Tutorial: Pot Holder- Double Thick "Folds In On Itself"

[@SaveReality]

Thank you! I watched several videos on how to make these potholders, and you have answered questions that those left unanswered for me. I love your style, and I really appreciate how you described making these awesome potholders.

[@defletcher61]

The best tutorial on pot holders….hands down!

[@sheepishlysharing]

What a lovely compliment! Thank you!

[@kleliaorr3746]

Very easy. First she explains how yarn FOLDS IN automatically by itself! Other videos do not explain that. After going through multiple videos this is the only video that I found that made it super easy. My potholder came out perfect, thanks so much.

[@jolenelarson469]

I had forgotten the starting chain so I had to come back here and watch again. I've been making these a long time. Hope life is going good for you, Margaret!

[@mellodym5931]

3 years later I'm still loving these and making one now!! Can't thank you enough for this tutorial, Margaret! My all-time fav!

[@sheepishlysharing]

I love these, too, Mellody! Fun to make but my favorites to use in the kitchen!

[@NBLY324]

Last week I followed your tutorial and made this post holder. Since then, I have made several more potholders but from other tutorials. Not one of them came close to the quality and simplicity of your creation. Currently ripping out other work in order to make more of your potholders! Thank you so much!!

[@sheepishlysharing]

Aww... thank you, Neta! The concept of this pot holder has been around for ages so I can't take all the credit! I love it. Not only is it easy and fun to do but it's my favorite to actually USE in the kitchen! Glad you're having fun with it!

[@eviep4555]

Thank you this is definitely the best pattern for pot holders. These are are now the only ones I will use. I love making them too!

[@fayelewis606]

I'm currently working on your potholder and with your clear instructions I think I will succeed. Sounds like you're from the south and I love it. Keep making tutorials. Thanks for sharing this pattern and your down home personality making me feel comfortable and at ease following you.

[@sheepishlysharing]

What sweet words to wake up to this morning, Faye! And yes... as I say in my regular videos, "I'm a Mississippi native transplanted to Atlanta, GA where I Sheepishly Share what I love with YOU!" That's my favorite pot holder (both to make AND to use!

[@joypoole856]

This is the best tutorial on the double thick pot holder. I have watched several and yours is much simpler to understand. Your description and details are very helpful to those new to crochet.

[@sheepishlysharing]

Thank you, Joy! What a lovely compliment! I think everybody learns differently so while I may "speak" to you, I'm sure there are some who would prefer another teacher! That's why I love KZbin! So many wonderful teachers out there on any subject I can think of!

[@angeldavis7314]

Thanks for the instructions for a potholder. I’ve been needing to replace mine for quite sometime! And now i will be able to make them instead of purchasing. Kudos for being resourceful during this pandemic. The monies will be spent to get yarn!!!!

[@sheepishlysharing]

And this is my favorite potholder to use, too! Easy to make and so practical, too!

[@dstevens1316]

I am in love with this method Margaret! Absolutely beautifully done tutorial! It was easy to follow your instructions and to see what you were doing while I watched! THANK YOU SO MUCH for this pattern and tutorial! ♥️🙏

[@sheepishlysharing]

Thanks for the kind words, Diana! That's an old video, filmed with an old camera without proper lighting and I'm so glad to know it still have value!

[@milliecookie147]

Margaret, I've tried a bunch of potholders and your pattern is best and the easiest! I've made many for myself and for gifts! It's the best! Love making kitchen items for gifts! Thank you,

[@sheepishlysharing]

Thanks, Millie! I'm glad you like them as much as I do!

[@darelliott77]

I hope this helps others out... To make sure you get a perfect square, you crochet half as many rows as you chained, so If you chained 30 then you would do 15 rows, if you chained 40 then you would do 20 rows. Also, the reason you were having problems stitching it together is because you are actually supposed to turn the pot holder inside out to where the tail of your beginning slip knot is on the inside

[@charlottebarnes6761]

Thank you just finished one. I have to say your instructions are great and I mean great. So clear please do another. I love my hot pad I mean really love it.

[@sheepishlysharing]

What a lovely compliment! Thank you, Charlotte! Here are some other tutorials you may be interested in: Crochet Tutorials: kzbin.info/aero/PLV9cndFtR5BWJVUc-dQ277A2lhxmm5zvq

[@lisabowman8953]

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[@lindamedley4502]

These are the only potholder I use! The only ones that actually work to protect you from the heat. Thanks for sharing with everyone how to make them. And they are so easy.

