Made double-thick for added insulation, these hot pads make a charming bridal or holiday gift when paired with a bestselling cookbook and your favorite spices. The design and color possibilities are endless, so mix and match to your heart’s content.

These potholders are so pretty, it would be a crime not to display them. In addition to the nubby fabric, geometric cross-stitch accents, and backstitch detail, they also feature a handy hanging loop in the top corner.

The pattern includes 6 cross-stitch graphs to choose from.

STITCHES AND TECHNIQUES
• Tunisian simple stitch
• Single crochet
• Backstitch seam
• Cross stitch on Tunisian crochet

YARN
Paintbox Cotton Aran (100% cotton), category 4—heavy worsted/Aran weight, 93 yds (85 m)/50 g (1 3/4 oz).
-(A) Vanilla Cream, 115 yds (105 m), (2 skeins)
-(B) Accent Color, Vintage Pink and Slate Grey, 15 yds (14 m) each, (1 skein each).