Crochet Folded Oval Potholder

The Crochet Folded Oval Potholder is a charming and practical addition to any kitchen. With its unique oval shape and intricate crochet design, it not only protects your hands from heat but also adds a touch of homemade charm to your cooking space. The beauty of this potholder lies in its folded design, which provides extra thickness to shield your hands from hot pans and trays effectively. Whether you're whipping up a cozy dinner for your loved ones or trying out a new baking recipe, this potholder is sure to come in handy and make you feel like a crochet pro in the kitchen. So, why not crochet yourself a few of these delightful potholders to brighten up your cooking routine and bring a smile to your face every time you reach for one? Happy crocheting!

Materials Needed
1 ball eggshell worsted weight cotton yarn
Small amount variegated worsted weight cotton yarn
Size H/8 aluminum crochet hook
Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Yarn Thickness: 3mm
Gauge: 5sc=1"
Finished Size: 5"hx7"w
Skill Level: Intermediate

Instructions
RND 1: With Eggshell, Ch14. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Work 1 more sc in last ch. Turn corner & work on bottom lp of row. 1sc in each st across. Work 1 more sc in last st. Join w/slst to first sc. 28 sts around.

RND 2: Ch2. Hdc in same st as slst. 1hdc in each of the next 11 sts. 2hdc in each of the next 3 sts. 1hdc in each of the next 11 sts. 2hdc in each of the next 2 sts. Join w/slst to top of ch2.

RND 3: Ch1. Sc in same st as slst. 2sc in next st. Sc in each of the next 11 sts. 2sc in each of the next 6 sts. Sc in each of the next 11 sts. 2sc in each of the next 4 sts. Join w/slst to ch1.

RND 4: Ch2. Hdc in same st as slst. 1hdc in next st. 2hdc in each of the next 2 sts. 1hdc in each of the next 11 sts. 2hdc in each of the next 2 sts. 1hdc in next st. 2hdc in each of the next 2 sts. 1hdc in next st. 2hdc in each of the next 2 sts. 1 hdc in next st. 2hdc in each of the next 2 sts. 1 hdc in next st. Hdc in each of the next 11 sts. 1 hdc in next st. 2hdc in each of the next 2 sts. Hdc in next st. 2 hdc in each of the next 2 sts. 1 hdc in next st. 2hdc in last st. Join w/slst to top of ch2.

RND 5: Ch1. Sc in each st around. Join w/slst to ch1. 62 sts.

RND 6: Ch2. Hdc in same st as slst. 1hdc in each of the next 2 sts. 2hdc in next st. Hdc in each of the next 2 sts. 2hdc in next st. 1 hdc in each of the next 15 sts. (2hdc in next st. 1hdc in each of the next 2 sts. 5 times). 2hdc in next st. 1 hdc in each of the next 15 sts. (2hdc in next st. 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts. 3 times) Join w/slst to top of ch2. 72 sts.

RND 7: Ch1. Sc in each st around. Join w/slst to ch1.

RND 8: ch2. Hdc in same st as slst. Hdc in each of the next 3 sts. 2hdc in next st. 1hdc in each of the next 3 sts. 2hdc in next st. Hdc in each of the next 18 sts. (2hdc in next st. Hdc in each of the next 3 sts. 5 times) 2hdc in next st. 1 hdc in each of the next 18 sts. (2hdc in next st. 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts. 2 times) Join w/slst to top of ch2.

RND 9: Ch1. Sc in each st around. Join w/slst to ch1. 84 sts

RND 10: Ch2. Hdc in same st as slst. (1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts. 2hdc in next st. 3 times) 1 hdc in each of the next 13 sts. (2hdc in next st. 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts. 5 times) 2hdc in next st. 1 hdc in each of the next 15 sts. (2hdc in next st. 1hdc in each of the next 4 sts. 3 times) Join w/slst to top of ch2. Fasten off and weave ends into back of work.

Assembly

Fold in half width wise. Join variegated yarn on bottom right corner with the side that each round was joined facing away from you. Sc in each st around the arch to close working through both layers and all 4 loops. Now work back to the beginning working a reverse sc in each st. Fasten off and weave ends into back of work