[@sheepishlysharing]

I totally agree, Linda! My favorite to make AND to use!!

[@billiequick3437]

Love your you thick double potholders patterns. Very easy. My turned out beautiful. Thank you so much for this. 💗😃

[@sheepishlysharing]

I'm so glad, Billie! I love that one, too, AND it's my favorite to use in the kitchen, too!

[@kayleighmcgrath2454]

I never leave comments, but I just wanted to say that you are ADORABLE! I subscribed to your channel because you are my new favorite crochet tutorial…ist? I really like your humor and your easy-to-follow instruction. And, of course, your charming Southern accent is so nice to listen to, as well! Thanks so much! ❤️

[@sheepishlysharing]

Awww... thank you, Kayleigh! What kind words to wake up to this morning! This is a really old video and I've learned a lot about making videos since then! Ha! I do have some other tutorials here: Crochet Tutorials: kzbin.info/aero/PLV9cndFtR5BWJVUc-dQ277A2lhxmm5zvq Mostly, I'm more of a vlogger who focuses on yarn!

[@blreed5]

Great tutorial - easy to see (even with the blurries) what you are doing. Thanks for helping me help my granddaughter!

[@sheepishlysharing]

+blreed5 Isn't this a great pattern? I can see why it's been around for generations. So glad you two enjoyed it!

[@blreed5]

Made one last night while watching a movie. Worked like a charm!

[@sheepishlysharing]

+blreed5 Yay! Glad to hear it!

[@Dee-ny2kw]

After watching a few tutorials I must say yours was the easiest and most comprehensive! Especially for a beginner like me. Already made like four for friends and they love them! Thanks for the tutorial and please keep them coming!!!

[@sheepishlysharing]

I'm so glad, Dee! Thank you for kind words, too, but I'll have to say... some of my best advice is to watch multiple people. Not everyone learns the same way and different teachers teach different ways. Eventually, you're bound to find someone your brain "connects" with and I'm happy to know you connected with me! Hahaha! I do have a few other crochet tutorials in this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLV9cndFtR5BW4dBmpCJ9Khuz5ZBgpxgHZ

[@clairechapin5221]

Finally found the tutorial I can understand! I've tried others without success. You did a great job. Got you off a post on Facebook. Now I can finally make use of my cotton yarn. Thank you so much!

[@sheepishlysharing]

You're so welcome! Glad I had something helpful to share!

[@staceybrister1315]

Thank you! I followed your video quite a few years ago and had forgotten about these until I was at my mom's yesterday for Christmas. She was using one of the ones I made her back then. I'm happy I saw them because I they really are simple to make and I remember enjoying it. My daughter said she would like me to make some for her too ❤. I'm so happy I found your video again 😊. I can hardly wait to get some cotton yarn! Happy Holidays and Thank you again!

[@denisefaust6408]

I. Can’t believe I finally found the pattern for these! I have loved them for a long time and bought my first one @ a thrift shop. I esp like the thickness for when I’m in canning season and need to have good thick hot pads under my hot stock pots in my kitchen. This will save me from having to stack several hot pads together on my counters!!! Thank you for the great visual tutorial.

[@sheepishlysharing]

One of my favorites to make and use, too!

[@ginafurannetonic3048]

This is my favorite tutorial for this style of pot holder. Everything is very clear and understandable. Also, most tutorials with similar pot holders don’t have the extra stitches at the ends for the first round and then the people are struggling to close the pot holder when they are finishing.

[@sheepishlysharing]

Thank you, Ginafur! It's an older video and I wish I had a better camera back then but I think it gets the message across!

[@LaClairEtoile]

Beautifully done and demonstrated! As a southerner I appreciate your accent. :) One thing I tried after making the initial ch 30, I make my first row in the back "hump" of each stitch - the underside. Then after making my increase at the end of the first round, I go through both loops that are left over and it makes a really nice, smooth beginning for the potholder. Very smooth with almost no noticeable starting line. Thanks for your videos!

[@sheepishlysharing]

Hmmm.... I'll have to try that, Dan! Thanks for the tip (and for the kind words)!!

[@hollycooper1698]

Thank you for posting! This is the pattern my mom had taught me when I was young! I had searched high and low because I had forgotten it!

