***UPDATED 3/2025***
– Pattern corrected and organized into rows
– Size variation
If I told you I have a theme for my kitchen, I’m sure you can guess what it is! My yarn group shared a photo of a crochet pie potholder and I knew I had to make a cherry one. But I wanted it to have bumpy berry shapes, so I found the Bobble Stitch, my new favorite.
After I finished I shared a photo with my yarn group and was (pleasantly) surprised there was so much interest, so I am sharing my pattern for everyone here! There are various patterns out there already, so this is my version, and you can change it if you like. I love the bumpy berries but maybe you’d like more simple with a flat ‘filling.’ Maybe you’d like more lattice on top. Or not at all. Maybe your taste is more blueberry or raspberry. Make it the way you like!
I have only been crocheting for 2-3 years now, so if you have any feedback for me on anything I need to know or change (or just suggestions), especially with pattern writing, please leave me a comment below!
MOST IMPORTANTLY, if you are going to use as a real potholder, it will need to be made of COTTON or WOOL YARN to handle high heat. I made mine more as a decoration with acrylic…I don’t plan on using it in the oven at all. Acrylic yarn is synthetic material so it melts instead of burns. If the cotton gets too hot, it burns away. Another flat, circular layer on the bottom may also help (in the crust color).
Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Size: 8.5″
KEY
C = Color
R = Round/Row
SC = Single Crochet
SL ST = Slip Stitch
STS = Stitches
CH = Chain
BB = Bobble
YO = Yarn Over
ST = Stitch
HDC = Half Double Crochet
DC = Double Crochet
SK = Slip Knot
Start with your berry color and use the bobble stitch. The bobbles may naturally pop out to the back side of your work; you can push them to the front as you go if you prefer, but this may be too difficult with cotton yarn, so keep in mind on which side the bobbles will face up when it’s time to add the pastry.
How to do a Bobble Stitch (BB): YO, insert hook, pull thru, YO, pull thru 2 loops; Repeat 3 more times for total of 4; Complete with YO and pull thru all 5 loops)
C1: Berry (red)
C2: Pastry (beige)
C1:
R1: Magic Circle, 6 SC into Magic Circle, SL ST to join = 6 STS
R2: CH 1, 1 SC (into join), 1 BB in SAME stitch, Repeat around, SL ST to join = 12 STS
R3: CH 1, SC2 around (2 SC into each stitch), SL ST to join = 24 STS
R4: CH 1, 1 SC (into join), 1 BB in NEXT stitch, Repeat around, SL ST to join = 24 STS
R5: CH 1, (1 SC, SC2 into each ST around) = 36 STS
R6: (same as R4) = 36 STS
R7: (same as R5) = 54 STS
R8: (same as R4) = 54 STS
R9: (same as R5) = 81 STS
R10: (same as R4), SL ST to join = 81 STS
Now for the outer pastry!
C2:
R11: SC around, SL ST to join
R12: (In same ST:) 1 HDC, 1 DC, 1 HDC; SL ST in NEXT ST, repeat around to create scalloped edge; SL ST to finish round. Option: Before FO, CH 10 to create a small loop (for hanging), then FO.
Next is the lattice pastry. (It also looks cute without if you prefer!)
The length may need to be adjusted based on the gauge.
To calculate the right length for your pie, make the chains and lay it across the pie, then add 3 chains to allow for turning.
CH 34 for the 2 longer, middle pieces, then (starting on the 3rd CH from the hook), 31 HDC, FO.
CH 28 for the 4 shorter, side pieces, then (starting on the 3rd CH from the hook), 25 HDC, FO.
Layer the pieces like a basket (over, under, over, under).
Use a yarn needle to sew the pieces to the crust edge.
Weave in all the ends (or continue to adding the backing).
Size Variation
To make a smaller size, crochet rows 1 through 8, then add the pastry (skip to the last 2 rows).
This will make it about 6.5.” And instead of HDC for the lattice, do SC with 2 of the chains for turning. For my smaller pie, the 2 larger lattice pieces were 25 chains (23+2), and the 4 smaller were 22 (20+2).
Backing (optional)
Adding a backing adds an extra layer of protection and completes the bottom pastry but is your preference to make or not!
C2:
Tie down where the lattice overlaps from the back side of the bobble stitches to secure.
R1: MC, 8 SC into circle, SL ST to join = 8 STS
R2: CH 1, 8 inc = 16 STS
Beginner tip: The first stitch goes into the same spot as the SL ST.
R3: CH 1, (1 SC, 1 inc) x8, SL ST to join = 24 STS
R4: CH 1, (2 SC, 1 inc) x8, SL ST to join = 32 STS
R5: CH 1, (3 SC, 1 inc) x8, SL ST to join = 40 STS
R6: CH 1, (4 SC, 1 inc) x8, SL ST to join = 48 STS
R7: CH 1, (5 SC, 1 inc) x8, SL ST to join = 56 STS
R8: CH 1, (6 SC, 1 inc) x8, SL ST to join = 64 STS
R9: CH 1, (7 SC, 1 inc) x8, SL ST to join = 72 STS
R10: CH 1, (8 SC, 1 inc) x8, SL ST to join = 80 STS
Stop here for smaller size.
Continue increasing rows for larger size.
When rows are completed, FO leaving a long tail & sew around the edge on the back side.
Special shout-out to my yarn group for all the love, help & support! You all are the best and I continue to be inspired by you daily.
Did you make a cherry pie potholder? Blueberry? Let me know with a comment!
What hook size do you recommend.
Hi! I used an H hook (5mm) but you can use whatever size you prefer, or just what is recommended on your yarn label.
I’m just starting the cherry pie pattern…it says 4BB in each stitch for a total of 12 stitches…there are 6 stitches in the magic circle…wouldn’t that make it 24 total? I’m probably misunderstanding…not sure
Hello Earlene, I think I confused you with the pattern, I’m sorry! I have now corrected it. It should say ‘1 BB,’ not ‘4 BB.’ I had it in my head that when you make a bobble stitch, you yarn over 4 times. So the first step is a magic circle of 6 (SC) stitches, then when you start the bobble (BB) stitch, you do 1 SC then 1 bobble into each of the 6 stitches, making a total of 12 stitches. I’m sorry for the confusion but I hope you can keep going…thanks for your question!
In step 6, we agree that there is 24.
Using your pattern SC2 around would lead to 48.
Did you mean to “SC2 and then SC1” and repeat?
Hello Holly, I believe the pattern is correct as written…step 6 is an alternating SC then BB pattern all the way around. The previous row also had 24 STS; it is a slow increase with every 2 rows having the same number of stitches (next is 36, 36, 54, 54, 81, 81). Hope that makes sense!
Ive done this four times now and all my stitches are accurate and everything is smooth until the last row of bobble stitches, when I finish that 5th row, the entire thing warps and won’t laugh flat 🙁
Mine looks pretty warped too, but by the end it flattens out, so maybe try just finishing and seeing if you can smooth it out after?
Love your pattern using bobble. It looks more realistic. Thank you for sharing. You did great for a beginner. I have been crocheting for over 60 years so please accept my compliment.
Thanks so much! I created this pattern when I was still pretty new to crochet, so I’ve actually simplified the pattern and organized it better into rows. But I really appreciate it!