Crochet Green Plaid Potholder: A Stylish Addition to Your Kitchen

Crochet Green Plaid Potholder is a charming addition to any kitchen. The delightful combination of green hues and plaid pattern brings a touch of warmth and style to your culinary space. This handcrafted potholder not only provides a pop of color but also serves its purpose efficiently by protecting your hands from heat.

Materials Required:

• AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY The Famous "PURITAN" CROCHET COTTON, Article 40 or "DE LUXE" Quality CROCHET COTTON, Article 346 - 1 ball Kelly Green
• "STAR" SIX STRAND EMBROIDERY COTTON, Article 50 - 1 skein each of Buttercup, Marine Blue, and Bright Red.
• Steel crochet hook No. 7.

Front Section

With Green ch 63, d c in 4th st from hook, 1 d c in each remaining st of ch, ch 3 to turn all rows. (The ch 3 always counts as 1 d c at beginning of each row.)

• 2nd and 3rd Rows: 1 d c in each st (61 sts).
• 4th Row: 1 d c in each of the next 6 d c, * ch 2, skip 2 d c, d c in next d c, repeat from * 15 times, 1 d c in each of the next 6 sts.
• 5th Row: 1 d c in each of the next 6 d c, ** ch 2, skip 1 mesh, d c in next d c, * 1 d c in each of the next 2 sts of next mesh, d c in next d c, repeat from * once, repeat from ** 4 times, ch 2, skip the mesh, 1 d c in each of the last 7 sts.
• 6th and 7th Rows: 1 d c in each of the next 6 sts, * ch 2, skip 1 mesh, 1 d c in each of the next 7 d c, repeat from * 4 times, ch 2, skip 1 mesh, 1 d c in each of the last 7 sts.
• 8th Row: 1 d c in each of the next 6 sts, ** ch 2, skip 1 mesh, d c in next d c, * ch 2, skip 2 d c, d c in next d c, repeat from * once, repeat from ** 4 times, ch 2, skip 1 mesh, 1 d c in each of the last 7 sts. Repeat the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th rows 4 times.
• 25th Row: Work 1 d c in each d c and 1 d c in each of the 2 sts of each mesh.
• 26th and 27th Rows: 1 d c in each d c, cut thread.

The pattern is woven in using double strands of thread through each mesh lengthwise, working over 1 d c and under the next d c reversing the over and under of each double strand. Starting at the 1st row of meshes, work 1 row Blue, 1 row Buttercup, and 1 row Red in each of the 6 rows of meshes. Working vertically, work the remainder of free meshes in the same manner, working over and under the Green bars only.

Back Section

With Green, work the first 3 rows the same as the front section. Then work the next 24 rows even. Without cutting the thread, place the two sections together with the right side of each section facing outward.

Crochet a row of s c all around, working 3 s c in each corner st, join, cut thread.

Cover a bone ring with s c and attach it to one corner of the potholder.