[@hitchedupdream2567]

Thank you for this simple, easy to understand for a beginner like me video. I watched a few others that were for beginners and they used terms that a beginner like me had no idea what they were talking about. Again, thank you and great job.

[@sheepishlysharing]

What a lovely compliment! Thank you! If you're looking for beginner hat tutorials, there are some in my playlist: Crochet Tutorials: kzbin.info/aero/PLV9cndFtR5BWJVUc-dQ277A2lhxmm5zvq

[@karenstewart8818]

I am just tickled that this vid came up on my feed this morning. I want to crochet, but my fumbly fingers just can't figure out how to hold the yarn. I can, however, Tunisian knit and that only after giving up on attempting to hold the yarn 'correctly' and simply 'throw' it, just as I do when knitting. Lo and behold, I see you do the same thing!! You'e given me hope that I may just be able to crochet. I'm going to try this pot holder today and then cruise your other vids to see what I can find and learn to do.

[@sheepishlysharing]

Oh goodness, Karen... I constantly say, "There are no rules in crochet! As long as you get a project you like, who cares how you go about doing it?? My more recent tutorials are much better than this old one (bad camera and few editing skills) so take a look and see if there's something else you like: kzbin.info/aero/PLV9cndFtR5BWJVUc-dQ277A2lhxmm5zvq

[@nancyhaus8946]

I've been wanting to crochet some pot holders for my kids for awhile now. But I could never find a pattern or tutorial that was clear to me. Yours' sounds good so I think I'm gonna give it a try. I'll let you know how it goes! Thanks for taking such time to show us how to do this!

[@sheepishlysharing]

+Nancy Haus Thank you, Nancy! This pattern has been around for eons and I love the results. As a matter of fact, I use them everyday! Have fun!

[@roseculp2924]

love the closure u did. I been doing these potholes for long time. learned from the older generation back when I was young. and now I am the older generation. lol. thank you.

[@sheepishlysharing]

+Rose Culp I know! Where did the time go so that we became the older generation??

[@craftynanaakavickieakers391]

Hi Margaret, I recently found you channel and after watching just one of your videos and I was hooked (lol). You have a very calming voice and speak with such genuine sincerity. My grandmother taught me how to crochet these potholders a long long time ago and I've made many for myself as well as for gifts and made matching color dishcloths. I too have many totes of yarns and need to get some of my cotton out and make some new bondholders. If anyone is looking to make these in bulk, Wal-Mart has the best price on the large cones of cotton yarn (about half the price of Joann's). Thanks for reminding me of crocheting with my grandmother, it's a wonderful memory.

[@craftynanaakavickieakers391]

Oops, I mean potholders not bondholders (darn that auto-correct).

[@sheepishlysharing]

Awww... what a nice compliment to wake up to this morning, Vickie! Thank you! I love that I sparked a sweet memory! And thanks for the heads up on Wal-mart cotton cone pricing. I thought I noticed that before but never confirmed it!

[@christine38267]

Thank you, Margaret, further to your previous email, I was so hoping you would do the tutorial. As always, you did a beautiful job. These pot holders last forever.

[@patriciateeters5565]

I made a set of these for my sister and now she is asking me to make more for her friends for gifts. They loved hers. Thanks for the great tutorial. I love making these potholders.

[@sheepishlysharing]

I'm so glad, Patricia! I love to make these AND use them, too!

[@bettiefrisby9844]

What a great tutorial. Carrie Penny sent me here. I like your style & your easy manner of teaching. It makes for a relaxed feeling & generally a sense that I can do this. I'm subscribing to follow your other videos. It looks like I have a bunch to catch up on.

[@sheepishlysharing]

Glad you liked it, Bettie! (Love that Carrie, too, btw) And yes... you CAN do this. Try watching as many different people as you can until you fine the teaching style that matches your learning style! That's the secret to learning anything. (Sorry for the late reply but been preoccupied with some family health problems.)

[@carolrendes9962]

I absolutely love the feel of this potholder. thank you for another great video.

[@sheepishlysharing]

I do, too, Carol! It's thick enough to do a good job but not so bulky it's hard to use. They really are my favorite potholders in my drawer! (Just about the ONLY potholders in my drawer!)

[@carolrendes9962]

Same here..

[@louettesommers8594]

I have one of these. It was crocheted by my little boy’s teacher several years ago. They are really great. ♥️ Thank you for your video. 👍🏻

[@sheepishlysharing]

You are so welcome, Louette!

