Jugs on a Rack Pot Holder Pattern

Like the traditional little brown jug, these too will serve their purpose — padded and lined they make lovely holders and will be attractive in any color to match the kitchen trim. The rack is an added touch that will make the set an ideal gift. The same rack will serve as a stand for a hot teapot at the table; or under hot dishes will protect the table — omit the floral decoration and hooks when made for a table mat.

MATERIALS: A ball of color to match the kitchen color scheme and a ball of White (or Ivory) will make the pair of holders and the rack;—the rack may be used with many of the other holders shown throughout this book;—or without the floral motif as a hot pad at the table. 45 yds. White or Ivory and 25 yds. color will be used for the rack.

RACK: Approximately 7" diameter. In White (or Ivory), ch 2, 8 sc in first st. In back loops, (sl st, ch 3, 2 dc) in first sc, (3 dc in next) 7 times, sl st in first 3-ch.
ROW 3: Ch 3, dc in same st, (2 dc in both loops of next dc) around and join.
ROW 4: Ch 3, dc in next dc, (2 dc in next, dc in 2) around and join.
ROW 5: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, (2 dc in next, dc in 3) around and join.
ROW 6: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, (2 dc in next, dc in 4) around and join.
ROW 7: Ch 1, sc in each dc around. Sl st in 1-ch. Fasten off.
ROW 8: In Color, sc in 1 sc, (a long sc over next sc, inserting hook at base of sc into row below, sc in next sc) around, join and fasten off.
ROW 9: In White, sc in 1 long sc, (a long sc over next sc, sc in next long sc) around, join and fasten off.
ROW 10: In Color, sl st in 1 sc, (ch 1, sl st in next st) around. Fasten off.

FLOWER: In Color, * ch 4, (dc, ch 3, sl st) in fourth st from hook. Repeat from * 4 times. Sl st at base of first petal. Fasten off. Make a large French Knot in center.

LEAVES: In Color, ch 10, (dc, ch 3, sl st) in fourth st from hook, ch 4 and make another petal, sl st at base of first petal, a ch st across between 2 petals, ch 6 and make a petal in fourth st from hook. Fasten off. Make 3. Sew motifs at top of Rack. Steam and press on back through a cloth. Line back with muslin, fastening top half with dress snaps. Cut 2 thick cardboard circles to fit and insert in pocket. Screw a small screw eye on each side 1" from edge. Hang on wall by 2 rings 5" apart on top.

JUG: Approximately 5½" across—5¾" high; in Color, ch 30, 29 sc on ch.
ROW 2: Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each sc. Repeat twice.
ROW 5: Draw White through loop, turn, and working over color and starting white end, sc in last sc, (a long sc over next sc, inserting hook at base of sc into row below, sc in next sc) across. Draw up color taut and through 2 loops of final sc. Cut White 3" long.
ROW 6: Ch 1, turn, and working over White end, a long sc over last sc, (sc in next, a long sc over next) 14 times. Repeat Row 2 twice. Repeat from Row 5 twice, and Rows 5 and 6 again.
ROW 19: Ch 1, turn, skip last sc, sc across to second from end, sl st in end.
ROW 20: Ch 1, turn, skip sl st, sc across. Repeat Row 19.
ROW 22: (Ch 2, turn, skip sl st and last sc, sc across to second from end, sl st in end sc) 3 times.
ROW 25: (Ch 2, turn, skip sl st and last 2 sc, sc across to third from end, sl st in next) twice.
ROW 27: Repeat Row 20 (11 sc). (Ch 1, turn, 11 sc) 3 times.

TOP: Ch 3, turn, 4 dc in last sc, dc in next 9, 3 dc in end. Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in last dc, sc in next 14, 2 sc in next, sl st in end 3-ch. Fasten off.

HANDLE: Turn and join color at base of "Top," ch 15, sl st in second color row above last white row, ch 1, turn, and cover chain closely with sc, sl st at base of "Top." Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc, sl st in next lower color row. Fasten off. Make 2 holders and hang on rack.