Cloth Pot Holder
You can never have too many dishcloths! I was on a mission to work up some new dishcloths the other day and I ended up with pot holder.
I have put together a written pattern, photo and video tutorial.
Cloth Pot Holder Pattern Notes..
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Yarn: 2 colours of Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Yarn 340g/400g (I buy the big balls of cotton so I can make LOT of dishcloths, you will need approximately 50g/1.75oz of each colour.)
Hook: US I9/5.50mm
Size: 7.5” ± .5”
Notes:
- MC = Master Colour
- AC = Alternate Colour
- Alternate colours between rows, at the end of each row draw up an inch loop, do not fasten off.
- Work each row with it’s own colour working around the alternate colour.
Master Colour Row 1..
Master Colour Row 1.
Alternate Colour Row 2 beginning ch33..
Alternate Colour Row 2 beginning ch33.
Weave Alternate Colour chain through Master Colours HDC stitches..
Weave Alternate Colour chain through Master Colours HDC stitches.
Work Alternate colour around Master colour..
Work Alternate colour around Master colour.
Working in the back ch1 sp.
Working in the back ch1 sp.
Working in the front ch1 sp..
Working in the front ch1 sp.
Cloth Pot Holder Pattern..
Cloth Pot Holder Video Tutorial..
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Hello Debi. Thank you for the tutorial on the Cloth Pot Holder. Can I use Acrylic yarn or does Cotton yarn work best?
Yes you can use Acrylic as long as it’s a worsted weight yarn.
Michelle, I would not use a synthetic fiber such as acrylic for a potholder, since they could melt at high temps. Cotton and linen are great, wool is terrific, since it will not flame up or melt.
I’ve never personally used acrylic but I’ve been told others do and have with no problems. I could see it being a cause for concern when being used with high temperatures but have no personal experience to know for sure.
I will use cotton, although it’s not my favorite yarn and can be more expensive. But I do understand the concern with using synthetic materials and high temperature. Thank you for your help.
I’m going to try this with wool–I just got a huge bag of 100% wool for tapestry work at an estate sale for $.50!! I think I’ll use a large hook and then try to felt it, using this pattern. I really like this pattern and the method, Debi! Thank you for posting it.
I understand the concern for the materials and high temperatures. I will use cotton, although it’s not my favorite yarn and can be expensive.