[@annroberts3635]

Thanks again Ms Margaret for another great project. I agree with you , the closer is so much better your way. I fine myself today, Incapacitated for I don’t know how long, because I insured my knee while working In my flower garden this past Saturday. I can not put any pressure on my knee. So guess what, I will be making a few pot holders. Good practice for learning to crochet. Ann from Va.

[@sheepishlysharing]

Oh no! Sorry to hear about your knee, Ann! I love this potholder. It’s a super project to do AND I love to use the potholder, too! Feel better soon!

[@izzyslids2118]

Hey Margret, I love to make these potholders Just a thought when you begin to chain you have the yarn tail that you begin with When i work on the chain on the other side I crochet over the tail that you begin with So you dont have to later!

[@ValerieClare]

Thank you for taking the time to do this video for all of us that want to learn.

[@sheepishlysharing]

You're so welcome, Valerie! It's a fun pattern to make AND use!

[@vickiereed643]

I love how you demonstrated the difference between the whip stitch and the serpentine stitch to close the seam. There is another stitch that doesn’t show, even if you were using a contrasting color, that I like as well. The flat smooth seam is a preference. Thank you!

[@lorihannon-theaker7531]

I love this tutorial - especially your sense of humor!

[@sheepishlysharing]

Ha! Thanks, Lori! I wish I had had a better camera and editing skills back then but at least you get the idea! One of my favorites to make AND use, too!

[@sherilynlittleton6160]

I made two of these for my husband and me to set our hot plates on the wood dining table. The heat from our plates was leaving circles on the finish. Worked great!

[@sheepishlysharing]

Sherilyn Littleton Did you make them placemat size??? I never thought about trying that. I suppose they wouldn't have to be that size if all you need it for is the plate. We use actual placemats because I don't want cold drinks (that make condensation) or hot cups of coffee on my table either since they leave rings, too. What do you do about that?

[@sherilynlittleton6160]

I have actual placemats also but they were not absorbing the heat from the plates. My first project was a coaster to learn the simple stitches. So the plate trivet and coaster match. They both do the trick of absorbing heat to protect the table and moisture from iced drinks. I am so proud of myself! Thanks for the great pattern on You Tube!

[@crochetmom5]

Thanks for linking to my patterns at bevscountrycottage. Much appreciated! :) I've added a "link" to this tutorial to help my readers understand, beyond the photos I have posted on the pattern page! Well done on this video!

[@sheepishlysharing]

+Beverly Qualheim Thank YOU, Beverly! It's such a great potholder and so perfect for beginners, too!

[@kathyweatherford9380]

Love your tutorials! I have made several of your potholders. I always heard, if someone gives you crochet think of the time and love that was put into the poject. I'm starting the headband with the ponytail holder! Thank you for your shares. Always looking for new ideas and patterns! God bless

[@sheepishlysharing]

+Kathy Weatherford I'm so glad, Kathy, thank you! I wish more people thought about the love and time put into a handmade gift but often, they don't. You just have to pick the right people to give them to! :)

[@jerib2446]

I have 3 potholders ready for the loop and the sewing together. After spending more time on KZbin than I intended, I think you may have given me the method I want to use. Thank you!

[@virginiablair7812]

I really like this pattern. I'm making them for Christmas gifts.

[@sheepishlysharing]

+Virginia Blair I'm so glad! I use these pot holders ALL the time. They're my absolute favorite!

[@rosaliesmith1882]

I was very pleased with the instruction on this video. Very well done easy to follow. Thank you

[@sheepishlysharing]

Rosalie Smith I'm so glad to hear it, Rosalie! Thank you for the kind words!

[@zinhestley7958]

Thank you so much for this video--I haven't understood the other tutorials I've found for this potholder, but now I've finished one and will be making others soon!

[@sheepishlysharing]

+Erika Hestley Yay! Success! I'm so glad it helped. Fun little pattern, isn't it??

[@tmroney]

I think your video has been the easiest to follow. Thank you.

[@donnaholzman8582]

Thanks for this tutorial I needed a refresher to teach a class to some ladies in the community this was great and picked up a few tip in comments

[@SewingforHobby]

I finished mine. And it came out just perfect. I did need some help getting started and this tutorial was very appreciated it and it helps to have a good explanation and guidance. Wonderful tutorial.

[@sheepishlysharing]

Thank you, Lisa!

