Bring cheerful retro charm into your kitchen with these 70’s Vintage Inspired Smiley Face Potholders! This pattern recreates the classic smile‑face hot pads many of us grew up with — bright, bold, and full of nostalgia. They’re quick to make, beginner‑friendly, and perfect for gifts, markets, or adding a pop of vintage décor to your home.

What You Get
A detailed, step‑by‑step crochet pattern including:

Full written instructions for the potholder base

Eye circles with invisible join option

Three border options: Scalloped, Ruffled, and Two‑Color Loop Edge

Instructions for a sturdy hanging loop

Clear round‑by‑round stitch counts

Skills Used
U.S. crochet terminology

Magic circle

Chain, slip stitch

Single crochet, double crochet

Standing double crochet (optional)

Working and joining in the round

Chain stitch embroidery for the mouth

Materials
120–140 yards each of two contrasting colors of worsted weight cotton yarn

5.5 mm (US I) crochet hook

Scissors

Tapestry needle

Finish with your choice of decorative border and an optional hanging loop.

Finished Size
Varies slightly depending on yarn and tension; typically fits standard potholder dimensions when worked in worsted cotton.

Perfect For
Retro kitchen décor

Handmade gifts

Craft fairs and markets

Fans of 70s nostalgia

Beginners learning colorwork and round construction

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