This pattern uses American crochet terms. US single crochet = UK double crochet. US double crochet = UK treble and so on
Materials
- American Thread Company “Star” Cotton Yarn, article 65 or “Star” Rug Yarn, article 44: 1 Skein Red. and Skein White will make 3 potholders.
- Steel Crochet Hook US No 0/2.25mm
Pattern
With Red, ch 29, sc in 2nd sc from hook, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts of ch, attach White, (when changing color always complete last half of st with next color) * working over Red with White, 1 sc in each of the next 2 scs of ch, working over White with Red, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts of ch, repeat from * 3 times, ch 1 to turn each row.
2nd Row: Working over White with Red, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sc, working over Red with White, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sc, repeat from beginning 3 times, working over White with Red, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sc.
3rd Row: Repeat 2nd row.
4th and 5th Rows: Working over Red with White, sc in each sc.
6th, 7th and 8th Rows: Repeat 2nd row.
9th and 10th Rows: Repeat 4th row.
Next 3 Rows: Repeat 2nd row.
Next 2 Rows: Repeat 4th row.
Repeat the last 5 rows once.
Next 3 Rows: Repeat 2nd row, break yarn.
Edge
Attach White in corner, * ch 2, 2 dc in same space, skip the length of a dc, sc in next st, repeat from * all around,
break yarn.
With White, cover a bone ring with sc and attach to holder as illustrated
The original publication of this pattern is in the public domain. This digital version with additional charts is copyright Sarah Bradberry, July 21st 2012. All rights reserved.