[@tinamaeg2827]

Thank you for sharing this great pattern I used it to make my tween her own pot holder in her favorite colors (pink & purple) using a checked pattern. she loves it

[@sheepishlysharing]

Tinamae G Cute! So she likes to cook, huh? (I wish I did...)

[@tinamaeg2827]

Margaret Olander She loves to bake even gets special requests for her brownies

[@jackiexyz123]

Hi, Margaret. I am a newbie when it comes to crocheting and I have jittery hands and it takes me a while to complete tasks, but your video is so easy to follow! Thank you!!

[@sheepishlysharing]

So glad to know I shared a helpful video, Jackie! I have other crochet tutorials here if you're interested: kzbin.info/aero/PLV9cndFtR5BWJVUc-dQ277A2lhxmm5zvq

[@mnopxs2]

Gorgeous! And it looks so lovely and sturdy! I bet you said, but can I ask again, how much of a sugar and cream roll did you use?

[@jeffreydortch799]

Thanks so much for this clear step-by-step tutorial. I am a brand new crocheter and I thought this would be a good learning project. It worked! I used your method for sewing the item closed and the seam is virtually invisible. I used a solid color yarn, but I plan to try some variegated yarn next. Thanks again!

[@debbiegothann4964]

I use cotton, use G or H hook. Sometimes I get regular sz others are small. What am I doing wrong 😢

[@Holdismom]

Love all your videos, this one was wonderful. My best friend just bought a new house and after watching your tutorial, I'm making her a couple of these in her kitchen colors. Thanks so much for sharing. Great work !!!!

[@dianemason3299]

Great video Margaret! I am starting some of these right now! I really like your seam method too! You should definitely do more tutorials!

[@catsharp5779]

Thank you so much for making this!!! I had a hard time understanding how to make these but your method is much clearer and easy to follow! Now I have lots to make for Christmas gifts!

[@sheepishlysharing]

Glad to know it was helpful! Have fun!

[@juliehicks2888]

I tried your closure on a potholder I was making (I went through BL like the directions said). I do like it better than whipstitch. I also love this potholder pattern, along with the thermal stitch potholder, because they're double thick without using two strands of yarn held together.

[@sheepishlysharing]

+Julie Hicks I've never made the thermal stitch potholder. Is it the same pattern but replace the single crochet with thermal stitch?? Cotton is not my favorite fiber to work with and definitely not with 2 strands so I agree!!

[@juliehicks2888]

+Margaret Olander (Sheepishly Sharing) It's also called the Helena's Stitch. It's sc, only you work it differently. Here's a link to a tutorial static.knittingparadise.com/upload/2011/8/3/1312397763736-how_to_crochet_helena_s_potholder_stitch.pdf

[@skh_okakok]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I made one for my sister for Christmas and she loved it!

[@sheepishlysharing]

Savannah H I'm so glad! It really is my favorite pot holder!

[@tonigrandon8695]

I still come back here to refresh my memory of this super easy crochet double thick pot holder. :-) So beautiful and awesome.:-)

[@errbear1]

Thank you so much for sharing this! I finally understand how to create these wonderful pot holders!

[@sheepishlysharing]

errbear1 You're so welcome! It's hard to explain in words but so simple once you see it done!

[@rhondaflanders4386]

Oh boy I'm gonna try this! I'm thinking about making dishcloths for my sister for next Christmas. I'd love to add potholders to the mix. Thanks for the great pattern!

[@sheepishlysharing]

Glad you liked it, Rhonda! Not only are these fun to make but they're my favorite pot holders to use, too!

[@conniealman3237]

Great tutorial, these will make some nice gifts. Thanks for sharing!

[@kathleenchamp3764]

I have been searching for the recipe...pattern lo for months and months! I just purch a book For this !1! Pattern But I cant understand how it is done by the way its written~ wa waaaa I flipped to your channel when I was catching up on the Live Chat I missed with Christa & Kavita and I saw this ..start watching and when I realize what she is making is truly what I have wanted a this time( I have one passed down to me in the drawer that is starting to fall apart, didn't want to take it apart to figure out recipe/pattern!) So, watching and realizing just HOW EASY IT IS AFTER AL THIS TIME I cant help it but the words ..a li loudly i might add , Just fell out of my mouth.... Well, I'LL BE DAMNED!!! lol;ol My mother used to say that all the time. I can honestly say after all my years I believe it to my first!! THANK YOU POSTING THIS, SHEEPISHLY, i might add lolol. I'd love her tute /channel info so I can personally jump over & thank her as well! I AM STILL SHAKING MY HEAD!!!! WOW~

[@sheepishlysharing]

You're so welcome, Kathleen! Glad you can use it!

