Crochet Arlequin Potholder

The Crochet Arlequin Potholder is not just your typical kitchen accessory - it's a burst of cheerful color and handmade charm that brightens up any cooking space! With its intricate design and vibrant hues, this potholder is not only practical for grabbing hot pans but also doubles as a delightful decoration. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or new to the craft, creating this charming piece is a fun and rewarding experience. Its playful design adds a touch of whimsy to your kitchen while serving a functional purpose. So, why settle for a plain potholder when you can have a crochet Arlequin potholder that is as delightful to make as it is to use? Get ready to add a pop of color and a touch of handmade warmth to your kitchen with this charming crochet project!

Size : 17 x 19 cm. (6 1/2 " x 7 1/2")

Material : Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn ( we call it "Poor Cotton", but a yarn like "Sugar&Cream should be good), color A=bluette, B=Red, C= Yellow, Hook no.4 (US=G/6)

Stitches :ch, sc, dc

Difficulty: easy

Tip: do not cut yarn when joining a new color, but drop it and take it again after two rows. The sceaps will be hidden by the border.

Start with A, 22 +1 ch

1. sc in ea ch; 2 ch, turn

2.* 2 dc in next sc, sk a sc*; Repeat * to * along Row;2 ch, turn; join B,

3.* 2 dc in next skipped sc*; Repeat * to * along Row;2 ch, turn; join C

4.* 2 dc in next skipped dc of 2nd-below Row, sk a dc of 2nd-below Row*; Repeat * to * along Row;2 ch, turn; join A,

5-21.Repeat Row 4, changing color at each Row. Cut thread

Border

Join A

1. A: sc all around, making 3 sc in borders; join B

2. B: *(sc in next sc) 3 times, (3 ch,sl st in 3rd ch) = picot*; Repeat * to * all around, making 3 sc in corner sc, and crocheting (sc, 6 ch, sc) in last corner (loop of potholder). Cut thread, weave in ends.

N.B.

• Substitute ever (also if not explicitly said) first st in a row as follows:
  • first sc with 1 ch, sc;
  • first hdc with 2 ch;
  • first dc with 3 ch;
  • first tr with 4 ch...and so on;
• When you read "sl st to <location>", where the location is not immediately contiguous to last st, this means of course "an appropriate number of sl sts for reaching <location>".
• Also if I do not specify it, if you lasted prev row on a st (say st1), while you must start next row in another st (say st2), make an appropriate number of sl sts to reach st2.