Tutorial: Pot Holder- Double Thick "Folds In On Itself"
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- I'm Sheepishly Sharing a crochet tutorial for Double Thick, "Folds In On Itself" Pot Holders! (Yes! There's a left hand version!)
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Thank you! I watched several videos on how to make these potholders, and you have answered questions that those left unanswered for me. I love your style, and I really appreciate how you described making these awesome potholders.
The best tutorial on pot holders….hands down!
What a lovely compliment! Thank you!
3 years later I'm still loving these and making one now!! Can't thank you enough for this tutorial, Margaret! My all-time fav!
I love these, too, Mellody! Fun to make but my favorites to use in the kitchen!
I hope this helps others out... To make sure you get a perfect square, you crochet half as many rows as you chained, so If you chained 30 then you would do 15 rows, if you chained 40 then you would do 20 rows. Also, the reason you were having problems stitching it together is because you are actually supposed to turn the pot holder inside out to where the tail of your beginning slip knot is on the inside
I have 3 potholders ready for the loop and the sewing together. After spending more time on RUclips than I intended, I think you may have given me the method I want to use. Thank you!
Very easy. First she explains how yarn FOLDS IN automatically by itself! Other videos do not explain that. After going through multiple videos this is the only video that I found that made it super easy. My potholder came out perfect, thanks so much.
Thank you this is definitely the best pattern for pot holders. These are are now the only ones I will use. I love making them too!
Last week I followed your tutorial and made this post holder. Since then, I have made several more potholders but from other tutorials. Not one of them came close to the quality and simplicity of your creation. Currently ripping out other work in order to make more of your potholders! Thank you so much!!
Aww... thank you, Neta! The concept of this pot holder has been around for ages so I can't take all the credit! I love it. Not only is it easy and fun to do but it's my favorite to actually USE in the kitchen! Glad you're having fun with it!
I am in love with this method Margaret! Absolutely beautifully done tutorial! It was easy to follow your instructions and to see what you were doing while I watched! THANK YOU SO MUCH for this pattern and tutorial! ♥️🙏
Thanks for the kind words, Diana! That's an old video, filmed with an old camera without proper lighting and I'm so glad to know it still have value!
Love your you thick double potholders patterns.
Very easy. My turned out beautiful. Thank you so much for this. 💗😃
I'm so glad, Billie! I love that one, too, AND it's my favorite to use in the kitchen, too!
Thanks for the instructions for a potholder. I’ve been needing to replace mine for quite sometime! And now i will be able to make them instead of purchasing. Kudos for being resourceful during this pandemic. The monies will be spent to get yarn!!!!
And this is my favorite potholder to use, too! Easy to make and so practical, too!
Thank you just finished one. I have to say your instructions are great and I mean great. So clear please do another. I love my hot pad I mean really love it.
What a lovely compliment! Thank you, Charlotte! Here are some other tutorials you may be interested in: Crochet Tutorials: ruclips.net/p/PLV9cndFtR5BWJVUc-dQ277A2lhxmm5zvq
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Cindy sent me over for this pattern. Thank you so much!
Thank you, Margaret, further to your previous email, I was so hoping you would do the tutorial. As always, you did a beautiful job. These pot holders last forever.
This is the best tutorial on the double thick pot holder. I have watched several and yours is much simpler to understand. Your description and details are very helpful to those new to crochet.
Thank you, Joy! What a lovely compliment! I think everybody learns differently so while I may "speak" to you, I'm sure there are some who would prefer another teacher! That's why I love RUclips! So many wonderful teachers out there on any subject I can think of!
I am just tickled that this vid came up on my feed this morning. I want to crochet, but my fumbly fingers just can't figure out how to hold the yarn. I can, however, Tunisian knit and that only after giving up on attempting to hold the yarn 'correctly' and simply 'throw' it, just as I do when knitting. Lo and behold, I see you do the same thing!! You'e given me hope that I may just be able to crochet. I'm going to try this pot holder today and then cruise your other vids to see what I can find and learn to do.
Oh goodness, Karen... I constantly say, "There are no rules in crochet! As long as you get a project you like, who cares how you go about doing it?? My more recent tutorials are much better than this old one (bad camera and few editing skills) so take a look and see if there's something else you like: ruclips.net/p/PLV9cndFtR5BWJVUc-dQ277A2lhxmm5zvq
Margaret. I am a retired person, just learning how to crochet from you tube. I was searching videos for a double thick pot holder. The first one I tried had you count 40 stitches, then place a stitch marker. Also count your stitches each roe to make sure you were proceeding right. They said it was simple. That method consumed so much time, I just gave up. I found your pattern, and was so excited to try it. I thought there was hope for me yet. I completed my first one with great success.