[@dawncaradine9109]

Thank you for this tutorial!! I love to make these and so easy to do while watching tv. Everyone that I have given them to absolutely loves them.. I have even gotten requests for more so they could give them as gifts or keep themselves! Thank you again!!

[@sheepishlysharing]

I feel the same way about this pattern AND it's my favorite pot holder to use, too!

[@elainejan]

thank you so much for this great idea. I made a pot holder. And then I used super bulky yarn and made a throw pillow cover !!! thanks again :)

[@miriambarnett2782]

I really like the ease of this pattern! Thank you for sharing this!!

[@sheepishlysharing]

You're so welcome, Miriam! And it's one of my favorites to actually USE as well!

[@KiwiPlayzVr]

Love this pattern, so easy to follow your lead… I’ve made 3 already! thanks for your video as it’s a great gift idea!!

[@WhippetLuvs]

Margaret. I love all your videos. Question, I see you don’t make any knots at the very end. Why? Won’t the yarn come undone with washings?

[@sheepishlysharing]

Thanks, Elayne! You're right... I avoid knots wherever possible. Most knitters are very adamant about this because it gives an desired texture in the thinner fabric of knitting where it's more noticeable. And no, it doesn't come undone in the wash! If that were the case, then "crocheting over the tail" wouldn't be an acceptable technique either! I'll use a few technique like splitting a strand as my needle travels through but usually, that depends on the fiber. Wet cotton is virtually impossible to pull out even if you tried really hard so you're certainly safe with a potholder! If you're still not sure, try this experiment on the next project you crochet: Sew in the ends and then try to get the end out without using a tool to help you lift the sewn-in strand. Stretch it, wiggle it and try any sort of movement the washer may apply to it and see what happens!

[@MsRightseeksMrRight]

Thank you for such a good tute! Just finished my first one and in black no less l! Love this!

[@lynneclark5313]

Very nice video. And I love the closure stitch, almost invisible. My son came up with a way to weave the ends in: do a few stitches, then turn it around and follow the trail backward, but before you retrace the stitch skip 1 stitch, then go backward. I've been using it for years, and it works great.

[@jvallas]

Using that method, with this pattern you can go a step further - since this is a doubled potholder, you can tuck the leftover thread in between the 2 layers (not too much of it, but it kind of assures it won't come loose).

[@libbieshields7678]

My mom used to make these before dementia took her yarn knowledge away from her... Thankfully she taught me before that happened!! So many things are lost to the newer generations if they aren't interested at the time the "older" one is trying to teach. Thank goodness we have video capabilities now to immortalize crafts that are diminishing.

[@sheepishlysharing]

That's true, Libbie! And learning the old things give us knowledge to build new and current versions. Knitting and crochet doesn't have to be shawls and crocheted toilet paper covers!

[@tonigrandon2211]

I keep coming back to this pot holder . I soon to help my grandkids how to make these soon so maybe they can sell to make money for them down in hot springs Arkansas. It's just there real dad and my 3 grand kids there he is doing his best he is disabled . But he still trying to work part time to keep extra money coming in . With 3 mouths to feed can be hard. So I help sell baby blankets when I can make then in between surgery's I am having.😍😎. Thank you for this great video of making these simle easy cotton double thick pot holder. 😎😍😘😀. Have a great year. Hugs Toni g.

[@sheepishlysharing]

Goodness! You and your family have some challenges! A good seller is to make some matching dishcloths; put one folded dishcloth on top of a pot holder and tie with ribbon. Add a nice tag and price appropriately!

[@tonigrandon2211]

Thank's for lovely tip. :)

[@jessicabull334]

Thank you so much for this video. This is exactly how my grandma taught me to make them, and when its been awhile since I’ve made them this video is the one I go to for the refresher on increases. My grandma did the back loop version. I use the Peaches & Cream yarn rather than acrylic yarn.

[@sheepishlysharing]

Awww.... what a great memory, Jessica! Yes... I'm not sure acrylic would be a good choice depending on the degree of heat to be used. Can't beat cotton!

[@jillpierce8146]

Such a great tutorial for a simple, fun and useful project! Thank you!

[@sheepishlysharing]

You are so welcome!

