MATERIALS:
J. & P. Coats "Knit-Cro-Sheen," Art. A.64, 1 ball each of No. 48 Hunter's Green and No. 126 Spanish Red and a few yards of No. 43 Dk. Yellow and 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, Size 5, 4 balls each of No. 48 Hunter's Green and No. 126 Spanish Red and a few yards of No. 43 Dk. Yellow and No. 1 White.
Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 7.
An 8-inch square of red felt.
A bone ring.
Starting at A on chart with Hunter's Green, ch 73. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. 2nd, 3rd and 4th rows: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. 5th row: Sc in first 3 sc, insert hook in next sc, draw loop through, drop Green, attach Spanish Red, draw through remaining 2 loops on hook, thus changing color (always change color in this manner); working over unused color, * sc in next sc, drop Red, pick up Green, sc in next sc, drop Green, pick up Red, sc in next 9 sc, drop Red, pick up Green, sc in next sc, drop Green, pick up Red, sc in next sc, drop Red, pick up Green, sc in next 4 sc, drop Green, pick up Red. Repeat from * across, ending with 4 Green sc. Ch 1, turn. Starting with 6th row follow chart to B. Repeat chart from A to B once more, then repeat first 4 rows. Break off.
Embroider White cross lines in chain st through center of each Red section. Cut red felt ¼ inch larger than pot holder. Pink around edges and sew in place. With Red sc closely around bone ring. Join and break off. Sew to corner.
Other great patterns from Pot Holders and Hot Platter Mats:
Crochet Patterns
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