Crochet Kitchen Flower Hotpad/Potholder

Introducing the Crochet Kitchen Flower Hotpad/Potholder, a delightful and practical addition to your kitchen essentials. This charming piece is not only functional but also adds a touch of elegance to your cooking space. Handcrafted with love and attention to detail, this hotpad/potholder is designed to protect your countertops and hands from the heat of hot pots and pans. Not only is the Crochet Kitchen Flower Hotpad/Potholder practical, but it also makes for a thoughtful gift. Surprise a loved one with this handmade treasure, and they'll appreciate the care and effort put into creating such a unique and useful item. Perfect for housewarmings, birthdays, or any occasion, this hotpad/potholder is sure to bring joy and style to any kitchen.

Materials:

“H” hook and Cotton yarn.

• SPECIAL STS/NOTES: FPDC=Front post double crochet, is workedaround (ar) the post of st.

Make 2, on second one do not fasten off, continue on w/border at rnd 8

Rnd 1: Ch4, Work 11DC in 4th ch from hook. Join in top of beg ch4. (12dc)

Rnd 2: Ch3, DC in joining. [FPDC ar next st, 2DC in one st]5Xs. FPDC ar last st. Join w/slst in top of beg ch3 (always in pattern). (18sts)

Rnd 3: Ch3, DC in joining. 2DC in next. [FPDC ar fpdc. 2DC in 2sts]5Xs. FPDC ar fpdc. Join. (30sts)

Rnd 4: Ch3, DC in joining. [+FPDC ar next 2sts, 2DC in one st, FPDC ar fpdc+. 2DC in one st]5Xs. Repeat +to+ once then join. (42sts)

Rnd 5: Ch3, DC in next st. [+FPDC ar 2fpdc, DC in 2sts, 2DC in one st+. DC in 2sts]5Xs. Repeat +to+ once, then join. (48sts)

Rnd 6: Ch3, DC in next st. [+FPDC ar 2fpdc, DC in 2sts, 2DC in next 2sts+. DC in 2sts]5Xs. Repeat +to+ once then join. (60sts)

Rnd 7: Slst in next 2sts. Ch1 & SC in same st. SC in next st. [+DC in 2sts, 2DC in next 4sts, DC in 2sts+. SC in 2sts]5Xs. Repeat +to+ once, then join. (72dc, 12sc) Fasten off for Back only

Rnd 8: Wrong sides together, matching sts, Ch1, SC through both pieces all the way around. Fasten off.