Shell Stitch Potholder

This is an elegant yet sophisticated pot-holder. Ever host a party? Then you'll know that even if you're in the kitchen most of the time you can still look elegant and stylish, especially handling hot pots!

Right now this pattern is free for today only so check it out! It's very easy and fun to make!

***Pictures are coming soon once my camera has recharged!***

Shell Stitch Potholder

Materials

Size I-9 crochet hook

Lion Brand Alpine Wool in 2 chosen colors.

Scsissors

Darning Needle

Imagination!

Pattern:

With main color:

Ch 4, sl st into 1st chain to close round. Ch 3, 2 dc in ring. Ch 2, 3 dc in ring. Ch 3, 2 dc in ring. Ch 2, 3 dc in ring. 1 sc in ch 3 sp to close round.

*Ch 2, dc in ea st until 1st corner. *Dc 2 in same st, ch 2, dc 2 STILL IN THE SAME STITCH. Dc in all of the other sts until next corner**. Rep from * to *** until you've completed each side and 4 corners.**

Rep from * to ** until piece is approx. 6 inches wide. Fasten off.

With other color:

Starting at a corner, *1 sc in ea st until you reach the 2st corner. 2 sc in same st, ch 2, another 2 sc IN THE SAME STITCH.** Repeat from * to ** until all 4 corners have been crocheted. Fasten off.

With main color:

Starting at a corner, *sc 2 sts, 7 dc in next st, sc in next 2**, rep from * to **. until you have 4 sts left. Ch 8, sk 4, 1 sc in ch 3 sp to close round. Fasten off.

With other color:

Work 1 sc into ea st, including all of the stitches in your *shell* (*7 dc in same st*).

Fasten off.

Viola! You've just created a simple yet stunning kitchen product that'll you'll find useful for every meal you cook!