I am going to make for all my granddaughters, so when they are on there own they will have them.
I cannot put into words how grateful I am for you. Thank you, and Bless you. I have subscribed. How do I find your other project videos? Thank you again.
So glad you liked it! It's a very old video but I think you can still see the meat of the subject!
Margaret, I've tried a bunch of potholders and your pattern is best and the easiest! I've made many for myself and for gifts! It's the best! Love making kitchen items for gifts! Thank you,
Thanks, Millie! I'm glad you like them as much as I do!
I'm currently working on your potholder and with your clear instructions I think I will succeed. Sounds like you're from the south and I love it. Keep making tutorials. Thanks for sharing this pattern and your down home personality making me feel comfortable and at ease following you.
What sweet words to wake up to this morning, Faye! And yes... as I say in my regular videos, "I'm a Mississippi native transplanted to Atlanta, GA where I Sheepishly Share what I love with YOU!" That's my favorite pot holder (both to make AND to use!
Great tutorial - easy to see (even with the blurries) what you are doing. Thanks for helping me help my granddaughter!
+blreed5 Isn't this a great pattern? I can see why it's been around for generations. So glad you two enjoyed it!
Made one last night while watching a movie. Worked like a charm!
+blreed5 Yay! Glad to hear it!
your method of closure is what I would prefer . Thank you
You’re welcome, Chris! 😊
love the closure u did. I been doing these potholes for long time. learned from the older generation back when I was young. and now I am the older generation. lol. thank you.
+Rose Culp I know! Where did the time go so that we became the older generation??
I think your video has been the easiest to follow. Thank you.
These are the only potholder I use! The only ones that actually work to protect you from the heat. Thanks for sharing with everyone how to make them. And they are so easy.
I totally agree, Linda! My favorite to make AND to use!!
I made two of these for my husband and me to set our hot plates on the wood dining table. The heat from our plates was leaving circles on the finish. Worked great!
Sherilyn Littleton Did you make them placemat size??? I never thought about trying that. I suppose they wouldn't have to be that size if all you need it for is the plate. We use actual placemats because I don't want cold drinks (that make condensation) or hot cups of coffee on my table either since they leave rings, too. What do you do about that?
I have actual placemats also but they were not absorbing the heat from the plates. My first project was a coaster to learn the simple stitches. So the plate trivet and coaster match. They both do the trick of absorbing heat to protect the table and moisture from iced drinks. I am so proud of myself! Thanks for the great pattern on You Tube!
I really like this pattern. I'm making them for Christmas gifts.
+Virginia Blair I'm so glad! I use these pot holders ALL the time. They're my absolute favorite!
I was very pleased with the instruction on this video. Very well done easy to follow. Thank you
Rosalie Smith I'm so glad to hear it, Rosalie! Thank you for the kind words!
Thanks for linking to my patterns at bevscountrycottage. Much appreciated! :) I've added a "link" to this tutorial to help my readers understand, beyond the photos I have posted on the pattern page! Well done on this video!
+Beverly Qualheim Thank YOU, Beverly! It's such a great potholder and so perfect for beginners, too!
Hey Margret, I love to make these potholders
Just a thought when you begin to chain you have the yarn tail that you begin with
When i work on the chain on the other side I crochet over the tail that you begin with
So you dont have to later!
After watching a few tutorials I must say yours was the easiest and most comprehensive! Especially for a beginner like me. Already made like four for friends and they love them! Thanks for the tutorial and please keep them coming!!!
I'm so glad, Dee! Thank you for kind words, too, but I'll have to say... some of my best advice is to watch multiple people. Not everyone learns the same way and different teachers teach different ways. Eventually, you're bound to find someone your brain "connects" with and I'm happy to know you connected with me! Hahaha! I do have a few other crochet tutorials in this playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLV9cndFtR5BW4dBmpCJ9Khuz5ZBgpxgHZ
Thank you for posting! This is the pattern my mom had taught me when I was young! I had searched high and low because I had forgotten it!
Thank you! I followed your video quite a few years ago and had forgotten about these until I was at my mom's yesterday for Christmas. She was using one of the ones I made her back then. I'm happy I saw them because I they really are simple to make and I remember enjoying it. My daughter said she would like me to make some for her too ❤. I'm so happy I found your video again 😊. I can hardly wait to get some cotton yarn! Happy Holidays and Thank you again!
