Crochet Aldebaran Potholder: A Charming Kitchen Accessory

The Crochet Aldebaran Potholder is not just your ordinary kitchen accessory; it's a delightful addition to your culinary adventures!

Handcrafted with care and attention to detail, this charming potholder not only provides practical heat protection but also adds a touch of whimsy to your home decor.

Its intricate design and vibrant colors make it a standout piece that will surely spark joy in your kitchen. Whether you're whipping up a delicious feast or simply tidying up your cooking space, this potholder is there to bring a smile to your face.

Treat yourself or surprise a friend with the Crochet Aldebaran Potholder – it's a small creation with a big heart!

Dimensions and Materials

Size: 21 cm (8.3 inches) diameter.

Material: Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn (we call it "Poor Cotton", but a yarn like "Sugar&Cream" should be good), color gold, Hook no.4 (US=G/6).

Stitches: ch, sc, hdc, dc, tr.

Difficulty: Medium.

Directions

The Potholder is composed of two parts that are joined together with the border row.

Front

Start with 8 ch, join with sl st in first ch.

1. 16 dc in lp, join with sl st to first st.

2. [sc in next dc, 2 sc in next dc]*. Repeat * to * 8 times, join with sl st to first st.

3. [(sc in next sc) twice, 2 sc in next sc]*. Repeat * to * 8 times, join with sl st to first st. => 32 sc.

4. [sc in next sc, 4 ch, sk a sc]*. Repeat * to * 16 times, join with sl st to first st.

5. [9 tr in next 4-ch sp, 4 ch, sk next sp]*. Repeat * to * 8 times, join with sl st to first st.

6. [sc in 5th tr of next 9-tr grp, 2 ch, 5 tr in next lp, inserting hook under correspond sp of 4th row and taking both in the stitch, 2 ch]*. Repeat * to * 8 times, join with sl st to first st.

7. [7 dc in next sc, 3 ch, (sc between next two trs, 3 ch) 4 times]*. Repeat * to * 8 times, join with sl st to first st.

8. [(sc in next dc) 7 times, 3 ch, sk two lps, sc in next lp, 3 ch]*. Repeat * to * 8 times, join with sl st to first st.

9. [(hdc in next sc, 2 ch, sk a sc) 4 times (2 ch, sc in next sp) 2 times, 2 ch]*. Repeat * to * 8 times, join with sl st to first st. Cut thread.

Back

6 ch, join with sl st in first ch.

1. 12 sc in lp, join with sl st in first sc.

2. *2 sc in ea sc*; Repeat * to * all around, join with sl st to first st.

3-17. Crochet sc rounds, making increments evenly to obtain a flat circle, approx the same size as front (if it is necessary, crochet a row more or a row less).

18. In this row, you join the front to back: put back sides of two pieces adjacently, sc in ea sc, joining EVENLY front to back. The two pieces crocheted together should appear as a unique piece, without "bumps" and ruffles. Join with a sl st to first st. Do not cut thread; crochet the border.

Border

*(hdc in next sc, 2 ch, sk a sc)*; Repeat * to * all around, join with sl st to first st. Do not cut thread, crochet the hole.

Hole

12 ch, sk sc, join in next sc with a sl st, turn, sc in ea ch, join with a sl st in last sc of border. Cut thread, weave in ends.

Notes

• Always substitute (also if not explicitly said) first st in a row as follows:
  • first sc with 1 ch, sc;
  • first hdc with 2 ch;
  • first dc with 3 ch;
  • first tr with 4 ch...and so on;
• When you read "sl st to ", where the location is not immediately contiguous to last st, this means, of course, "an appropriate number of sl sts for reaching ."
• Also, if I do not specify it, if you lasted prev row on a st (say st1), while you must start next row in another st (say st2), make an appropriate number of sl sts to reach st2.