Suzette Cast Iron Handle Covers – Free Crochet Pattern
I do love a crochet project that is actually going to get used. This crochet cast iron skillet handle cover free pattern came from wanting something practical for the kitchen that still felt nice to make. Not just looked at, not tucked in a drawer for later, but grabbed over and over again because it’s genuinely handy. That’s exactly where the idea for the Suzette Cast Iron Kitchen Set came from.
If you use cast iron, then you already know those handles do not mess around. A good handle cover is one of those little things that makes a big difference, and I figured if I was making one, I may as well make it pretty too. So this set includes two sizes of cast iron skillet handle covers, plus a matching pot holder to pull it all together.
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Suzette Cast Iron Kitchen Set
The Suzette Cast Iron Kitchen Set is beginner-friendly and easy to make. The Suzette stitch is simple to learn and gives the set a useful textured finish. See the step by step photo tutorial below.
At our house, we only use cast iron to cook with. Which means we use pot holders and pan handle covers every day. I’m sure y’all can guess that with a crochet designer in the house, of course our handle holders are handmade.
The Suzette Cast Iron Kitchen Set includes 3 handy pieces: 2 sizes of cast iron skillet handle covers plus a 7.5 x 7.5 inch pot holder. They’re all free right here, so you can make a matching set for everyday cooking.
The cotton yarn and Suzette stitch combination provides an awesome texture for both thickness (heat protection) and for grip. It’s an easy, beginner-friendly project that works up quickly, is useful, giftable and goes right into the wash whenever you need them to.
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Choosing the Right Yarn for Your Own Covers
I used Paintbox Cotton Aran in with Stormy Grey with Marine Blue and Pansy Purple as well as Paper White with Mustard Yellow and Bubblegum Pink with a I/9 5.5 mm hook for my Suzette Cast Iron Kitchen Set.
I chose this yarn first because it’s easy to clean. Whenever your crochet cast iron skillet handle covers get food or grease on them, you can toss them in the wash. They should hold their shape well and come out looking fresh again after a clean.
I also love this yarn because it gives the stitches good definition and makes a sturdy fabric that works well for kitchen items. You want something with structure here, especially for the handle covers, so they hold their shape nicely and feel substantial in your hand.
It’s important to use natural fibers when making projects that will be used with heat. Cotton is the best choice for durability and ease of cleaning. You can also use wool, linen and hemp yarns. Cotton blended with these materials or even a small amount (less than 50%) bamboo can also be used. You really do NOT want to use any yarn with acrylic or polyester for the pan handles as these yarns can melt – let’s avoid burns or messes!
You can safely use any cotton, kitchen cotton, or worsted weight cotton yarn, though you may need to adjust your hook size slightly depending on the thickness and how tightly you crochet.
My favorite cotton yarns:
Why You’ll Love This Suzette Cast Iron Kitchen Set
This is one of those fast patterns that feels extra satisfying because it’s both pretty and properly useful. The stitch pattern is quick and easy, it’s a nice way to use up scrap yarn, and you can make a set that’s giftable or ready to earn its keep in your kitchen. It’s simple, practical, and quick enough to make even if you only have half an hour.
Basic stitches:
The Suzette stitch sounds fancy, but it’s very simple. You’re just working a single crochet and double crochet in the same stitch, then skipping the next stitch. Photo tutorial below.
Quick and useful:
These are the kinds of projects that don’t sit around waiting for a special occasion. They’re practical right away and fast enough to finish in an afternoon.
Beginner-friendly:
If you’re comfortable with single crochet and double crochet, you can make this set! The stitch pattern is easy to learn, you’ll get the hang of it in no time.
Great for gifting:
This would make such a nice handmade gift for anyone who loves to cook, uses cast iron, or just appreciates useful things that still look good in the kitchen.
Bonus! Keep it forever!
You can download the ad-free PDF version of this crochet cast iron skillet handle cover pattern for FREE, on March 12, 2026!
It includes detailed instructions to help you learn the Suzette Stitch and is of course printable!
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Crochet Cast Iron Skillet Handle Cover Free Pattern
A crochet cast iron skillet handle cover free pattern is such a handy thing to have in the kitchen, especially if you use your pans often and want something reusable, washable, and made by hand. This pattern gives you a simple way to dress up your cookware while also adding a layer between your hand and the hot handle. It is an easy project with a practical purpose, which makes it extra satisfying to finish.
What I like most about this set is that it does not stop at just one piece. Along with the cast iron handle covers, you also get a matching pot holder, so everything coordinates nicely and feels like a proper little kitchen set. The Suzette stitch keeps the whole project easy enough for beginners, but still gives it a lovely texture that looks polished and holds up well for everyday use.
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Learn the Suzette Stitch Photo Tutorial
The Suzette stitch is one of those stitches that looks more detailed than it really is. It’s made by working a single crochet and a double crochet into the same stitch, then skipping the next stitch, which gives you a lovely texture without making things complicated. Once you find your rhythm, you’ll relax into it easily.
Make your own Suzette Cast Iron Kitchen Set!
This crochet pattern is written in US English terms
Materials:
- YARN: (2 strands) Paintbox Cotton Aran Worsted Weight 4 yarn, (100% cotton, 1.7 oz/50 g, 93 yds/85 m)
- Sample Colors: Stormy Grey with Marine Blue and Pansy Purple & Paper White with Mustard Yellow and Bubblegum Pink
- YARDAGE: 2 STRANDS Held together
- Handle Covers: 20 – 40 yds
- Pot Holder: 100 – 120 yds
- HOOK: US I/9 5.5 mm
OTHER SUPPLIES:
Finished Size:
Small Handle: 3.5” x 1.5”
Large Handle: 4” x 2”
Pot Holder: 7” x 7”
Experience Level: Easy, Beginner friendly pattern
Gauge: 6 suzette (6 sc + 6 dc) sts x 10 rows = 4”
Gauge is not very important for this pattern.
