MATERIALS: J. & P. Coats or Clark's O.N.T. Pearl Cotton, Size 5, 3 balls of Ecru. Scraps of Black ... Steel Crochet Hook No. 3 ... A bone ring.
Use double thread throughout.
Starting at center, ch 5. 1st rnd: 7 dc in 4th ch from hook. 2nd rnd: 2 dc in each dc around (7 dc increased). Now dc in each dc around, increasing as necessary to keep work flat, until piece measures 5½ inches in diameter, sl st in next 2 dc. Break off. With Black embroider snail. On 9th rnd embroider "Take It Easy and Live Longer" in stem St. For Padding, see patternbook page. Overcast edges together with Black. Sew on bone ring.
Other great patterns from Pot Holders, Book No. 243.
Crochet Patterns
Round Potholder
Cat Potholder
Square Motif Potholder
Square Stripes Potholder
Snail Potholder
Square Solid Potholder
Four Pointed Star Potholder
Man's Face Potholder
Birdhouse Potholder
Octagon Potholder
Window Pane Potholder
Round Scallop Potholder
Rose Potholders
Single Flower Potholder
Floral Potholder
Clock Potholder
Round Spokes Potholder
Teddy Bear Potholder
Dice Potholder
Round Gears Potholder
Broom Potholder
Kaleidoscope Potholder
Round Stripes Potholder
Lattice Potholder
Checkerboard Potholder
Square Lines Potholder
Diamond Potholder