MATERIALS:
J. & P. Coats "Knit-Cro-Sheen," Art. A.64, 1 ball each of No. 68 Skipper Blue and No. 126 Spanish Red and a few yards of No. 1 White; or
Clark's O.N.T. Mercerized Bedspread Cotton, Art. B.504, colors of your own choice; or
J. & P. Coats or Clark's O.N.T. Pearl Cotton, Art. A. or B.19, 4 balls each of No. 68 Skipper Blue and No. 126 Spanish Red and a few yards of White.
Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 7.
An 8-inch square of blue felt.
A bone ring.
Starting at A on chart with Spanish Red, ch 78. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 7 ch, insert hook in next ch, draw loop through, * drop Red, pick up Skipper Blue, draw through remaining 2 loops on hook, thus changing color (always change color in this manner); working over unused color make sc in next 2 ch, (drop Blue, pick up Red, sc in next ch, drop Red, pick up Blue, sc in next 2 ch) twice; drop Blue, pick up Red, sc in next 9 ch. Repeat from * across. Ch 1, turn. Starting with 2nd row follow chart to C. Repeat chart from A to C 3 more times, then follow chart from B back to A. Break off.
Embroider White cross lines in chain st through center of each Red section. Line with felt. With Red sc closely around bone ring. Join and break off. Sew to corner.
Other great patterns from Pot Holders and Hot Platter Mats:
Lobster Potholder
Libra Potholder
Pisces Potholder
Pineapple Potholder
Watermelon Potholder
Polka Dot Potholder
Corn on the Cob Potholder
Asparagus Potholder
Canteloupe Potholder
Apple Potholder
Tartan Potholder, S-87
Tartan Potholder, S-88
Tartan Potholder, S-89
Tartan Potholder, S-90
Tartan Potholder, S-91
Tumbling Block Potholder
Tomato Potholder
Chicken Potholder
Squash Potholder
Multicolored Potholder