If you know my husband, you know he's estate sale shopper. He loves a good deal and tops on his collection list are old cast iron skillets. He loves to bring them home, lovingly work off any rust spots and clean them to perfection. He also loves to cook with them. When the cast iron gets hot, the whole thing gets hot, including the handle. Rather than grabbing the skillet with a potholder, I thought I could probably make something better. And so I designed a cast iron skillet handle cover and I'm sharing the pattern here with you. Just in case you want to keep your husband from burning himself.
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Tresca Tunisian Potholder
With a simple and elegant design, the Tunisian Crochet Tresca Potholder combines beauty and functionality. Crochet this free and easy double-thick potholder. The pattern includes written instructions and a chart in the PDF version. Construction This potholder is made by joining two identical Tunisian crochet squares. This way you'll get a double-thick potholder, which is perfect to handle hot pots and pans in the kitchen. Size The finished Tunisian Crochet Tresca Potholder is a square with a side of approximately 5.5″ (14 cm).
Chalkboard Can Cooler
The Chalkboard Crochet Can Cooler is a fast project that combines crochet and chalkboard iron-on for the perfect accessory for summer fun! Claim your beverage or keep score on your game with this free and quick Cricut craft and crochet pattern! The Chalkboard Crochet Can Cooler (aka Coozie or Coolie) is a simple pattern that's perfect for using up leftover bits of 100% cotton yarn - like from the Beer Growler Cozy, made with Red Heart Scrubby Smoothie! Then, Chalkboard Vinyl from Siser can be cut with a Cricut Maker (or just household scissors!) and ironed right onto the cooler. You can use this to write your name to prevent mixups, or keep track of the game you're playing… or how many drinks you've had! Of course, the chalkboard iron on is optional - but it's a lot of fun! Linked stitches in the Color B section provide a firmer background for the iron-on, but if you are skipping that portion, regular dc stitches work just fine too!
Fox Pencil Case
With school time quickly approaching, I got to thinking about making something functional for kids to use. So, here's my free pattern for a cute, quick and easy project - a Fox Pencil Case. I used worsted weight yarn and a 4mm hook. You could easily change the yarn color to make this a Wolf Pencil Case. Of course if you don't have any school age children, this pattern could easily be used as a Crochet Hook Case, a Toothbrush Case or a Glasses/Phone Case. Hope you enjoy this freebie.
Easy Peasy Potholder
If you are someone who loves to cook, this crochet potholder pattern will be a great project for you. Even if you hate to cook like me, this will still be something you find interesting. If you know someone who is a great cook and is inseparable from her kitchen, this would make a great gift for her. Last but not the least, if you are a beginner crocheter, making potholders and dish cloths can help you hone your skills and give you a sense of accomplishment. Good things come in small packages!
Pot Handle Cover
If you have ever burned yourself on a hot pot handle on the stove, you know exactly why you need this Pot Handle Cover! It is great for seasoned cooks, or even just to have around in the kitchen.
