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Hot pads, potholders and dishcloths

When I first discovered that people actually crocheted and knitted dishcloths and washcloths I was astounded.  Wouldn’t the traditional square of terry towelling do?  And why crochet or knit hot pads and potholders?  Why spend that time on making such utilitarian items?  Now I know why!

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It’s so much fun! What a great way to use small amounts of yarn left over from other projects (these are all crocheted in worsted weight cotton: Lily Sugar’n’Cream, purchased from American Yarns Online).  What a great way to play with colour!  What a great way to learn new techniques and experiement with shape and form!  All incredibly satisfying.  Mine will probably end up on a wall as decoration rather than what they were designed for, but you never know.

The Chrysanthemum Dishcloth (a free pattern but you need to register).

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The Ripple Potholder (but mine is only one layer so it’s a dishcloth)

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The Scalloped Potholder (I did make this double-sided, brown on one, yellow on the other)

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A Stir Me Up potholder (free Ravelry download) – this one is slightly different on each side as well

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Another Flower Hot Pad

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And a Starburst hotpad

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And that’s it! I’m all out of the yarn – about a metre left of each. I worked all of these with a 4.5mm hook. Lots and lots of fun – why not give one (or two) a try?

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