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The Best Crocheted Potholder Pattern

23 January 2011
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I have been making this double thick potholder for years and several years ago took the pictures and put together the instructions in a word document.  I decided it was time to share it in a more usable format, so added a pattern section to this blog.


The Best Crocheted Potholder

15 August 2010
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This is a quick to make double-thick potholder.
This sample is made with 100% acrylic worsted weight yarn with a size I (5.5mm) crochet hook.  If potholder is going to be used with high heat, it is best made in a natural fiber like cotton or wool.  With kitchen cotton, I typically use an H (5mm) hook.
Abbreviations:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
Instructions:
There is a video here showing the technique for this potholder.
Ch 33. Turn.
Row 1: Sc in 9th ch from hook. Sc in remaining ch. (25 sc). Ch 1. Turn.
Row 2: Insert the hook through the back loop of the prior row sc. Also insert the hook into the loop below it that is in the chain row. Sc.

Sc the rest of the row in this fashion, inserting the hook through both loops. (25 sc).

Ch 1. Turn.

Row 3: Insert the hook through the back loop of the prior row sc. Also insert the hook into the loop below it that is in the first sc row. Sc.

Sc the rest of the row in this fashion, inserting the hook through both loops. (25 sc).

Ch 1. Turn.

Row 4-42: Insert hook in back of prior row sc and in loop below from the other row of sc. Sc across row in similar manner. (25 sc).

Ch 1. Turn.

Row 43: Insert hook in back of prior row sc and in loop below from the other row of sc. Sl st. Sl st in a similar manner across. (25 sl st). Finish off.