Worsted weight cotton held triple worked on small needles creates a dense and thick fabric that effectively shields hands and countertops from heat. The original Perfect Potholder gets a fun wintertime twist using simple increase and bind off techniques.

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Yarn & Yardage

This pattern is made by holding 3 separate strands of yarn together. You will need:

3 balls (or approx. 50 yards for each strand) of category 4/worsted weight 100% cotton in

2 strands of dark green
1 strand of white

Scraps of brown (enough to hold 3 strands triple) for optional i-cord trunk

Recommended: Lily Sugar’n’Cream

Needles

Size US 8 (5.0mm) needles

Bamboo or other wooden needles are recommended for this project

Gauge

15 sts and 15 rows in garter st = 4” (10 cm)

Tools

Tapestry needle for finishing

Optional tools to make leather loop:

Soft leather
1/8” leather punch
Hammer
Ruler
Sharp scissors or exacto knife

(see tutorials page for step-by-step instructions and resources)

Finished Dimensions

Measures approximately 12 x 9” (30.5 x 23 cm)

Key

CO – cast on
BO – bind off
K - knit
K2T – knit two stitches together (1 st decreased)
KF&B – knit into the front and back of stitch (1 st increased)
ST/S – stitch/sts