BASIC HEAVY DUTY POTHOLDER
By Candice Mangum
A basic, multipurpose pattern that will have even the newest crocheter stitching up a storm! This potholder is double layered to hold up to even the hottest pots and pans, and easily goes from kitchen to table as a protective trivet. A little loop at one corner and you can hang the washable potholder from a hook, ready to grab and go!
Materials:
Approximately 150 yards of worsted weight cotton yarn.
Finished Size:
Finished size using gauge below will be approximately 8 %" by 8 %".
Gauge:
Gauge is unimportant for this pattern, however, as written, you should have an approximate gauge of 3 % st per inch to get the sizing above.
Hook:
Suggested hook size: US I/5.5mm
Instructions:
Chain 29
Row 1 (set up row): In the second chain from your hook, single crochet (sc) 1 time. Single crochet (sc) in every chain across. Make one chain (ch) and turn your work. Row 2: Single crochet (sc) 1 time in every single crochet from the previous row. Make one chain (ch) and turn your work. Repeat row 2 approximately 68 more times, until, when folded in half widthwise, your work measures the same on each side (a square). When your work, doubled, is a square, cut your working yarn and pull it through the last chain.
Finishing:
You are now going to seam your work together withcrochetstitches toformthethick potholder with an insulating air pocket. Fold your work in half again, this time using pins or clips to hold it in place. Line up the rows to keep it even. Attach your working yarn at the fold, and single crochet (sc) evenly across one side. When you reach the corner, single crochet (sc) three (3) times in the same space. Single crochet (sc) across top. At the corner, again, single crochet (sc) three (3) times in the same corner space. Finally, single crochet (sc) across third side. Now all four sides of your potholder are closed. Create the loop: without cutting your yarn, chain several times, tightly. Once the chain is long enough for you (a minimum of 2"), slip stitch (sl st) into the fold of your potholder, next to the last single crochet (sc). Cut yarn and pull through. To weave in any ends, simply use your crochet hook to pull them to the inside of the potholder. @2014 Candice Mangum Visit me online at Ravelry.com! http://www.ravelry.com/groups/mulberry-fibers
Other options:
-Crochet two squares instead of a long rectangle and use the finishing technique on all four sides instead of three. -Make your potholder larger or smaller by adding or subtracting from your beginning chain. (33 stitches chained makes a very large, nice potholder for commercial cooking!) - Use up your scrap cotton - ends can be crocheted over using a new color, and then tucked inside the potholder.
For personal use only. May not be photocopied for distribution or any other use without the express permission of Candice Mangum. If you are interested in using the pattern for a class, please feel free to contact me about distribution rights!
