Hi

[Vic]

I'm a new member, and I was wondering, if acrylic yarn is acceptable (tough enough) for making potholders, if you take a very hot dish out of the oven, would the acrylic yarn melt?

I made some potholders out of Red Heart Super Saver yarn, and while they are very pretty to look at hanging up, I think that decorative & useful items should be able to be used for their intended purpose.

Vic

[Maryjane]

Hi Vic and welcome! I make pot holders out of cotton yarn! I know people do make them with Super saver yarn, but I have never tried it! You will be getting a lot of other checking in soon! Glad you joined us!

[kl1000]

Hello! I am Larisa. I make only doileis

[Landon]

Hi, Vic,

I make mine out of cotton too, but I googled what temperature would acrylic yarn melt and I found this page where several crocheters weighed in with their experiences:

[url=http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=110013]Melting Point? - Crochetville[/url]

Happy Crafting,
Landon

[Val]

Hi Vic, welcome to the forum! I use cotton..

[Barbara G.]

Vic,

Hello and welcome! Most people that I know use cotton yarn over the others for this type of use.

[Anaisa]

Howdie and welcome....l follow the crowd and have used cotton.....let us know how yours comes out....

[Vic]

Thank you! The consensus is.... They can, and often do, melt with some pretty bad consequences! Only cotton or wool; perhaps linen, maybe silk? Has anyone tried bamboo?

Vic

[Val]

I haven't tryed bamboo for anything..have you?

[Vic]

I've ordered some, and I am very impatiently checking the mailbox daily...