MATERIALS:
J. & P. COATS or CLARK'S O.N.T. PEARL COTTON, size 5, 5 balls of main color and 1 ball of contrasting color.
Steel Crochet Hook No. 6.
2 bone rings.
GAUGE: 9 sts make 1 inch; 2 rows of tr and 2 rows of sc make 1 inch.
Starting at bottom, with main color ch 34. 1st rnd: Sq in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Then, working along opposite side of foundation chain, make sc in each ch across (66 sc around). Join with sl st in 1st sc made. Ch 1. 2nd rnd: Sc in same place as sl st, sc in each sc around. To join, insert hook in 1st sc, draw contrasting color through and ch 1. Drop main color. 3rd rnd: Sc in same place where joining was made, sc in each sc around. Join with sl st in 1st sc. Ch 1. Continue working in rnds of sc, working 1 more rnd with contrasting color, 1 rnd of main color and 2 rnds of contrasting color. Join with main color and ch 4. Fasten off contrasting color. Next rnd: Tr in same place as starting chain was made, * 2 tr in next sc, tr in next sc, 2 tr in next sc. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st in top st of starting chain. Ch 1. Following rnd: Make sc in same place as sl st, sc in each tr around. Join with sl st in 1st sc. Ch 1. Repeat this rnd once more, ending with ch 4 (instead of ch-1).
Next rnd: Tr in next sc, tr in each sc around. Join with sl st in top st of starting chain. Ch 1. Repeat the last 3 rnds for pattern until piece measures 5 ½ inches, ending with a tr rnd. Join with contrasting color and ch 1. Drop main color. Next rnd: Dec around as follows: Sc in same place as joining, * (skip 1 tr, sc in next tr) twice; sc in next tr. Repeat from * around. Con-tinue working in rnds of sc, working 1 more rnd in contrasting color, 1 rnd of main color, 2 rnds of contrasting color and 2 rnds of main color. Next rnd: * With contrasting color, work a dec rnd as before. Work 1 more rnd of sc with contrasting color and 1 rnd with main color. Repeat from * once more and fasten off, leaving an end for sewing.
Place a bone ring in opening at top, allowing only the upper half of ring to show. Sew front and back of crocheted piece together over lower half of ring. Make another pot holder same as this.
CORD . . . Using contrasting color, measure off 4 strands of Pearl Cotton, each 4 ½ yards long, twisting tightly. Double these strands and give them a second twist in the opposite direction. Trace outline of crocheted piece on two pieces of paper. On one piece, write diagonally the word "Salt" and on the other piece "Pepper." Place one piece of paper over each pot holder and pin in place. Sew cord over letters and remove paper.
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