Last year I enjoyed seeing photos that members of the Crochet Potholder Swap posted on Flickr. I kicked myself repeatedly for not joining the fun - I just didn't have the crochet confidence or the time. A few weeks back I was thrilled to see that Maryse (check out her new Very Braidy Cowl pattern), Adrian, Maritza and Stacie decided to host the swap again this year. I jumped right in and ordered a good bit more yarn than was necessary from Elann. Despite ruminating that I really didn't have the time to participate this year either I got to work. It turns out that crocheting 5 potholders isn't really that large a commitment. I managed to make my five in 3 or 4 days. Now I'm back to secret, deadline knitting as I obsess about making more potholders.
Fronts:
Backs:
Potholders!!!
Pattern: Potholders by Bea Aarebrot (I didn't actually use a pattern - I improvised. But my potholders look just like this pattern.)
Yarn: Elann Sonata (except for the lime green that's Rowan 4 Ply Cotton)
Hooks: I used a 3.5mm for two of them and 3.0mm for the other 3. I think both sizes worked equally well and will probably use the 3.5mm if I make any more. The yarn kept slipping off the 3mm hook.
A note on the swap: If you decide to join in be sure to read the rules. Potholders will be sent back to those who do not follow the rules exactly.
these are gorgeous! whoever receives your potholders is going to be very lucky :)
Posted by: mai | February 25, 2010 at 10:58 AM
They look beautiful! I am glad to read that you are participating. 5 seems like a lot, but they are so quick once you get going.
Posted by: Oiyi | February 25, 2010 at 11:06 AM
Hm, I tried to get your potholders and the pattern together. You modified the pattern by making tow inner circles and joining them with the border, right?
Posted by: Susanna | February 25, 2010 at 03:04 PM
Love the beautiful, cheerful colors!
Posted by: Laurie | February 25, 2010 at 04:00 PM
brite and cheerful
Posted by: Maxcine DeGouttes | February 25, 2010 at 06:41 PM
What beautiful potholders! I will learn to crochet just for these:)
Posted by: stacey | February 25, 2010 at 06:52 PM
I love your potholders and want to make some of my own. Did you crochet two circles and then crochet them together? It looks that way since you have front and back. Thank you!
Posted by: Anne | February 25, 2010 at 09:09 PM
Holy cow, those are cute! Crochet is so awesome for playing with color.
Posted by: Jodi | February 25, 2010 at 09:15 PM
Cute-cute-cute! I've been making some, too! Think I'll check out that swap. . .
Posted by: Kym | February 26, 2010 at 04:07 PM
Fabulous!
Posted by: grumperina | February 26, 2010 at 07:12 PM
There are not many people who can make me wish I crocheted. You and all of the people you linked to in this post are among that very small group. These are so pretty!!! I love your color choices too.
Posted by: Elinor | February 26, 2010 at 09:12 PM
So colourful potholders !!!!!!! I love them.
Annegret
Posted by: Annegret | February 27, 2010 at 02:54 AM
Those are awesome! I wish I could crochet well enough to be in this swap.
Posted by: Carole | February 27, 2010 at 08:33 AM
Wow, these came out great!!! I have to get cracking on mine; thanks for the inspirational kick in the ...
Posted by: Laura | March 01, 2010 at 06:01 PM
I wanted to make the gorgeous potholders, last time, as well. Your potholders are so pretty!
Posted by: Debbie | March 02, 2010 at 08:23 AM
Those are the cutest potholders!
Posted by: Rocky Moreno | March 04, 2010 at 10:28 AM
ADORABLE!!! Love the vibrant colors. Thanks for the link!
Posted by: Knitterella | March 12, 2010 at 08:37 PM
Love the potholders, your colour choices are so happy!
Posted by: Anna | March 26, 2010 at 08:05 PM