POTHOLDER
With A, ch 41.
Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across – 40 sc. Turn.
Rows 2-14: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 15: With A, ch 1, sc in next 7 sts, change to B, sc in next 18 sts, change to A, sc to
end, turn.
Row 16: With A, ch 1, sc in next 15 sts, change to B, sc in next 18 sts, change to A, sc to
end, turn.
Row 17: Repeat Row 15.
Row 18: Repeat Row 16.
Row 19: With A, ch 1, sc in next 7 sts, change to B, sc in next 4 sts, change to C, sc in
next 10 sts, change to B, sc in next 4 sts, change to A, sc to end, turn.
Row 20: With A, ch 1, sc in next 15 sts, change to B, sc in next 4 sts, change to C, sc in
next 10 sts, change to B, sc in next 4 sts, change to A, sc to end, turn.
Rows 21-32: Repeat Rows 19-20.
Rows 33-36: Repeat Rows 15-18.
Rows 37-50: With A, ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Fasten off.
FINISHING
Border
From RS, attach A with a slip stitch in one corner of Potholder. Ch 10, sc in same st for
hanging loop, then sc evenly around Potholder, working 3 sc at each corner, and 20 sc in ch-10
Hanging Loop. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
FELTING
Wash by machine on a hot wash/cold rinse cycle with detergent and several pieces of clothing to
agitate. To felt additionally, dry by machine on a regular setting until almost dry. Remove from
dryer and pull into shape. |
