This hot pad/potholder uses both crochet and knitting techniques with an appliqué leaf. This pattern is not committed to gauge but gauge is provided to avail the Maker to customize the pattern by making it larger or smaller than the pattern dictates. It is strongly recommended if this pattern is used for the transferring of hot dishes that cotton or cotton blended yarns are used. Yardage provided represents total amount needed for this pattern without considering the utilization of contrasting colors.