--- title: "31 DIY Pot Holders to Brighten up Your Kitchen ..." description: "Scrap Pot Holders; Scrap Pot Holders; Microwave Bowl Pads; Handprint Pot Holders; Hanging Pot Holders; More ..." url: "https://diy.allwomenstalk.com/diy-pot-holders-to-brighten-up-your-kitchen/" category: "diy" last_updated: "2026-06-02" --- # 31 DIY Pot Holders to Brighten up Your Kitchen ... DIY pot holders are a fun project. Although they're a simple item, they're a vital piece of kitchen equipment. Making them yourself means you can have them match your kitchen decor perfectly, or have a fun item to add a pop of color. DIY pot holders can be made with a sewing machine, no sewing, knitting or crochet. Take a look ... ## 1. Scrap Pot Holders ![Scrap Pot Holders](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/m5/vl/dp7l7xm1_600x800.jpg) Via [Laughing Duck: a busy empty ...](https://laughingduck.typepad.com/laughing_duck/2012/10/a-busy-empty-nest-wips.html) If you've got a stash of fabric scraps you just can't bear to throw away, use them for cute DIY pot holders. ## 2. Scrap Pot Holders ![Scrap Pot Holders](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/n8/el/wzpje6nu_442x640.jpg) Via [Top 20 Handmade Gifts](https://craft-o-maniac.com/2012/10/top-20-handmade-gifts.html) And here's another version of a way to use fabric scraps. ## 3. Microwave Bowl Pads ![Microwave Bowl Pads](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/tc/i6/q3ftkhyv_600x400.jpg) Via [Microwave Fabric Bowls](https://www.quiltingboard.com/tutorials-f10/microwave-fabric-bowls-t144848.html) If there's one thing I hate about microwaves, it's bowls that get too hot to handle. This is a great idea. ## 4. Handprint Pot Holders ![Handprint Pot Holders](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/b0/qw/d0zzh4nl_292x320.jpg) Via [Fun Handprint and Footprint Art](http://funhandprintart.blogspot.com/2011/04/handprint-footprint-mothers-day-craft.html) This would be a cute present for Mother's Day or for Granny at any time. ## 5. Hanging Pot Holders ![Hanging Pot Holders](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/y3/nd/jogw7wzy_600x447.jpg) Via [DIY: Hot Pads Tutorial](https://www.momtastic.com/family/diy-for-moms/170647-gifting-diy-hot-pads/) This has a really good tutorial to follow. ## 6. Easy Crocheted Hot Pads _ Via Easy Crocheted Hot Pads {DIY ..._ If you want to take up crochet this is a good project to start with. ## 7. Make Your Own Oven Mitt ![Make Your Own Oven Mitt](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/z8/y8/g1epw56l_450x350.jpg) Via [Oven Mitt and Hot Pad ...](https://abeautifulmess.com/my-entry-1-1/) An alternative to potholders. ## 8. DIY Skillet Handle Pot Holder ![DIY Skillet Handle Pot Holder](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/tw/cv/rb9alrhs_400x400.jpg) Via [Pot Holder for a Skillet ...](https://practical-stewardship.com/2013/09/19/diy-pot-holder-for-a-skillet-handle/) Hard to find in the stores but easy to make. ## 9. Jeans Hot Pads ![Jeans Hot Pads](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ud/hg/w2efq8ni_533x800.jpg) Via [What to do with old ...](http://owlhaven.net/2011/08/15/what-to-do-with-old-jeans/) I'm including a few DIY pot holders you can make from old pairs of jeans. ## 10. Patchwork Pot Holders ![Patchwork Pot Holders](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/mw/c6/yqar888k_500x500.jpg) Via [Floating On Cloud9: Project | ...](http://cloud9fabrics.blogspot.com/2011/01/project-pot-holders.html) An easy way to learn how to do patchwork. ## 11. Hot Pocket Tutorial ![Hot Pocket Tutorial](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/g6/hu/jxkctor8_324x484.jpg) Via [the allen's: Hot Pockets](https://lindseyjohnstonallen.blogspot.com/2011/03/hot-pockets.html) A fun way to dress up your kitchen - useful too. ## 12. Denim Pot Holders _ Via Denim Pocket Pot Holders and ..._ Such a great way to recycle old jeans. ## 13. Egg Shape Pot Holder ![Egg Shape Pot Holder](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/wu/zg/naejowch_600x899.jpg) Via [Miss Mary Sewing Classes: TUTORIAL ...](http://missmarysews.blogspot.com/2012/03/easter-pot-holder-tutorial.html?m=1) A cute shape. ## 14. Butterfly Pot Holder _ Via Wonderful DIY Cute Butterfly Pot ..._ This is a fun shape, don't you think? ## 15. Recipe Pot Holders ![Recipe Pot Holders](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/oi/e1/pflr9wjl_600x514.jpg) Via [12 Days of Handmade Gifts- ...](https://goo.gl/CjqTRi) I love the idea of having my favorite recipes at hand. ## 16. Mickey Mouse Pot Holder ![Mickey Mouse Pot Holder](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/nd/u7/r435q7zc_400x300.jpg) Via [Quilt Taffy: Mickey Mouse Hotpad ...](http://quilttaffy.blogspot.com/2009/02/mickey-mouse-hotpad-potholder-tutorial.html) Fancy Mickey in your kitchen? ## 17. Pie Pot Holders ![Pie Pot Holders](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/hk/f9/tjuptxs6_600x450.jpg) Via [Art Threads: Wednesday Sewing - ...](http://artthreads.blogspot.com/2012/08/wednesday-sewing-pie-potholders.html) There's a great tutorial for this. ## 18. Dollar Store Hot Pads ![Dollar Store Hot Pads](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/wt/de/kd0r7ygk_397x600.jpg) Via [The 36th AVENUE | Dollar ...](https://www.the36thavenue.com/dollar-store-diy-hot-pads/) Click on the link to get some great ideas for customizing plain dollar store hot pads and oven mitts. ## 19. Leaf Pot Holders ![Leaf Pot Holders](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/mu/k8/mxbv5o5x_273x320.jpg) Via [PatchworkPottery: House, Leaves & Teacup](https://patchworkpottery.blogspot.com/2011/04/house-leaves-teacup.html) These would be cute in a country kitchen. ## 20. Owl Pot Holders ![Owl Pot Holders](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/wa/op/pwzskpqq_500x666.jpg) Via [Who Owl Pot Holders Pattern](http://www.love-to-sew.com/who-owl-pot-holders-pattern/) Whooo wouldn't love these? ## 21. Pot Holders from Felted Sweaters _ Via Cutie Pie Pot Holders_ Someone suggested sewing in magnetic strips. That's clever! ## 22. Heart Pot Holders ![Heart Pot Holders](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/jv/g2/qg9bctja_600x500.jpg) Via [Make a pot holder | ...](http://craftsnob.com/2011/02/valentine-potholder/) Every kitchen should have a helping of love. ## 23. Finger Hot Pads ![Finger Hot Pads](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ok/cl/sugwxn4o_500x423.jpg) Via [craftyasiangirl: Hot pads tutorial](http://craftyasiangirl.blogspot.com/2009/12/hot-pads-tutorial.html) Mini ones still do the job. ## 24. Cozy Pot Holders ![Cozy Pot Holders](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/gg/uv/mlmgg0ve_500x1160.jpg) Via [21 Adorable DIY Projects To ...](https://www.buzzfeed.com/rachelysanders/adorable-diy-kitchen-projects?sub=2673040_1809322) I'm not really a fan of crochet, but these are quite cute. ## 25. Quilted Pot Holders with Pockets _ Via Quilted Pot Holders with Pocket_ I think holders that your hands slip into are much safer than simple pads. ## 26. Insulated Casserole Carrier with Matching Oven Mitt/pot Holders ![Insulated Casserole Carrier with Matching Oven Mitt/pot Holders](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/s0/bm/igj43sx6_600x450.jpg) Via [homemade by jill: Insulated Casserole ...](http://homemadebyjill.blogspot.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) Pot lucks are something we just don't do in the UK - such a shame. Then I'd have a good excuse to make this. ## 27. Cupcake Oven Mitt _ Via Cupcake Oven Mitts: A How-To ..._ DIY pot holders you can make in 30 minutes. ## 28. Easy Peesy Pot Holders ![Easy Peesy Pot Holders](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/qe/dn/z28b2lua_453x604.jpg) Via [30 Cool Ways To Reuse ...](https://web.archive.org/web/http://www.crookedbrains.net/2013/07/creative-ways-to-reuse-denim.html) Another way to recycle old jeans into pot holders. ## 29. Pot Holder Pattern ![Pot Holder Pattern](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/de/ck/e1ik02vd_600x818.jpg) Via [Pot Holder Pattern - A ...](https://aspoonfulofsugardesigns.com/2013/02/pot-holder-pattern/) Do you <3 this? ## 30. DIY Casserole Carrier ![DIY Casserole Carrier](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/sy/wt/wii4rbes_400x533.jpg) Via [Crochet a Casserole Carrier – ...](https://goo.gl/xuz0GG) another way to carry yummy casseroles to pot lucks. ## 31. Happy Camper Quilted Pot Holders! ![Happy Camper Quilted Pot Holders!](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/z6/g1/n4x37oxp_600x450.jpg) Via [Free Pattern- Happy Camper Quilted ...](https://suzyssitcom.com/2014/11/free-pattern-happy-camper-quilted-pot-holders.html) DIY pot holders to keep in your RV? 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