MATERIALS: J. & P. Coats or Clark's O.N.T. Pearl Cotton, Size 5, 2 balls each of Spanish Red and Ecru ... Steel Crochet Hook No. 3 ... A bone ring.
Use double thread throughout.
Starting at center with Red, ch 2. 1st rnd: 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc. 2nd rnd: 2 sc in each sc around (8 sc increased). Join and break off. 3rd rnd: Attach Ecru, * sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. Join. 4th rnd: * Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. Join and break off. 5th rnd: Attach Red, sc in same place as sl st, * skip next sc, 5 dc in next sc (shell made), skip 1 sc, sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. Join and break off. 6th rnd: Attach Ecru and make sc in back loop of each st around. 7th rnd: Sc in back loop of each sc around, increasing 8 sc evenly around. Join and break off. 8th to 13th rnds incl: Repeat 5th, 6th and 7th rnds. Sew on bone ring. For Padding, see patternbook page.
Other great patterns from Pot Holders, Book No. 243.
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