Looking for a stylish and practical way to keep your hot bowls from burning your hands? You can make your very own Crochet Kitchen Bowl Cozy with this fun pattern!
You can even choose to make this bowl holder in 3 different sizes. The three different sizes is to ensure that you have a bowl that may fit at least 1 of the sizes. But this pattern may not work with some types/styles of bowls.
Whether you’re enjoying a warm bowl of soup on a chilly day or serving up hot dishes at a dinner party, bowl cozies will keep your hands protected from the heat of the dish.
Get ready to crochet your way to convenience with this practical Kitchen Crochet Bowl Cozy Pattern in 3 sizes! Start stitching today and add a touch of style to your dining experience.
Benefits of Using Crochet Bowl Cozies
A crochet bowl cozy is a must-have accessory in any kitchen. First and foremost, a bowl holder cozy will provide a layer of insulation, which effectively protects your hands from the heat of hot bowls.
Whether you’re serving up soup, chili, or baked goods straight from the oven, the cozy acts as a barrier that allows you to enjoy your meal without burning your hands.
Additionally, crochet bowl cozies are perfect for gift giving. They are unique to give and they are a very useful item. The receiver will definitely enjoy the benefits of a beautifully crafted useful piece.
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Materials Needed for Crochet Kitchen Bowl Cozies
Before diving into the creation of your crochet bowl cozy, it’s essential to gather the right materials. The primary material required is yarn. For a bowl cozy, it is recommended to use cotton yarn due to its heat resistance and ease of washing.
Cotton yarn is durable and can withstand high temperatures without melting or warping, making it perfect for a cozy that will be used with hot dishes. Definitely use a 100% cotton yarn if you actually plan on putting the cozy in the microwave. I recommend having the bowl cozy nearby to transfer the bowl into after microwaving.
In addition to yarn, you will need a crochet hook size stated in the pattern or size needed to meet gauge. A measuring tape, yarn needle, scissors and stitch markers are also needed. My favorite hooks are from this shop.
Recommended Worsted Weight Cotton Yarns:
- We Crochet/Knit Picks Dishie – 100% Cotton/190 yards per skein
- Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton – 100% Cotton/180 yards per skein
- Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton – 100% Mercerized Cotton/186 yards per skein
View the latest bowl cozy pattern – (2026) Bowl Cozy worked in Rows!
Crochet Stitches and Techniques Used in the Pattern
The crochet bowl cozy pattern utilizes a combination of basic stitches but also a couple techniques that may seem more advanced. The primary stitch used is the single crochet stitch, which is ideal for creating a solid fabric. The half double crochet, chain and slip stitch are also used in this pattern.
One technique used in part of this bowl cozy pattern is working in turned rounds. If you have never worked in turned rounds then it can take some practice to get use to. Learn more details about the feature here. Working in the back loop only of a stitch is also a technique used within the pattern.
Be sure to read all of the pattern notes carefully before starting and review the notes again when working the pattern if needed.
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Materials:
- YARN:
- #4 Worsted Weight, 70 (85, 100) yards of I Love This Cotton or We Crochet Dishie or suitable substitute of 100% cotton if planning on using this in an actual microwave
- TOOLS:
- US Size (G/7) 4.5 mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge – my favorite hooks are from this shop
- Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape, Stitch Markers (optional)
Gauge:
- after 6 rounds are worked, square should measure about 3.75”/ 9.5 cm across
Size:
- Small (Medium, Large)
Dimensions:
- bottom diameter – 3.75″/ 9.5 cm (4.25″/11 cm, 4.75″/12 cm); top diameter – 6”/15.25 cm (6.5”/16.5 cm, 7”/17.75 cm)
Stitches/Abbreviations: US Terms
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- sts – stitches
- sp – space
- sk – skip
- blo – back loop only
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
Notes:
- This is worked in the round from the bottom up.
- The bottom section of the bowl cozy is worked in TURNED rounds.
- When joining in the round, join with a sl st to the first st in that round.
- Beginning ch sts do not count as a st.
- Parenthesis ( ) indicates a group of stitches worked into the same st/sp.
- Brackets [ ] indicate to work that section of instructions the stated number of times.
- This specific bowl cozy may not work with all style bowls.
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Instructions – Kitchen Bowl Cozy:
Bottom
Create a magic ring.
Round 1: Ch 1, 8 hdc into ring, join. 8 hdc.
