Pot Holders

[nevadamama]

I like to keep a supply of pot holders as quick thank you gifts ........ for librarians, the gals in the doctor's office, my hairdressers, cashiers, food servers, etc. I also inclued a little card thanking them for their services with "crocheted just for you, by" with my name. Now people remember me when I come back and I seem to get better service too. Can't tell you how many mentioned that it reminded them of their grandmother/aunt/mother and love the fact that is was hand made.

[TonkaMama]

Nice potholders. It's very kind of you to think of others and to share your talent by giving your creations away a a thank you gift.

[ZoeZoesmom]

Very nice, and what a beautiful RAOK.

[champygirl]

Very nice.

[Knit Happens]

What a nice thoughtful idea. I think I will start doing this as well

[nana5boys]

those are very nice potholders. like the colors. very vibrant....

 

jaye

[misssmaggie]

Oh how pretty !!! Thanks for sharing!

[dragonfly]

Very pretty and great idea!!!!

[Uwcheese]

They are very pretty. Do you put a heat block material inside? I have heard of people using pieces of ironing board cover fabric to block heat even when they use cotton yarns.

Debbie

uwcheese

[lhasaapsolady]

They look great, nice job.

[nevadamama]

They are very pretty. Do you put a heat block material inside? I have heard of people using pieces of ironing board cover fabric to block heat even when they use cotton yarns.

Debbie

uwcheese

 

I've crocheted these for years with just whatever yarn is in my stash. I don't line them with any thing but they are two layers thick. They wash very nicely and last forever.

[crochetgirl2]

What a great idea! Pretty pot holders too.

[sophie]

Those are so pretty and I love your colors. Can you tell me where to find the pattern?

 

Thanks

[kazily]

They are beautiful!

 

However, I think I'd feel safer with a cotton yarn. Acrylic will melt in contact with a lot of heat. For decoration, I think any kind of yarn would look nice (if giving as a gift I certainly would tell them it is for decorative purposes or label them not-heat resistant).

 

It's a very pretty pattern though!

[nevadamama]

Those are so pretty and I love your colors. Can you tell me where to find the pattern?

 

Thanks

I probably have a pattern somewhere ........ I got it off the internet but I don't remember where. It's made with dc in a V stitch and after making so many I crochet it without thinking.

I've never had a problem with any of the pot holders melting and I've used them in my own kitchen for years.

[rae-dean]

those are so pretty.thanks so much for sharing.hugs rae-dean http://groups.msn.com/ChunkyMonkeyCrochet

[MrsD]

What a thoughtful idea! The recipients of your beautiful work are very lucky!

[mommy2jj3604]

That is such a nice thing to do! And they are just beautiful!

 

Oh and I actually have two potholders/hotpads that my grandma made and I have had no problems with them melting...They are definately acrylic too. And those are usually the only potholders we use here (the store bought ones just aren't thick enought to keep the heat out unlike the ones my grandma made)

[SHERYL]

Great potholders Good idea keeping some on hand.

[threadlover]

Those are very nice. It is always so nice to know you are appreciated with a small gift. Makes people feel special.

Marcia

[Mel2nsluvsCrochet]

What a handy gift...pardon the pun. I really like your potholders. The colors are great too.