How to Crochet Pot Holders

Pot holders reflect the imagination of the person crocheting them. They can be made in any style or color - the only thing to remember is make them thick so that you won't get burnt fingers.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Crochet Hooks
• Scrap Yarn
• Scissors
• Scissors

A Square-Shaped Pot Holder

1. Use a size J crochet hook and four-ply yarn.

2. Row 1: Chain (ch) 37.

3. Row 2: Turn and single crochet (sc) in the second stitch from the hook; sc in each stitch to the end of the row. Do not turn.

4. Row 3: Continue to sc along the bottom of the stitches just made. You are now working in a round.

5. Row 4-18: Sc around the piece. It will start to look like a pocket.

6. Fold in the middle to form four corners and slip stitch (sl st) closed to form a square.

A Tube-Shaped Pot Holder

7. Use a size H crochet hook.

8. Chain (ch) 19; turn and single crochet (sc) in the first stitch from the hook.

9. Row 1: Sc in each chain.

10. Row 2: Ch one; turn sc in each sc across 14 times.

11. Row 3: Sc both sides together forming a tube.

12. Decorate by making a sc in different single crochets in an irregular manner. This also gives added protection from the heat of the pot handle.

Tips & Warnings

• This makes a nice hot pad - you just need to make it about 47 stitches long for an extra-large pad.

on 11/22/2005 If you are going to make potholders that are going to be used, use cotton only. Man made fibers will melt and can cause some serious damage!