Crochet Posts Potholder

Crocheting posts potholders can be a delightful and rewarding project to undertake. These handmade treasures not only add a touch of charm to your kitchen but also serve a practical purpose by protecting your hands from hot pots and pans. With a variety of colors and patterns to choose from, you can personalize your potholders to match your kitchen decor or gift them to loved ones for a thoughtful touch. By following simple crochet instructions and using your creative flair, you can enjoy the soothing rhythm of crocheting while creating something both beautiful and functional. So, why not pick up your crochet hook and start crafting your own special potholders today? It's time to add a sprinkle of handmade warmth and style to your kitchen!

Materials:

cotton or worsted weight yarn about 4 oz.

G crochet hook.

Chain 25.

Row 1: wrong side–Work 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, and 1 dc in each chain across row.

(Note–To work dc around post of dc from front, yo, insert hook from front to back in space before dc, then from back to front on other side of same dc, yo and draw up a loop, yo and through 2 loops, yo and through 2 loops–top of st is left free. To work dc around post of dc from back, yo, insert hook from back to front in space before dc, then from front to back on other side of same dc and work a dc–top of st is left free. )

Row 2: Ch 3, turn, skip first dc, 1 dc around post of each of next 3 dc from front, * 1 dc around post of each of next 3 dc from back, 1 dc around post of each of next 3 dc from front; repeat from * across row. 1 dc in top of turning ch.

Repeat row 2 15 times, fasten off. Make 2.

Edging

Round 1: holding wrongs sides facing, attach yarn at any corner, ch 1, single crochet evenly around potholder, placing 2 sc in each corner, join with slip stitch.

Round 2: ch 8, sc in same place, and in each sc around potholder, placing 2 sc in each corner.