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in first (same st as join), hdc in next, [(2 hdc, ch 1, 2 hdc) in next, hdc in next] around to first st, (2 hdc, ch 1) in same st as first 2 hdc, join. 20 hdc, 4 ch-1 sps
Round 3: TURN, ch 1, (make sure not to work into the join sl st here and throughout), hdc in previous ch-1 sp made, hdc in next 5 across to next ch-1 sp, [(hdc, ch 1, hdc) in ch-1 sp, hdc in next 5 across to next ch-1 sp] around to first ch-1 sp, (hdc, ch 1) in same ch-1 sp as first st, join. 28 hdc, 4 ch-1 sps
Round 4: TURN, ch 1, 2 hdc in previous ch-1 sp made, hdc in next 7 across to next ch-1 sp, [(2 hdc, ch 1, 2 hdc) in ch-1 sp, hdc in next 7 across to next ch-1 sp] around, (2 hdc, ch 1) in same ch-1 sp as first st, join. 44 hdc, 4 ch-1 sps
Round 5: TURN, ch 1, hdc in previous ch-1 sp made, hdc in next 11 across to next ch-1 sp, [(hdc, ch 1, hdc) in ch-1 sp, hdc in next 11 across to next ch-1 sp] around, (hdc, ch 1) in same ch-1 sp as first st, join. 52 hdc, 4 ch-1 sps
Round 6: TURN, ch 1, sc in previous ch-1 sp made, sc in next 13 across to next ch-1 sp, [(sc, ch 1, sc), sc in next 13 across to next ch-1 sp] around, (sc, ch 1) in same ch-1 sp as first st, join. 60 sc, 4 ch-1 sps
Small continue to Body. Square should measure about 3.75”/ 9.5 cm across.
Round 7: TURN, ch 1, sc in previous ch-1 sp made, sc in next 15 across to next ch-1 sp, [(sc, ch 1, sc), sc in next 15 across to next ch-1 sp] around, (sc, ch 1) in same ch-1 sp as first st, join. 68 sc, 4 ch-1 sps
Medium continue to Body. Square should measure about 4.25”/ 11 cm across.
Round 8: TURN, ch 1, sc in previous ch-1 sp made, sc in next 17 across to next ch-1 sp, [(sc, ch 1, sc), sc in next 17 across to next ch-1 sp] around, (sc, ch 1) in same ch-1 sp as first st, join. 76 sc, 4 ch-1 sps.
Large continue to Body. Square should measure about 4.75”/12 cm across.
Body
- The body of the bowl cozy is worked in standard rounds with no turning.
- When working the ch-1 for the corners, try and make the ch 1 as loose as possible.
- The corner ch-1 spaces may be hard to see. You can use stitch markers to mark where they are so they are easier to find.
- The first stitch after working a corner may be slightly hidden, make sure it does not get skipped.
- When starting a Body round, you will have to reach back slightly with your hook to work the first sc st in the previous ch-1 sp made.
Small (Medium, Large)
Work each round of body in the back loop only (blo).
Round 1: Ch 1, sc in previous ch-1 sp made, sc in next 5 (6, 7), sk 1, sc in next 3, sk 1, sc across to next ch-1 sp, [(sc, ch 1, sc), in ch-1 sp, sc in next 5 (6, 7), sk 1, sc in next 3, sk 1, sc across to next ch-1 sp] around, (sc, ch 1) in same ch-1 sp as first st, join. 60 (68, 76) sc, 4 ch-1 sps
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in previous ch-1 sp made, sc across 15 (17, 19) sts to next ch-1 sp, [(sc, ch 1, sc), in ch-1 sp, sc across 15 (17, 19) sts to next ch-1 sp] around, (sc, ch 1) in same ch-1 sp as first st, join. 68 (76, 84) sc, 4 ch-1 sps
Rounds 3-4: Ch 1, sc in previous ch-1 sp made, sc in next 6 (7, 8), sk 1, sc in next 3, sk 1, sc across to next ch-1 sp, [(sc, ch 1, sc), in ch-1 sp, sc in next 6 (7, 8), sk 1, sc in next 3, sk 1, sc across to next ch-1 sp] around, (sc, ch 1) in same ch-1 sp as first st, join. 68 (76, 84) sc, 4 ch-1 sps
Round 5: Repeat Round 2, sc sts on each side between each corner (not counting corner sc sts) = 17 (19, 21). 76 (84, 92) sc, 4 ch-1 sps
Rounds 6-7: Ch 1, sc in previous ch-1 sp made, sc in next 7 (8, 9), sk 1, sc in next 3, sk 1, sc across to next ch-1 sp, [(sc, ch 1, sc), in ch-1 sp, sc in next 7 (8, 9), sk 1, sc in next 3, sk 1, sc across to next ch-1 sp] around, (sc, ch 1) in same ch-1 sp as first st, join. 76 (84, 92) sc, 4 ch-1 sps
Round 8: Repeat Round 2, sc sts on each side between each corner (not counting corner sc sts) = 19 (21, 23). 84 (92, 100) sc, 4 ch-1 sps
Rounds 9-10: Ch 1, sc in previous ch-1 sp made, sc in next 8 (9, 10), sk 1, sc in next 3, sk 1, sc across to next ch-1 sp, [(sc, ch 1, sc), in ch-1 sp, sc in next 8 (9, 10), sk 1, sc in next 3, sk 1, sc across to next ch-1 sp] around, (sc, ch 1) in same ch-1 sp as first st, join. 84 (92, 100) sc, 4 ch-1 sps
If you need more height, continue repeats of Round 10, then continue to last round.
Last Round: Join a contrast color, ch 1, sk first, blo sl st loosely in each st and ch-1 sp around, join to first skipped st.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
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