Five crochet ideas for the kitchen
Are you looking for inspiration for kitchen-based crochet projects? Read on for some super-cute kitchen crochet ideas, from pan holders and protectors to dishcloths and even fruit baskets.
1. Pan protectors
These cute and simple crochet items sit between stacked pans to prevent scratches on the pan surface. Your space for creativity here is vast, as the protectors can be any shape and pattern as long as they are smaller than the pan’s diameter. Flowers, circles, and stars are all great options. Pan protectors are also a good starter project, as any slightly dodgy ones can be placed out of sight!
- Gloves and pan carriers
Carrying hot pans around the kitchen and out of the oven is a major cause of burns; however, a simple pan carrier or oven glove can make this much safer. From simple rectangles to gloves and even special casserole dish carriers, crochet is the perfect choice for making this job safer.
3. Dishcloths
Making a small square crochet cloth is about the easiest crochet project there is, making it excellent for beginners. Whilst you can choose any pattern and colour, light colours are better because you will see more easily when they need to go in the laundry. These crochet dishcloths can be popped in the wash and reused for many years.
4. Hanging fruit basket
A hanging fruit basket looks much more complicated than it is. It is made with two/three circular crochet sections, affixed with crocheted lengths. Although it looks complex, this is a really easy project when you break it down. Best of all, it means you can keep your bananas away from other fruits
- Bags
Every kitchen needs bags, whether to hold your other bags or store onions and potatoes. You will find bags in Wool Couture crochet kits and crochet kits from other stockists.
Whether you start with something simple such as a dishcloth or go straight for something more advanced such as a casserole carrier, these crochet items are a great way to add a cottage core aesthetic to your kitchen.
