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.
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Instructions
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A Square-Shaped Pot Holder
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Use a size J crochet hook and four-ply yarn.
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Row 1: Chain (ch) 37.
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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.
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Row 3: Continue to sc along the bottom of the stitches just made. You are now working in a round.
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Row 4-18: Sc around the piece. It will start to look like a pocket.
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Fold in the middle to form four corners and slip stitch (sl st) closed to form a square.
A Tube-Shaped Pot Holder
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Use a size H crochet hook.
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Chain (ch) 19; turn and single crochet (sc) in the first stitch from the hook.
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Row 1: Sc in each chain.
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Row 2: Ch one; turn sc in each sc across 14 times.
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Row 3: Sc both sides together forming a tube.
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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.
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Tips & Warnings
This makes a nice hot pad - you just need to make it about 47 stitches long for an extra-large pad.
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Comments
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annal4l
May 04, 2010
"Fold in the middle to form four corners and slip stitch (sl st) closed to form a square." What is meant by that, because you can fold it in two ways -
Nov 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!
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Nov 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!