I absolutely love the feel of this potholder. thank you for another great video.
I do, too, Carol! It's thick enough to do a good job but not so bulky it's hard to use. They really are my favorite potholders in my drawer! (Just about the ONLY potholders in my drawer!)
Same here..
I still come back here to refresh my memory of this super easy crochet double thick pot holder. :-) So beautiful and awesome.:-)
I. Can’t believe I finally found the pattern for these! I have loved them for a long time and bought my first one @ a thrift shop. I esp like the thickness for when I’m in canning season and need to have good thick hot pads under my hot stock pots in my kitchen. This will save me from having to stack several hot pads together on my counters!!! Thank you for the great visual tutorial.
One of my favorites to make and use, too!
This is my favorite tutorial for this style of pot holder. Everything is very clear and understandable. Also, most tutorials with similar pot holders don’t have the extra stitches at the ends for the first round and then the people are struggling to close the pot holder when they are finishing.
Thank you, Ginafur! It's an older video and I wish I had a better camera back then but I think it gets the message across!
Thanks so much for this clear step-by-step tutorial. I am a brand new crocheter and I thought this would be a good learning project. It worked! I used your method for sewing the item closed and the seam is virtually invisible. I used a solid color yarn, but I plan to try some variegated yarn next. Thanks again!
I use cotton, use G or H hook. Sometimes I get regular sz others are small. What am I doing wrong 😢
Thank you this is a fun and easy way to make . I have seem the pattern but did not understand thanks again for this video.
You're so welcome, Yvonne! I turn to RUclips all the time when I need to SEE how something is done... like installing new windshield wiper blades. For some reason, we just couldn't process the written instructions but RUclips saved the day!
Thank you so much for this video--I haven't understood the other tutorials I've found for this potholder, but now I've finished one and will be making others soon!
+Erika Hestley Yay! Success! I'm so glad it helped. Fun little pattern, isn't it??
Beautifully done and demonstrated! As a southerner I appreciate your accent. :) One thing I tried after making the initial ch 30, I make my first row in the back "hump" of each stitch - the underside. Then after making my increase at the end of the first round, I go through both loops that are left over and it makes a really nice, smooth beginning for the potholder. Very smooth with almost no noticeable starting line. Thanks for your videos!
Hmmm.... I'll have to try that, Dan! Thanks for the tip (and for the kind words)!!
Thanks for this tutorial I needed a refresher to teach a class to some ladies in the community this was great and picked up a few tip in comments
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I made one for my sister for Christmas and she loved it!
Savannah H I'm so glad! It really is my favorite pot holder!
Love all your videos, this one was wonderful. My best friend just bought a new house and after watching your tutorial, I'm making her a couple of these in her kitchen colors. Thanks so much for sharing. Great work !!!!
I made a set of these for my sister and now she is asking me to make more for her friends for gifts. They loved hers. Thanks for the great tutorial. I love making these potholders.
I'm so glad, Patricia! I love to make these AND use them, too!
Finally found the tutorial I can understand! I've tried others without success. You did a great job. Got you off a post on Facebook. Now I can finally make use of my cotton yarn. Thank you so much!
You're so welcome! Glad I had something helpful to share!
Great video Margaret! I am starting some of these right now! I really like your seam method too! You should definitely do more tutorials!
Thank you for this simple, easy to understand for a beginner like me video. I watched a few others that were for beginners and they used terms that a beginner like me had no idea what they were talking about. Again, thank you and great job.
What a lovely compliment! Thank you! If you're looking for beginner hat tutorials, there are some in my playlist: Crochet Tutorials: ruclips.net/p/PLV9cndFtR5BWJVUc-dQ277A2lhxmm5zvq
I am trying this out and I'm enjoying this pattern.
I so enjoy this pattern. I have shared with friends. My daughter is giving some of her cotton yarn she doesn't use.
Thank you for taking the time to do this video for all of us that want to learn.
You're so welcome, Valerie! It's a fun pattern to make AND use!
Great tutorial, these will make some nice gifts. Thanks for sharing!
I have one of these. It was crocheted by my little boy’s teacher several years ago. They are really great. ♥️ Thank you for your video. 👍🏻
You are so welcome, Louette!
