Thread Potholder

[Kevspepper]

Thanks for the pics and explanation. They're all gorgeous.

[mamaoso]

This is on the order of the one I made, But I used Sugar 'n Cream.

[gypsy_queen]

that is really neat......

...Manda...

[mudpie]

I have a pillow pattern done this way, too. One of the freebies that hang in front of the yarn at Michael's. I did find this pattern online that also shows how the stitches are placed on the grid. Maybe that will help some of you.

 

http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/projects/july99_crochet_2.html

[hookd1989]

That's very cool...great job!!

[crochetfun]

I must tell you that the original pattern for this hotpad is in a 1948 Workbasket magazine! I happen to have an issue.

 

QUOTE]

There is a pattern in Old-time Crochet Made Easy, designed by a

Maggie Petsch Chasalow, using the same technique.

[crochetfun]

http://crochet.about.com/library/weekly/aa013198.htm

http://crochet.about.com/library/weekly/aa021498.htm

 

I just stumbled onto this one. (because I was not looking for it:) )

[Becks]

Thanks for finding and posting those sites on how to make them!

 

Make sure you check the upcoming Silent Auction for my contributions. Hee hee, I'll say no more!

[carrieanne]

Wow, that is really neat!

[Mom w/a Motif]

I am so happy I found this thread! And thank you, Diamond for the link to the pattern (I am a written pattern or see it in front of me to figure it out type of person). I am definitely going to make some of these, and look for that other pattern booklet, too! I have been trying different crochet techniques lately, and this is definitely different to me.

 

Crochetfun, I have that book, too, but I never would have made this, probably. Seeing it in 'real life' made me want to make one.

 

:yay :yay

Thank you!!! I feel like I just hit the (crochet) jackpot!!

Tina

[Mom w/a Motif]

I have started one of these, I thought maybe it might be helpful for someone else to see how the 'grid' is, maybe???

 

 

I'm doing it in sage green and soft yellow for my Grandma's kitchen. It is really a lot easier than it might sound. Image is clickable to see up close, too.

 

Tina

Timeless Creations

[Becks]

Tina,

 

what a great idea taking a picture mid-way through!

 

That is going to be beautiful! They are a lot of fun, aren't they? And addicting!

[Mom w/a Motif]

It is kind of addicting; and once you get the hang of it, you don't even need the chart. I sit there thinking about what other colors I could use in one... How much bigger I could make it, etc... What a great way to use up scrap thread you have had forever (I have a whole cabinet full, believe me....!) Thanks again for posting this I never would have thought to make one, and now I love it! I even wrote about it on my blog.

 

Tina

Timeless Creations

[crochetfun]

I have a pillow pattern done this way, too. One of the freebies that hang in front of the yarn at Michael's. I did find this pattern online that also shows how the stitches are placed on the grid. Maybe that will help some of you.

 

http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/projects/july99_crochet_2.html

My goodness, I've been on their site a million times - never saw that pattern:)

 

Thanks.

[crochetfun]

I have started one of these, I thought maybe it might be helpful for someone else to see how the 'grid' is, maybe??

 

I'm doing it in sage green and soft yellow for my Grandma's kitchen. It is really a lot easier than it might sound.

 

Tina

Timeless Creations

 

That is turning out really pretty, Tina:) Be sure to post pictures when it's ready.

[dogymom]

Well this is one of the neatest things I've ever seen! Between all these posts, I just might figure it out. Thanks y'all!

[crochetfun]

another one:

http://www.crochetnmore.com/ruffledhotpad.htm

[Shellbaby]

Becks, I just had to let you know how impressed I was with my pumpkin hot pad!! I just have to try one now!! It is absolutely amazing. Thanks for posting this thread. I had no idea where to find a pattern

 

Kat

[crochetfun]

another link that might be useful

 

 

 

http://www.geocities.com/mwillsondesigns/index.html

[Shellbaby]

I was wondering if anyone would be interested in doing a crochet-a-long with these? I just think these are so cool and there are so many different things to do with them. If so let me know and we can start one. I already have the idea to do a turtle

[crochetfun]

Interested, definitely. (need to finish a couple of things first, though)

[Hooker]

A CAL would be great! But....I think I wouldn't be able to do it until after Christmas. Too many things to finish for gifts!

[dogymom]

I would be interested after Christmas, too!

[Shellbaby]

Sounds great!!

[croaganey]

These are so cool! I may just have to try one of these this weekend. Thanks for sharing, Becks!