MATERIALS:
J. & P. COATS "KNIT-CRO-SHEEN," Art. A.64: 2 balls of No. 48 Hunter's Green and a small amount of No. 12 Black ... Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 4 ... A bone ring.
Use thread double throughout.
Starting at center with Hunter's Green, ch 4. 1st rnd: 15 dc in 4th ch from hook. Join with sl st to top of chain. 2nd rnd: Ch 3, dc in same place as sl st, 2 dc in each dc around. Join. 3rd rnd: Ch 3, dc in same place as sl st, * dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc (1 dc increased). Repeat from * around. Join. 4th to 7th rnds incl: Dc in each dc around, increasing 16 dc evenly around. Join (112 dc on 7th rnd). 8th rnd: Sc in same place as sl st, * half dc in next dc, dc in next 11 dc, half dc in next dc, sc in next dc. Repeat from * around, ending with half dc in last dc. Join. 9th rnd: * Sl st in next half dc, sc in next dc, half dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc, half dc in next dc, sc in next dc, sl st in next half dc and next sc. Repeat from * around. Join and break off. 10th rnd: Attach Black to back loop of first sl st made at base of any scallop, sc in back loop of each st around, decreasing 2 sc at base of each scallop—to dec 2 sc, work off 3 sc as 1 sc. Join and break off. Make another piece the same way.
Embroider both sides to form 4 leaves and center as illustrated.
For Padding, see patternbook page. Sew pieces together. With Black sc closely around bone ring. Sew to pot holder.
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