE.
Or watch the video tutorial on my YouTube channel HERE.
SIZE
6.3” (16 cm) by 6.3” (16 cm).
GAUGE
27.5 sc for 26 rows in 4” (10 cm) worked in tapestry crochet.
PATTERN NOTES
- The pattern is written in 2 sections. The Potholder is worked in rows, the Border in rounds.
- The potholder is worked entirely in tapestry single crochet using 2 strands of yarn.
- If the pattern says “(A) 5”, it means that you need to sc 1 in each of the next 5 sts using color A.
- At the end of each row, ch 1 and turn.
- The initial ch 1 does NOT count as a st.
- All odd-numbered rows are crocheted on the RS. All even-numbered rows are crocheted on the WS.
- (…) – Repeat the instructions within brackets for the indicated number of times.
- With the exception of the border, the stitch count is always 43 sts.
- Below, you’ll find the written pattern of the bicolor potholder. For the color chart, please, refer to the PDF pattern.
- The written pattern and color chart of the multicolor potholder are only in the PDF pattern.
Eagle Hot Pad – FREE TAPESTRY CROCHET PATTERN
POTHOLDER
With A, ch 44.
← Row 1 [RS]. (A) 43.
→ Row 2 [WS]. (A) 24, (B) 1, (A) 2, (B) 2, (A) 14.
← Row 3 [RS]. (A) 15, (B) 3, (A) 25.
→ Row 4 [WS]. (A) 22, (B) 4, (A) 4, (B) 1, (A) 12.
← Row 5 [RS]. (A) 9, (B) 2, (A) 1, (B) 1, (A) 5, (B) 5, (A) 20.
→ Row 6 [WS]. (A) 8, (B) 1, (A) 10, (B) 5, (A) 3, (B) 5, (A) 11.
← Row 7 [RS]. (A) 13, (B) 5, (A) 1, (B) 6, (A) 6, (B) 3, (A) 9.
→ Row 8 [WS]. (A) 6, (B) 2, (A) 2, (B) 19, (A) 14.
← Row 9 [RS]. (A) 15, (B) 20, (A) 8.
→ Row 10 [WS]. (A) 10, (B) 18, (A) 15.
← Row 11 [RS]. (A) 15, (B) 17, (A) 1, (B) 1, (A) 9.
→ Row 12 [WS]. (A) 15, (B) 14, (A) 4, (B) 1, (A) 1, (B) 1, (A) 7.
← Row 13 [RS]. (A) 7, (B) 17, (A) 19.
→ Row 14 [WS]. (A) 20, (B) 15, (A) 8.
← Row 15 [RS]. (A) 8, (B) 18, (A) 17.
→ Row 16 [WS]. (A) 14, (B) 20, (A) 9.
← Row 17 [RS]. (A) 11, (B) 3, (A) 1, (B) 15, (A) 13.
→ Row 18 [WS]. (A) 12, (B) 1, (A) 1, (B) 14, (A) 15.
← Row 19 [RS]. (A) 14, (B) 16, (A) 13.
→ Row 20 [WS]. (A) 11, (B) 19, (A) 13.
← Row 21 [RS]. (A) 13, (B) 7, (A) 1, (B) 12, (A) 10.
→ Row 22 [WS]. (A) 11, (B) 11, (A) 2, (B) 7, (A) 12.
← Row 23 [RS]. (A) 11, (B) 9, (A) 1, (B) 13, (A) 9.
→ Row 24 [WS]. (A) 8, (B) 13, (A) 2, (B) 10, (A) 10.
← Row 25 [RS]. (A) 9, (B) 11, (A) 2, (B) 14, (A) 7.
→ Row 26 [WS]. (A) 9, (B) 12, (A) 1, (B) 13, (A) 8.
← Row 27 [RS]. (A) 7, (B) 12, (A) 1, (B) 1, (A) 2, (B) 12, (A) 8.
→ Row 28 [WS]. (A) 7, (B) 11, (A) 6, (B) 12, (A) 7.
← Row 29 [RS]. (A) 7, (B) 13, (A) 6, (B) 10, (A) 7.
→ Row 30 [WS]. (A) 6, (B) 11, (A) 5, (B) 2, (A) 1, (B) 10, (A) 1, (B) 1, (A) 6.
← Row 31 [RS]. (A) 8, (B) 11, (A) 1, (B) 1, (A) 6, (B) 7, (A) 2, (B) 1, (A) 6.
→ Row 32 [WS]. (A) 8, (B) 7, (A) 9, (B) 11, (A) 8.
← Row 33 [RS]. (A) 8, (B) 12, (A) 8, (B) 7, (A) 8.
→ Row 34 [WS]. (A) 7, (B) 7, (A) 9, (B) 2, (A) 1, (B) 9, (A) 8.
← Row 35 [RS]. (A) 7, (B) 10, (A) 2, (B) 1, (A) 9, (B) 4, (A) 2, (B) 1, (A) 7.
→ Row 36 [WS]. (A) 10, (B) 3, (A) 12, (B) 11, (A) 7.
← Row 37 [RS]. (A) 7, (B) 9, (A) 1, (B) 1, (A) 12, (B) 4, (A) 9.
→ Row 38 [WS]. (A) 9, (B) 4, (A) 14, (B) 1, (A) 1, (B) 7, (A) 7.
← Row 39 [RS]. (A) 7, (B) 3, (A) 1, (B) 2, (A) 1, (B) 2, (A) 15, (B) 2, (A) 10.
→ Row 40 [WS]. (A) 10, (B) 1, (A) 17, (B) 1, (A) 1, (B) 1, (A) 1, (B) 1, (A) 2, (B) 1, (A) 7.
← Row 41 [RS]. (A) 43.
Fasten off B and move to the border.
Border
(RS) With A, ch 1.
Round 1 (RS). Working on the left side of the potholder (or the right side if you are left-handed), sc 41 placing 1 st on the side of each row. At the corner, ch 1, and start working on the bottom. Sc 43, ch 1, sc 41 on the next side, ch 1, sc 43 on the top side of the potholder. Ch 1, and join the round with a sl st into the first st. (43 sts on top and bottom, 41 sts on left and right sides, 1 ch at each corner).
Hanging Loop. Ch 15, turn (WS), sl st into next st of the border to form a loop. Ch 1, turn (RS). Sc 20 inside the loop you just created.
Fasten off, and weave in all your ends.
YOUR TAPESTRY CROCHET Eagle POTHOLDER IS READY!
I hope you enjoyed this free crochet pattern. I would love to see your eagle squares on Facebook or Instagram. Make sure to use the hashtag #raffamusadesigns so that I don’t miss your pics and creations!
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Thank you SO MUCH for this patriotic crochet potholder! I have made several of your potholder patterns into small pillows or small wall decor items. I admire your skill, and I LOVE your designs. Thank you for sharing your pattern!
We always celebrate 4th of July at my daughter’s house every year and this will make a wonderful hostess gift! Thanks so much for sharing your art.