Crochet Naos Potholder

The Crochet Naos Potholder is a delightful and practical addition to any kitchen. Not only does it protect your hands from hot pots and pans, but it also adds a charming touch of handmade craftsmanship to your space. With its intricate design and vibrant colors, this potholder is sure to catch the eye of anyone who enters your kitchen. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a beginner looking for a fun project, creating a Crochet Naos Potholder is a rewarding and enjoyable experience. So grab your yarn and hook, and get ready to add a dash of warmth and style to your cooking routine with this lovely crocheted accessory.

Size : 17x17 cm (6.7 x 6.7 inches)

Material : Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn ( we call it "Poor Cotton", but a yarn like "Sugar&Cream should be good), color A(front), B (back), C (border), Hook no.4.5 (US=G/6)

Stitches : ch, sc, dc

Difficulty: easy

The Potholder is composed of two parts, that are joined together with the border row

Front

Start with A, 7 ch, join with sl st in first ch

1. 24 dc in lp, join with sl st to first st.

2. [(dc, 3 ch, dc) in next dc, 2 ch, sk 2 dc, dc in next dc, 2 ch, sk 2 dc]* . Repeat * to * 4 times, join with sl st to first st.

3.[(3 dc, 3 ch, 3 dc) = corner in next 3-ch sp, 1 ch, 3 dc on next dc, 1 ch]* . Repeat * to * 4 times, join with sl st to first st.

4.[corner in next corner sp,( (dc on next dc)3 times, 2 ch) twice, (dc on next dc) 3 times]* . Repeat * to * 4 times, join with sl st to first st.

5..[corner in next corner sp, (dc on next dc)3 times, (2 ch, 3 dc on next sp) 2 times, 2 ch, (dc on next dc) 3 times]* . Repeat * to * 4 times, join with sl st to first st. Cut thread.

Back

With B, 7 ch, join with sl st in first ch.

1. 24 dc in lp, join with sl st in first sc

2. [(2 dc, 2 ch, 2 dc) = corner in next dc, (dc in next dc) 5 times]* . Repeat * to * 4 times, join with sl st to first st.

3. [corner in next corner sp , (dc in next dc) 9 times]*. Repeat * to * 4 times, join with sl st to first st.

4. [corner in next corner sp , (dc in next dc) 13 times]*. Repeat * to * 4 times, join with sl st to first st.

5. [corner in next corner sp , (dc in next dc) 17 times]*. Repeat * to * 4 times, join with sl st to first st. Cut thread.

Border

Join front and back pieces together, with back sides adjacently, following the center loops as a indication; fix them with a couple of pins. Work with C, having as a right side (that in front of your eyes) the front piece and inserting hook in both sides.

Work a sc border all around , doing a sc in every stitches on the back and a sc in every dc e in every sp on the front, and crocheting 3 sc in ea corner sp. On the last sc, join with sl st, crochet 6 chs for the button hole, turn and join with sl st in same st. Cut thread, weave in ends.

N.B.

• Always substitute (also if not explicitly said) first st in a row as follows:

  • first sc with 1 ch, sc;
  • first hdc with 2 ch;
  • first dc with 3 ch;
  • first tr with 4 ch...and so on;
• When you read "sl st to <location>", where the location is not immediately contiguous to last st, this means of course "an appropriate number of sl sts for reaching <location>".
• Also if I do not specify it, if you lasted prev row on a st (say st1), while you must start next row in another st (say st2), make an appropriate number of sl sts to reach st2.