Crochet Hot Dish Holder
Crochet hot dish holders are a fun and practical addition to any kitchen! Not only do they add a touch of handmade charm to your cooking space, but they also serve a crucial purpose in protecting your hands from hot dishes straight out of the oven. The versatility of crochet allows for endless creative possibilities in terms of colors, patterns, and designs, making it easy to customize a hot dish holder to match your kitchen decor or personal style. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, crafting a hot dish holder is a satisfying project that combines creativity with functionality. So grab your yarn, hook, and a cup of tea, and get ready to add a cozy and practical touch to your kitchen with a delightful crochet hot dish holder!
Materials: J. & P. Coats Crochet Cord, 1 ball each of color 70 Blue Jewel and color 9 Yellow. Milward's steel crochet hook No. 2.
Use thread double throughout. With 2 strands of Blue Jewel, ch 7. Join with sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: Make 16 s c in ring. 2nd rnd: * Ch 2, s c in each of next 2 s c, repeat from * 7 more times (8 eyelet divisions and 8 s c sections). 3rd rnd: Ch 2, skip ch-2 and 1st s c of next s c section, 2 s c in next s c, 1 s c in next ch-2, * ch 2, skip 1st s c of next s c section, 2 s c in next s c, 1 s c in next ch-2, repeat from * 6 more times, ending rnd with s c in beginning ch-2.
4th rnd: * Ch 2, skip 1st s c of next s c section, 1 s c in next s c, 2 s c in next s c, 1 s c in next ch-2, repeat from * around. 5th rnd: Attach Yellow, * ch 2, skip 1st s c of next s c section, s c in each of next 2 s c, 2 s c in next s c, 1 s c in next ch-2, repeat from * around. 6th and 7th rnds: Work thus, increasing 1 s c in each s c section for every rnd. When the 7th rnd is completed break thread. 8th to 13th rnds incl: Attach Blue Jewel and work in same manner. Break off, and work next 3 rnds with Yellow. 17th rnd: Work with Blue Jewel.
Edging: * Ch 1, skip 7 s c, d tr in next s c, ch-3 p, d tr in same st, ch-3 p, d tr in same st, ch 5, d tr in same st, ch-3 p, d tr in same st, ch-3 p, d tr in same st, ch 1, s c in next ch-2 sp. Repeat from * around.