I never leave comments, but I just wanted to say that you are ADORABLE! I subscribed to your channel because you are my new favorite crochet tutorial…ist? I really like your humor and your easy-to-follow instruction. And, of course, your charming Southern accent is so nice to listen to, as well! Thanks so much! ❤️
Awww... thank you, Kayleigh! What kind words to wake up to this morning! This is a really old video and I've learned a lot about making videos since then! Ha! I do have some other tutorials here: Crochet Tutorials: ruclips.net/p/PLV9cndFtR5BWJVUc-dQ277A2lhxmm5zvq Mostly, I'm more of a vlogger who focuses on yarn!
I love this tutorial - especially your sense of humor!
Ha! Thanks, Lori! I wish I had had a better camera and editing skills back then but at least you get the idea! One of my favorites to make AND use, too!
thank you so much for this great idea. I made a pot holder. And then I used super bulky yarn and made a throw pillow cover !!! thanks again :)
My mom used to make these before dementia took her yarn knowledge away from her... Thankfully she taught me before that happened!!
So many things are lost to the newer generations if they aren't interested at the time the "older" one is trying to teach. Thank goodness we have video capabilities now to immortalize crafts that are diminishing.
That's true, Libbie! And learning the old things give us knowledge to build new and current versions. Knitting and crochet doesn't have to be shawls and crocheted toilet paper covers!
I've been wanting to crochet some pot holders for my kids for awhile now. But I could never find a pattern or tutorial that was clear to me. Yours' sounds good so I think I'm gonna give it a try. I'll let you know how it goes! Thanks for taking such time to show us how to do this!
+Nancy Haus Thank you, Nancy! This pattern has been around for eons and I love the results. As a matter of fact, I use them everyday! Have fun!
Thank you very much for your easy to follow instructions.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for such a good tute! Just finished my first one and in black no less l! Love this!
Thank you so much for making this!!! I had a hard time understanding how to make these but your method is much clearer and easy to follow! Now I have lots to make for Christmas gifts!
Glad to know it was helpful! Have fun!
Thanks again Ms Margaret for another great project. I agree with you , the closer is so much better your way. I fine myself today, Incapacitated for I don’t know how long, because I insured my knee while working In my flower garden this past Saturday. I can not put any pressure on my knee. So guess what, I will be making a few pot holders. Good practice for learning to crochet. Ann from Va.
Oh no! Sorry to hear about your knee, Ann! I love this potholder. It’s a super project to do AND I love to use the potholder, too! Feel better soon!
Thank you so much for sharing this! I finally understand how to create these wonderful pot holders!
errbear1 You're so welcome! It's hard to explain in words but so simple once you see it done!
Oh boy. I can’t wait to start
Love your tutorials! I have made several of your potholders. I always heard, if someone gives you crochet think of the time and love that was put into the poject. I'm starting the headband with the ponytail holder! Thank you for your shares. Always looking for new ideas and patterns! God bless
+Kathy Weatherford I'm so glad, Kathy, thank you! I wish more people thought about the love and time put into a handmade gift but often, they don't. You just have to pick the right people to give them to! :)
Love this pattern, so easy to follow your lead… I’ve made 3 already! thanks for your video as it’s a great gift idea!!
Thank you for sharing this great pattern I used it to make my tween her own pot holder in her favorite colors (pink & purple) using a checked pattern. she loves it
Tinamae G Cute! So she likes to cook, huh? (I wish I did...)
Margaret Olander She loves to bake even gets special requests for her brownies
I absolutely loved this tutorial.
+Ramona Delgado I'm so glad, Ramona! I absolutely love the potholders it makes! Seriously. They give plenty of protection without too much bulk. I give credit to my mother-in-law for introducing me to those!
I finished mine. And it came out just perfect. I did need some help getting started and this tutorial was very appreciated it and it helps to have a good explanation and guidance. Wonderful tutorial.
Thank you, Lisa!
Thank you for this tutorial!! I love to make these and so easy to do while watching tv. Everyone that I have given them to absolutely loves them.. I have even gotten requests for more so they could give them as gifts or keep themselves! Thank you again!!
I feel the same way about this pattern AND it's my favorite pot holder to use, too!
I love these pot holders . I've made 10 different ones so far .
Easy to fun to make AND one of my favorites to actually USE! I just tossed a couple in the washer yesterday. Easy care and they work so well!
Thank you for the sewing lesson 👏👏👏
I really like the ease of this pattern! Thank you for sharing this!!
You're so welcome, Miriam! And it's one of my favorites to actually USE as well!
Thank you for such a clear, well done tutorial!
And thank YOU for the compliment, Leslie! Glad you could use it!
