Description

6 Picture Pot Holders – 1970s Crochet Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Motifs: Pine Tree, Star Flower, Sailboat, Tulip, Butterfly, and Cottage

Size: 6½″ square (each potholder)

This 1970s crochet pattern is the definition of jiffy-quick and endlessly charming. Six graphic potholder designs — Pine Tree, Star Flower, Sailboat, Tulip, Butterfly, and Cottage — are each worked from a simple applique-style chart in single crochet, making them a wonderful way to use up leftover cotton yarn. As an easy/beginner level project with quick, satisfying results, these picture potholders are equally suited to kitchen decorations, handmade gifts, or a first foray into charted crochet motifs.

Download Free PDF: 6 Picture Potholders

Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Easy/Beginner.
Construction: Worked flat in rows of single crochet and reverse single crochet following a charted motif, changing colors as indicated on the graph; finished with a single crochet border (3 sc in each corner) and a chained ring hanger; select details embroidered in outline and satin stitch.
Finished Measurements: 6½″ square, each design.
Pattern Style: Written in standard US crochet terms, with a full chart provided for each of the 6 motifs.
Stitches: Chain, single crochet, reverse single crochet, slip stitch; outline stitch and satin stitch embroidery for finishing details.

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: Rayon and cotton rug yarn — approximately 70 yards (64 g) per color, one skein needed per color used (colors vary by motif: white, evergreen, and medium green for Pine Tree; medium blue, white, yellow, and evergreen for Star Flower; national blue, medium blue, red, and white for Sailboat; white, cerise, and dark green for Tulip; light yellow, turquoise, and black for Butterfly; white, black, dark green, medium blue, and national blue for Cottage).
Substitute Yarn: Modern worsted or DK cotton yarn such as Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran or Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK.
Crochet Hook: US size G or H aluminum hook (or size needed to obtain gauge).
Notions: Large-eyed sewing needle for embroidery and weaving in ends.
Gauge: 4 stitches = 1″; 7 rows = 2″.

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