Crochet Handle Potholder

Introducing the Crochet Handle Potholder, a versatile and stylish addition to your kitchen essentials. This innovative kitchen accessory combines the functionality of a potholder with the beauty of crochet craftsmanship. Made from high-quality yarn, the potholder features a sturdy handle that allows for a secure grip, ensuring your hands are protected from hot pots and pans. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary journey, the Crochet Handle Potholder is a must-have accessory. Its versatility extends beyond its primary function as a potholder - you can also use it as a trivet to protect your countertops or as a decorative piece to hang in your kitchen. With its durable construction and timeless design, this potholder is sure to become a cherished item in your kitchen for years to come. So why settle for ordinary potholders when you can elevate your cooking experience with the Crochet Handle Potholder?

Measures 3-3/4" x 12" Long

MATERIALS:

Peaches N Creme Cotton yarn - 4ply worsted weight (White - less than 1-1/4 ounce )
Peaches N Creme Cotton yarn - 4ply worsted weight (Green - less than 1-1/4 ounce )

Hook Size K
Yarn Needle

Stitches: ch, sc, sl st.

Difficulty: MEDIUM

R1: Holding one strand of each color together, Ch7, sc in the second ch from the hook. Sc in ea rem ch. (6sc)

Rs2-44: Ch1, turn. Sc in ea sc. (6sc)

BORDER: Ch1, do not turn. Sc evenly around entire piece, placing 1sc in ea st and row end and 3sc in ea corner. Join with a sl st in the first sc made. [this end will be referred to as the "working end"]

JOINING

Fold the bottom of the strip up behind the working end.
Leave about 1-1/2" of the bottom strip extended up above the working end.
Sc all cor sts tog down the side.
Sl st in the same st as the last sc.

Fasten off.

Join same yarn with a sc in the first two cor sts on the opposite side of the folded end.
Sc cor sts tog along the side. Continue working in ea st and row end around the extended end, placing 3sc in ea corner.

Join with a sl st in the first sc where you began joining.

HANGING LOOP

Ch10, join with a sl st in the first st.
Ch1, turn. 16sc in the ring.
Join with a sl st in the first sc.

Fasten off leaving a 12" length for sewing.

Using a yarn needle, attach the hanging loop to the center of the folded end of the potholder.