MATERIALS:
CLARK'S O.N.T. COTTON RUG YARN, 2 balls of any color will make 3 pot holders.
Crochet Hook, size G.
Double fold bias tape.
TULIP . . . Starting at bottom, ch 10. 1st row: Dc in 4th ch from hook, 2 h dc in next ch, h dc in 3 ch, 2 h dc in next ch, 2 dc in last ch. Ch 3, turn. 2nd, 3rd and 4th rows: Dc in 1st dc, 2 h dc in next dc, h dc in each st across to last dc, 2 h dc in last dc, 2 dc in top st of turning ch. Ch 3, turn. Ch 2 at end of 4th row (23 sts, counting turning ch as 1 st). 5th row: H dc in each st across (23 sts). Ch 2, turn. Repeat 5th row until piece measures 4 ½ inches. Ch 2, turn. Next row: Skip first st (a dec), h dc in each st across. Ch 2, turn. Repeat last row 3 more times (19 sts). Ch 1, turn. Following row: Sc in next st, h dc in next st, in next st make dc and tr; in next st make tr and dc, h dc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, h dc in next st, in next st make dc and tr; tr in next st, in next st make tr and dc, h dc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, h dc in next st, in next st make dc and tr; in next st make tr and dc, h dc in next st, sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. Next row: Sc in 7 sts, sl st in 2 sts, sc in next st, h dc in next st, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st, h dc in next st, sc in next st, sl st in 2 sts, sc in remaining st. Fasten off. Simulate a center petal by sewing bias tape on top of piece. Make another piece same as this.
FINISHING . . . Sew edges of both pieces together. Then bind all around with bias tape, forming a loop of tape at base of center petal.
Other great patterns from Pot Holders, Book 196:
Crochet Patterns
Flower Pot Pot Holder
Ma, Pa & Baby Pot Holder
Teacup Pot Holder
Wall Pocket Pot Holder
Butterfly Pot Holder
Fruit Slice Pot Holder
Scallop Pot Holder
Double Wheels Pot Holder
Cat Pot Holder
Tulip Pot Holder
Bell Pot Holder
Hot Spot Pot Holder
Pinwheel Pot Holder
Salt & Pepper Pot Holder
Checkerboard Pot Holder
Horseshoe Pot Holder
Strawberry Pot Holder
Water Pitcher Pot Holder
Oven Mitt I Pot Holder
Oven Mitt II Pot Holder
Star Pot Holder
Hexagon Pot Holder
Diamond Pot Holder
Double Diamond Pot Holder
Square Pot Holder
Striped Square I Pot Holder
Striped Square II Pot Holder
Circle Pot Holder
Striped Circle Pot Holder
Variegated Circle Pot Holder