Such a great tutorial for a simple, fun and useful project! Thank you!
You are so welcome!
Thank you! I could follow your instructions which were very clear. Mine came out perfect and I will do another one for a pair.
Very easy, huh?! And it's still my favorite to use as well! Glad you liked it!
I keep coming back to this pot holder . I soon to help my grandkids how to make these soon so maybe they can sell to make money for them down in hot springs Arkansas. It's just there real dad and my 3 grand kids there he is doing his best he is disabled . But he still trying to work part time to keep extra money coming in . With 3 mouths to feed can be hard. So I help sell baby blankets when I can make then in between surgery's I am having.😍😎. Thank you for this great video of making these simle easy cotton double thick pot holder. 😎😍😘😀. Have a great year. Hugs Toni g.
Goodness! You and your family have some challenges! A good seller is to make some matching dishcloths; put one folded dishcloth on top of a pot holder and tie with ribbon. Add a nice tag and price appropriately!
Thank's for lovely tip. :)
Thank you so much for this video. This is exactly how my grandma taught me to make them, and when its been awhile since I’ve made them this video is the one I go to for the refresher on increases. My grandma did the back loop version. I use the Peaches & Cream yarn rather than acrylic yarn.
Awww.... what a great memory, Jessica! Yes... I'm not sure acrylic would be a good choice depending on the degree of heat to be used. Can't beat cotton!
What a great tutorial. Carrie Penny sent me here. I like your style & your easy manner of teaching. It makes for a relaxed feeling & generally a sense that I can do this. I'm subscribing to follow your other videos. It looks like I have a bunch to catch up on.
Glad you liked it, Bettie! (Love that Carrie, too, btw) And yes... you CAN do this. Try watching as many different people as you can until you fine the teaching style that matches your learning style! That's the secret to learning anything. (Sorry for the late reply but been preoccupied with some family health problems.)
Thanks for sharing the tutorial. I will be making some of these very shortly. Thanks also for the seam tutorial.
Jan Carruthers I made aboout 25 of these for Christmas gifts 2 years ago. With left over yarn I used us what was left of a ball and then added another color. I also made them in stripes. I like making these and every so often I get a ball out and make one just to have on hand for a gift. I keep them in a mixing bowl on a kitchen stand and they add a bit of color to my kitchen. Be sure to use 100% cotton. The heat doesn't go through cotton. Heat goes right through acrylic and polyester and will burn your fingers. These are so easy and are pretty fast to make.
Hi, Margaret. I am a newbie when it comes to crocheting and I have jittery hands and it takes me a while to complete tasks, but your video is so easy to follow! Thank you!!
So glad to know I shared a helpful video, Jackie! I have other crochet tutorials here if you're interested: ruclips.net/p/PLV9cndFtR5BWJVUc-dQ277A2lhxmm5zvq
My mother made these potholders for years. One thing she taught me to do at the end when weaving in the thread was to go to the middle and make a small tack from front to back to tack the two layers together. The tack is really invisible. Then finish weaving in the thread and cut off. Doing this tack prevents any separation of the layers when the potholder is washed and dried. My mother also began with 32 chains instead of 30. Thanks for the video, Margaret.
That's what I love about crochet! There are no rules! Thanks for sharing that option, Tonna!
Always wanted to know 😉got some as gifts..great video
Love this tutorial! So easy to understand. I’m going to start making some tomorrow. I think they will make great gifts!
Thank you, Shannon! It's fun to make but it's also my favorite to USE in the kitchen!
Just answered my own question. Just do the 3 in the first loop and the 2 in the 2nd then just go in a circle w/ single crochet. Now U R gonna think this isn't gonna come together, but when u get enough rows, it does. Will LQQK like a big taco bowl, then a skull hat, almost like the woman's march hat with ears. but when U have enough rows, the puckered ends come together in the middle like magic. Take her advice on all tips. Like she says, doesn't matter on size of hook, my nurse gave me a 5.5, and when you are close to being done, when you bring the points into the center, you will have 6.5x 6.5.This is the best! If a 24 year old male, laid up flat on his back can do this out of boredom in the hospital can do this....YOU CAN TOO! Also, it is so great cause U don't have to count. I can't count and keep up in and out of rehab and therapy
So very glad to learn about your detailed experience with these potholders. Hearing how you made these while flat out and recuperating is awesomely inspiring, to say the least! Hope all is well for you. Wish me luck on my 1st attempt? I knit like a demon, but making these will be a much needed switch in my overly-focused thinking. Happy stitching!
