Crochet Christmas Bell Potholder and Dishcloth

Creating a Crochet Christmas Bell Potholder and Dishcloth adds a touch of festive charm to your kitchen decor during the holiday season. These handmade pieces not only provide a practical purpose but also bring a cozy and warm feeling to your home. The intricate crochet work allows you to personalize the design with different colors and embellishments, making each piece unique and special. Whether you are making these for yourself or as thoughtful gifts for loved ones, the joy of crocheting and the holiday spirit blend harmoniously in this delightful project. Get your favorite yarn and hook ready to craft these adorable and functional Christmas creations that will surely brighten up your kitchen with a touch of handmade magic.

Materials:
Aunt Lydia's Denim Yarn in white and red
F hook for dishcloth
H or I hook for potholder

Dishcloth - 1 strand used throughout
Pot holder - 2 strands used throughout

Note: If using another brand of cotton yarn,
use a hook 1 size larger than shown above as
the yarn weight will be different.
Also - potholder is done with 11 rows and
dishcloth is done with 14 rows.

With red ch 10, Join in 1^st ch to form ring.

Row 1: Ch 4, 3dc, ch 2, 3dc, ch 1, 1 dc in ring. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 4, Skip ch space, 1 dc in each dc, (dc, ch 2 ,dc) in center ch 1 space, dc in each dc across, ch 1, skip last ch space, dc in 3^rd ch of ch 4. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 4, Skip ch space, 1 dc in each dc, (dc, ch 2 ,dc) in center ch 2 space, dc in each dc across, ch 1, skip last ch space, dc in 3^rd ch of ch 4. Turn.

Row 4 - 14: Repeat row 3.

Row 15 (or row 11 for potholder): Ch 4, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc, *ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc. Repeat * to ch 2 space. Ch 5, join by sl st in 1st ch of ch 5, dc in ch 2 space, dc in next dc, repeat * to end of row and fasten off.

Trim and Bell Clapper:

Note: Trim of bell is worked in open ch 4 spaces on sides; and ch 2 spaces on bottom.

Attach white in the top ch 10 ring. Ch 1 and do 9 sc in ring.

In 1^st space, do 2 sc, *in next space, (sc, dc, sc). Repeat * to first corner repeating twice in corner. Repeat* to ch 4 loop. Sc in space between dc and ch 4 loop. In loop do 12 dc.(For potholder - do 10 dc) Sc in space between dc and ch 4 loop. Repeat * to corner, repeat twice in corner. Repeat * to top. Sl st in joining ch 1 and end off. Weave in ends.