This thick and sturdy pot holder uses the thermal stich to give it extra insulation against the heat. This stitch also makes a great coaster to protect your furniture from drips!

Gauge is not critical to this pattern. Also includes instructions for adapting design to a coaster.

About Kitchen Essentials Pattern Collection
Discover your new favorite kitchen essentials today! Collection of 5 digitally downloaded patterns to create your very own hand crocheted dishcloths, pot holders and hand towels! Patterns use worsted weight cotton yarn and a H (5.0 mm) hook. Make some for yourself or as a gift! They make excellent housewarming gifts.

These patterns were developed to accompany my Crochet Confidence Course beginning crochet course. Since they were designed with teaching beginners in mind, they use simple stitches and techniques. They are perfect for someone just starting out as well as seasoned crocheters. Techniques required are chaining, magic circle, single crochet, slip stitch, double crochet and weaving in ends.

Abbreviations used are listed with each pattern as well as any special stitches or techniques unique to that pattern. All patterns are written using US terms.