Easy Stripe Pot Holder
This easy pot holder knitting pattern from Lily Sugar n' Cream works up very quickly with three strands of yarn. Create a functional and decorative accent for your kitchen in no time. This pattern coordinates with many knit items in our Kitchen Knits category, and is a great way to use up scrap yarn from a bigger project.
Materials:
- Yarn: Lily® Sugar’n Cream (2.5 oz/70.9 g) (Note: Use 3 strands of yarn.)
Main Color (MC): (White) 1 ball
Contrast A: (Blue) 1 ball
Contrast B: (Green) 1 ball
- Knitting Needles: Size 8 mm (U.S. 11) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge.
Gauge: 10 sts and 15 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in stocking st with 3 strands of yarn
Instructions:
With 3 strands of B, cast on 17 sts.
1st row: (RS). K1. *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row.
This row forms seed st pat.
Work a further 7 rows in seed st pat.
With 3 strands of A, work 2 rows in stocking st.
Next row: (RS). With 30 strands of MC, knit.
With 3 strands of MC, work 3 rows in seed st pat.
With 3 strands of B, work 2 rows in stocking st.
Next row: (RS). With 3 strands of MC, knit.
Work 7 rows in seed st pat ending with RS facing for next row. Cast off in pat.
Loop: Cut 2 strands of MC 12 ins [30.5 cm] long. Hold one end and with someone holding other end, twist strand to the right until it begins to curl. Fold the 2 ends tog and tie in a knot so they will not unravel. The strands will now twist themselves tog. Adjust length if desired. Sew loop to corner of Pot Holder.
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livnkenh 9965791
Aug 04, 2015
How do you knit with 3 strands of one color if you only need one ball of that color of yarn. Do you divide the yarn into thirds? I have no rating as yet.
FaveCrafts Editor JL
Aug 05, 2015
Hi there, This is an original pattern from Lily Sugar n' Cream - we suggest contacting the company directly with specific inquiries. They can be reached via their website (http://www.yarnspirations.com/lily-sugar-n-cream.html) or social media channels. Thanks! - Julia from FaveCrafts
compugal247 365853 0
Mar 17, 2013
What are seed stitch and stockinette stitches? Im still new to knitting.
Doxy1996
Feb 27, 2010
Next Row With 30 strands of main color??? I think this may be a mistake!
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