Free Pattern :: Easy Ribbed Hot Pad

Hello Friends...For 2 years now at Christmas, I've made my mother-in-law pot holders.  This year I made a simple ribbed version.  I've posted pictures and free pattern below.  I hope the New Year brings everyone happiness, health and prosperity.







Please kindly use this pattern for personal use only.  Please do not distribute with out my consent.  Pining of images are welcome, otherwise all images are copyright and may not be used without consent.  Thank you -- Alison, Modern Grace Design 

Required Materials: 
  • 1 skein of Bernat Handicrafter multi-colour cotton yarn (for the front side) 
  • 1 skein of Bernat Handicrafter cotton yarn solid colour yarn (for the back side) 
  • size 5mm crochet hook 
  • scissors 
  • yarn needle 
Required Crochet Stitches: 
chain (ch), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc) 
Note: All crochet terms are U.S. 
  
Front: 
With multi coloured yarn, ch 24 
Row 1 - hdc in the back loop of the 3rd ch from your hook , continue with a hdc into each ch across (22 sts); ch 2 and turn. 
Repeat above row 10 more times. Fasten off.  
Back: 
With solid coloured yarn, ch 24 
 Repeat above instructions for your second side of the potholder, however, do not fasten off. 
  
Finishing:   
Place two sides together with the wrong sides facing each other, so that the right sides are on the outside. With the self multi-colour on top (front), trim all loose ends to approx. 3”, so that they may be tucked in between the 2 sides. This makes for less weaving of ends. 
Round 1:  
Ch 1 with the yarn for the back and begin stitching the pot holder together with a sc in each st. If sides are placed together correctly, you should be working from the top right hand corner of the pot holder. Continue to sc evenly across the top, the corner and each side until the two sides are completely attached together. Join with sl st. to the beginning ch 1. 
Round 2: 
Repeat round 1, but do 2 sc's into the corners to square them off. 
To make hanging loop, ch 7 and flip pot holder over, so that the back side is facing up. Skip one st. in the corner and secure ch 7 with a sc into the next st. Fasten off and weave in end.































































So Far in December

Well hello there Friends...It's certainly been a long while!  I always underestimate the busyness of the holiday season.  Here's a quick round up of what I've been working on this month, some holiday related, some not.  Wishing all my readers a safe and Happy Holidays!

 

This is a men's/unisex cowl that I made for my hubby for his B.D.




Custom order of one of my cowl patterns.



More dishcloths as little gifts for the holidays for family and hostesses...sorry, not the best photo.

Montreal

Hello Friends...we went to the beautiful city of Montreal last weekend. We stayed in Old Montreal, hope you enjoy the highlights.

New Bulky Scarf

Hello Friends...It's been a busy month, however I did manage to squeeze in a bit of crochet time.  Check out this super bulky ribbed scarf:




Stay tuned, pattern to follow...Here's the link to my shop for the pattern.

Stockpiling Gifts

Hello Friends...I find you have to start early if you want to make gifts for the upcoming holiday season.  I love crochet dishcloths, they are so quick and easy to make.  This set of three are actually a Birthday gift, but maybe it will inspire me to get working for Christmas.

Gorgeous Day for a Game

Hello Friends...check out these beautiful photos of the Toronto skyline down at BMO Field:

Next Project

Hello Friends...Just playing around with some ideas for my next crochet project and thought I'd share.  I'm loving the chunky yarn lately.

Catching Up

Hello Friends...it's been a very busy few weeks, with the start of school, programs for the kids and our basement repair after the flood over the summer.  We are almost finished (yeah) and just need to put things back in place.  I've also managed to work on a scarf pattern using the gorgeous yarn I purchased in the summer when we visited the Purl Bee Soho.  Take a look:


 


 
 
If you're interested please visit my Etsy Shop for the pattern.



Back to School Clean Out and Crochet

Hello Friends...It's the first day of school, the house is empty and its been a great day to do some cleaning up and cleaning out. Also, throw in a little crochet, it makes for a great day!


Cleaning out kids closets, toys.


Ready for donation.


And a little crochet, it's been awhile. 

Visit to Purl Soho


 
Hello Friends...While in NYC, we were fortunate enough to be staying about 5 minutes from Purl Soho.  Such a beautiful yarn and fabric shop, so colourful with a fantastic selection of amazing yarns.
I picked up some Superwash Casacade Yarn in this gorgeous grey colour.  Can't wait to make a yummy warm scarf for winter with it.  If you're ever in NYC, do check out Purl Soho, it's well worth the visit!
 
 
 
 
 

NY Trip

Hello Friends...we did a bit of a road trip through NY.  Here's a photo sample:
 
Mirror Lake, Lake Placid


High Gorge Falls, Lake Placid
 

High Gorge Falls, Lake Placid
 

View from White Face Mountain, Lake Placid
 

Yummy Cappuccino, Soho, NYC


High Park, Toronto

Hello Friends,  went to High Park yesterday.  It was a gorgeous day for a picnic and the zoo.

Baby Luca Blanket

Hello Friends, here's my latest baby blanket that I made for a dear friend who recently had a baby boy. I'm calling it the Baby Luca blanket after him.  Done with a mixture of alternating bobbles and rows of sc's, it turned out great!  Pattern to come, but for now, check it these photos:

Post Rain Storm

Hello Friends, It's been a trying week, to say the least after Monday's record rainfall here in Toronto.  We received over 125mm in just over 2 hours.  Our basement got totally wet, as did many of our neighbors.  We're in the process of drying out now, with the help of an emergency restoration crew, who've been a great help.

So on a lighter note, I love this beautiful Hydrangea growing in our front garden.

Still working away on a project, the summer is always slow going.

This is also my first post from my phone, so I'm not sure how this will all look, as I cannot seem to find the preview button.  The other photo is of our backyard during the storm.

Below is an aadditional photo from my husband's phone. 

New Project Sneak Peak

Hello Friends...I have not been doing a lot of crochet lately but I've recently started a new project.  So far I'm happy with the way its turning out.  Here's a sneak peek...more to come in the next few weeks: