Decorate your kitchen with this delicate reindeer potholder! It also makes a perfect quick gift. Double knit, the potholder is reversible, with opposite colors on the reverse side. Use color changing yarn for interesting color combinations or solid colored yarn for a more classic look.
Full instructions are included for the double knitting technique. The finished size is approximately 7 inches by 7 inches (17.8 cm by 17.8 cm). The color work design is chart only, not written instructions.
Disclaimer: This pattern is for creating a decoration only. The knitted item might not protect you from hot items and contact with hot items could melt certain types of yarn. Please use caution.
Materials
- Size 5 US (3.75 mm) needles.
- Size 4 US (3.5 mm) needles (optional for a neater cast on edge).
- Approximately 50 yards (45.7 m) each of two contrasting colors of worsted weight yarn makes one potholder.
- Needle to weave in ends.