Crochet Gold and White Potholder

Create a stunning and elegant addition to your kitchen with this exquisite crochet gold and white potholder. Crafted with precision and care, this potholder is not only functional but also a beautiful piece of art that will enhance the aesthetic appeal of your kitchen. The combination of gold and white adds a touch of sophistication and luxury, making it a perfect accessory for any modern or traditional kitchen decor. Whether you're a seasoned crochet enthusiast or a beginner, this project is a great way to showcase your skills and create a functional item that will be admired by all. So why settle for ordinary potholders when you can elevate your kitchen style with this stunning crochet gold and white potholder?

Size: 9" across.

Materials:Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn;
Gold (MC) - 2 ½ oz, 120 yd (70 g, 108 m);
White (CC) - 1 oz, 48 yd (28 g, 43 m);

Yarn Needle.

Crochet Hook:Size G-6 (4.00 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.

Gauge: Rnds 1-2 = 3" across.

Abbreviations

JOINING WITH SC

When instructed to join with sc, begin with sl knot on hook, insert hook in st or sp indicated, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through both loops on hook.

Special Stitches

Raised Triple Crochet (rtc): Yo twice, insert hook in front of work from right to left around next dc of 2 rows previous, yo, draw up a lp, (yo, draw through 2 lps) 3 times.

Note: When rtc is worked, do not work st directly behind rtc. Skip this st and work in the next st.

Front
Rnd 1 (Right Side):With CC, ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring; ch 5 (counts as dc, ch 2), (dc in ring, ch 2) 7 times; join with sl st to first dc. (8 ch-2 sps)
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc now and throughout), 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, (dc in next dc, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp) around; join with sl st to first dc. (32 dc) Finish off and weave in ends.
Rnd 3:With right side facing, join MC with sc to last dc of previous rnd, * rtc around next dc of Rnd 1, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * around omitting last sc; join with sl st to first sc. (32 sc, 8 rtc)
Rnd 4:Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), (dc, ch 1) in each st around; join with sl st to first dc. (32 dc and ch-1 sps)
Rnd 5:Sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, dc in same sp, 2 dc in each sp around; join with sl st to first dc. (64 dc) Finish off and weave in ends.
Rnd 6:With right side facing, join CC with sc to first dc of Rnd 5, (rtc around dc of 2 rows previous, sc in next st) around, omitting last sc; join with sl st to first sc. (64 sts)
Rnd 7:Ch 3, * 2 dc in next st, dc in next 7 sts; rep from * around, omitting last dc; join with sl st to first dc. (72 dc) Finish off and weave in ends.
Rnd 8:With right side facing, join MC with sc to first st of Rnd 7, sc in each sc around, working rtc in rtc of 2 rows previous; join with sl st to first sc.
Rnd 9:Ch 3, (2 dc in next st, dc in next 5 sts) 12 times omitting last dc; join with sl st to first dc. Finish off and weave in ends.

Back
Rnd 1:With MC, ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring, ch 3, 11 dc in ring; join with sl st to first dc. (12 dc)
Rnd 2:Ch 3, 2 dc in each st around, join. (24 dc)
Rnd 3:Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) around; join. (36 dc)
Rnd 4:Ch 3, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, (dc in each of next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st) around; join. (48 dc)
Rnd 5:Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, (dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st) around; join. (60 dc)
Rnd 6:Ch 3, dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st, (dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st) around; join. (72 dc)
Rnd 7:Ch 3, dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st, (dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc in next st) around; join. (84 dc) Finish off and weave in ends.

Finishing

With wrong sides together and Front facing, working through both thicknesses at the same time, join CC with sc to any dc, work 90 sc evenly spaced around; join with sl st to first sc. Finish off and weave in ends.