Create Beautiful Crochet Handle Holder Covers for Your Kitchen
Crochet handle holder covers are not only useful but also a delightful addition to your kitchen essentials. Crafting these covers with colorful yarn adds a charming touch to your cookware, making them stand out in your kitchen. They provide a soft, comfortable grip, protecting your hands from heat while cooking.
With a bit of creativity and some basic crochet skills, you can add a personal touch to your pots and pans. These covers are not only practical but also a fun and friendly way to showcase your crafting talents in the heart of your home.Materials Required
AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY "GEM" HAT & BAG YARN, Article 144:
1 skein each Red and White.
"STAR" SIX STRAND EMBROIDERY COTTON, Article 50:
2 skeins each Bright Red and Lt. Emerald will make 2 handle holders.
Steel crochet hooks No. 00 and No. 7.
Instructions for Crochet Handle Holder Covers
Creating the Main Body
With White and No. 00 hook, ch 13, s c in 3rd st from hook, s c in next st of ch, * ch 1, skip 1 st of ch, 1 s c in each of the next 2 sts, repeat from * twice, ch 2, turn.
2nd Row
Skip 1st s c, 2 s c in next s c, * ch 1, skip next ch 1 and next s c, 2 s c in next s c (pattern), repeat from * twice (4 patterns), ch 2, turn. Repeat the 2nd row until work measures 6 inches from beginning.
Next 2 Rows
Decrease 1 pattern at beginning of each row (to decrease: skip 1 s c, s c in next s c, skip 1 s c, s c in next s c), ch 2, turn.
Final Row
Skip 1 s c, s c in next s c, s c in next s c, sl st in next s c, cut yarn. Work another section in same manner. With Red Yarn, crochet the 2 sections together with s c starting at side and working up right hand side, around top, down opposite side, then work around each side of lower edge, cut yarn.
Making the Flower
With "STAR" SIX STRAND EMBROIDERY COTTON and No. 7 hook with Red, ch 2, 5 s c in 2nd st from hook, join in 1st s c, * ch 3, 2 tr c in same space, ch 3, sl st in same space, sl st in next s c, repeat from * 4 times, cut thread. Work another flower in same manner.
Creating the Leaves
With Green and No. 7 hook, * ch 12, s c in 2nd st from hook, s d c in next st of ch (s d c: thread over hook, insert in st, pull through, thread over and pull through all loops at one time), 1 d c in each of the next 6 sts of ch, 1 s d c in next st, 1 s c in each of the next 2 sts of ch, do not cut thread, repeat from * 3 times, cut thread. Work another group of leaves in same manner. Sew in position on holder, arranging as illustrated. With Green, cover a bone ring in s c and sew to top of holder.