[@neetavyas]

Thanks for sharing your idea..... I have just finished my second one in your style..... these came out really beautiful...... thanks again......

[@sheepishlysharing]

neetavyas Pretty and practical, huh?! So glad you liked them as much as I did!

[@lindanewcomb7065]

Margaret. I am a retired person, just learning how to crochet from you tube. I was searching videos for a double thick pot holder. The first one I tried had you count 40 stitches, then place a stitch marker. Also count your stitches each roe to make sure you were proceeding right. They said it was simple. That method consumed so much time, I just gave up. I found your pattern, and was so excited to try it. I thought there was hope for me yet. I completed my first one with great success. I am going to make for all my granddaughters, so when they are on there own they will have them. I cannot put into words how grateful I am for you. Thank you, and Bless you. I have subscribed. How do I find your other project videos? Thank you again.

[@sheepishlysharing]

So glad you liked it! It's a very old video but I think you can still see the meat of the subject!

[@tracyprice2787]

I love your video. It appears to be so easy. I am writing on it now. not quite sure if I'm doing it right but will wait until closer to being done. my question is when using the sugar and creme yarn how many balls should it be? I am almost done with my first and feel I'm not even halfway dive with the pot holder yet?

[@sheepishlysharing]

Really?? I didn't even use one ball! Did you start with the same number of chains?

[@tracyprice2787]

Margaret Olander yes I did. I finished it with just a little left over. so I suppose I answered my own question lol. Your video was so easy to follow and my family said it was awesome. Thank you so much

[@farmwife99]

Shared this video (and your channel) with a friend that just started to crochet and was looking for an easy project.

[@sheepishlysharing]

Oh! Good job, Diane! Spreading the love of yarn! Hahaha! I love to turn the world into yarn lovers!

[@BeatlesFanSonia]

Thanks for this pattern! I’m going to make one back loom only and one not. I’m also going to experiment with crocheting the seam closed do I don’t have to sew it! This is sort of fun! Thank you!

[@henriettaborrego7377]

Thank you so much for this idea. After your first intro to this potholder, I followed the instruction by crochet geek. I was not able to get the 20 rows like she did. I could only do about 16. What I did after the beg chain of 31 was sc in the back rib of the "v". (kind of like a foundation sc) It takes away the dent you were talking about. I also closed as you did, because that is what I preferred. I also liked your way of making the loop. Do you have any suggestions on how to make them a little bigger?

[@sheepishlysharing]

Henrietta Borrego I'm so glad it helped! To make it bigger, chain more than 30 at the beginning! It's such a forgiving pattern. You can change and tweak and customize to your heart's content. :)

[@irenefoss2245]

Margaret Olander I like to chain 35 when I make them because I like a larger potholder. They make great coasters too and I chain about 15 or so for that. Sorry I can't remember the exact count for the coasters. It's been awhile since I made them.

[@bbandsue222]

Thank you for the video! I would love to learn how to change colors for stripes. 😁

[@sandralavoie6900]

Thank you for this tutorial Margaret..........I love this potholder. I just finished my first one and I am not sure what I did wrong but mine came out more rectangular than it did square. Do you think if I somehow had an even number of stitches instead of an odd number, that would change the shape of it? Thank you again for the best pot holder ever!!

[@sheepishlysharing]

+Sandra Lavoie I think it's as simple as doing your "sizing check" many times toward the end. If it looks like a rectangle, then you did too many stitches so you pull out a row and check again before sewing it together. If it looks like a parallelogram, then you did too few so add some more! (Note: when you do your sizing check, the main things to pay attention to are the corners you've already completed. Make sure they're nice, flat, right angles. THEN look at the joining space to see how far you have to go.) And I agree about the best pot holder ever! After my mother in law gave me the first ones, they're all I want to use!

[@Shaka448]

Love this tutorial! So easy to understand. I’m going to start making some tomorrow. I think they will make great gifts!

[@sheepishlysharing]

Thank you, Shannon! It's fun to make but it's also my favorite to USE in the kitchen!

[@nikkiscott3634]

Hi Margaret! I had been looking for something like this to do and I just knew you would have it. I will start tonight and I am looking forward to the end results. Thank you! for your time : )

[@sheepishlysharing]

Have fun, Rita!

[@nekoladyhinata3721]

is there a certain type of yarn you use to keep the yarn from burning or melting? I heard you have to avoid acrylic yarn.

