Simple pattern for place-mats. All it is is a rectangle with shell edging. The inspiration for the colors chosen was the beach. The finished size is about 16” x 12.“ I believe I used 3 - 4 skeins of Lily Sugar’nCream 2.5 oz/70.9 g cotton yarn in jute for four place-mats; and small amounts of Lily Sugar’nCream in white, hot blue, and turquoise f...

This is a simple pattern for a pot holder/ hot pad. It is crocheted in the round, so that when laid flat it will be thick enough to protect your counter or table from hot pots. Cotton yarn is good for heat resistance. I worry acrylic will melt and have never used it in the kitchen. I believe wool yarn will work well also.