Hi Margaret,
I recently found you channel and after watching just one of your videos and I was hooked (lol). You have a very calming voice and speak with such genuine sincerity. My grandmother taught me how to crochet these potholders a long long time ago and I've made many for myself as well as for gifts and made matching color dishcloths. I too have many totes of yarns and need to get some of my cotton out and make some new bondholders. If anyone is looking to make these in bulk, Wal-Mart has the best price on the large cones of cotton yarn (about half the price of Joann's). Thanks for reminding me of crocheting with my grandmother, it's a wonderful memory.
Oops, I mean potholders not bondholders (darn that auto-correct).
Awww... what a nice compliment to wake up to this morning, Vickie! Thank you! I love that I sparked a sweet memory! And thanks for the heads up on Wal-mart cotton cone pricing. I thought I noticed that before but never confirmed it!
Closing stitch is perfect! Thanks!
Thanks, Vicki!
Very nice video. And I love the closure stitch, almost invisible. My son came up with a way to weave the ends in: do a few stitches, then turn it around and follow the trail backward, but before you retrace the stitch skip 1 stitch, then go backward. I've been using it for years, and it works great.
Using that method, with this pattern you can go a step further - since this is a doubled potholder, you can tuck the leftover thread in between the 2 layers (not too much of it, but it kind of assures it won't come loose).
I tried your closure on a potholder I was making (I went through BL like the directions said). I do like it better than whipstitch. I also love this potholder pattern, along with the thermal stitch potholder, because they're double thick without using two strands of yarn held together.
+Julie Hicks I've never made the thermal stitch potholder. Is it the same pattern but replace the single crochet with thermal stitch?? Cotton is not my favorite fiber to work with and definitely not with 2 strands so I agree!!
+Margaret Olander (Sheepishly Sharing) It's also called the Helena's Stitch. It's sc, only you work it differently. Here's a link to a tutorial
static.knittingparadise.com/upload/2011/8/3/1312397763736-how_to_crochet_helena_s_potholder_stitch.pdf
Oh boy I'm gonna try this! I'm thinking about making dishcloths for my sister for next Christmas. I'd love to add potholders to the mix. Thanks for the great pattern!
Glad you liked it, Rhonda! Not only are these fun to make but they're my favorite pot holders to use, too!
How neat!! I'll need to give this a try. :) Thanks for sharing!
It's so fast and easy and small and portable so you can work on it anywhere!
thank you so much! I am looking for other videos from you. You teach so well!
+Linda Moore Thank you, Linda! Here are all the tutorials I've done. (The early ones are pretty rough!) ruclips.net/p/PLV9cndFtR5BW4dBmpCJ9Khuz5ZBgpxgHZ
great video! I made it and it turned out awesome!
Carol Martinez Thank you, Carol!
I wish you would do more tutorials on other crochet items, you are so good at it. I love all your videos and I wish I could make every single thing you show, I love it all! Keep it up!:-)
Not that I don't enjoy your knitting videos, but since crochet is my love and I cannot knit, I seond Ashley's wish! Thanks!
Could You Knit these using the cable needles and the magic loop method? I think I saw it done before but can't remember where...
I'd love that too. I've only done knitting though i can do the simplest crochet around edges so I think I could do this one but I'd love a knitting pattern like this one too. It'd be great!
The instructions were perfect. Thank you
So glad you liked it, Rene!
Like your finishing techniques. Thanks!
Glad you like them! Thanks!
This is an awesome video! I’ve made a lot of these and everybody loves them! I should have commented a long time ago. Thanks so much!
I'm so glad, Sylvia! I have had many pot holders over the years and these are my favorites to use. They last forever, are easy-care, protect my hands and are fun to make! Perfect practical project!
Fun Pattern. Nice demonstration. Thanks!
This pot holder is my favorite to make AND use as well! Glad you like it!
Like your pattern seems so easy
I just completed my first potholder of this design..so simple, quick and thick. TFS
AND one of my favorites to actually USE! I just tossed a couple in the washer yesterday. Easy care and they work so well!
Love this tutorial!!!! So easy to follow--got it right the first time!!! Thanks!!!! 😊💕💕💕
I'm so glad to hear it, LaTanya! And to this day, these are still my favorite potholders to USE (not just to make)!
Thank you so much! I love this pot holder!
+Heloisa Lanari Seriously, that's the only type of pot holder I use PLUS they're fun to make! Glad you liked it!