Hello

[momjoan]

Just joined your site. think that it will be helpful when I get a problem. Just got back into crocheting when my husband asked if it was possible to make some new potholders. Well. that got me started. I have made dozens of potholders and now afghans for my college grandchildren. Thanks again and I am looking forward to using your site often.

[Barbara G.]

momjoan,

Welcome to the crochet forums! It is nice to meet you! My name is Barbara and I am from Oklahoma. Where are you from?

[Patti Hale]

Hi momjoan
Welcome to the forum!
I have been thinking about doing potholders since the ones I have are so shabby, lol! What stitch do you recommend doing them in and do you use a double yarn in order to make them thick enough to use?

[momjoan]

For potholders, I always use cotton yarn like Sugar and Cream. I small ball of yarn will make 1 potholder. Must use cotton as acrylic will melt if it gets too close to the heat;plus they go in the washer and dryer just fine. I use the pattern on www.mielkesfuberarts.com for the double thick pot holder. I do use 35-40 in the starting chain to make a little bigger potholder to accommadate my husbands bigger hands. Quick and easy to take along on any kind of journey. have fun!!!

[Patti Hale]

Thanks for the quick response momjoan.
Good tip about using cotton instead of acrylic.
That's an interesting pattern, too.
Thanks!