Crochet Summer Cherry Delight Potholder Instructions
The Crochet Summer Cherry Delight Potholder is an absolute treat for your kitchen! With its vibrant red cherry design against a refreshing green background, this potholder brings a pop of fun to your cooking space. The intricate crochet work adds a touch of handmade charm, making it not only functional but also a delightful accessory to brighten up your kitchen decor.
Whether you're whipping up a summery dish or need to protect your hands from hot pans, this cheery potholder is the perfect companion. It's sure to bring a smile to your face every time you reach for it!Knitting Instructions
Diameter
15 cm.
Tambour Crochet
This project uses tambour crochet techniques.
Materials
- Yarn (100% acrylic), 14 g of various colors.
- Crochet hook size 3.
Work Description
Base
With white yarn, chain 6 and join to form a ring with a slip stitch. Row 1: Chain 3 as a turning chain, then make 13 dc into the ring. Finish the row with a slip stitch. Continue according to the base chart up to and including row 4. Finish each row with a slip stitch. Cut the thread. Row 5: Attach red yarn and crochet according to the row chart. Finish the row with a slip stitch. Make a loop of chain stitches of any length.
Cherry Branch
Cherry (2 pieces)
With red yarn, chain 6 and join to form a ring with a slip stitch. Row 1: Chain 3 as a turning chain, then make 27 dc into the ring. Finish the row with a slip stitch. Row 2: Crochet according to the row chart. Finish the row with a slip stitch.
Leaf (2 pieces)
With dark green yarn, chain 13 (12 chains for the base + 1 chain as a turning chain). Row 1: 1 sc in the 3rd chain from the hook, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 5 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc into the next 9 chains of the base, 3 sc into the next chain of the base from the hook, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 5 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc into the next 9 chains of the base, on the reverse side, 3 sc into the next chain of the base from the hook. Finish the row with a slip stitch. Cut the thread.
Stem
With brown yarn, chain 21 (20 chains for the base + 1 chain as a turning chain). Row 1: 1 sc in the 3rd chain from the hook, 18 sc into the next 18 chains of the base. Cut the thread.
Assembly and Finishing
Sew all parts onto the base following the photo using a needle and thread.