Pattern Stitches:
This crochet pattern is written in US English terms
Pattern Key:
st(s) – stitch(es)
sp(s) – space(s)
sl st – slip stitch
ch(s) – chain(s)
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
Suzette st – suzette stitch – see special stitches
yo – yarn over
FO – fasten off
Special Stitches:
Suzette St: (sc, dc) in same st, skip next st
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NOTES:
- Read through the entire pattern first.
- Beginning chain does not count as a stitch. First stitch of each row should be placed in the same st as beginning chain.
- Sl st does not count as a stitch unless otherwise indicated in pattern.
- Repeat stitches between [ and ] the number of times indicated.
- Work stitches between ( and ) in same stitch.
- Pattern is worked holding 2 strands of worsted weight yarn together.
- Handle covers are worked in joined rounds. Pot Holder is worked in rows.
- You can use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round.
- Try the handle covers on your pan once you have completed 4-5 rounds. Fit should be snug for safety, but be easy to put on & remove for cleaning
- To make handle covers longer you can add additional rounds of suzette st or sc.
- This pattern is FREE, and has been thoroughly tested and tech edited. Please feel free to share any comments or ask any questions you may have! I welcome your feedback!!
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A Big Thank-You to My Awesome Testers
A huge thank you to my wonderful pattern testers for helping me polish up the Suzette Cast Iron Kitchen Set free crochet pattern. Seeing their versions of the cast iron skillet handle covers and matching pot holders come together was such a treat, and their feedback helped me smooth out the final details before release.
It’s always one of my favorite parts of sharing a new design and this one was no exception. Each crocheted kitchen set turned out a little differently, and I loved seeing the Suzette stitch texture shine in every version.
A big thank you to my amazing testers:
Lisa Reinsch-Johnson, Anna Kendig, Joann Fleming, Carissa Lindsey, Joanne Green, Chris Sturman, and Diane Goff.
Free Cast Iron Kitchen Set Pattern Release!
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Safety First!
A crochet cast iron skillet handle cover is handy, but safety always comes first in the kitchen. These covers help add a layer between your hand and the pan handle, but cast iron can hold a lot of heat, so always use care and test the temperature before grabbing anything straight from the stove or oven.
Cotton yarn is recommended for kitchen projects like these because it handles heat better than many synthetic fibers. Acrylic and other man-made yarns can soften, melt, or become damaged when exposed to high heat, which is the last thing you want near hot cookware. Cotton gives you a sturdier, more dependable fabric for pot holders and pan handle covers, and it also washes up well in the machine.
Even with cotton, remember that crochet fabric is not the same as a thick oven mitt. Always use caution around very hot pans, open flames, and oven temperatures, and never leave your handle cover on cookware while it is actively heating. Also make sure that the handle cover does not come into contact with the stovetop, burner or flame on a gas stove.
***Please do NOT use the pot holder or handle covers IN the OVEN! They are NOT Safe to be placed into the oven!!
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SUZETTE CAST IRON KITCHEN SET PATTERN
Crochet Cast Iron Skillet Handle Cover Pattern Directions:
Small Suzette Pan Handle Cover:
- Finished size should be approximately 3.5” x 1.5”
- Suzette st: (sc, dc) in same st, skip next st
- Mark the first st of each round with a stitch marker to help keep track
Round 1: Ch 4, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next st, 4 sc in last ch, turn and work back down the other side of beginning ch, sc in next st, 2 sc in last ch, sl st to join, (10 sc).
Rounds 2-8: Ch 1, 5 suzette st around, sl st to join, (5 suzette sts, 7 8 rounds).
Round 9: Ch 1, skip first st, sc in next 9 sts, sl st to join, (9 sc).
Round 10: Ch 1, sc in each st, sl st to join, (9 sc). FO and weave in ends. Finished!
Large Suzette Pan Handle Cover:
- Finished size should be approximately 4” x 2”
- Suzette st: (sc, dc) in same st, skip next st
- Mark the first st of each round with a stitch marker to help keep track
Round 1: Ch 5, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 sts, 4 sc in last ch, turn and work back down the other side of beginning ch, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in last ch, sl st to join, (12 sc).
Rounds 2-11: Ch 1, 6 suzette st around, sl st to join, (6 suzette sts, 9 10 rounds).
Round 12: Ch 1, skip first st, sc in next 11 sts, sl st to join, (11 sc).
Round 13: Ch 1, sc in each st, sl st to join, (11 sc). FO and weave in ends. Finished!
Suzette Pot Holder:
- Finished size should be approximately 7.5” x 7.5”.
- Suzette st: (sc, dc) in same st, skip next st
- If you prefer you can make 23 f0undation single crochet instead for Round 1.
Row 1: Ch 24 loosely, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, (23 sc).
Rows 2-4: Ch 1, turn, 11 suzette sts, sc in last st, (1 sc, 11 suzette sts, 23 sts, 3 rows).
Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across, (23 sc).
Rows 6-21: Repeat Rows 2-5, (23 sts, 16 rows). To add an optional hanging loop ch 12 and sl st to the side of the last st to join. FO and weave in ends. Finished!
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I hope you have fun making your own crochet cast iron skillet handle cover with this free pattern! It was great fun to design the whole set, and I can’t wait to see it in your hands (and in your kitchens!).
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