Crochet hot pads are one of those gifts everyone LOVES. Plus they can be hard to find for most people that don't crochet. So, gifting hot pads is a great handmade gift that will be appreciated. The pocket hot pad is a fun, useful kitchen essential. The pocket can be used to help grab items out of the stove or can be used as a way to gift some fun kitchen gadgets. Everybody loves a pocket. Crochet Hook Size I (5.50mm) Worsted (#4) Weight Yarn-ranges from 95-120 yards Measuring Tape Yarn Needle Scissors Size: 7" or 9" options - both square with hanging loop

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Wine Markers
Whip up these easy crochet holiday wine markers this holiday season! So cute and easy to make with this simple easy to follow pattern! Measures approx. 3″ X 3″. Materials: Medium worsted weight yarn, I used Hobby Lobby's “I Love This Yarn” Size F, 3.75 mm crochet hook Tapestry needle Small button, .5″ Sewing needle for button Abbreviations: ch- chain sc- single crochet hk- hook st(s)- stitch(es) sk- skip sl st- slip stitch Whip up these easy crochet holiday wine markers this holiday season! So cute and easy to make with this simple easy to follow pattern! Measures approx. 3″ X 3″. Materials: Medium worsted weight yarn, I used Hobby Lobby's “I Love This Yarn” Size F, 3.75 mm crochet hook Tapestry needle Small button, .5″ Sewing needle for button Abbreviations: ch- chain sc- single crochet hk- hook st(s)- stitch(es) sk- skip sl st- slip stitch Whip up these easy crochet holiday wine markers this holiday season! So cute and easy to make with this simple easy to follow pattern! Measures approx. 3″ X 3″. Materials: Medium worsted weight yarn, I used Hobby Lobby's “I Love This Yarn” Size F, 3.75 mm crochet hook Tapestry needle Small button, .5″ Sewing needle for button Abbreviations: ch- chain sc- single crochet hk- hook st(s)- stitch(es) sk- skip sl st- slip stitch Special stitches Puff stitch: Yarn over and insert hk in st, pull up a loop. Yarn over and insert hook in the same stitch, pull up another loop. Yarn over and insert hook in the same stitch one more time and pull up a loop. Yarn over and pull through all loops, 1 puff made.

Beaver Potholder
As long as they're not building a dam on someone's property, beavers are beloved animals and even the mascot of several schools. If you're a beaver lover, crochet a few of these potholders for your kitchen. You can also use them as hot pads to protect surfaces from hot pans. This easy crochet pattern is quick to make with a double strand of cotton worsted yarn. You may even have the right colors in your stash already. Use a single strand of yarn to make a smaller beaver as a coaster. Potholder measures approximately 8” wide x 6” tall (including ears). Gauge = 7 sc = 2”, 8 rows = 2" Materials: Cotton worsted weight yarn: 85 yards brown 12 yards tan 20 yards white 5 yards black Size J (6.0 mm) crochet hook Yarn needle

Diamond Waffle Hot Pad
These Diamond Waffle Hot Pads are the perfect gift to someone who loves handmade items. Pair them with wooden utensils and homemade spices to create a beautiful gift set. I used the diamond waffle pattern to create these hot pads. Use these hot pads in the kitchen to lift hot pots and pans or you can use them on the table to put those hot pans on and not damage your surfaces. Enjoy your newly-made diamond waffle hot pads.

Beary Sweet Hanging Towel
This Beary Sweet Hanging Towel makes a great gift and addition to the kitchen for a pop of color. Materials Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn: 100 yards red, 100 yards pink, 100 yards white Crochet Hooks: H (5mm), I (5.5mm) Notions: Yarn needle, 2 small black buttons for eyes, sewing needle, black thread, white thread, one 3/4” button. Measurements Finished Measurements: Towel - 10” wide x 12” long; With Bear (unfolded) - 19.5” ; With Bear (when hanging/folded) - 15.5-16”” Gauge: not needed for this project.

Small Hanging Pocket
First, this small hanging pocket is just the perfect modern hanging basket and accessory accent for a bright room. Combined with a sprig of green and a lovely tassel, it'll be a prefect modern touch.