MATERIALS:
J. & P. Coats "Knit-Cro-Sheen." Art. A.64, 1 ball each of No. 43 Dk. Yellow and No. 48 Hunter's Green; or
Clark's O.N.T. Mercerized Bedspread Cotton, Art. B.504, colors of your own choice; or
J. & P. Coats or Clark's O.N.T. Pearl Cotton, Art. A. or B.19, Size 5, 4 balls of No. 11 Orange and 1 ball of No. 48 Hunter's Green.
Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 7.
A piece of felt for lining.
Starting at inner edge with Dk. Yellow (or Orange), ch 43. 1st row: Dc in 4th ch from hook and in next 30 ch, increasing 3 dc evenly across – to inc 1 dc, make 2 dc in 1 ch – half dc in next 2 ch, sc in next 6 ch, 2 sc in next ch. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: 2 sc in first sc, sc in each st across making 2 sc in top of starting chain. Ch 4, turn. 3rd row: 2 tr in first sc, tr in next 3 sc, (2 tr in next sc, tr in next 2 sc) twice; 2 tr in next sc, dc in next 16 sc, half dc in next 4 sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each remaining sc across, 2 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. 4th row: 2 sc in first sc, sc in each st across. Ch 4, turn. 5th row: Tr in first sc, (tr in next 3 sc, 2 tr in next sc) 4 times; dc in next 19 sc, half dc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each remaining sc across, 2 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. 6th row: Sc in first sc, sc in each st across and in top of turning chain. Ch 4, turn. 7th row: Skip first sc, tr in next 26 sc, increasing 2 tr evenly spaced, dc in next 9 sc increasing 1 dc, half dc in next 9 sc, sc in each remaining sc, 2 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. 8th row: 2 sc in first sc, sc in each st across and in top of turning chain. Ch 4, turn. 9th row: Skip first sc, dec 1 tr – to dec 1 tr, work off 2 tr as 1 tr – tr in next 32 sc, increasing 4 tr evenly spaced, 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 10 sc, half dc in next 6 sc, 2 half dc in next sc, half dc in next 2 sc, sc in each remaining sc across to within last 2 sc, dec 1 sc. Ch 1, turn. 10th row: Dec 1 sc, sc in each st across to within last 2 sts, dec 1 st. Ch 4, turn. 11th row: Skip first sc, dec 1 tr, tr in next 46 sc increasing 7 tr evenly, dc in next sc, 2 half dc in next sc, half dc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each remaining sc across to within last 3 sc, dec 1 se. Ch 1, turn. 12th row: Dec 1 sc, sc in each sc across, dec 1 sc at end of row. Ch 4, turn. 13th row: Skip first sc, work off next 3 tr as 1 tr, tr in next 40 sc increasing 5 tr evenly, dc in next 10 sc, half dc in next 6 sc, 2 half dc in next sc, sc in each remaining sc to within last 3 sc, dec 1 sc. Ch 1, turn. 14th row: Dec 1 sc, sc in each st across to within last 13 sts, dec 1 sc, sl st in next st. Turn. 15th row: Sl st in next 3 sc, sc in next 17 sc, half dc in next 12 sc, dc in next 8 sc, half dc in next 20 sc, sc in next 3 sc, sl st in next sc. Break off. Make another piece the same way.
LEAF (Make 2) . . . Starting at tip with Hunter's Green, ch 4. 1st row: 2 dc in 4th ch from hook. Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: Dc in first dc, 3 dc in next dc, 2 dc in top of turning chain. Ch 3, turn. 3rd row: Dc in first dc, dc in each dc across, making 3 dc in center dc of 3-dc group and 2 dc in top of turning chain. Ch 3, turn. 4th row: Dc in first dc, half dc in next dc, sc in next 7 dc, half dc in next dc, 2 dc in top of turning chain. Ch 3, turn. 5th row: Dc in first dc, dc in each st across, 2 dc in top of turning chain. Ch 3, turn. 6th row: Dc in first dc, half dc in next 3 dc, sc in next 7 dc, half dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in top of turning chain. Break off. 7th row: Attach thread to first sc, ch 3, dc in next 6 sc. Ch 3, turn. 8th row: Skip first dc, dec 1 dc, dc in next dc, dec 1 dc, dc in top of turning chain. Ch 4, turn. 9th row: Skip first dc, holding back on hook the last loop of each tr make tr in each dc and in top of turning chain, thread over and draw through all loops on hook. Break off.
STEM (Make 2) . . . Starting at long side with Green, ch 41. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, (ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, sc in same ch as last sc on foundation chain) twice; half dc in next ch, (dc in next ch, 2 dc in next ch) 17 times; half dc in next ch, sc in next 2 ch. Break off.
Cut a piece of felt slightly smaller than each pot holder piece. Sew in place. Sew pieces together at inner edge and about 1 ½ inches around small curved end. Sew a leaf to each side. Sew top of stem in place. Curve remainder of stem and sew to pot holder, leaving 2 inches free for loop. Sew free pieces of stem together.
Other great patterns from Pot Holders and Hot Platter Mats:
Crochet Patterns
Lobster Potholder
Libra Potholder
Pisces Potholder
Pineapple Potholder
Watermelon Potholder
Polka Dot Potholder
Corn on the Cob Potholder
Asparagus Potholder
Canteloupe Potholder
Apple Potholder
Tartan Potholder, S-87
Tartan Potholder, S-88
Tartan Potholder, S-89
Tartan Potholder, S-90
Tartan Potholder, S-91
Tumbling Block Potholder
Tomato Potholder
Chicken Potholder
Squash Potholder
Multicolored Potholder