MATERIALS:
J. & P. COATS or CLARK'S O.N.T. PEARL COTTON, size 5, 3 balls will make 2 pot holders.
Steel Crochet Hook No. 6.
Cotton fabric for lining.
A bone ring for each pot holder.
Starting at center, ch 2. 1st rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st in 1st sc made. Ch 1, turn. Hereafter work in the back loop only of sc's. 2nd rnd: 2 sc in each st around. Sl st in 1st sc, sc in next sc. Ch 1, turn. 3rd rnd: 2 sc in last sc made, * sc in next st, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * around, ending with sc in last st, sl st in 1st sc, sc in next sc. Ch 1, turn. 4th rnd: 2 sc in last sc made, * sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * around, ending rnd as before. Continue in this manner, increasing 6 sc on each rnd "(at points), having 1 additional sc between in-creases on each following rnd, until piece measures 6 ½ inches from side to side across center. Fasten off.
Pad and line pot holder (for padding, see pattern book). Sew ring to one point.
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