[@Ashley-tv8vv]

I wish you would do more tutorials on other crochet items, you are so good at it. I love all your videos and I wish I could make every single thing you show, I love it all! Keep it up!:-)

[@christine38267]

Not that I don't enjoy your knitting videos, but since crochet is my love and I cannot knit, I seond Ashley's wish! Thanks!

[@mystikarain]

Could You Knit these using the cable needles and the magic loop method? I think I saw it done before but can't remember where...

[@melvinbeli1]

I'd love that too. I've only done knitting though i can do the simplest crochet around edges so I think I could do this one but I'd love a knitting pattern like this one too. It'd be great!

[@monelleny]

What kind of needle are you using for the finishing seam? I've never seen a needle with a bent tip like that ... it looks so useful! Thanks for your very clear video.

[@sheepishlysharing]

+monelle Oh! I love those needles! That's a bent tip needle by Clover. I know JoAnn and Hobby Lobby carry them but I'm guessing Michael's does, too.

[@monelleny]

+Margaret Olander (Sheepishly Sharing) I've been sewing for over 50 years, and I've never seen one of these! Thanks so much, Margaret ... your video is excellent.

[@dianagarms6879]

Cindy sent me over for this pattern. Thank you so much!

[@sylvialashley1297]

This is an awesome video! I’ve made a lot of these and everybody loves them! I should have commented a long time ago. Thanks so much!

[@sheepishlysharing]

I'm so glad, Sylvia! I have had many pot holders over the years and these are my favorites to use. They last forever, are easy-care, protect my hands and are fun to make! Perfect practical project!

[@cherylespinks5482]

I just completed my first potholder of this design..so simple, quick and thick. TFS

[@sheepishlysharing]

AND one of my favorites to actually USE! I just tossed a couple in the washer yesterday. Easy care and they work so well!

[@yvonnewhite1289]

Thank you this is a fun and easy way to make . I have seem the pattern but did not understand thanks again for this video.

[@sheepishlysharing]

You're so welcome, Yvonne! I turn to KZbin all the time when I need to SEE how something is done... like installing new windshield wiper blades. For some reason, we just couldn't process the written instructions but KZbin saved the day!

[@mariamelgoza310]

Thank you so much,,, for this video,,, you explain very good,, will try to make one! You inspired me. I usually don’t like working with single crochet but will try.

[@sheepishlysharing]

Thank you and have fun!

[@marilynnmartin7188]

Wow! I love this pattern. The potholders are a bit different in feel and thickness and I prefer the serpantine closure. Very, very nice.

[@sheepishlysharing]

And not only are they fun to make but they're my favorites to use, too!

[@mselle5473]

Thank you for such a clear, well done tutorial!

[@sheepishlysharing]

And thank YOU for the compliment, Leslie! Glad you could use it!

[@lorelebeverland5585]

I have used the 4 loops when closing but sew the invisible seam which makes the 4 loops stand out as a decorative stitch, This is the first pattern my g-ma taught me to learn sc. I'm now 65 so I've made hundreds of these, They are the best out of all the potholder I've ever used,

[@sheepishlysharing]

I agree, Lorele! This is my favorite one to use in the kitchen as well as my favorite one to make!!

[@crunchiestone]

Thanks! Great tutorial! Solves my problem of "too thin" potholders...am making one right along with you on the tutorial :-)

[@asht.7640]

I agree! I'm glad I found this video so quickly. This will be my first time using crochet as apposed to knitting which I'm still new at. This video is idiot proof!

[@helenaleimola7144]

Thank you so much I really needed this tutorial! I promised to make a pot holder for my mother-in-law but it was hard since the pot I'm going to make it for is in their cabin wich is in an island so I can't go there and just measure the pot. Could you please make a version for addi also?

[@sheepishlysharing]

+Helena Leimola That's a great little potholder! Cotton is preferred for kitchen items since pot holders are designed for high heat and need to be machine washable but my Addi doesn't like cotton. :(

[@kennethahicks9491]

I am trying this out and I'm enjoying this pattern.

[@kennethahicks9491]

I so enjoy this pattern. I have shared with friends. My daughter is giving some of her cotton yarn she doesn't use.

[@ReviewsByPH]

Love these! They are on my to do list. I'm wondering if our local soup kitchen could use some of these... fits in with the crochet for charity theme! Thanks for the tutorial!

[@sheepishlysharing]

Good idea! Ask them!