Show off your patriotism in the kitchen with this unique Bald Eagle Potholder crochet pattern. Featuring the iconic bird of freedom, this design is both fun to make and functional in the home.
It’s a wonderful way to add a touch of Americana to your kitchen or give as a thoughtful handmade gift.
This easy crochet project works up quickly using a double strand of cotton yarn, creating a sturdy and heat-resistant potholder.
Free pattern by Lisa Ferrel from My Fingers Fly
If you’d like to make a matching set, you can switch to a single strand of yarn with a smaller hook to create coordinating bald eagle coasters. Both versions make excellent gifts for a veteran, wildlife lover, or anyone who enjoys handmade kitchen accessories.
Measuring about 6 ½ inches tall, the finished potholder is the perfect size for protecting your hands or countertops from hot pans and dishes.
Its bold design makes it just as decorative as it is practical. Whether you’re crocheting for your own home or gifting it, this bald eagle pattern is sure to be admired.
With a skill level marked as Easy, even newer crocheters can tackle this project with confidence. It’s a quick and rewarding make that combines creativity with function. Pick up your cotton yarn and hook, and you’ll have a patriotic potholder (or coaster set) ready to use or gift in no time.
Lisa Ferrel from My Fingers Fly
Skill Level
Easy – confident beginner
Gauge
Approximately 12 double crochet per 4 inches
Size
Finished potholder measures approximately: 6 1/2″ tall.
Materials
Peaches & Crème cotton worsted yarn
- ½ oz. brown
- ½ oz. white
- Few yards gold
- 1 yd black
Supplies
Size J Crochet Hook 6mm
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Tape Measure
