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Want to add a touch of handmade to your kitchen? Looking for a quick, easy, and instant-gratification project in-between larger ones? Need a gift for Mother's Day, Christmas holiday, a White Elephant gift, or a housewarming party?
If so, you'll love the Faux Knit Potholder! Read on to get the free PDF pattern! (Scroll down to the sign-up form to get your copy!)
The Faux Knit Potholder is...
- Double layered
- Plush and soft
- Has a loop for hanging
- No-sew
- Fast to work up
- Made with 100% cotton
- Useful
- Great as housewarming gifts, Christmas holiday gifts, and Mother's Day gifts
Pattern ideas
This easy, versatile, and multipurpose pattern allows you to crochet ANY size square or rectangle. Thus, you can use it to create so many patterns. Here are a few ideas:
- Potholder
- Dishcloth
- Facial washcloth
- Placemat
- Cup coaster or mug rug
- Pillow cover
- ...and more!
Yarn
For a functional potholder, it's best to use 100% cotton yarn to withstand heat and higher temperatures. Do NOT use acrylic yarn, as they can melt! Cotton is also a popular choice for kitchen knits because it's easy to wash and dry.
I recommend the following yarns, which are all 100% cotton and medium weight 4 yarns:
FAUX KNIT POTHOLDER
Free Crochet Pattern
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Crochet Pattern Information
Size:
Note: This pattern can be adjusted to any size square or rectangle.
Level of Difficulty:
★★☆☆☆ Familiar Beginner. Requires familiarity with stitches used (below).Stitches/Terms Used:
- FO = fasten off
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- hdc = half double crochet
Materials:
- 100% cotton medium weight 4 yarn (I used Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/8)
- 6mm crochet hook (these are my fav)
- Scissors
Download the free PDF pattern!
Faux Knit Video Tutorial
Want to see how I create this faux knit texture using crochet methods? Check out my quick video tutorial below!
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